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 Susan Richardson, susan.richardson@vch.ca or Daniela Segatto, daniela.segatto@vch.ca

Open Calls for Artists

Open Call for First Nations Artists

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking to incorporate Indigenous artwork into a new community health care centre in Vancouver. This initiative will involve engaging with Host Nations and collaborating with selected artist(s) to determine the project’s scope and vision.

This project offers over 18 opportunities for art placement and aims to incorporate themes identified through engagement. The artist will provide digital files according to the measurements specified by the project team for installation throughout the facility, including walls, windows, and doors. The final files must be print-ready for the vendor to produce and install.

Please click here to download the call for more information.

Open Call for First Nations Artists

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking First Nations artists from Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai'xais, Lil'wat, Musqueam, N'Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, Tla'amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, or Xa'xtsa Nation to create digital design for use in signage, facilities patient materials, digital properties and more. Please click here to download the call for more information.

Open Call for First Nations Artists

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking First Nations artists from Musqueam, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw or Tsleil-Waututh Nation in response to several calls for artwork at facilities in the Lower Mainland. Opportunities for artwork range in size and scope. Please click here to download the call for more information or register below.

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.