Artist sought for mural work for Prince Rupert Container Marketplace

A container is the canvas for a new Tourism Prince Rupert
art project opportunity  for the Prince Rupert Waterfront 

As they prepare to launch the latest waterfront initiative in Prince Rupert, Tourism Prince Rupert is looking to add some artistic flair to the project, with a call for artists to design a 'Welcome to Prince Rupert' mural for the  promenade Container marketplace planned for between the Cruise Terminal and the Atlin Terminal.

The project comes with a $1,000 dollar payment for the successful applicant.

What tourism Prince Rupert is looking for is described as follows:

The selected artist will provide a digital art file to be applied as a decal to the exterior of the Container. 

The design must include the words "Welcome to Prince Rupert, Canada," and "Ła Bała Sgan a Kxeen" as primary features and incorporate local elements such as the landscape, wildlife, and culture. 

(Those elements are prominent as part of the two Highway welcome signs, such as the one below on the way into town from the BC Ferries terminal.)

Tourism Prince Rupert adds, that the design should act as an interactive backdrop for a visitor photo opportunity, with an obvious place to stand in front.

Find out more about the art call  opportunity here.

The deadline to submit your application comes up on April 21st.

You can learn more about the Spring and Summer marketplace plans from our notes on the Container Marketplace project from early March.

More notes on Tourism themes and the 2023 season ahead can be explored through our archive page.