Waterfront Public Art
As part of the waterfront development at Prince Arthur’s Landing, the City of Thunder Bay is implementing the largest series of Public Art installations to date.
The Public Art Program at Prince Arthur’s Landing is intended to celebrate the diverse culture and heritage in Thunder Bay and its surrounding communities by engaging local, regional and national artists in the development of Public Art installations throughout the waterfront area.
Preliminary installation work has already begun as part of the overall site construction and installations of artworks will begin in the fall of 2010.
Artists are invited to submit proposals for a wide variety of Public Art projects through Call to Artists competitions. Call to Artists documents are available online and in hard copy at the Materials Management office in the Victoriaville Civic Centre.
Locations
As part of the Public Art Program at Prince Arthur’s Landing, a selection of key locations and installation sites have been identified for commissioned artist works.
Each has a specific thematic focus based on the notion that Public Art will create an interpretive narrative addressing both the historic and symbolic ‘power of place’ that permeates the shoreline area of Lake Superior and the Thunder Bay region.
The installations include:
- Spirit Garden at the Wilson Street Headland
- Pier 1 & 3 Beacons
- Children’s Garden
- Literary Selections to be integrated throughout Prince Arthur’s Landing
- Lanterns at Pier 2 Picnic Docks
- Red River Road Installation
- Pier 3 Gateway Interpretive Installation
- Water Garden Island
- Baggage Building Art Centre
For more information on the Public Art Program in Thunder Bay, visit the Public Art section.
