Durham Region Public Art and Creative Placemaking Hub

Durham is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Ontario. As our cities, towns and spaces evolve, public art and placemaking invites people to connect in new and unexpected ways. Inclusive and accessible public art and placemaking can reflect the unique and diverse population, enhance the vibrancy of our communities, support local artists, and strengthen local pride.


Support Our Public Art and Creative Placemaking Program

We invite individuals and organizations to contribute to the enrichment of our community through the Public Art and Creative Placemaking Program. Your generous donations will directly support initiatives that enhance the aesthetics of our region and provide vital support to local creatives.

Per our policy, all donated funds will be allocated to Public Art and Creative Placemaking projects, ensuring that your contribution makes a meaningful impact. Join us in fostering a vibrant and inspiring community by supporting public art today.


Subscribe to stay informed

Artist calls will be shared below under 'latest opportunities and FAQ.' The best way to stay up to date on calls to artists is to subscribe to this page using the widget in the top right corner (web version) or below (phone version) to be notified as soon as an opportunity is announced. This webpage will also be used to share our progress, celebrate new installations, and share other opportunities to get involved.

Durham is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Ontario. As our cities, towns and spaces evolve, public art and placemaking invites people to connect in new and unexpected ways. Inclusive and accessible public art and placemaking can reflect the unique and diverse population, enhance the vibrancy of our communities, support local artists, and strengthen local pride.


Support Our Public Art and Creative Placemaking Program

We invite individuals and organizations to contribute to the enrichment of our community through the Public Art and Creative Placemaking Program. Your generous donations will directly support initiatives that enhance the aesthetics of our region and provide vital support to local creatives.

Per our policy, all donated funds will be allocated to Public Art and Creative Placemaking projects, ensuring that your contribution makes a meaningful impact. Join us in fostering a vibrant and inspiring community by supporting public art today.


Subscribe to stay informed

Artist calls will be shared below under 'latest opportunities and FAQ.' The best way to stay up to date on calls to artists is to subscribe to this page using the widget in the top right corner (web version) or below (phone version) to be notified as soon as an opportunity is announced. This webpage will also be used to share our progress, celebrate new installations, and share other opportunities to get involved.

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  • How can regular citizens propose or request public art? For example, if they'd like to see an electrical box or other piece of municipal property be painted, how could they request that the Region take on that project?

    Peter Cohen asked 5 months ago

    If you have ideas for public art projects, please share them with art@durham.ca. Keep in mind that the infrastructure you see out in your community might be owned by different entities such as your local area municipality, Durham Region, the local electricity distribution company, or others. If the infrastructure is not owned by the Region, we will let you know. 

Page last updated: 27 Mar 2025, 09:29 AM