By Staff
June 24th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Burlington needs about 10 writers and 10 visual artists to send in their work to be showcased on temporary signs along the Beachway’s multi-use path during Culture Days. This call is open to writers and artists based in Burlington.
The public art program is accepting all art forms that can be presented in a sign format. This includes, but is not limited to:
- visual art,
- graphic art,
- photography,
- poetry,
- short stories,
- non-fiction, etc.
Submissions are due July 29 and may be from existing or newly created work. The City is accepting one submission per writer or artist.
If you are a Burlington-based writer or artist and have prose or art forms that can be presented in a sign format, then we’d love to hear from you. Submissions are due July 29 and may be from existing or newly created work. Successful applicants will be awarded $400!
This year, Culture Days will feature three weeks of arts and culture experiences outdoors, indoors and online from Sept. 20 to Oct. 13, 2024.
Every year, our local artists and community groups come together for Culture Days without fail. After the success of last year’s Burlington Culture Days, we are excited to start planning for this year’s event by inviting local writers and artists to submit their work for the Beachway installation. Residents will be able to enjoy these pieces during the 15th annual Culture Days celebration from Sept. 20 to Oct. 13, 2024, along the Beachway path as part of this national initiative. The City of Burlington is proud to be a part of this initiative that raises awareness, provides accessibility and encourages participation in the arts and cultural life of Burlington.
For more information and to apply online visit the Calls for Artists page.
About Culture Days
Pump House – the building once supplied Burlington with its supply of water.
Culture Days is an annual event that runs for three weeks across the province. It celebrates arts, culture and heritage through experiences outdoors, indoors and online. This year’s event runs from Sept. 20 to Oct. 13, 2024. Each year, Culture Days Ontario works with organizers to host programs throughout Ontario and invite the public to participate for free.
About the location
The written pieces and artwork will be installed along the Beachway’s multi-use path. The two kilometre trail runs along Lake Ontario from Spencer Smith Park to the canal in Burlington. Beachway Park also features a natural sandy beach, an outdoor pavilion, playground and seasonal concessions.
The public art signs will be near the playground, pump house and pavilion.
| Deadline | Activity |
| July 29 | Submissions due |
| by Aug. 12 | Successful artists selected; enter into a contract with the City of Burlington |
| Sept. 9 | Final artwork files due |
| Sept. 20 – Oct. 13 | Culture Days – Artwork on display |
