Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art

As part of the City’s Public Art program, artists from Kingston and the surrounding areas were invited to participate in a two-stage open call to develop artwork for the exterior of the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage. The City maintains the garage facility and recently invested in maintenance and restoration upgrades. The site for the artwork faces onto Bagot Street, a busy streetscape and the downtown transfer point for Kingston Transit. Once installed, the artwork will be seen from the ground level by pedestrians, transit users and those passing through the space.

Background

For this project, we ran a community focus group in September of 2024 to determine the scope, goals, and themes for this project. The project is intended to select a public artwork that will:

  • be visually impactful, situated within a busy corridor,

  • help animate and improve the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage,

  • create a new point of interest in the downtown core, and

  • foster a pride of place for all who pass through and engage with this space.

Artist Submissions

Artists were invited to submit Expressions of Interest. Forty-one applications were received and reviewed by a Selection Panel of local professional artists, arts workers, and creative professionals. Four Kingston-based artists were shortlisted by the Selection Panel and invited to submit a detailed public art proposal for the site.

The proposals are being shared here for public comment, and this feedback will be shared with the Selection Panel as part of their review and final selection. The feedback will also be shared with the artists to support their continued professional development and artistic practice. View the artists' full proposals and statements here:

Have your say

  • Complete the survey below by 4 p.m. on June 19.
  • Request an alternate copy of the survey or submit your feedback by calling 613-546-0000 or emailing GetInvolvedKingston@CityofKingston.ca.

As part of the City’s Public Art program, artists from Kingston and the surrounding areas were invited to participate in a two-stage open call to develop artwork for the exterior of the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage. The City maintains the garage facility and recently invested in maintenance and restoration upgrades. The site for the artwork faces onto Bagot Street, a busy streetscape and the downtown transfer point for Kingston Transit. Once installed, the artwork will be seen from the ground level by pedestrians, transit users and those passing through the space.

Background

For this project, we ran a community focus group in September of 2024 to determine the scope, goals, and themes for this project. The project is intended to select a public artwork that will:

  • be visually impactful, situated within a busy corridor,

  • help animate and improve the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage,

  • create a new point of interest in the downtown core, and

  • foster a pride of place for all who pass through and engage with this space.

Artist Submissions

Artists were invited to submit Expressions of Interest. Forty-one applications were received and reviewed by a Selection Panel of local professional artists, arts workers, and creative professionals. Four Kingston-based artists were shortlisted by the Selection Panel and invited to submit a detailed public art proposal for the site.

The proposals are being shared here for public comment, and this feedback will be shared with the Selection Panel as part of their review and final selection. The feedback will also be shared with the artists to support their continued professional development and artistic practice. View the artists' full proposals and statements here:

Have your say

  • Complete the survey below by 4 p.m. on June 19.
  • Request an alternate copy of the survey or submit your feedback by calling 613-546-0000 or emailing GetInvolvedKingston@CityofKingston.ca.

  • Have your say: Artist Proposals

    We are collecting feedback and comments on one or more of the shortlisted proposals as well as your preferred proposal. Review the artist proposals and share your feedback below! The survey closes at 4 p.m. on June 19.

    Request an alternate copy of the survey or submit your feedback by calling 613-546-0000 or emailing GetInvolvedKingston@CityofKingston.ca. 

    Notice of Collection: All information received will be compiled and considered by staff for use under the purposes of this site. Information will be collected and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant privacy legislation. All comments made on this site are available to the public and may form part of public records.

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