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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.

The Committee advises Council on donations and public calls for artwork originating with Council, the Committee, City staff or members at large. This page is dedicated to the work they are involved in. To stay informed, sign-up for page updates.

CALL TO ARTISTS - J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park Butterfly Garden - CLOSED

picture of submissionThe Art in Public Places Committee brought a recommendation to Council Committee on October 19, 2020 to enter into agreement with local artist Robert Doan to fabricate and install the artwork entitled “Papillio Planta” in the J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park Habitat Garden. The motion was ratified on October 26, 2020 at Council. While a fall install is hoped, the weather will likely require an official unveiling in the Spring of 2021.

The piece will stand approximately 6ft-7ft in the garden and be made of a durable metal that will weather to a natural orange-brown patina.

Site drawings 

Read more in Report No. APPC-20-02...

Call to Artists - Patio and Public Realm Project - CLOSED

Calling all muralists, sculptors, carvers, painters, musicians, dancers, and other creatives!

 

The City of Orillia is looking for local artists to add vibrancy to the Economic Recovery Task Force’s (ERTF) Patio and Public Realm Project this summer. 

 

The Patio and Public Realm Project was initiated in support of downtown businesses as a means of them expanding out into the road in front of their establishment.   Read More...

 

Together with the Downtown Orillia Management Board (DOMB), the City of Orillia is working on creating space for local artists, at key locations along the road closure, that enhance the patio and downtown experience. The closure encompasses Mississaga Street and Peter Street S, between Andrew Street and Front Street and Colborne and Mississaga Street respectively.

 

In an effort to infuse the creativity of individual artists into the program, those interested in participating are invited to submit their own idea(s) for animating the street. Proposals will be reviewed by the DOMB, City Staff and the Art in Public Places Committee on a case by case basis and selected to maximize program diversity to the extent possible while adhering to health and safety guidelines and budgetary constraints.  Those selected will be paid an honorarium congruent to the services described in their proposal.

 

Multiple submissions from the same artist or artists will be accepted. Please submit each proposal separately.

 

Proposals will be accepted throughout the summer until such time as all of the creative spaces are full. There are approximately 50 spaces in total.

 

The first opportunity to participate is tentatively scheduled for Friday, July 31, of the Civic Long Weekend. 

 

Parametres

While subject to change, creatives should consider the following parametres when developing their proposal:

  • There will only be one performance space per block. Performance spaces will be set out along the road closure so as to maximum exposure between artists and downtown patrons while minimizing overcrowding along the street.  This means catering to patrons on or waiting for a patio table.
  • The Patio and Public Realm Project is running every Friday from July 10th to September 4th between 4-11pm, with Saturday evenings being added as the program progresses.
  • Musical acts are asked to perform between 7pm and 10pm with breaks.  
  • Other live demonstrations and performance will run from 5pm to 8pm unless a spotlight performance can be coordinated.
  • With the exception of tents, artists are required to be self-sufficient to avoid the need for sharing equipment. Tents would be provided by the City in the event of inclement weather.
  • Collaborative projects may be considered if they can demonstrate public safety.

 

Safety Measures

Performance spaces will be marked out to ensure physical distancing between the artist(s) and audience. Six (6ft+) social circles will be stepped out for artists and spectators to ensure physically distancing. Artists will also be expected to take precautions and adhere to all health and safety guidelines. 

 

At this time, proposals should focus on activities that can be enjoyed from a distance, with little interaction or public engagement unless it can be done safely from 2m or individually as part of a collaboration.  

 

For updates on guidelines related to covid-19, visit www.orillia.ca/covid-19.

 

Marketing

All marketing and promotion of artists’ participation in this program must go through the ERTF as part of the Stay Safe Shop Local initiative. Creatives will be provided approved marketing material and are encouraged to share the Stay Safe Shop Local messages should they be selected.

 

How to Apply

This call is open to creatives from Orillia and the surrounding municipalities of Oro-Medonte, Severn, Ramara and Rama.

 

To apply, click here.

Call to Artists - 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. 

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 Call to Artists - 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.

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Call to Artists - 2019 Piano Project - Closed

In 2019, 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. 

     piano - Allen

 

The Piano at the Orillia Waterfront Centre was, by Toronto-based Korean muralist, Jieun June Kim. Below is a collage of what she refers to as her best nine projects of 2018. 

Jieun June Kim

She is also the artist selected to create the City's vibrant waterfront banners in 2019.

 

Visit www.jieunjunekim.com for more on this exciting up and coming artist.

Call to Artists - 2019 Waterfront Banners - closed

 all five banners

In 2019, the City of Orillia put out a call to artists to create five renderings, one for each of the five chosen themes. Prospective artists were tasked with submitting one design sample to the City. The samples were adjudicated by a panel of jurors organized by the Orillia Public Art Committee. There were five artists in total that submitted samples.

The five themes depicted on the waterfront banners were:

 

  1. Heritage – Stephen Leacock Museum National Historic Site
  2. Culture – Orillia Opera House
  3. Lifestyle – Downtown Orillia
  4. Recreation – Waterways and Trails
  5. History – Mnjikaning Fish Weirs National Historic Site

 

Jieun's bold and colourful interpretation of Orillia's cultural heritage won her the commission. Jieun is a Toronto-based artist who has exhibited paintings around the world since 2010. She immigrated to Canada in 2017 and is the co-founder of KJ Bit Collective, a group that creates murals and street art events. In 2018, Jieun was the recipient of the Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship grant from Toronto Arts Council.

 

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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 Surette, Manager of Culture.

Ph: 705-325-4530; Email: jsurette@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

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