Call to Artists and Creators - TSW 2025

Traffic Signal Wrap Project 2025

The London Arts Council invites artists and creators living in London and surrounding First Nations - the Chippewas of the Thames, the Oneida Nation of the Thames, and the Munsee-Delaware Nation - to submit high-resolution digital images of their original artwork for purchase and use in a public art project. Artwork images will be printed onto a vinyl wrap and attached to traffic light signal utility boxes at street intersections around London.

Payment
Selected artists and creators will receive $400.00 per image used as per current CARFAC rates.

The artwork provided must be an original artwork and be the sole intellectual property of the artist or creator, with no copyright infringements. Please refer to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office website link for clarification on copyright:
https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/h_wr02281.html

Professional Artist and Creator
This project is open to all professional artists and creators (emerging and established) who are 18 years of age or older, and who reside in London Ontario or surrounding First Nations - the Chippewas of the Thames, the Oneida Nation of the Thames, and the Munsee-Delaware Nation.

The London Arts Council defines a professional artist and creator as someone who has developed skills through training or practice, is recognized by artists and creators working within the same artistic tradition, has a history of public presentation, seeks payment for their work, and is actively practicing. Short breaks in artistic work history are permitted under this definition.

Submission Criteria
Digital images at 300 dpi.
Aspect ratios 1:1 and 2:3 are best suited for this project. Please ensure your image contains no advertising. And please bear in mind that very busy or complex images can be visibly inaccessible to some members of the public.

Submissions are due by Friday, May 23rd, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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  • Artwork Upload

    Artists can submit up to three artworks for consideration.

  • Declaration

    In signing this application, I certify that:

    To the best of my knowledge, the information provided herein is accurate. Each submitted artwork provided through this application is the original artwork and my sole intellectual property. There are no copyright infringements related to the submitted artwork.

    In signing this application, I understand and agree that:

    Should the LAC discover that the submitted artwork(s) violated the above clause, this opportunity will be withdrawn and all released payments MUST be returned.

    The London Arts Council will work closely with the applicant to resolve a situation should one arise.

    Should all reasonable attempts at resolution fail, the London Arts Council, as the steward of the Traffic Signal Wrap Project's selection process on behalf of the City of London, may proceed with legal action.
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  • Please note: only selected artists/creators will be contacted.

    Selections will be made by the assessment panel, comprised of artists, arts professionals, arts educators, and/or community members.

    Individual applications MUST be treated as confidential information. The Artists/Creators shall not discuss their applications with any individual, group, or organization other than the provided contact information of the LAC, as it will constitute a breach of confidentiality.

    LAC shall not discuss or address individual applications with any other parties, individuals, groups, or organizations that are outside of the scope of this project and its application process.

    The decisions made by the LAC's assessment process are FINAL and cannot be influenced or changed by any individuals, groups, or organizations.

    For technical assistance, please contact:

    info@londonarts.ca