Calling Artists! Exterior Sculpture – Expression of Interest

Download a copy of the EOI document here

Northern Health invites artists to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the design and fabrication of a sculpture to be featured outside the Emergency Department entrance of the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital.

This sculpture will serve as a meaningful landmark for patients, families, staff, and the community. The sculpture will symbolize the values of health, healing, and community while reflecting the unique identity of the Peace Region.

Planned location for exterior sculpture

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Artists are encouraged to consider themes such as:

• Commemorating the legacy of the old hospital or symbolizing a new beginning
• Representing stories, cultural or historical symbols, and regional aspects
• Integrating Indigenous culture and perspectives
• Serving as a landmark, tribute, or storytelling piece

Artists are asked to submit the following:

1. Artist resume – Detailing professional training and/or experience.
2. Portfolio with examples of similar works – Images and descriptions of past relevant projects.
3. Proposed concepts or draft designs – Detailed enough to understand your vision, artistic approach, and technical considerations.

BUDGET AND PHASING:

The budget for this project is $30,000, and is all inclusive of the artist’s fees, labour, supplies, materials, prep, etc. This will be distributed as follows:

• Phase 1 – Design phase:
  • $10,000 upon approval of the final design.
• Phase 2 – Fabrication phase:
  • $15,000 upon fabrication completion prior to delivery and installation.
• Phase 3 – Installation phase
  • $5,000 upon delivery and installation.
  • Please note: Graham (the Design-Builder) is responsible for installation of the sculpture, in coordination with the artist. The artist is expected to attend an unveiling ceremony.

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS:

• There is a 200 mm (8") reinforced concrete slab on grade provided with a base bearing area of approximately 1m in diameter.
  • Smaller base areas may reduce allowable weight.
• An electrical circuit and power feed for lighting will be provided.
• Weight & aspect ratio limits:
  • For 2:1 or less height-to-base ratio: max 7,500 lbs (33 kN)
  • For 3:1 ratio: max 5,000 lbs (22 kN)
  • For 4:1 ratio: max 2,800 lbs (13 kN)

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Submissions will be evaluated by the DCDH Replacement Project’s Art Committee, Steering Committee, Project Management Team, and local hospital leadership.

Evaluation and selection criteria will be based on:

• Artistic merit and originality
• Alignment with community values and themes
• Feasibility within structural and site constraints
• Ability to reflect regional identity and Indigenous culture

LEGAL INFORMATION:

The successful artist will be required to enter into a written agreement with Northern Health that outlines the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, payment schedule, and other standard terms and conditions. Selection through this Expression of Interest does not constitute a contract.

Northern Health reserves the right to photograph and reproduce images of the sculpture for non‑commercial purposes. Northern Health will provide standard credit to the artist in signage and public communications.

SCHEDULE:

* The design and fabrication phase timelines can be negotiated with the successful artist.

HOW TO SUBMIT:

Please submit your package with the subject:

“DCDH Expression of Interest: Exterior Sculpture – YOUR NAME”

To:

Ashley Pannozzo

DCDH Community Engagement and Communications Liaison

Ashley.pannozzo@northernhealth.ca

250-219-8641