Call for Sculpture Artists: Bronze Plaque Project
Trans Mountain
Shortlisted honorarium: $1500
Deadline to submit: May 31, 2025
Trans Mountain invites sculpture artists to submit an expression of interest package for our bronze plaque project. If you are an Alberta-based artist with project management experience, this opportunity may be for you.
We searching for an experienced sculpture artist to design and produce of seven bronze plaques for facilities across the pipeline system. Each plaque will measure 29.5” W and 19.5” H and will incorporate both text (e.g., company name, facility name, logo, year) and relief imagery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a project that blends function with artistry.
Background
This project is commemorating the growth of Trans Mountain’s operations following the completion of the Expansion Project in 2024. It draws inspiration from a series of bronze plaques installed at Trans Mountain facilities when they entered service, beginning in 1953. With their combination of text and relief imagery, the original plaques serve both as signage and works of art. As a result, they have become a source of pride for staff and a tangible connection to Trans Mountain’s history. The new series will build on this legacy by celebrating the company’s expanded capabilities and honouring the people who operate it. When installed alongside the originals, the new plaques will visually connect Trans Mountain’s past and future together.
Responsibilities
The artist will be responsible for managing the project from design to delivery, which includes:
- Design: Collaborate with Trans Mountain to finalize a single design that can be applied across the series.
- Casting: Work with either a third-party foundry or their personal foundry to transition the two-dimensional design into the final bronze plaques.
- Delivery: Arrange for the completed plaques to be delivered to Trans Mountain to conclude the project. Trans Mountain will handle installation separately.
Fees/Compensation
Shortlisted candidates will receive an honorarium of $1500 for submitting a project proposal. The project’s artist fee and budget will be discussed with candidates upon shortlisting.
How to Apply
Trans Mountain invites interested artists to submit an expression package to info@transmountain.com.
The packages must include:
- Their CV outlining qualifications and arts-related experience
- 5 – 10 images of relevant artworks (i.e., relief, casted or three-dimensional works)
- Contact information
Please submit all supporting documents as a single PDF. Use the subject line Trans Mountain Bronze Plaque Project – Expression of Interest [insert your name].
The deadline to submit is May 31, 2025.
