Call for Artists Proposals
The Prince George and Area Aboriginal Health Improvement Committee (AHIC) is seeking proposals from
local Indigenous artists for an installation art piece to be displayed at UHNBC, with photographic images
of the art piece on signs for other care sites and facilities in Prince George.
Artists are invited to submit proposals that fit with the project theme described below, to the Prince
George and Area AHIC by March 20th, 2017 at 11:59pm.
Overview of the Prince George and Area AHIC
The Prince George and Area AHIC bring together First Nations and Aboriginal community members, and
people from organizations that serve urban First Nations and Aboriginal people to discuss issues and
concerns related to health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities. The AHICs develop local initiatives
to engage in dialogue with health service providers and Northern Health, providing advice and guidance
on an array of concerns and issues faced in their respective communities.
Project Theme
The PG and Area AHIC would like to acknowledge the Lheidli T’enneh Nation through a welcome sign to
be displayed in the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) and other health facilities operating
within the traditional territory. The welcome sign in Carrier will offer a learning experience to nonIndigenous people and provide presence of Indigenous inclusion in health care facilities that can be a
source of comfort for Indigenous patients and visitors of health care.
Art proposals must:
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Include the traditional welcoming in Carrier
Be scalable to be reproduced in poster/paper format and distributed to Northern Health care
sites/facilities in Prince George and other care facilities.
Fit the following dimensions of the display space: 132 ¾ in X 31 ½ in (see attached picture)
Please note that the selected artist will be required to work with the Prince George and Area
Aboriginal Health Improvement Committee, and consult with the Lheidli T’enneh Nation during the
design and process of the art piece creation
Award of Commission
The successful applicant will be awarded up to $7000, which includes cost of materials and supplies for
the art piece. Upon successful selection, a Letter of Agreement will be signed between the artist and the
Prince George Health Services Administrator as representation of Northern Health.
Ownership and Copyright
Ownership and copyright will belong to the Prince George and Area Aboriginal Health Improvement
Committee. The PG and Area AHIC will reserve all rights to photograph or otherwise document the art
piece to use at its discretion in publications or other print materials once the art piece has been
completed.
Site Description
The original art piece (sign) will be displayed in the lobby at UHNBC (picture of space below)
Timeframe for Completion
The successful applicant will be notified of selection by March 29th, 2017, with a completion date for the
art piece by the end of May 2017. Details of timeframe will be further discussed with the successful
applicant.
PLEASE SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO:
E-mail: [email protected]
OR
Mail:
Regional Services
299 Victoria Street
Prince George, BC, V2L 5B8
Attention: Julia Petrasek MacDonald, Aboriginal Health (8th Floor)
If you have any questions, please contact Julia Petrasek MacDonald at 250-565-7338
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In the space below, please write a statement of who you are as an artist
In the space provided below, please describe how your idea aligns with the project theme
In the space below, please provide an overview demonstrating how your project will fit into the set
timeline
Please submit an outline of the budget you will be working with, and include in this budget the cost of
materials to be used for the art piece
Please upload sketches and/or samples of your proposed art piece and attach to the e-mail OR print
out copies and send via mail.