Lions Gate Hospital Wall Mural

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).

Additional Photo:

View of Evergreen Long-term Care Home