Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 96 Culture & Events Harewood Artificial Turf Murals by Kristen Elkow of Elkplan Design Inc. CALL TO ARTISTS & POETS This fall there are multiple opportunities to become engaged with our City’s cultural programs - from contributing to urban design, to recognizing extraordinary individuals and organizations for their achievements, to sharing a love of poetry and more! STREET BANNERS 2026 - Call to Youth The City of Nanaimo is seeking art from youth (ages 19 and under) for its 2026 Street Banners. Check our website under “Street Banners” for info. Deadline for Submissions: September 28, 2025 URBAN DESIGN ROSTER 2026-2028 The City of Nanaimo is seeking artists for the 2026-2028 Urban Design Roster which offers artists and designers an opportunity to be involved in urban design that can be integrated into civic infrastructure. See our website for additional details. Deadline for Submissions: October 12, 2025 YOUTH POET LAUREATE 2026-2028 The City of Nanaimo is seeking nominations for our next Youth Poet Laureate (ages 13-24) who will serve as a literary ambassador, creating opportunities for the community to appreciate strong youth voices. See our website to apply. Deadline for Submissions: October 19, 2025 TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART 2026 The City of Nanaimo is seeking proposals for Temporary Public Art to be initiated in 2025 and realized in 2026. See our website for details. Deadline for Submissions: October 26, 2025 ART IN PUBLIC SPACES WORKING GROUP 2026-2028 The City of Nanaimo seeks applications for membership on its Art in Public Spaces Working Group which consists of individuals who serve as knowledgeable volunteers helping to advance the City’s public art program. Deadline for Submissions: January 25, 2026 Urban Design Roster projects designed by Anais Lera, Sebastian Abboud and Mauro Dalla Costa
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