Work at Wildseed
Wildseed Centre for Art & Activism is a transfeminist, queer-affirming, disability justice organization and maker space where Black artists, organizers, and communities create, experiment, and thrive.
Black Lives Matter-Canada and Wildseed Centre for Art & Activism are each independent divisions of M4BJ, which is a Black-led not-for-profit, charitable organization.
Broadly, we are a community and arts service organization that primarily engages in serving the needs of Black communities. In order to effectively support these communities and provide opportunities for historically marginalized people, candidates who have lived experience will be strongly considered.
Wildseed Centre is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment, and will work with you to meet your access needs. Requests can be made at any phase of the recruitment process and should be emailed to opportunities[at]wildseedcentre[dot]com if you require accommodations.
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Public Art Commissioner
Job TypeCasual
Issued Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Wildseed Centre for Art & Activism is issuing Requests for Proposal (RFP) from Black artists or Black artist-led teams for one (1) temporary original public art commission (“Services”). The site for artwork is located along the exterior of the community hub. The design will accompany informational signage on a Fence Wrap along the South-East, South, and South-West of 24 Cecil Street. Once selected, the artist will be directly supervised by the Construction Project Manager, carrying out renovation priorities on behalf of Wildseed Centre in partnership with Studio for Contemporary Architecture (SOCA).
Wildseed Centre is a charitable nonprofit arts organization supporting Black communities across Canada through public education, cultural programming, and community services. The organization and its facility are a transfeminist, queer-affirming, disability justice organization and maker space where Black artists, organizers, and communities create, experiment, and thrive. A local initiative with global impact, Wildseed neighbours some of Toronto’s first Black major institutions including Universal Negro Improvement Association, First Baptist Church and Donavalon Centre. Wildseed Centre is a Black-owned heritage building located in a neighbourhood of significant historical meaning to Black communities.
1. Required Services
The successful artist will be expected to provide one (1) installation plan as an Artistic Consultant on this project – establishing designs for signage enveloping the building. Duties are to collaborate with the Construction Manager, with direction and final approval set by Wildseed Centre, leading the design plan for signage, facilitating field review(s) of the building, collaborating on procurement, directly engaging their installation team, and issuing payment to any relevant subconsultants.
2. Schedule
Work has already begun in March 2026, and permit applications have been approved. The anticipated timeline is outlined below:
| Activity | Estimated Timeline |
| Design | April 2026 |
| Approval + Fabrication | May 2026 |
| Installation | Week of June 1, 2026 |
| Deinstallation | September 28, 2026 |
3. RFP Process
Evaluation Criteria
| Maximum Points | Minimum Required | |
| Project Team and Process: Identify the role of each internal team member and sub-consultant, as well as provide a work plan with timelines for completing this work. | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Project Vision and Approach: Describe your stylistic artistic intervention, and how accessibility, sustainability, and/or economic development are reflected in your work (250 words max). | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Portfolio and References: Provide examples for one or two relevant projects, preferably public art in livable spaces. Please include photos, a description, client names, budget, and reference contacts. | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| Budget Proposal: Please propose how the $10,000 budget would be used. Include a breakdown of preparation costs, projected installation and material costs. Attach a list of subcontractors you anticipate engaging, including their fee estimates. We recommend allotting 30% of your budget toward Artist Fees, in alignment with CARFAC National’s Public Art Minimum Recommended Fee Schedule. | 10.0 | N/A |
| Total Score | 30.0 |
Timetable
- Issue RFP: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Question Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026
- Issue Addendum (including Response to Questions): Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 11:59 AM ET
- Evaluation: April 16 to 19, 2026
- Award: By Tuesday, April 21, 2026
4. Submission Form – Respondent Acknowledgements
Applicant Information
- First Name, Last Name, Pronouns
- Phone
- Website (if applicable)
Addenda
The proponent confirms receipt of all addenda. The proponent accepts they are responsible for reviewing addenda and making any necessary amendments to their proposal based on the addenda.
Confidentiality
All information provided by or obtained from Wildseed Centre in any form in connection with the RFP either before or after the issuance of the RFP:
- is the sole property of Wildseed Centre and must be treated as confidential;
- is not to be used for any purpose other than replying to the RFP and the performance of any subsequent Contract;
- must not be disclosed without prior written authorization from Wildseed Centre; and
- shall be returned by the proponents immediately upon the request.
5. Submission Details
The total proposal should not exceed 10 pages in length. Applicants may choose to either:
- Submit an electronic .pdf proposal to opportunities[at]wildseedcentre[dot]com, using the following subject line: RFP Public Art Commission;
- You may also submit forms physically, during the Centre’s Hours of Operation; OR
- Complete the following Request for Proposals Form
Emailopportunities@wildseedcentre.com
SubjectRFP Public Art Submission
Either formatting option for your submission is due no later than Wednesday, April 15, 11:59 AM ET. Accessibility accommodations can be sent to opportunities[at]wildseedcentre[dot]com at any time. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.