🎉 The CreateSpace Public Art Forum is back! We’re looking for 50 emerging artists from across the country to take part in this virtual program to gain public art experience. Through this forum, you’ll: ✨ Engage with peers and established artists ✨ Access talks/workshops by professional public artists ✨ Create artistic responses ✨ Receive an honorarium + certificate of completion Since 2022, the CreateSpace Public Art Forum has supported participants from across Canada who identify as Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), racialized, rural, and/or youth with disabilities, and between the ages of 18-25. Applications are OPEN! Deadline: Nov 26, 2023, by 11:59 PT (link in bio) 🎨RAZA (@_raza_) 📷 May Shi (@mayshi.jpg) — CreateSpace Public Art Forum has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada (@cdn.heritage). 🎉Le forum d’art public CreateSpace est de retour! Nous recherchons 50 artistes émergents Canadiens pour participer à ce forum virtuel. Les participants au forum auront l’occasion de : ✨se connecter virtuellement avec de praticiens de l’art public ✨accéder à des conférences/ateliers numériques d'artistes publics professionnels ✨créer une réponse artistique ✨recevoir un honoraire + un certificat d’achèvement Depuis 2022, le forum d’art public CreateSpace a soutenu des artistes âgés de 18 à 25 ans qui s’identifient comme noirs, autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), racialisés, ruraux et/ou jeunes handicapés. Les candidatures sont maintenant ouvertes ! Date limite: le 26 novembre, 2023, 23h59 (lien en bio) *Veuillez noter: Le contenu du forum sera offert principalement en anglais, avec des services de traduction et LSF disponibles au besoin pour soutenir la participation d’une communauté diversifiée d’artistes. — Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada.

📣 BIA and community group applications for the I HeART Main Street Program are OPEN! Whether you’ve worked with us before or are new to the world of public art, this is your chance to make your main street a cultural destination. This is a national program that supports you in bringing your public art ideas to life. Link in bio to learn more and submit your application by October 19. Video edited by: Alicia Reid (@lensoflicia) Video footage by: Thomas Jose, Anushay Sheikh (@anushaysheikh), May Shi (@mayshi.jpg), Ballinran Entertainment (@ballinranentertainment), Chris de Laat (@chrisdelaatphotography), Kyle Jarencio (@fragilekyle), Selina McCallum (@shotbyselina), and Sara Bradford Featured BIAs: Downtown New West BIA (@downtownnewwest), Downtown Stratford BIA (@downtownstratford), Eglinton Hill BIA (@eglintonhillbia), Pape Village BIA (@papevillage), Downtown Port Colborne BIA (@downtownportcolborne), Streetsville BIA (@streetsvillebia), Riverside BIA (@riverside_bia), and Rosedale BIA (@rosedalebia) — I HeART Main Street is presented in partnership with RBC (@rbc) through RBC Emerging Artists, and generously supported by Canada Council for the Arts (@canada.council) and Ontario Arts Council (@ontarioartscouncil).

✨Did you know PATCH stands for Public Art Through Construction Hoarding? We’ve been transforming construction sites into public art exhibits, such as this one by artist Rachel Wilmhurst (@controlartdelete) and BentallGreenOak (@lifeatbgo). Check it out at 45 Strachan Ave in Toronto’s Liberty Village captured by Mila Bright Zlatanovic (@milabright_photo) 📸

🪁Dreaming of warm summer days and quality time spent outdoors? Artist Jeff Kulak (@jeff.kulak) has you covered! Inspired by the great outdoors, four dioramas and one vinyl mural have transformed the BMO Main & 28th Branch (4402 Main Street) in Vancouver, BC. 📷 Thomas Jose (@thomasmikhail) ➡️Follow Jeff and link in bio to learn more about the #BMONationalMuralSeries! – The BMO National Mural Series is made possible by BMO (@bmocanada) in collaboration with STEPS Public Art. BMO’s National Mural Series was designed to create opportunities to celebrate local communities and the people who live and visit them.

📣 Calling artists with connections to the Durham Region! STEPS and The Durham Region are looking for 16 artists to animate traffic control boxes. Don’t miss out on this opportunity if you’re interested in gaining public art experience and have connections to the Durham Region. 📅 Apply by Nov 13 - Link in bio for details 🎨 Aditi Kashyap (@anglesnframes) 📷 May Shi (@mayshi.jpg) — This project was commissioned by Durham Region.

📣 Rediscover Toronto’s Bloor Annex area through a guided walking tour with STEPS, Bloor Annex BIA (@explorebloorannex) and ReDefine Arts (@redefineartsto). Your participation will contribute to an accessibility and placemaking research project to make public spaces more inclusive. Link in bio to register (spots are limited): 💫 Wed, Oct 11 from 1:30-3:00 PM 📷Image credit: Anna Camilleri (@anna.camilleri.red) — This event is supported by ReDefine Arts (@redefineartsto), Fire and Rescue Team, Bloor Annex BIA (@explorebloorannex), RBC (@rbc), Government of Ontario (@onexplore/ @ongov), Ontario Arts Council (@ontarioartscouncil), Canada Council for the Arts (@canada.council), and the City of Toronto’s Main Street Innovation Fund as part of Government of Canada Support through the Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) (@feddevontario).

Reclaim Public Art Pop-Up Exhibit  Alison Bigg, Laveen Gammie, Michael Glendale, David Martinello, and Carollyne Yardley The Rotunda Building, 1515 Douglas Street 
open Daily 10am-5pm Artists-in-Conversation: Thursday 12 October @ 12pm Come see the work made during this past summer’s residency with Germaine Koh (@germkoh), using up-cylced materials from our partners at @supplyvictoria.

Celebrate art, wellness, and nature in Rowntree Mills Park as part of Ravine Days!  On October 8 from 12-5 PM, there will be a free public park walk, spoken word performance, and refreshments to welcome the community-created Heart Berry Mural led by artist Lindsey Lickers, Mushkiiki Nibi Kwe (@mushkiiki_water). Link in bio to read the media release and register for the celebration! 📸 Anushay Sheikh (@anushaysheikh) — This programming is part of From Weeds We Grow in partnership with Park People (@parkppl) through InTO the Ravines. It is made possible by the generous support of the City of Toronto (@cityofto), Ontario Arts Council (@OntarioArtsCouncil), and the New Horizons for Seniors Program and Canadian Heritage funded by the Government of Canada. From Weeds We Grow est réalisé en partenariat avec Park People dans le cadre du programme InTO the Ravines. Ce projet est rendu possible grâce au généreux soutien de la ville de Toronto, le Conseil des arts de l’Ontario et le programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés et Patrimoine Canadien, financé par le gouvernement du Canada. We are grateful for our Community Partners, Rexdale Community Hub (RCH), the North Etobicoke Residents Council (NERC), Humber Summit Residents Association, Get Moving Rexdale, Arts Etobicoke (@artsetobicoke) and the Arab Community Centre of Toronto (ACCT) (@acctonline).

STEPS is closed on September 29th to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30th). On this day, we remember the lost children and survivors of residential schools and acknowledge the strength and resiliency of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. STEPS has an ongoing commitment to cultivating spaces for Indigenous voices to be heard along with paid opportunities for Indigenous artists and arts workers. We encourage you to listen, learn, reflect, and take concrete actions. Link in bio to access a list of learning materials, events and workshops, and acts of solidarity that put Indigenous voices at the forefront.

🍲 How does food connect places and people? To celebrate Cooksville’s diverse food scene, we asked the community to share their favourite food stories that were incorporated into public art! Cooksville Food Stories was commissioned by the City of Mississauga (@saugaculture) where local artists Debbie Woo (@woohyunji) and Ashley Mozo (@mozoashley) transformed the landmark sign, bus shelters, and electrical boxes with illustrations of Cooksville’s food scene. With additional augmented reality (AR) components by Jenn Liv (@jennliv), community food stories were captured through visual and digital art!  Let us know what your favourite food story is in the comments below! 📸 Alicia Reid (@lensoflicia)

🌞The #BMONationalMuralSeries brings art and joy to BMO branches across Canada! The featured artwork painted by artist Caitlin McDonagh (@caitlinmcdonagh) adds vibrant colour to the BMO Cloverdale branch. Located in Surrey, BC, the artist drew on themes of nature and history as inspiration. Can you spot the ode to the city’s heritage railway in the mural? 📍17559 56 Ave, Surrey, BC 📷 Thomas Jose (@thomasmikhail) ➡️Follow Caitlin and link in bio to learn more about the national mural series! – The BMO National Mural Series is made possible by BMO (@bmocanada) in collaboration with STEPS Public Art. BMO’s National Mural Series was designed to create opportunities to celebrate local communities and the people who live and visit them.

🎉 Celebrate Mississauga Mo(ve)ment at the closing celebration in Port Credit Memorial Park! We’re wrapping up an eventful summer of art-making and community workshops with artists, facilitators, and Mississauga residents. Join us for the final event with a zine showcasing the artwork produced over the summer, family-friendly activities and games, and snacks from local restaurants! 📅 October 1 from 12-2 PM ➡️ Link in bio to register! — The Mo(ve)ment project is commissioned by the City of Mississauga (@saugaculture) to foster creative placemaking and community connections in Mississauga’s cultural districts.