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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 21, 2026 Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Main Committee Room April 21, 2026 - 07:00 PM Members of the public may observe the meeting proceedings by viewing the livestream on the HTML Agenda or the archived video available on the City's website. For inquiries related to accessibility, please contact Legislative Services Phone: 905.420.4611 | Email: clerks@pickering.ca. Review and Approval of Agenda Disclosure of Interest Approval of Minutes March 17, 2027, Meeting Minutes Page 3 Delegations/Presentations New Business Pickering Museum Village – April Update V. Karakian, Supervisor, Museum Services, Pickering Museum Village Public Art - West Garden, Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre for endorsement Page 7 E. Tayles, Curator, Public Art, Cultural Services Temporary Public Art - Indigenous Bench for endorsement Page 68 E. Tayles, Curator, Public Art, Cultural Services Pickering Arts Culture Engagement (PACE) subcommittee – Update 1. 2. 3. 3.1 4. 5. 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Other Business Correspondence Next Meeting - May 19, 2026 Adjournment 6. 7. 8. 9. Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 - 2 - 1 Present: Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Main Committee Room March 17, 2026 - 07:00 PM S. Barillaro - Cultural Advisory Committee Member D. Davis - Cultural Advisory Committee Member D. Jayawardena - Cultural Advisory Committee Member A. Palmer - Cultural Advisory Committee Member D. Thompson - Cultural Advisory Committee Member M. Nagy - City Councillor, Ward 2 C. Farrell - Supervisor, Cultural Services V. Karakian - Supervisor, Museum Services J. St. Amant - Coordinator, Cultural Services (Staff Liaison) E. Tayles, Curator, Public Art J. Currie - Legislative Coordinator (Recording Secretary) Regrets: J. Baricuatro - Cultural Advisory Committee Member Z. Kazi - Cultural Advisory Committee Member S. Ramoutar - Cultural Advisory Committee Member S. Almeida - Schroen, Cultural Advisory Committee 1. Review and Approval of Agenda Moved By D. Jayawardena That the March 17, 2026 Cultural Advisory Committee Agenda be approved. Carried 2. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3. Approval of Minutes - 3 - Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 2 3.1 February 17, 2026, Meeting Minutes Moved By D. Jayawardena That the Minutes of the February 17, 2026, Meeting of the Cultural Advisory Committee be approved. Carried 4. Delegations/Presentations There were no delegations. 5. New Business 5.1 Pickering Museum Village - March Update V. Karakian, Supervisor, Museum Services, provided a March update for the Pickering Museum Village, noting that exhibit development work was ongoing and that students from the Master of Museum Studies program at the University of Toronto had been assisting with the creation of interpretive and interactive materials for the exhibit at the Miller Cole House. V. Karakian noted that the exhibit would feature indoor and outdoor elements and that they had been working with Indigenous knowledge keepers to incorporate culturally informed content into the exhibit. A brief question and answer period ensued between Committee Members and staff regarding whether the gathering exhibit would continue as a traveling exhibit and what the Museum Woodrights were. 5.2 Public Art Jury Member 2026 for endorsement E. Tayles, Curator, Public Art, Cultural Services provided a brief overview of the call for Public Art Jury Members and the submission and selection process that had occurred. A brief question and answer period ensued between committee Members and staff regarding: • why there were a lack of applications from the Indigenous community; • whether the call for Public Art Jury Members had been added to LinkedIn; and, • whether there were any Indigenous Art groups that could have been engaged. - 4 - Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 3 Moved By D. Davis That the Cultural Advisory Committee endorse Tracey Mae Chambers as the selected individual to be appointed as a Public Art Jury Member for the 2026 term. Carried 5.3 Temporary Public Art - Pride Vinyl Window Wrap for Endorsement E. Tayles, Curator, Public Art, Cultural Services provided that a Call to Artists had been issued for a "Pride Belongs Here" themed temporary installation of artwork and that a total of 11 submissions had been received. Moved By D. Jayawardena That the Cultural Advisory Committee endorse the temporary Public Art Commission of the Pride themed Vinyl Window Wraps be awarded to Jacqueline Mak. Carried E. Tayles noted two upcoming projects, an Indigenous themed bench wrap, and a public art experience at the West Garden area adjacent to the new Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre. 5.4 Council Report - 2025 Achievements and 2026 Work Plan for Endorsement Jesse St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services provided a brief overview of the Cultural Advisory Committee 2025 Achievements and 2026 Work Plan noting that it would be brought to Council May 25, 2026. A brief question and answer period ensued between Committee Members and staff regarding when the Public Art Plan and the Museum Plan would be presented. Moved By D. Davis That the Cultural Advisory Committee endorse the 2025 Achievements and 2026 Work Plan, subject to minor administrative changes. Carried 5.5 Pickering Arts Culture Engagement (PACE) Subcommittee - Update - 5 - Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 4 D. Thompson advised that M. McFarland would continue to consult with the Pickering Arts Culture Engagement Subcommittee (PACE). 6. Other Business There was no other business. 7. Correspondence 8. Next Meeting - April 21, 2026 9. Adjournment Moved By D. Jayawardena That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. - 6 - Memo To: Cultural Advisory Committee April 17, 2026 From: Ellen Tayles-Armstrong Curator, Public Art Copy: Director, Community Services Manager, Cultural Services Supervisor, Cultural Services Subject: Shortlist – West Garden, Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre - For Endorsement Background: Based on the Call to Artists – Expression of Interest (EOI) Public Art Commission: West Garden, Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre (Attachment 1), issued on March 9, 2026, Cultural Services received a total of 32 submissions from artists and artist collectives worldwide. The Call was open from March 9, 2026, to March 27, 2026. The Call to Artists EOI sought submissions for Expressions of Interest to pre-qualify artists for this project. Submissions were evaluated based on eligibility, adherence to submission guidelines, and demonstrated experience in creating permanent public art. The Public Art Jury met on April 9, 2026, to review the 32 submissions. After deliberation, the jury shortlisted three artists to move forward with the development of an art concept. The shortlisted artists are: 1. Polymetis (Attachment 2) 2. Leu Webb (Attachment 3) 3. Studio F Minus (Attachment 4) Funding: There is $125,000.00 including HST available for this opportunity from the 502520.10207.9710 Program&Event Supps – Public Art Program. There is $5000.00 including HST available for this opportunity from the 502520.10207.9713 Program & Event Supps- Artist Concepts for Public Art. Next Steps: - 7 - March 11, 2025 Page 2 of 2 Shortlist – West Garden-Dorsay Community and Heritage Centre Staff will share the Terms of Reference, with the Top 3 artists. This document will provide a framework and guidance for the artists as they develop their art concepts. Each of the Top 3 artists will receive compensation of $1,500 (including HST) for creating and presenting their art concept. The art concepts will be showcased to the community for feedback during Artfest on May 23 and 24, 2026. Additionally, the Public Art Jury and project stakeholders will review the three concepts and select the final artist. The Cultural Advisory Committee will be presented with the community and jury’s decision in June 2026 for final endorsement of the award. Discussion: Currently, Community Services is seeking endorsement to shortlist artists Polymetis, Leu Webb, and Studio F Minus for the project West Garden, Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre. Attachment 1: Call to Artists (EOI) Public Art Commission, West Garden, Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre Attachment 2:Polymetis: Artist Submission Attachment 3:Leu Webb: Artist Submission Attachment 4: Studio F Minus Artist Submission :eta - 8 - Call to Artists- Expression of Interest (EOI) Public Art Commission, Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre- West Garden Deadline: March 27, 2026 Rendering of the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre- Landscaping with location of future art piece marked. Artist Opportunity The City of Pickering invites artists or artist teams to respond to this Call for Artists to create permanent outdoor public artwork for the west garden of the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre. As per the City of Pickering’s Public Art Policy (CUL 130) an artist is defined as the designer/creator of an artistic work and can include, but is not limited to, a professional artist, graphic designer, collaborative team, architect or landscape designer. The total budget for the project, including artist fees, materials, installation and other associated costs is $125,000.00 (including HST)* - 9 - The successful artist/artist team will be selected through a two-stage process. One (1) artist/artist team will be awarded the opportunity. Site Background The City of Pickering resides on the land within the Treaty and traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and William Treaties signatories of the Mississauga and Chippewa Nations. The Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre (DCHC) designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects explores the intersection of memory institutions- museum, library, gallery and archive-into an integrated, dynamic facility which will serve as a community gathering place and gateway to the existing components. Located adjacent to a ravine, the building is positioned to be sensitive to the natural ecology of the site while opening up views in all directions to the surrounding landscape. The sustainably sourced materials selected for the building are inspired by existing heritage buildings located in the Village: naturally aged, weathered wood and dry-stacked field stone. User engagement has been critical to the design process and a successful project will be an attraction for the local community and visitors alike. Construction began in Spring 2024, and the building will open in April 2026. The facility will be located on the Pickering Museum Village site. #1 on the map marks where the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre will be located. - 10 - About DCHC The City of Pickering is making an investment in arts, heritage and culture with the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre. This innovative project will bring the Museum, Library and Community Centre into one dynamic facility. Construction of this 44,000 square-foot facility was undertaken by J.R. Certus Construction Co. Ltd. The facility will have the following amenities: • Exhibit gallery • Program room • Banquet hall (with a stage) • Kitchen suitable for public programs • Library Express Kiosk and Local History Experience Centre • Collections storage • Gift shop • Outdoor program spaces - 11 - This project is guided by the City’s Cultural Strategic Plan, which sets a vision for the place of arts, culture and heritage in the City and identifies strategic directions for policy, investment, partnerships and programs. The Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre has a strong vision and seven guiding principles in place (Belonging & Wellbeing, Learning & Storytelling, Innovation, Adaption & Responsiveness, Discovery and Play, Sustainability and Decolonization). View the entire Vision & Guiding Principles document here. Project Brief West Garden Dimensions The City of Pickering’s Cultural Strategic Plan (2014) outlines the City’s commitment to collaborate with the community to celebrate our cultural diversity, heritage, and the arts; - 12 - to sustain our natural environment; to foster a creative economy; and to strengthen our vibrant neighborhoods. For this project, the City is seeking artists or artist teams interested in creating a placemaking-focused public art experience in the west garden area adjacent to the building. This outdoor space which is visible from the parking lot and used daily by residents and visitors, is a highly active zone with strong potential for creative transformation. • Creates a shaded space for public use • Enhance the garden as a welcoming and meaningful public place. • Encourage interaction, participation, or exploration by the public. • May incorporate multi-sensory or experiential elements such as lighting, audio, tactility, or movement. • Goes beyond traditional sculptural approaches to include site-responsive installations, experiential pathways, interactive environments, or creative place- based interventions The top three (3) artists/teams will be required to attend an in-person presentation during Artfest for community feedback. The City will facilitate consultation between the artists/teams and the community as well as other project stakeholders. Detailed Terms of Reference will be provided to the shortlisted artist/artists teams to help them prepare their concept. Budget $125,000.00 CAD including HST (maximum)*. This is the total amount available for all related expenses of this public art project including, but not limited to: up to three (3) rounds of revisions, artist fees, all applicable taxes, detailed renderings, materials, technical consultations, community consultation, foundation and approvals or other expertise as required (engineering review), fabrication, installation, insurance, equipment, travel to meetings and to the site, and an artist statement for completed work. The selected artist will enter into a written agreement with the City of Pickering following the approval of the acquisition of the public art outlined in the City’s Public Art Policy. This agreement will address the artist’s obligations, which include, but are not limited to: • Materials - 13 - • Timelines • Installation • Maintenance and/or conservation plans • Warranty • Copyright, Intellectual Property and Moral Rights • Payments to sub-contractors Selection Process Stage 1: Call to Artists – Expression of Interest (EOI) A public art jury comprised of practicing arts professionals, project stakeholders and community members will be established for the evaluation of the Stage 1 submissions. Expression of Interest (EOI) Submissions: Artists/ Artist teams are invited to respond to this EOI by submitting a single pdf document including: • CV: Professional resume (3-pages max). If submitting as a team, an individual resume should be submitted for each team member. • Artist statement: describe your interest in this project and share your experience in the field. You can submit a written document (1-page max) or record an audio or video message (MP3 or MP4 file, max 20 MB). • Portfolio of past work: Examples of relevant work. You may include multiple images per project on 1 page of a maximum of 10 projects (10-pages). Include title, year, scope, budget and a short description. • References: A list of at least two professional references familiar with your work and working methods. The list must include name, title, complete e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. Submissions must be uploaded through the link here. Deadline: March 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST If the submissions exceed 20 MB, artists should contact Ellen Tayles-Armstrong, Curator, Public Art who will provide a link to an external file share program. Incomplete submissions or submissions received after the deadline will not be juried. Stage 2: Request for Proposal (RFP) The Public Art Jury will review all submissions and identify a short-list based on artistic - 14 - excellence and demonstrated or perceived ability to create and execute an innovative, engaging public artwork that is complementary to the overall design scheme and community context. The Jury will select a short-list of three (3) artists/artist teams for Stage 2 – Request for Proposal (RFP). Each of the three (3) artists/artist teams will be compensated $1,500 CAD including HST for their time and the creation of concept for Stage 2. The short-listed artists will be notified by the week of April 22, 2026 and invited to present their concept to the community and the public art jury during “Artfest” held on May 23 & 24, 2026*. This concept presentation and community consultation will be based on the Terms of Reference provided prior. As part of the process, short-listed artists must attend the in-person presentation (online presentations may be accommodated). When evaluating specific artwork proposals, the Public Art Jury will consider the vision, mandate and objectives of the Public Art Program and the objectives listed in the Public Art Opportunity outlined on Page 1 of this Call to Artists. The Public Art Jury (as per section 07.02 of the City of Pickering Public Art Policy (CUL 130) will also consider the artists: • Artistic excellence of previous work; • Ability to achieve the highest quality of contemporary artistic excellence and innovation; • Professional qualifications and relevant working experience as related to the public art project brief; • Ability to manage a project and experience working with a design team, project team and/or community group, as appropriate; • Potential to comprehend, access and interpret relevant technical requirements; and, • Interest in and understanding of the public art opportunity and the context. The proposals may be used by the City of Pickering in meetings with community groups, stakeholders and staff. Anticipated Schedule It is expected that the commissioned artist(s) will comply with the project’s general timeline dates, as stated below: - 15 - Date* Project Phase March 9, 2026 Issue Call to Artists: EOI March 27, 2026 Call to Artists: EOI Submissions due April 22, 2026 Shortlisted Artists notified Issue Terms of Reference May 19, 2026 Conceptual Proposals due May 23 & 24, 2026 Community Presentation during “Artfest” June 5, 2026 Final Conceptual Proposals due September 22, 2026 Selected Artist notified Contract Execution October, 2026 Technical Review with project staff. This meeting will provide the selected Artist with further technical specifications and feedback on the submitted conceptual artwork from lead project staff from the City October 2026 to April 2027 Artwork Fabrication April 30, 2027 Anticipated installation date *Schedule is subject to change Accessibility The City will provide accommodations throughout the selection process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify Ellen Tayles-Armstrong, Curator, Public Art at 905.409.0567 or etayles@pickering.ca of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. Reserved Rights of the City of Pickering The City of Pickering, at its sole discretion, may request clarification or request - 16 - additional information, as deemed necessary to evaluate the submissions. The City retains the sole discretion to determine whether a submission is responsive and if the prospective Artist or Artist Team is capable of performing the Work. The City reserves the right, at it sole discretion, to determine the number of pre-qualified Artists or Artist Teams. The City reserve the right to not proceed with awarding a contract. Publication of Information The City of Pickering shall have the exclusive rights to issue all public announcements regarding the competition. Additional Information For any additional information or questions please contact: Ellen Tayles-Armstrong, Curator, Public Art at 905.409.0567 or etayles@pickering.ca - 17 - - 18 - TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 ARTIST STATEMENT 02 CV 03 PORTFOLIO 04 REFERENCES SUBMITTED BY: POLYMETIS PREPARED FOR: CITY OF PICKERING ELLEN TAYLES-ARMSTRONG ETAYLES@PICKERING.CA +1 905 409 0567 - 19 - - 20 - CV_POLYMETIS POLYMETIS PUBLIC ART PROJECTS 2026 Hanna Park Avenue Park Competition (Shortlisted), Toronto, ON Interdisciplinary team with Hapa Collaborative (Landscape Architecture) and MJMA (Architecture), Role: Public Art Lead 2026 Global Affairs Canada Memorial, Ottawa ON CA, Commissioned by The NCC (In Construction) 2026 Stand in Reflection, Bellingham WA US, Commissioned by the City of Bellingham 2022 Pergola Garden, Alexandra Park, Richmond BC CA, Commissioned by The City of Richmond 2022 3 Arches, Fairwinds Park, Mississauga ON CA, Commissioned by The City of Mississauga 2019 Monument To Arctic Phenomena, Nuit Blanche, Toronto ON, Commissioned by NAMARA 2019 Expanded Horizon, Winter Light, Ontario Place, Toronto ON, Commissioned by Ontario Place 2017 Sun-Set, Tree Wraps, Mississauga ON, Commissioned by The City of Mississauga 2016 Icebox, Icebreakers, Toronto ON 2015 Razzle Dazzle, Nobleton Public Library ON, Commissioned by Headwaters Parade of Horses 2014 Hotbox, Winterstations, Toronto ON 2013 Pink Punch, Jardins de Metis International Garden Festival, Grand-Metis QC 2013 Pink Punch II, Handle With Care, Nuit Blanche, Toronto ON COMMISSIONS 2021 In Situ, Harbin CN, Commissioned by NAMARA 2020 Lucent Sky, Interior Design Show, Toronto ON Commissioned by Hunter Douglas 2019 Monument To Arctic Phenomena, Toronto ON, Commissioned by NAMARA 2019 Re-LIV, Interior Design Show, Toronto ON, Commissioned by IDS 2017 LIT, 12 Trees, Gardiner Museum, Toronto ON, Commissioned by Gardiner Museum SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2025 Fragments of a Disappearing Landscape, Collision Gallery, Toronto, ON 2017 Models + Drawings, Artscape Youngplace, Toronto ON GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2025 Prototype Exhibition, Interior Design Show (IDS), Toronto ON 2024 Lucid Ideas, DesignT0 Design Festival, Umbra, Toronto ON 2019 An Index, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Toronto ON 2019 Surface Tension, Artport Gallery, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto ON 2019 Drawing As Medium, Adams Art Gallery, Dunkirk NY - 21 - CV_POLYMETIS 2015 Grow-Op, Gladstone Hotel, Toronto ON 2014 Grow-Op, Gladstone Hotel, Toronto ON 2015 The Winter City, Danish Architecture Centre, Copenhagen DK 2014 Twenty + Change: Next Generation, Urbanscape Gallery, Toronto ON 2014 Building Waterloo Region, Remade Post-War Cities, Waterloo ON 2014 Building Waterloo Region, First Builders, Rare Research Reserve, Waterloo ON 2011 Sketch, The Center Gallery Fordham University, New York NY USA 2011 City Inc., Bauhaus Stiftung Dessau Gallery, Dessau DE RESIDENCIES 2024 AiR, At Risk – Salamander Public Art Residency, Richmond Hill, ON AWARDS 2025 Juror’s Choice Award, DesignTO 2023 Urban Design Award for Context & Significance at The Community Scale, City of Mississauga 2020 Launchpad Bursary, Artscape Daniels 2019 Akin Artist in Residence Program, MOCA 2017 30 Architecture Firms Breaking New Ground, Azure Magazine 2015 Emerging Canadian Design Practice, Twenty + Change PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS 2019 Speaker, Interior Designer Roundtable: Cross-Pollination 2019 Speaker, DesignTO Talks: Watershed to Waterfront Panel Talk 2017 Speaker, Pecha Kucha 20 x 20 Icebreakers 2015 Speaker, Grow-Op Talks: Getting Grounded, Gladstone Hotel, Toronto ON 2015 Speaker, Pecha Kucha 20 x 20 Winterstations, Design Exchange, Toronto ON 2010 Speaker, Global Footprint Bata City Roundtable, Goethe-Institut Calcutta, Calcutta IN SELECTED PRESS 2024 Andrea Carson, “Fair Play”, Untitled Magazine (The Public Art Zine), No. 4, Oct 2024, pp. 10–12. 2023 Deborah Wang, “Meet Me in the Park,” Designlines Magazine, June 2023, p. 74. 2023 Athena Waligore, “Taking Root,” Interior Design Magazine, June 2023, pp. 99–101. 2023 Hadani Ditmars, “Pergola Garden,” Canadian Architect, May 2023, p. 50. 2022 Dayanti Karunaratne, “Global Affairs Monument Will Offer Space of Remembrance and Contemplation,” Ottawa Magazine, Dec. 6 2022 2020 Peter Sobchak, “Cross-Pollination: Inspiration from Alternative Disciplines,” Canadian Interiors, Jan/ Feb 2020, pp. 15–20. 2019 V Magazine Editors. “Canada Goose Launches Branta Collection.” V Magazine, 26 Sept. 2019. 2019 Sarah Laing, “How Polymetis’ Monument to Arctic Phenomena Went from Idea to Art Installation,” Canada Goose Beyond, Nov. 1, 2019. 2019 R.J. Weick, “Thoughtful Contrasts,” Great Lakes By Design, Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2019, pp. 58–60. 2019 Stephen Blake, “101 Best Modern Cabins,” Dwell Magazine, July 5, 2019. 2018 Charlotte Strick, “Landforms,” The Paris Review, Fall 2018, Issue 226, pp. 120–145. 2018 David Dick Agnew, “The Surprising, Sustainable, and Profound Public Art of Toronto’s Polymetis,” Azure Magazine, May 2018, pp. 91–96. 2017 Chris Clay, “Tree Wraps Bring Vivid Hues to Mississauga’s Downtown,” Mississauga.com, Dec. 22, 2017. 2017 Steve Pecar, “Functional Art Comes to City Centre,” Peel Region Review, Dec. 21, 2017. 2017 Mark Teo, “The Best Christmas Trees of 2017 (That Aren’t Actual Trees),” Azure Magazine, Dec. 14, 2017. 2017 Marcus Gee, “The Waterfront as a Winter Wanderland,” The Globe and Mail, Jan. 21, 2017. - 22 - CV_POLYMETIS EDUCATION 2012 Master of Architecture In Urban Design, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Cambridge MA 2008 Master of Architecture, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI 2005 Bachelor of Arts, Architectural Studies, University of Washington, Seattle WA WORK EXPERIENCE 2014- Polymetis, Co-Founder/Partner 2015-24 MJMA, Associate / Project Architect, Toronto, ON 2012-15 Maya Lin Studio, Project Manager, New York NY 2008-10 3SIXO Architecture & Design, Providence, RI 2007 Studio Daniel Libeskind, New York, NY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 2022-3 BAIDA (Black Architects and Interior Designers Association) -Mentor 2022- RISD Alumni Mentorship Program -Mentor AWARDS 2012 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Dean’s Merit Scholarship 2008 American Institute of Architects Henry Adams Medal 2006-7 RISD Award of Excellence 2005 NBBJ Floyd A. Naramore Scholarship 2004 UW Architecture in Rome Program PUBLICATIONS 2014 Educating Architects, Thames And Hudson Publishers, London UK, Edited by Neil Spiller 2013 Platform 5, Edited by Mariana Ibanez 2012 Platform 4, Edited by Eric Howeler 2011 QNS: Elements of Urban Design, Edited by Mariusz Klemens, Carlos Garciavelez 2011 A View on Harvard, Harvard GSD 2008 The Making of Design Principles, Edited by Kyna Leski NICHOLAS CROFT - 23 - - 24 - 03 PORTFOLIO OF WORK - 25 - - 26 - 02 3 ARCHES DATE 2022 LOCATION Fairwinds Park, Mississauga, ON MEDIA Galvanized steel DIMENSIONS 10’ × 10’ × 12’ BUDGET $90,000 CLIENT City of Mississauga ARTIST Polymetis ENGINEER & FABRICATOR Eventscape Situated at the edge of Cooksville Creek Wetland, 3 Arches forms a contemplative threshold where architecture meets ecology. The structure is aligned along the east–west axis, framing sunrise and sunset and anchoring the site through solar orientation. Three parabolic arches rise in succession, linked by cross-members that create a shifting condition between enclosure and openness. As one arch divides into two, views widen and the surrounding wetland is reframed through changing perspectives. At the terminus of the jetty, visitors encounter a space of quiet pause—where light, movement, and natural systems converge in a gesture of welcome. - 27 - 03 STAND IN REFLECTION DATE In construction, Installation Date: January 27th-28th LOCATION Bellingham, WA, USA MEDIA Western Red Cedar logs Polished stainless steel plates Galvanized steel DIMENSIONS 10’ × 8’ × 6’ BUDGET $40,000 CLIENT City of Bellingham ARTIST Polymetis ENGINEER Kingworks FABRICATOR Tilt Shift Stand in Reflection is an immersive public artwork composed of eleven Western Red Cedar posts arranged in a semicircle. The title refers both to a stand of trees and to the reflective experience the work creates for visitors. Polished stainless steel mirrors mounted to the angled posts capture shifting light, surrounding landscape, and human movement. As visitors circulate through the work, reflections fragment and reassemble, encouraging pause and engagement. Locally sourced materials and exposed growth rings ground the installation in the site’s natural and cultural history, fostering an ongoing dialogue between environment, time, and community. - 28 - - 29 - 05 HOTBOX DATE 2015 LOCATION The Beaches, Toronto, ON MEDIA Wood framing Roofing membrane Acrylic mirror Acoustic cladding DIMENSIONS 10’ × 10’ × 12’ BUDGET $15,000 CLIENT Winter Stations ARTIST Polymetis HotBox reinterprets the traditional ice-fishing hut as a sensory refuge within the Canadian winter landscape. Created for the Winter Stations Festival, the structure contrasts a stark black exterior with a warm, light-filled interior. A mirrored oculus amplifies daylight from above, producing an atmosphere of insulation and stillness. The sharp transition between exterior cold and interior warmth heightens the experience of arrival and retreat. HotBox functions as a temporary shelter and gathering place, offering visitors a moment of physical and emotional suspension within an otherwise inhospitable environment. - 30 - 06 PINK PUNCH DATE 2013 LOCATION Grand-Metis, QC MEDIA Natural latex tubing DIMENSIONS 10’ × 30’ × 30’ BUDGET $15,000 CLIENT Jardin de Métis ARTIST & FABRICATOR Polymetis Installed deep within the forest at Reford Gardens, Pink Punch transforms trees into a vivid spatial structure using natural latex tubing. Drawing on the protective tradition of tree- wrapping, the work establishes a soft boundary between wild and cultivated space. Pink coils wrap trunks and extend across the forest floor, forming enclosures and informal seating areas at the base of each tree. The geometry emerges through a set of site- responsive instructions that adapt to the forest’s growth and rhythm. Through color, touch, and improvisation, the installation invites playful interaction and unexpected discovery. - 31 - - 32 - REFERENCES_POLYMETIS PROJECT: PERGOLA GARDEN PROJECT: 3 ARCHES PROJECT: IN SITU 04 REFERENCES - 33 - www.polymetis.net Thank you. - 34 - Response to Expression of Interest City of Pickering Dorsay Community and Heritage Centre March 27, 2026 LeuWebb Projects - 35 - Table of Contents 1. Artist CVs 2. Artist Statement 3. Portfolio 4. References D rsay Community and Heritage Centre - 36 - Christine Leu Recent Selected Exhibitions and Presentations of Work 2026 Liquid States Western North York Community Centre, Toronto 2025 Integrated Artwork Burlington Civic Square Integrated Artwork Chatham-Kent Children’s Treatment Centre 2024 Sweeping the Clouds Away Snelgrove Community Centre, Brampton Bill’s Bouquet Memorial Artwork, shortlisted project for City of Brampton Sidewalk Stamps Integrated Art, Bus Rapid Transit Stations, Saskatoon Fungi of the Woods Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, Mississauga The Backyard at the RMG Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa 2023 Tessellated Labyrinth Bank of Montreal branch, Toronto, Ontario Dissolving Lozenges STEPS Public Art offices, Toronto After the Rain STEPS Public Art (touring artwork) 2022 Red Light, Green Light Shortlisted Proposal for Park 535, Mississauga, Ontario Waking the Shore Waterfront Reconnect Competition Finalist, Toronto, Ontario 2021 Lighten Up Private Client, Toronto, Ontario WE ARE HERE Shortlisted Proposal Lawrence Heights Revitalisation, Toronto, Ontario for Toronto Community Housing/ STEPS Initiative Wong Chuk Commons Green Link Competition Finalist in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong 2020 Bird’s Eye View Leslie Nymark Revistalisation Toronto, Ontario. Shortlisted proposal for Toronto Community Housing/ STEPS Initiative 2019 Outside the Lines Wilson Subway Station, Toronto, Ontario for Toronto Transit Commission The Blow Up Toronto Digifest Design and Tech Festival, George Brown College Long Division Pubic Volumes Exhibit, Bradley Museum, City of Mississauga Thermally Speaking Nuit Blanche, Toronto, curated by Artspin Fenestrated Fencing Azure Magazine, Toronto Radiant Matters Calgary, Alberta. Shortlisted for West Campus Development Trust 2018 Animal Family Edmonton Valley Zoo, Edmonton, Alberta for Edmonton Arts Council Following In His Footsteps Greenway Park, London, Ontario for London Arts Council Frames of Reference Park 525, shortlisted for City of Mississauga Jazz Matisse Beaumont, Alberta. Shortlisted proposal for Dream Developments. 2017 Interplay London Southwest Community Centre, shortlisted for London Arts Council Dew Cloud Aylmer and Simcoe Plaza, shortlisted for City of Peterborough Hot Process Distribution EDIT Festival, Toronto, Ontario for Design Exchange 2016 Flotsam/ Jetsam in/Future Festival, Ontario Place, Toronto, Ontario Collaborative Chromatics Toronto, Ontario for Perkins and Will Perpetual Momentum Accumulator Toronto, Ontario for Norm Li Studio Veil of Skavgraes Tilsynekomster, Gæsteatelier Hollufgård, Odense, Denmark Art Consulting and Curatorial Work 2021 - present Integrated Art Curator, Bus Rapid Transit System, Saskatoon 2020 - present Mission in Afghanistan Ottawa, Ontario. Memorial shortlisted proposal for National Capital Commission and Veteran Affairs 2016 - 2019 Grow Op Exhibition, Gladstone Hotel 2017 - 2018 Windows Into Innovation, Faculty of Communication and Design, Toronto Metropolitan University 2013 Workplace Affairs, East of Keele Gallery, Toronto Design Offsite Festival Education 2004 Master of Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Waterloo 2001 Bachelor of Environmental Studies, School of Architecture, University of Waterloo Professional Affiliations 2020 - present Fellow, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 2014 - present Member, CARFAC 2012 - present Licensed architect, Ontario Association of Architects 2006 - present Member, Toronto Society of Architects 2004 - 2019 Member, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Awards and Residencies 2021 Winner, AZ Awards, Toronto Ontario for Thermally Speaking Award of Merit, Toronto Urban Design Award for Thermally Speaking 2019 Honourable Mention, Urban Design Award, London, Ontario for Following in his Footsteps Finalist, Urban Design Award, Edmonton, Alberta for Animal Family 2017 Allied Arts Medal, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 2015 - 2016 Gæsteatelier Hollufgård Artist-In-Residence Programme, Odense, Denmark 2013 - 2016 Sparkbox Studios, Prince Edward County, Ontario 2013 Juror’s Choice Award, Toronto Design Offsite Festival Grants and Bursaries 2020 Daniels Artscape Launchpad Bursary 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 (x2) Ontario Arts Council, Exhibition Assistance Grant Founding partner of LeuWebb Projects Artist CV D rsay Community and Heritage Centre - 37 - - 38 - LeuWebb Projects is honoured to submit our expression of interest for the creation of outdoor artwork at the West Garden of Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre. Our vision for developing a design for, and with, the City of Pickering and its communities is based on interdisciplinary practice and open conversations with a multiplicity of voices. Public spaces are physical places of engagement, in real life, with one another. In a time when we seem to be pulled further apart, it is public spaces that act as common ground for us to come together. LeuWebb Projects uses art as a device within public spaces to create moments for reflection and dialogue. Our art strives to connect people of all ages and backgrounds with both the tangible and the ephemeral aspects of everyday life by creating art that stimulates curiosity, suggests play, and inspires its participants. Working Site Specifically The West Garden is a unique space of Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre, visible from the parking lot and acting as route to the building and a place of repose. The garden is wide with plantings and walkways and the new building will act as an elegant backdrop to the artwork. Beyond the new facility to the east is a wooded area and creek, separating the entrance from the arrangement of heritage buildings. These historical, natural, and social narratives will all be explored to develop a deep connection to a place and seek to reveal its unique characteristics through artwork. Working Innovatively Our portfolio of executed works includes digital technologies to encourage interaction, participation, and exploration for all. Thermally Speaking used thermal cameras to active coloured lighting patterns along the Fort York Visitor Centre glass façade. Seeing Celsius used the familiar and approachable form of tourist viewfinders to house thermal cameras to instructively reframe our views of our physical environment. Animal Family reimagined the children’s flip book into a full-scale panels of animals playing together. In the case of the West Garden, we unique possibilities of using light and sound to create an immersive environment. Working Effectively We have successfully executed projects across Canada, much to the delight of our municipal and private clients. We use our prior experience as architects to coordinate with project teams - clients, project managers, engineers, fabricators, etc. to deliver projects on budget and on time, while contributing the vitality of neighbourhoods. Working Together Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre is ambitious in its mandate of being a dynamic facility for residents of Pickering and beyond. Our working methodology of engaging with local communities ties well with the vision of the building. In the past, we have hosted arts workshops with intergenerational groups with outputs that have helped define the basis of the artwork. We see these fun and interactive activities as unique opportunities to have conversations, listen, and be inspired. Weaving the stories of diverse groups of people, the story of Pickering, and the rich biodiversity of the landscape is critical to achieving a meaningful artwork for the new centre. We’re excited to contribute to Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre through our role as artists and look forward to creating a highly visible artwork that can reflect the diversity and inclusivity that is unique to Pickering. The seven guiding principles of the building - Belonging & Wellbeing, Learning & Storytelling, Innovation, Adaption & Responsiveness, Discovery Play, Sustainability and Decolonization corresponds to the focus of our own practice, where art is publicly accessible and wholly a part of the vital tapestry of the surrounding world. A place of interaction, participation, and exploration. A place of immersion with light and tactile activations A welcoming place for all. Artist Statement D rsay Community and Heritage Centre - 39 - Date completed: 2024 Location: Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, Mississauga, Ontario Media: Sculptural painted steel mushrooms with painted concrete and rubber surfacing Dimensions: 6m x 4m x 8m Total budget: $250,000 Commissioning body: City of Mississauga Fungi of the Woods Located within the forested park outside the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre’s lies ‘Fungi of the Woods’, an imaginative interpretation of the sociability of mushrooms that is conceptually based upon the ways in which community members connect with each other. They represent the possibility of transformation, of ecological interconnectedness, of collaboration between species. Portfolio D rsay Community and Heritage Centre - 40 - Date completed: 2017 Location: Edmonton Valley Zoo, Edmonton, Alberta Media: Steel swinging panels with epoxy paint finish Dimensions: 20m x 2m x1m Total budget: $91,600 Commissioning body: Edmonton Arts Council Animal Family ‘Animal Family’ celebrates diversity, invites approachability, and provides an entry into the lives of the farm animals within the Urban Barn. A series of fixed and movable panels featuring full size animal silhouettes provides a transition from the pages of a storybook to the reality of the Barn’s animals. Portfolio D rsay Community and Heritage Centre - 41 - Date completed: 2021 Location: Yonge & Lawrence, Toronto, Ontario Media: Cast aluminum, lacquer, steel structure Dimensions: 10m x 4m x 6m Total budget: $240,000 Commissioning body: First Capital Realty with Zebra Public Art Management Lighten Up ‘Lighten Up’ represents the moment of release of a cluster of balloons. It’s simultaneously a moment of joy and dismay, balloons freed from their constraints and rising into the air – and then coming to rest under a ceiling. Still in sight, but out of reach. Portfolio D rsay Community and Heritage Centre - 42 - A Light in the Woods Date completed: 2022 Location: Pickering Heritage and Community Centre, Pickering, Ontario Media: Aluminum and LED lighting Dimensions: 8m x 3m x 3m Total budget: $250,000 Commissioning body: City of Pickering ‘A Light In the Woods’ is inspired by the historic Pickering Heritage Museum, the upcoming Pickering Heritage Community Centre, and the community members of Pickering itself. The simple act of turning on a light pushes back the darkness and welcomes life. Portfolio D rsay Community and Heritage Centre - 43 - Arbor Vitae Date completed: 2024 (shortlisted) Location: Newmarket, Ontario Media: Alaskan yellow cedar, painted steel panels, native plantings Dimensions: 8m x 5m x 5m Total budget: $445,000 Commissioning body: Town of Newmarket and The Regional Municipality of York ‘Arbor Vitae’ connects us to the larger natural cycles of the York Region, a rich environment of wetlands, forests, fields, and watersheds. ‘Arbor Vitae’ is an opportunity to provide the diverse community of York Region a moment of pause and reflection of the natural environment and the cycles of life that we all share. The forests and rain nourish us all and allow us to share this place as our home. Portfolio D rsay Community and Heritage Centre - 44 - Date Completed: 2022-2026 Location: Western North York Community Centre, Toronto, Ontario Media: Steel, concrete, water Dimensions: 10m x 4m x 4m Total budget: $255,850 Commissioning Body: City of Toronto Liquid States ‘Liquid States’ connects us to our natural world and the particulars of the Humber River watershed. It’s an acknowledgement that we’re connected to the cycles of hydrology, the Great Lakes basin, and the rivers on which Toronto is situated, and has been the site of interchange and inhabitation for years. Portfolio D rsay Community and Heritage Centre - 45 - Date completed: 2019 Location: Fort York Visitor Centre Toronto, Ontario Media: LED Lighting within existing channel glass cladding, thermal imaging camera, custom- designed computer software Commissioning body: Nuit Blanche, City of Toronto Thermally Speaking Our bodies are vessels of energy, containers of both fire and water. We’re constantly undergoing renewal and death at the cellular level as the fire of life consumes and is tempered by liquid flowing through us. ‘Thermally Speaking’ was a translation of the radiant energy of our bodies as they moved through the historic Fort York site, a rejuvenation project that employed thermography and infrared measurement instruments to uncover the fields of energy of which we’re all a part. Portfolio D rsay Community and Heritage Centre - 46 - Date completed: 2017 Location: Wilson Subway Station, Toronto, Ontario Media: Steel pipe with epoxy paint finish Dimensions: 7 pieces each approx 5m x 5m x 3m Total budget: $144,000 Commissioning body: Toronto Transit Commission, public art initiative tied to accessibility upgrades Outside the Lines ‘Outside the Lines’ is public art that captures the site’s capacity for dynamic movement through bursts of colourful sculptural forms inspired by the adjacent Downsview Airport. Popping out of walls, shooting through floors and coiling around columns, it flows through the subway station in the form of seven vibrant installations. Portfolio D rsay Community and Heritage Centre - 47 - Date completed: 2023 Location: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa, Ontario Media: Steel, wood, plantings Dimensions: 25m x 50m x 6m Total budget: $450,000 Commissioning body: Robert McLaughlin Gallery The Backyard at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery LeuWebb Projects worked in collaboration with landscape architects Brook McIlroy and The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG) to re-imagine the greenspace directly behind the gallery. The reinvigorated outdoor space activates and expands the possibilities of the Gallery, with concert series and summer camps. Portfolio D rsay Community and Heritage Centre - 48 - - 49 - ReferencesNames and Contacts Project: Animal D rsay Community and Heritage Centre - 50 - LeuWebb Projects www.leuwebb.ca - 51 - - 52 - - 53 - - 54 - - 55 - - 56 - - 57 - - 58 - - 59 - - 60 - - 61 - - 62 - - 63 - - 64 - - 65 - - 66 - - 67 - Memo To: Cultural Advisory Committee April 17, 2026 From: Ellen Tayles-Armstrong Curator, Public Art Copy: Director, Community Services Manager, Cultural Services Supervisor, Cultural Services Subject: Public Art Commission- Indigenous Bench - For Endorsement Background: The Call to Artists - Request for Proposals Temporary Public Art Commission, Indigenous Bench, was issued on March 9, 2026. Cultural Services received a total of two submissions from artists and artist collectives worldwide. The call was open from March 9, 2026, to March 27, 2026. As specified in the Call to Artists, this project sought proposals for digital based artwork for the Pickering Museum Village Indigenous Bench Wrap project. Selected work will be digitally reproduced, printed on vinyl and installed onto one (1) bench. As part of the new permanent First Nations exhibit down the path to the Museum from the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre; the bench will provide a place for visitors to rest and reflect This placemaking art piece is intended to be created by an artist from the Williams Treaty territories. The project will interpret Indigenous history as part of a larger exhibition. The City of Pickering will commission one artist/team for the creation of the work. The Public Art Jury met on April 9, 2026, to review the two submissions. After deliberation, the jury, selected Ryan Woodruff to be awarded the commission. (Attachment 2) Funding: There is $5,000.00 including HST available for this opportunity, $2,500.00 for the artist and $2,500.00 for the installation by the City. Funds are available from 502520.10207.9710 Program & Event Supps-Public Art Program. Next Steps: The selected artist will be notified and subsequently, the City will enter into an agreement with the awarded artist for the Temporary Public Art Commission of the Indigenous Bench project. - 68 - April 17, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Public Art Commission- Indigenous Bench For Endorsement The selected artists will submit an updated final digital design. The artwork will be printed on vinyl and installed on the bench which will be displayed for 3-5 years. Discussion: Currently, Community Services is seeking endorsement to award the Public Art Commission of the Indigenous Bench to: Ryan Woodruff ETA/eta Attachment 1 Call to Artist Attachment 2 Artist Proposal Ryan Woodruff - 69 - Page 1 Call to Artists – Temporary Public Art Opportunity Indigenous Themed Wrapped Bench at Pickering Museum Village Deadline: March 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm EDT Pickering Museum -Path to Village Temporary Public Art Opportunity The City of Pickering invites local artists/teams to apply to submit digital based artwork for the Pickering Museum Village Indigenous Bench Wrap project. Selected works will be digitally reproduced, printed on vinyl and installed onto one (1) bench. As part of the new permanent First Nations exhibit down the path to the Museum from the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre; the bench will provide a place for visitors to rest and reflect. The First Nations exhibit will consist of 5-10 interactive signs down the pathway. The topics that have been identified are the clan system, medicines that relate to the clans, and the relationship to the waterway. This opportunity is open to Indigenous artists, with eligibility limited to artists who are members of Williams Treaties First Nations to reflect the specific cultural teachings and territorial relationships represented in this site specific project. The bench will be displayed on the path for three to five years. One artist/team will be commissioned by The City of Pickering to create the works. - 70 - Page 2 As per the City of Pickering Public Art Policy (CUL 130) an Artist is defined as the designer/creator of an artistic work and can include, but is not limited to, a professional artist, graphic designer, collaborative team, architect, or landscape designer. A public art jury comprised of professional artists and community members with diverse backgrounds will be established for this single-stage competition. Site Context The City of Pickering acknowledges that it resides on land within the Treaty and traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and Williams Treaties signatories of the Mississauga and Chippewa Nations, including the Mississaugas of Alderville, Curve Lake, Hiawatha, and Scugog Island, as well as the Chippewas of Beausoleil, Georgina Island, and Rama. This opportunity will be located on the path between the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre (2365 Concession Road 6) and the Pickering Museum Village (3550 Greenwood Road). Project Brief The City of Pickering’s Cultural Strategic Plan (2014) outlines the City’s commitment to collaborate with the community to celebrate our cultural diversity, heritage and the arts; to sustain our natural environment; to foster a creative economy; and to strengthen our vibrant neighborhoods. This placemaking art piece is intended to be created by an artist from the Williams Treaty territories. the project will interpret Indigenous history as part of a larger exhibition. The City of Pickering will commission one artist/team for the creation of the work. Bench Dimensions: - 71 - Page 3 • Overall dimensions: 72"L x 26-3/4"W x 30-7/8"H • Seat dimensions: 68"L x 17"H • The back and seat are made from 4" x 1/5" welded steel slats. Budget The budget for this project is $2,500.00 including HST (maximum)*. This is the total amount available for the commission of this artwork in addition to all related expenses of this project including, but not limited to: artist fees, all applicable taxes, detailed renderings, materials, and schedules or other expertise as required, insurance, equipment, travel to meetings and to the site, and an artist statement for completed work. The City of Pickering will get the image printed on vinyl and installed on the benches. The selected artist will provide a Scope of Work based on the Placemaking opportunity to The City of Pickering. This Scope of Work will address the artist's obligations, which include, but are not limited to:  Proposed Designs  Timeline  Insurance  Copyright, Intellectual Property and Moral Rights - 72 - Page 4 Anticipated Schedule It is expected the commissioned artist/team will comply with the project’s general timeline dates, as stated below: Date* Project Phase March 9, 2026 Call to Artists – Placemaking Opportunity April 10, 2026 Submissions Due Week of April 27, 2026 Selected Artist Notified Artist to Issue Scope of Work Week of July 6, 2026 Final Digital Designs Submitted. Week of August 4, 2026 Printing and Installation August 15, 2026 Artwork Unveiling *Schedule is subject to change Technical Specifications Design Considerations 1. This opportunity is open to Indigenous artists, with eligibility limited to artists who are members of Williams Treaties First Nations to reflect the specific cultural teachings and territorial relationships represented in this site specific project. 2. The created work must be provided in a digital format. 3. The work is to reflect the exhibit themes of the clan system, clan medicine, and the importance of waterways to First Nations. 4. The work is to be inclusive, engaging, allowing the visitor to slow down and reflect. Selection Process A selection committee comprised of professional artists and community members will be established for the evaluation of the proposals. This is a single-stage competition. One (1) artist/team will be awarded the commission. - 73 - Page 5 The selection committee will recommend an artist/team for the award of the commission based on the following criteria: 1. Artistic merit, including quality of work, originality, and artistic excellence. 2. Adhesion to location and expressed desire in this project; and, 3. Artist’s demonstrated ability and proposal feasibility to meet the artwork goals and technical requirements, within the set timeline and budget. The City of Pickering reserves the right to select and retain the artist deemed most appropriate for the project at its sole discretion. Submission Requirements Complete your Request for Proposals submission by clicking the link. Proposals may be used by the City of Pickering in meetings with stakeholders and staff. Accessibility The City will provide accommodations throughout the selection process for applicants with disabilities. Please notify Ellen Tayles-Armstrong, Curator, Public Art, Community Services at 905.420.2660, ext. 3717 or etayles@pickering.ca as to the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. Reserved Rights of the City of Pickering The City of Pickering, at its sole discretion, may request clarification or request additional information, as deemed necessary to evaluate the submissions. The City retains the sole discretion to determine whether a submission is responsive and if the prospective Artist/Team is capable of performing the Work. The City reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine the number of pre-qualified Artists/Teams. The City reserves the right to not proceed with awarding a contract. Publication of Information - 74 - Page 6 The City of Pickering shall have the exclusive right to issue all public announcements regarding the competition. Additional Information For any additional information or questions please contact: Ellen Tayles-Armstrong, Curator, Public Art, Community Services at 905.420.2660, ext. 3717 or etayles@pickering.ca . - 75 - - 76 - - 77 - - 78 - Project was for Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle. I was asked to create a Northern Ontario scene of a canoe floating on a lake overlooking a moonlit village with sweetgrass, tobacco, sage and cedar to share with the community. Portfolio Project: Annual Report CoverMedium: [Digital painting / Acrylic on canvas]Dimensions: 8.5 × 11 in - 79 - Project was for Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle. I was asked to create a Woodland inspired Trout. I was given creative freedom to create the trout in a style of my own. The rules were to highlight the kidney, to promote Kidney Health Awareness. Portfolio Project: Art for Informational Handout Medium: [Digital painting / Acrylic on canvas] Dimensions: 16 × 20 in - 80 - Project was for Anishinabek News to use for their annual Pow Wow Guide. I was asked to use the clan animals to promote their annual Pow Wow Guide for this coming season. I chose to create the clan animals in a circle and make them appear how they would at the Pow Wow, leaving an entrance at the East Corridor. Each animal is made to look as though it was beaded. Portfolio Project: Art for Annual Pow Wow Guide 2026Medium: [Digital painting / Acrylic on canvas]Dimensions: 8.5 × 11 in - 81 - - 82 - Project was for Anishinabek News to use for their annual Pow Wow Guide. I was asked to use the clan animals to promote their annual Pow Wow Guide for this coming season. I chose to create the clan animals in a circle and make them appear how they would at the Pow Wow, leaving an entrance at the East Corridor. Each animal is made to look as though it was beaded. Portfolio Licensed Art- Medium: [Digital painting / Acrylic on canvas]Dimensions: 16 × 20 inches - 83 - Portfolio Illustrations and Paintings - 84 - Portfolio Illustrations and Paintings - 85 - Concept Description: “The Path to Water” “The Path to Water” reflects the interconnectedness of all living beings through a flowing Woodland-style narrative. A river moves continuously across the bench, connecting land, water, and sky. At the center, a bear walks along this path, surrounded by other beings—a heron, loon, eagle, deer, and smaller animal—each representing balance within the shared ecosystem. Beneath the surface, fish and plant life reveal what exists beyond what is immediately seen, reinforcing the idea that all life is connected. The composition invites the viewer to follow the movement of the water, symbolizing both physical and spiritual pathways. As a public artwork, this piece encourages reflection on our relationship to the land, water, and all our relations. Initial Concept just initial concept. subject to change - 86 - Proposed Budget Total Budget: $2,500 CAD (including HST) • Concept Development and Initial Design: $600 • Design Refinement and Revisions: $400 • Final Artwork Production (print-ready digital files): $900 • Artist Fee: $600 Total: $2,500 CAD This budget includes all artist fees, design development, revisions, and preparation of final digital files for production. Printing and installation will be completed by the City of Pickering. Delivery and Installation Plan April – Early May 2026 Concept development and initial design exploration based on project themes (clans, medicines, waterways). Mid May – June 2026 Refinement of selected concept, incorporating feedback if required. Preparation of final composition and layout for bench format. Late June 2026 Final artwork production and formatting to meet technical specifications for vinyl printing. By July 6, 2026 Delivery of final, print-ready digital files to the City of Pickering. InstallationPrinting and installation will be completed by the City of Pickering. The artwork will be designed to ensure clarity, durability, and strong visual impact when applied to the bench surface. Maintenance Considerations The artwork will be created digitally at 300 dpi with high-contrast forms and clean line work to ensure long-term readability and durability when reproduced in vinyl. Budget and Timeline - 87 -