Barton & Emerald Crosswalk | Barton Village BIA

Call for Art Submissions: Barton Street Decorative Crosswalk

The Barton Village Business Improvement Area (BIA), in partnership with the Ward 3 Councillor's Office, is seeking submissions from local artists to design a decorative crosswalk artwork that will be installed on Barton Street East at Emerald Street North.

This initiative aims to beautify the neighbourhood, celebrate local creativity, and enhance pedestrian spaces with vibrant, meaningful art.

Deadline to Apply: Thursday August 7th, 5:00pm

Apply using this form: Call for Art Submissions: Barton Street Decorative Crosswalk
Accessibility accommodations can be requested by emailing: info@bartonvillage.ca

Project Details:

Location: Barton Street East, at Emerald Street North
Installation: Artwork will be installed by the City of Hamilton Public Works
Dimensions: 3m x 11m [10ft x 36ft]

Design Requirements:

All submitted designs must meet the following specifications:

Artwork must fit between the two standard white transverse lines of the crosswalk, and must not extend onto the sidewalk or outside the roadway boundaries.
Designs should have strong visual contrast to enhance visibility.
Designs must be appropriate for public display and must not contain:
- Commercial advertisements or logos (unless granted explicit permission).
- Copyrighted material without written permission.
- Interactive elements like hopscotch or games.
- Any elements that could mislead or confuse pedestrians, especially those who are visually impaired.
Designs must comply with the City of Hamilton's Art in Public Places Policy
The operational lifespan of durable pavement markings is approximately 5 years. Decorative crosswalks must be installed by the City of Hamilton. Artwork design shall be reasonable, easily reproduced and installed.

What Artists Will Receive:

$1,000 artist fee for the selected design
Public recognition via BIA communications and signage
All production and installation costs covered by Ward 3 and the City of Hamilton
Installation by the City of Hamilton

How to Submit Your Artwork:

Submit your design via the application form: Call for Art Submissions: Barton Street Decorative Crosswalk

Submission guidelines:

Submit a high-resolution PNG or JPG file of your artwork.
Files can be fully rendered or sketched, but should be clear and suitable for public review.
Name your file using this format: Firstname_Lastname_Title.jpg
Optional: Include a brief description or inspiration behind your design (max 250 words).

Selection Process:

Submissions will be reviewed by the Barton Village BIA Board of Directors and voted on by the public during a Community Engagement Session on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
The final selected artist may be asked to make up to two revisions to their design to accommodate formatting or installation needs.