Community Public Art

Community Public Art (CPA) emphasizes the potential participation of citizens in the creation of a publicly accessible artwork and encourages residents and artists to work collaboratively. The North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission administers two Community Public Art Programs for the City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver respectively.

Current Opportunities:

2016 Community Public Art Grants

For 2016 Arts & Culture Grants FAQ's and Program Guidelines, visit: funding/grants_news

Street Banner Contest - City of North Vancouver Public Art Program
Call for K-12 Student Art work

THEME: "Canada 150 - What Makes Canada Great"

January 2016 - The City of North Vancouver Public Art Program is seeking designs for street banners that will fly high along Lonsdale and Esplanade Avenues from May 2016 through November 2017. In anticipation of Canada’s 150 anniversary of confederation in 2017, K-12 students in North Vancouver are invited to create an original banner design that reflects the theme of “What Makes Canada Great”.

Up to three banner designs will be selected by a panel of judges made up of representatives from the North Vancouver Public Art Advisory Board, the City of North Vancouver, and a local artistic professional.

The winning banner designs will be professionally produced and the successful student artists will receive a banner set for their own use. All contest entries will be displayed in a public exhibition as part of “May is Arts Month” celebrations.

Download the Street Banner Contest Guidelines & Design Template & Parental Permission Form here:

Contest Guidelines & Permission Form

Design Template (NOTE: contest entries must be submitted on the 11" X 17" design template)

Contest Deadline: Monday, February 29, 2021 – 4pm