The City of Mississauga's Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create permanent public art for Zonta Meadows, an urban park located in the city's downtown core. The City seeks innovative artwork that encourages walkability, social connection, and community well-being. The City aims to install and unveil the artwork in fall 2026 or early 2027.
This is a two-stage artist selection process. Up to three artists will be shortlisted from this call to develop a proposal. The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest for this opportunity is Wednesday, October 8, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
Please ensure you have read all components of the Call to Artists prior to applying.
Click here to download the Call to Artists (PDF) and an overview of submission requirements.
Eligibility
This is a public competition open to professional artists* and artist/artist-led teams.
* The City of Mississauga defines a professional artist as an individual who earns all or a sizable portion of their livelihood through remuneration for artistic performance or creation and is recognized by their peers as an artist.
Project Brief
Funded by Amacon as part of their Parkside Village development, Zonta Meadows Park (410 Rathburn Rd W) is an urban park located in Mississauga’s Downtown Core. The public artwork will be located in an expanded section of the park that is bordered by Wallenburg Crescent on the south and Parkside Village Drive on the southeast. The design of this section is inspired by Canadian heritage and incorporates symbols of fallen leaves, foliage, and maple trees. For example, the shade structures have leaf-like motifs, and an area of the park includes a red maple leaf engraved into the concrete pathway. The expanded park will include new amenities: pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts; a skate park and pump track; a soccer field; an off-leash dog park; play areas; open green space; a cherry blossom grove; a community garden; and more.
The standalone artwork will be located within a gathering space on the east side of the park, in a circular paved area with benches around the perimeter. There are spring blossom trees surrounding the area and multiple access points, including two walkways from inside the park and connections to the sidewalk on Parkside Village Drive.
To complement the design and amenities of the park, the public artwork may engage themes of play, environment, natural habitat, animals, living heritage, local heritage or national identity, and well-being. The City seeks to commission innovative artwork that encourages walk-ability, social connection, and community well-being.
Questions
For more information, please email public.art@mississauga.ca or refer to mississauga.ca/publicart.
Public Art for Zonta Meadows Park
The City of Mississauga's Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create permanent public art for Zonta Meadows, an urban park located in the city's downtown core. The City seeks innovative artwork that encourages walkability, social connection, and community well-being. The City aims to install and unveil the artwork in fall 2026 or early 2027.
This is a two-stage artist selection process. Up to three artists will be shortlisted from this call to develop a proposal. The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest for this opportunity is Wednesday, October 8, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
Please ensure you have read all components of the Call to Artists prior to applying.
Click here to download the Call to Artists (PDF) and an overview of submission requirements.
Eligibility
This is a public competition open to professional artists* and artist/artist-led teams.
* The City of Mississauga defines a professional artist as an individual who earns all or a sizable portion of their livelihood through remuneration for artistic performance or creation and is recognized by their peers as an artist.
Project Brief
Funded by Amacon as part of their Parkside Village development, Zonta Meadows Park (410 Rathburn Rd W) is an urban park located in Mississauga’s Downtown Core. The public artwork will be located in an expanded section of the park that is bordered by Wallenburg Crescent on the south and Parkside Village Drive on the southeast. The design of this section is inspired by Canadian heritage and incorporates symbols of fallen leaves, foliage, and maple trees. For example, the shade structures have leaf-like motifs, and an area of the park includes a red maple leaf engraved into the concrete pathway. The expanded park will include new amenities: pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts; a skate park and pump track; a soccer field; an off-leash dog park; play areas; open green space; a cherry blossom grove; a community garden; and more.
The standalone artwork will be located within a gathering space on the east side of the park, in a circular paved area with benches around the perimeter. There are spring blossom trees surrounding the area and multiple access points, including two walkways from inside the park and connections to the sidewalk on Parkside Village Drive.
To complement the design and amenities of the park, the public artwork may engage themes of play, environment, natural habitat, animals, living heritage, local heritage or national identity, and well-being. The City seeks to commission innovative artwork that encourages walk-ability, social connection, and community well-being.
Questions
For more information, please email public.art@mississauga.ca or refer to mississauga.ca/publicart.