| Apply for the Community Garden Signage project |
Community gardens are more than places where food is grown. They are places where people come together in everyday ways, and where relationships with place and people develop over time. Growth doesn’t happen in isolation. It unfolds through shared effort, quiet exchanges, and the rhythms of tending, waiting, and returning.
Artists are invited to explore “Growing Together” as a reflection of what emerges when people, plants, and place are in relationship. This may be visible in the cycles of planting and harvest, but also in the ways knowledge is passed down, cultures are expressed, and communities take shape over time.
Selected artwork will be installed at one of the following community gardens:
- High Street Community Garden
- Lakehead University Community Garden
- York Street Community Garden
- Hillcrest Community Garden
Honorarium: The total honorarium is $500 CAD per sign, plus up to $200 for materials and supplies. The City recognizes that each artist’s approach may differ and welcomes submissions that reflect a scope and process aligned with the available budget.
Eligibility: The call is open to all artists. Preference may be given to those who identify as Indigenous and/or those who work or reside in the City of Orillia, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, or the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Severn, or Ramara.
Deadline: The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, at noon.
