Call for Mural Artists (Strathcona County)

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DEADLINE: June 4, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Sherwood Heights Multi-Sport Park – Sherwood Park, Alberta 

Strathcona County is seeking an artist or artist team to design and paint a large-scale exterior mural on a freestanding cinder block skate shack / washroom / concession building located at the centre of Sherwood Heights Multi-Sport Park in Sherwood Park. 

This highly visible structure is used year-round and serves a diverse community engaging in skating, baseball, pickleball, children’s play, and other recreational activities. The mural will enhance the park environment and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive sense of place. 

Eligibility 

This opportunity is open to all professional artists and artist teams aged 18 and over. Special consideration will be given to local artists, artists living and working on Treaty 6 Territory, and artists who identify as members of equity‑deserving communities, including but not limited to BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ artists. 

Project Details 

  • Location: Sherwood Heights Multi-Sport Park, Sherwood Park, AB 
  • Structure: Freestanding, single-storey cinder block building 
  • Approximate dimensions (per wall): 30 ft wide × 8 ft 8 in high 
  • Four exterior walls available 
  • Budget: $20,000 CAD (inclusive of artist fees, insurance, materials, equipment, and travel) 

Submission Deadline: June 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm MST

Completion: August 2026