Linden Housing Co-op | Artist Open Call

Linden Housing Co-op | Artist
Open Call

Application Details
Submission Deadline: Sat. Oct 31 @ 11:30 pm

Linden Housing Co-operative is seeking artworks from local artists to bring their interior and exterior community spaces to life. Artists working in a range of media based in Perth, Smith Falls, or the adjacent areas are invited to submit completed artworks and/or proposals for commissioned artwork that express Linden’s themes of community, inclusion, cooperation and environmental responsibility. The spaces predominantly support wall-hung pieces, however, outdoor, sculptural, plinth or shelf-based works are equally welcome!

Linden Housing Co-op is building a community rooted in connection, dignity, and shared responsibility. At Linden, there is no landlord. Members collectively shape the community, contribute to its daily life, and care for the spaces they share. It is a model grounded in stability, participation, and mutual respect. The shared spaces, gardens, and gathering areas are central to how members live, connect and support one another. The vision is an inclusive community that welcomes people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and life stages. Linden prioritizes accessibility, strives to meet a wide range of needs, and embraces environmental sustainability as a core value.

- Linden is seeking to represent a diverse range of artistic voices and encourages submissions from Indigenous, Black and other historically marginalized communities within the geographical limit of this application call
- Artworks and commission proposals should contribute to creating a welcoming atmosphere that reflects Linden's values of:

Community and connection across cultural backgrounds
Belonging and inclusion
Environmental sustainability and care
Dignity and Resilience

Submission Requirements
- 3 Artwork images
- Artist C.V. (if available)
- Short Biography or Artist Statement (max. 500 words)
- Link to website and/or social media
Please provide the following information for artwork submissions:
- Jpeg or PNG image (72 dpi, no larger than 2 mb each)
- Title, medium, size, date, price
- *optional* Relevant notes on the work and how it connects to
Linden's project themes/values

Commission Proposals
Artworks selected for commission will have a completion deadline of January 15, 2027.

Please provide the following for commission proposals (works that will be created specifically for this call):
- 2 - 3 Artwork images providing stylistic context for the proposed commission (these images will not be considered for purchase)
- Project Proposal, including: What you plan to create, how your piece will reflect your interpretation of what Linden represents, any relevant notes on the works installation logistics, and the final size, medium(s), and pricing.
- NOTE: In drafting your proposal and selection of materials, please keep in mind the total project budget is: $20,000 CAD.

How to Apply
Please apply through the: SUBMISSION FORM
http://www.jotform.com/form/262504357733256