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CALL TO ARTISTS
J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park Butterfly Garden
The City of Orillia is looking to commission a local artist to create a complimentary piece of public art for its new Butterfly Garden in J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park. The habitat garden is being designed for pollinating insects and will be located at the park entrance along Atherley Road.
The competition is open to local artists residing in Orillia or bordering municipalities of Severn, Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Rama only, and closes July 17 at 4 p.m.
Click here for more details on the Call to Artist.
Budget: $5000 CAD (maximum, inclusive)
Inspired: The Road to Gold - closed
Local artist, Craig Mainprize, was commissioned by the CIty of Orillia and the 2020 OWG Games Organizing Committee to create a lasting impression mural for the 2020 Ontario Winter Games.
Nine artists from throughout the province answered the call to create an 8’ X 12’ mural that encapsulates the theme, ‘Inspired: The Road to Gold.’
“Craig’s unique style, bold colours and simplistic designs captured the imagination of the jury,” said Jacqueline Soczka, Manager of Culture and a member of the Games Organizing Committee. That, combined with his passion for sport resulted in his selection.
Click here for the full News Release.
Orillia Recreation Centre Gallery Space - closed
As part of the new Orillia Recreation Centre, the City of Orillia has included a free gallery space for artists to display their work. The theme for its inaugural exhibit is ‘From Foundry to Future’, which challenged artists to explore the site’s evolution from an industrial centre to state-of-the-art sport and recreation facility in their work.
This call is now closed. Submissions will be reviewed by jury, with information on selected pieces posted here as it becomes available.
PIANO ART - closed
The piano at Moose Beach in J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park was painted by local artist, Jessica. Jessica is a young emerging artist pursuing a degree in Museum and Gallery Studies. She has a passion for public art, research and culture and spends much of her time during the summer on the waters of Lake Couchiching. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys cooking, hiking and gardening.
Her painting is heavily influenced by nature and her desire to educate others. This vibrant piece is inspired by pop art, dance, local history and summer scenery.
The Piano at the Orillia Waterfront Centre will be painted July 3, 2019, by Toronto-based Korean muralist, Jieun June Kim. Below is a collage of what she refers to as her best nine projects of 2018.
Visit www.jieunjunekim.com for more on this exciting up and coming artist.
WATERFRONT BANNER PROJECT - closed
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE
The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) in partnership with the City of Orillia has established an Art in Public Places Committee to provide advice and guidance to the City of Orillia on matters related to policies, projects, and procedures related to the provision and installation of public art within the community.
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BACKGROUND
The City of Orillia adopted its first Art in Public Places Policy 1.12.6.1 in 2010 to recognize and promote the value of arts and culture through the integration of artwork into public views. The objective of the policy is to establish a standard and transparent for the acquisition, consultation, selection, site selection, maintenance, deaccession, monitoring and evaluation of purchased and/or donated works of art for display in public places.
In 2018, City Council passed a resolution authorizing the Orillia Museum of Art & History to manage the City's public art program under the direction of the Manager of Culture and an Art in Public Places Committee.
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
Do you have a public art project you would like to bring to life? We encourage you to contact staff before completing our Public Art Proposal Checklist to ensure we have all of the necessary information to assess your proposal.
Jacqueline Soczka, Manager of Culture.
Ph: 705-325-4530; Email: jsoczka@orillia.ca
Public Art projects are subject to the City of Orillia’s Art in Public Places Policy 1.12.6.1. and require a written proposal prior to being forwarded to Council for approval.
Art in Public Places Policy 1.12.6.1
