Public Art
The City of Spruce Grove is proud to support and commission the creation of public art throughout the community. Several murals and art installations have been completed in recent years, which add to the beauty of our public spaces and bring people together to celebrate the heritage, history and values of our community. See our Public Art Policy and click on the map below to see photos and the stories behind our current public art pieces.
Current Opportunities
Public art opportunity
The City of Spruce Grove is inviting professional artists and artist teams to submit their interest in a large-scale, site-specific public art installation celebrating Spruce Grove’s 40th Anniversary since becoming a city.
This commission will result in a bold, immersive artwork located inside the atrium at Heavy Metal Place, positioned on the wall above the Cst. Brett Ryan Arena entrance. As a central gathering space within one of the City’s most significant civic facilities, the atrium provides a highly visible opportunity to reflect on Spruce Grove’s past, present, and future.
Artists are encouraged to propose work that interprets the anniversary theme creatively, exploring ideas such as growth, community, resilience, identity, shared history, and future aspirations.
Approximate site dimensions:
- Length: 62 feet
- Height: 14.75 feet
Budget: $25,000 (+GST if applicable)
Eligibility: Artists or artist teams based in Canada
Project schedule (estimated)
- April 13: Deadline for questions
- April 20: Submission deadline
- April 27: Artists shortlisted
- June 1: Proposal from shortlisted artists due
- June 24: Artists selected, and contract signed
- July: Mural execution and completion
See the full Call to Artists here.
Questions?
Questions may be submitted to Ranya Hadab by email or phone by April 13, 2026 rhadab@sprucegrove.org | 780-962-7631 (ext. 157)
We invite businesses and not-for-profits to submit their outdoor public-facing walls as potential sites for future murals as part of the City of Spruce Grove Mural Program. This initiative enhances our public spaces, promotes cultural expression, and creates vibrant, engaging areas for everyone to enjoy. Learn more and submit your wall for consideration!
Past opportunities
Applications are now closed.
The City of Spruce Grove invited Alberta-based artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for the creation of a painted mural at 115 Main Street.
Applications are now closed.
The City invited Indigenous artists and Indigenous artist-led teams living in Treaty 6 First Nations or within Métis Settlements & Métis Nation Regions within Treaty 6 territory to submit an expression of interest to create a permanent exterior painted mural at Jubilee Park.
Applications are now closed.
The City of Spruce Grove invited artists (individuals or groups) to submit a proposal for a "live" mural painting on a sea can which will be displayed at various outdoor events to help beautify our community.
Applications are now closed.
Throughout the fall of 2024 and the spring and summer of 2025, dozens of City-owned utility boxes will be wrapped in 16 different designs and photographs created by 11 artists as part of the Utility Box Beautification Project. Check out the designs!