A Mural at a Whistler Clinic

PROJECT

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking an Indigenous artist from the Lil̓wat7úl (Lilwat Nation) or Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) to design digital artwork to be printed and displayed at a clinic in Whistler.


The project team aims to:
(1) Honour the Nations on whose territory the facility is located; and

(2) Create a welcoming and inclusive space for Indigenous clients seeking services at the site.


ARTIST ELGIBILITY CRITERIA

Nations

Identify as Lil̓wat7úl (Lilwat Nation) or Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation)


OPPORTUNITY

Opportunity is to incorporate Indigenous artwork at a clinic in Whistler to help create a welcoming and culturally safe space for clients seeking services at this location. This initiative aligns with Recommendation 10 from the In Plain Sight Report, emphasizing the inclusion of Indigenous artwork, signage and territorial acknowledgment.

The timeline, project milestones and payment schedule will be determined according to the selected project and agreed upon in a contract to be finalized upon the selection of the Indigenous artist.

Note: The selected artist will be invited to meet with the VCH team to learn more about the site and its services. The selected artist will be asked to develop a concept that would create a welcoming and inclusive space for clients seeking services at the site.


CONTACT

Shannon Sahota, Leader, Community Engagement, VCH

shannon.sahota@vch.ca


SPACE AND ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS

Description of location

Opportunities for Artwork

A Clinic in Whistler

  • Vancouver Coastal Health is opening a clinic in Whistler.
  • The artwork opportunity is to create a vinyl banner to be printed and displayed within the reception area at the clinic. The project aims to create a welcoming and inclusive space for clients seeking services at the site.

To design digital artwork for installation in the reception/waiting area of the clinic, expected in early 2026, with VCH responsible for installation.


Dimensions of space: 10' 10" x 4' 9 3/4".


Artist design fee: Up to $2,400

This fee includes wall mural design and print-ready digital file.


Application Deadline: January 16, 2026

SUBMISSION PROCESS

  1. Expression of Interest


  • Contact information: Full name, email and phone number
  • Nation affiliation
  • Biography about you, your digital design experience and your interest in this artwork opportunity
  1. Submission Guidelines

Provide 4 – 5 samples of previous digital work that has been completed.

  • Include details of the samples provided (e.g., size, location, software used)
  • Artist must identify as a Lil̓wat7úl (Lilwat Nation) or Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation)

Submission

Please send an email containing the information above to: shannon.sahota@vch.ca

SELECTION CRITERIA

The artist will be selected by a panel including VCH staff and representatives of Lil̓wat7úl or Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw. The panel will review the submissions and select the artist. The artist will then be notified and scheduled to meet with the team to discuss the artwork. Note: Preference may be given to applicants who have not been awarded a VCH artwork project contract previously or in the last six months.

Artistic knowledge based on samples provided


DEADLINE

Application Deadline: January 16, 2026

Estimated Decision: February 2026


APPENDIX 1 – Artwork Placement: