Seeking Indigenous Artists - Current Call for Artists and Registration for Future Calls

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is currently seeking First Nations artists from Musqueam, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw or Tsleil-Waututh. Our art opportunities vary a wide range, depending on the facility, and may encompass vinyl wall applications, mural paintings, carvings, glasswork throughout the facility, and much more.

Whether you're an experienced artist with a rich portfolio or just beginning your creative journey, we invite you to submit your expression of interest for our open Calls for Artists (using a computer, located on the menu to the right or using mobile device scroll down past the registration button). To stay updated on upcoming Calls for Indigenous Artists, please register below.

BACKGROUND

Creating safer spaces is an integral part of the work we do to support Indigenous clients, patients and families to feel comfortable, seen and valued. In order to contribute to a welcoming and culturally safe environment for those seeking our services, and in furtherance of recommendation 10 from the In Plain Sight Report, Vancouver Coastal Health is actively promoting call for artists from the Host Nations on where our services and facilities are located within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai'xais, Lil'wat, Musqueam, N'Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, Shíshálh, Skatin, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, Tla'amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa'xtsa to design artwork throughout VCH facilities.

If you have any questions, please contact ce@vch.ca

We wish to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the Musqueam, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to delivering exceptional care to 1.25 million people, including the First Nations, Métis and Inuit, within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai'xais, Lil'wat, Musqueam, N'Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla'amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa'xtsa.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is currently seeking First Nations artists from Musqueam, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw or Tsleil-Waututh. Our art opportunities vary a wide range, depending on the facility, and may encompass vinyl wall applications, mural paintings, carvings, glasswork throughout the facility, and much more.

Whether you're an experienced artist with a rich portfolio or just beginning your creative journey, we invite you to submit your expression of interest for our open Calls for Artists (using a computer, located on the menu to the right or using mobile device scroll down past the registration button). To stay updated on upcoming Calls for Indigenous Artists, please register below.

BACKGROUND

Creating safer spaces is an integral part of the work we do to support Indigenous clients, patients and families to feel comfortable, seen and valued. In order to contribute to a welcoming and culturally safe environment for those seeking our services, and in furtherance of recommendation 10 from the In Plain Sight Report, Vancouver Coastal Health is actively promoting call for artists from the Host Nations on where our services and facilities are located within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai'xais, Lil'wat, Musqueam, N'Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, Shíshálh, Skatin, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, Tla'amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa'xtsa to design artwork throughout VCH facilities.

If you have any questions, please contact ce@vch.ca

We wish to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the Musqueam, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to delivering exceptional care to 1.25 million people, including the First Nations, Métis and Inuit, within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai'xais, Lil'wat, Musqueam, N'Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla'amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa'xtsa.

  • Lions Gate Hospital Wall Mural

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    Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a First Nations artist from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw or Tsleil-Waututh Nation to design artwork for Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver.

    Description of opportunity:

    VCH has identified a free-standing wall along a pedestrian pathway on the Lions Gate Hospital campus to feature an Indigenous artwork mural created by an artist from the Host Nations. This initiative aims to foster culturally vibrant and inclusive spaces for all clients seeking services at the site. The primary goal is to enrich the environment through the integration of Indigenous art, in line with the recommendations of the In Plain Sight report emphasizing the inclusion of Indigenous artwork, signage, and territorial acknowledgment.

    The opportunity is to create a digital design (print ready) for the following dimensions: 9m wide and 5m tall (please see photo), with VCH responsible for printing and vinyl installation.

    Artist design fee: $5,000

    Application deadline: June 20, 2025

    Artwork draft due: June 2025

    Artwork final design due: July 2025

    Location:

    The particular space of interest is an outdoor free-standing concrete wall along a pedestrian pathway at LGH. The dimensions of the ‘Blast Wall’ are 9m wide and 5m tall.

    Theme:

    The selected artist will be asked to develop a concept that reflects the themes developed in collaboration with VCH staff and long-term care residents at a few engagement sessions. The artist will be invited to and encouraged to attend the engagement sessions to help guide the development of themes for the new art piece.

    Expression of interest:

    To submit your expression of interest, please email shannon.sahota@vch.ca:

    • Contact information: your email and phone number
    • Nation Affiliation: Squamish or Tsleil-Waututh
    • Brief statement about your work and your interest in this artwork
    • Previous art experience: if available, four to six samples of previous completed work and include details of the samples provided (e.g., size, location, materials); at least two should be Coast Salish traditional design(s).
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