Call for applications for the creation of a public artwork at the Jacques Cartier Bridge

March 17, 2025 Jacques Cartier Bridge

From March 17 to April 17, 2025

The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) is calling for applications from the Canadian artistic community for the design of a piece of public art. This artwork, a sculpture designed specifically for the South Shore entrance to the Jacques Cartier Bridge, will be installed in 2026. It is in line with JCCBI’s vision, which includes ensuring that infrastructure blends pleasantly into its surroundings, for the benefit of the community.

Submit an application

Artists are invited to apply from March 17 to April 17, 2025. You can find the eligibility rules, the detailed selection process, general conditions and how to submit an application on the MERX plateform.

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Artwork Program

Artists wishing to apply are encouraged to explore themes related to the site’s unique identity and context. Although the design is up to the artists, the results of a survey carried out in September 2024, in which Canadians expressed their views on key elements of the artwork, must be taken into account.

The results of the survey were published in November 2024 on JCCBI’s website. History and Heritage was the most popular theme, while Peace and Respect were the values that received the most votes. Environmentally friendly practices will also have to be incorporated into the proposal, and recycled materials must be included, reflecting the importance that Canadians placed on the circular economy in the survey results.

Selection process

1. Call for applications

The first phase consists of a call for applications, in which artists must submit their qualifying documents and express their interest in the project by April 17, 2025 at the latest. A selection committee will choose a maximum of five finalists who will move on to the next stage.

2. Concept proposal

In the second phase, the five finalists will be invited to develop and submit their concept proposal for the artwork and present their concept virtually to the selection committee. The winner will be announced in 2025.