Explore local art initiatives, exhibitions, and creative opportunities. Whether you're an art enthusiast, artist, or simply curious about the artistic scene in our city, this page offers a wealth of information about visual and creative expressions that make the City of Burlington a dynamic and culturally rich place.
Burlington Public Art Program
The City of Burlington's public art program brings the works of recognized and emerging artists to the city centre and to neighbourhoods throughout the city. With more than 100 artworks to discover, the program helps enhance the quality of life for residents and enriches the community experience.
If you are an artist, this is your hub for calls from the City’s Public Art Program. Follow and subscribe to our Public Art updates to explore current opportunities for artists, poets, performers, and creatives of all disciplines.
Each opportunity will outline our:
- Selection process,
- Evaluation criteria,
- Eligibility requirements
- Submission guidelines
Public Art Updates
Public Art Story Maps
Burlington Public Art Map |
| Explore over 100 public artworks across Burlington. The interactive public art map includes photos, locations, descriptions, and artist details. This interactive story map is your guide to exploring Burlington’s public art collection virtually or in person. |
Downtown Public Art Walking Tour |
| Discover downtown Burlington through art. This self-guided digital tour, Art and the City, highlights key works and stories right from your phone or computer. |
Along the Water, Across the Land |
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This story map celebrates Indigenous creativity from Turtle Island. Featuring works by First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, Along the Water, Across the Land shares stories of identity, connection, resilience, and cultural continuity found throughout Burlington. Visit Indigenous Projects and Partnerships to learn more about the City of Burlington’s projects that honour Indigenous culture and community. |
Community Participation
Love art and your community? Find out how you can participate.
Join a Public Art Jury |
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Join a public art jury and help shape public art in Burlington. We are looking for local artists, creators, and residents to review submissions throughout the year, no experience needed. Juries are made up of diverse voices to reflect the community. Interested? Simply fill out a brief online Burlington Public Art jury roster form to be notified of any upcoming opportunities. Please note, you will need to create a free account with Submittable to access the online application. For more information contact us. |
Community Public Art |
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Did you know that we have a program to help you create public art in your neighbourhood? The City supports community-led projects with guidance and, where we can, access to City parks and facilities. What kinds of projects are eligible?
How to apply: To start your application, fill out the online Community Public Art application form to tell us about your project idea. A staff member will contact you to discuss next steps. Please note, you will need to create a free account with Submittable to access the online application. For more information contact us. |
Donations |
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The City of Burlington is committed to maintaining a high caliber of public art. Art or funds donated to the City must fit with the guiding principles of the Public Art Master Plan Update (PAMP) and follow the City of Burlington’s donation policy. Our policy looks for specific aesthetic and technical criteria to be met. All donations will be reviewed by either an internal staff team, independent jury, or Council, depending on the value of the donation. The first step in the donation process is to contact staff to discuss your donation. In the email, please provide the following information:
Thank you for thinking of the City of Burlington for your donation. |
Public Art Master Plan
The City's Public Art Master Plan Update 2019 - 2028 is effective from 2019 to 2028, this plan provides a framework for the City’s Public Art Program. It helps us focus on our opportunities and priorities for:
- public art projects,
- program scope,
- site selection guidelines,
- funding strategy,governance structure
Public Art Policies
Public Art Policy |
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Our Public Art policy guides the public art program and provides a mechanism for the City to acquire public art for municipally owned public spaces. It creates an atmosphere that encourages and supports the development of public art throughout the city. |
Community-Initiated Public Art Policy |
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Our Community-Initiated Public Art policy guides the development and implementation of community-led public art projects. The policy helps staff make sure that all community projects align with the Public Art policy and guides residents in the process and development of public art. |
Private Sector Public Art |
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Our Private Sector Public Art policy guides how we add public art into privately owned public spaces. The policy helps Council, staff, developers, the arts community, and the public understand how public art can be included in all significant private sector development across the City. |