The City of Grande Prairie has extended the deadline for artists to submit their expressions of interest for the creation of a Treaty 8 monument to June 12th.
Originally, the deadline was May 29th; however, the extension gives artists even more time to come up with the required three conceptual sketches, and any examples of previous work.
The project comes as a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Treaty 8 signing. The anniversary takes place this year on June 21st and is described by the city as a “significant” event for Grande Prairie to commemorate the lands the city is on.
Interested artists can submit expressions of interest detailing their experience with designing and sculpting public art surrounding indigenous themes.
Responses will be evaluated based on artistic vision and relevance to Treaty 8, experience and skill, cultural awareness, feasibility, and connection to Treaty 8 Territory.
Artists can submit their expressions of interest on the city’s website until June 12th at 2:00 p.m.
