City of St. Catharines launches call to artists for traffic cabinet wraps

As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations in 2026, the City of St. Catharines is seeking local artists of all backgrounds and experience levels to create original artwork for traffic cabinet wraps throughout the city. Twelve artworks will be commissioned, two per ward, for installation in the spring.

The project is intended to celebrate St. Catharines’ 150th anniversary through local stories and themes while highlighting the unique people, places, and features of each ward. Designs should explore connections between the city’s natural and built environments and cultural identity, reflect creativity, positivity, and diversity, and be suitable for all audiences.

This call is open to all artists residing or practicing in the Niagara Region, Six Nations of the Grand River, and/or Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Artists will be selected based on their written proposal, examples of past work, and ability to meet project requirements.

This initiative aligns with The St. Catharines Culture Plan 2025-2030: Stay for the Culture, a strategic vision for strengthening the city’s arts and culture sector. Over the next five years, the City will provide more opportunities for artists of all disciplines to connect with the community, in order to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable cultural landscape.

“By expanding artistic showcases across the city and having paid opportunities for local artists, we aim to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable arts sector that strengthens community pride and connection,” said Jessica Wilson, Culture Supervisor for the City of St Catharines.

Selected artists will receive a $700 artist fee. This fee includes all costs related to the project, including design time, materials, and professional services.

Interested artists can view the specific requirements and apply online at stcatharines.ca/CallsToArtists.
To learn more about the City’s vision for arts and culture, visit stcatharines.ca/CulturePlan and view St. Catharines Culture Plan 2025-2030: Stay for the Culture.