Artists asked to help create unique and engaging spaces at ION stops

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo is seeking artists or artists’ collectives to create up to seven public artworks at ION Light Rail Transit (LRT) stops.

“These art installations will be an important part of creating a sense of place at each of the seven selected ION stops,” said Regional Chair Ken Seiling. “It will be exciting to see what artworks are proposed and how they will reflect our neighbourhoods and community.”

Proposals are being accepted until June 15, 2016, at 2 p.m. for artworks that will be located at the Conestoga, Research and Technology, Grand River Hospital, Kitchener Market, Mill, Block Line and Fairway ION LRT stops. To support this process, the Region consulted the public last fall about the qualities of successful public art and what is important about each future artwork location. Details of the input gathered are available online. Staff have also prepared community based background information for each of the future artwork locations. Artists can visit regionofwaterloo.ca/publicart to view these documents.

Detailed information for artist who wish to make submissions is available on the Region’s Bid Opportunities page.

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For more information, please contact Kate Hagerman, Cultural Heritage Specialist at khagerman@regionofwaterloo.ca or 519-575-4094.

The Region of Waterloo provides more than 60 per cent of municipal services to a growing population of 570,000 people. We are committed to creating an inclusive, thriving and sustainable community through innovative leadership and a range of services such as: public health, social services, planning, heritage, water supply, regional roads, waste management, ambulance service, rural libraries, public transit, community housing, emergency planning, Provincial Offences Courts and airport services.