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Public Art


It is the policy of the City of Lethbridge to support the acquisition of public art, which is a vital ingredient in the cultural fabric of Lethbridge. Public art builds a visually rich environment, plays a role in attracting creative businesses and workers to our city, provides arts opportunities that are freely accessible to all, and encourages the growth of a culturally-informed public. Public art creates a distinct and vibrant legacy for the residents of Lethbridge.

Lethbridge is home to an impressive and ever-growing collection of public art. Artwork within the City's public art collection can be viewed online here: https://www.publicartlethbridge.ca/art/.

To take a virtual tour of the public art throughout the city, check out the following interactive maps:

 
 

 

Lethbridge adopted its Public Art Policy in 2007 as a framework to direct the acquisition of public art, the public art governance structure, and the management of public art collections. Funding is provided from 1% of Community Services capital projects (Section D) in each Capital Improvement Program (CIP.) The Policy also established the City of Lethbridge Art Committee as an advisory body to guide the further development of policies and guidelines.

The City’s Public Art Program is guided by a Policy and a Master Plan. The Policy provides a framework for developing public art while the Master Plan offers a forward-looking vision statement and values. 

In 2020, City Council approved changes to the Public Art Policy which include the adoption of a new "gating" process for City Council. To enable greater clarity and increase transparency, Council now approves public art projects before they are initiated. In February 2022, City Council approved a four-year Public Art Work Plan that is aligned with the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which funds the Public Art Program. This Plan includes information on in-progress public art project and outlines project to be initated from 2022 to 2025.


Public Art Small Projects

The City of Lethbridge enables small public art projects designed to provide Lethbridge and area artists and local organizations with opportunities to engage, enhance, and inform the community. Past and ongoing projects include utility box wrapping, construction fencing public art, and murals. Calls seeking artists for these types of projects are posted here: https://www.publicartlethbridge.ca/current-calls/.


Public Art Large Projects

All calls for submission for Public Art Large Projects are posted on the City of Lethbridge Bid Opportunities page.


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Aeolian Aviary - Catherine Ross and Denton Fredericksonhttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Aeolian Aviary (Catherine Ross and Denton Frederickson) (1).jpgAeolian Aviary - Catherine Ross and Denton Frederickson
Signal - Douglas Senfthttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Signal - Douglas Senft.jpgSignal - Douglas Senft
Backyard Wilderness - Leila Armstronghttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Backyard Wilderness - Leila Armstrong.jpgBackyard Wilderness - Leila Armstrong
Bolts of Creativity - Aaron Haganhttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Bolts of Creativity - Aaron Hagan.jpgBolts of Creativity - Aaron Hagan
Construction Fencing Public Arthttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Construction Fencing Public Art.jpgConstruction Fencing Public Art
FryBread Man - Hali Heavy Shieldhttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/FryBread Man - Hali Heavy Shield.jpgFryBread Man - Hali Heavy Shield
Geometry of the Sky - Andrew Rabinyukhttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Geometry of the Sky - Andrew Rabinyuk.jpgGeometry of the Sky - Andrew Rabinyuk
Migratory Gift - Marc Duludehttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Migratory Gift - Marc Dulude.jpgMigratory Gift - Marc Dulude
The Ball Is In Your Court - Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borinshttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/The Ball Is In Your Court - Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins.JPGThe Ball Is In Your Court - Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins
Together - Coryn Kempster and Julia Jamrozikhttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Together - Coryn Kempster and Julia Jamrozik.jpgTogether - Coryn Kempster and Julia Jamrozik
A Departure - IIan Sandlerhttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/DSC_6565.jpgA Departure - IIan Sandler
Listen - Terry Billingshttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Listen (Terry Billings) (4).jpgListen - Terry Billings
North Scenic Drive Pedestrian Underpass - Gerry Houghtonhttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/North Scenic Drive Pedestrian Underpass (Gerry Houghton) (4).jpgNorth Scenic Drive Pedestrian Underpass - Gerry Houghton
Threshold Gates - Tony Bloomhttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Threshold Gates (Tony Bloom) (4).jpgThreshold Gates - Tony Bloom
(Un)Still Life with Sports - Susan Wilkiehttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/(Un)Still Life with Sports - Susan Wilkie.jpg(Un)Still Life with Sports - Susan Wilkie
Garbage Party – Arianna Richardsonhttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Garbage Party – Arianna Richardson.jpgGarbage Party – Arianna Richardson
How Can I Miss You If You Never Go Away - Andy Davieshttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/How Can I Miss You - Andy Davies.jpgHow Can I Miss You If You Never Go Away - Andy Davies
Into the Streets – Eric Dyckhttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Into the Streets – Eric Dyck.jpgInto the Streets – Eric Dyck
Near and Far - Derek Besanthttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Near and Far - Derek Besant.jpgNear and Far - Derek Besant
Sphere of Social Consensus and Influence - Carl Granzowhttps://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/PublicArt/Sphere of Social Consensus and Influence - Carl Granzow.jpgSphere of Social Consensus and Influence - Carl Granzow