The lead artist works with the participants as they inform the direction, content and format of the final piece. The resulting  artwork reflects a collective voice, rather than the singular narrative of the artist. At its best, community public art can provide an avenue for communities to express their identity, create a sense of place, and celebrate shared connections. It offers new skills, confidence and a sense of belonging to individuals who engage in the process.

The City of North Vancouver sets aside a maximum of $15,000 annually as seed funding to encourage and support this type of community engagement.  Typically this supports two project requests.

The District of North Vancouver sets aside $7,500 annually, as seed funding to encourage and support this type of community engagement.  Typically this supports one project request.

Proposals are accepted across a wide range of creative disciplines, but should be rooted in participatory arts practices – that is they should involve the public in the creation of the artwork or engage participants in issues of interest or concern to the community.  Projects should result in the creation or presentation of a small to medium sized, permanent or temporary public art project in North Vancouver.