Winter Stations Design Competition 2019
This competition is now embarking on its fifth year, again opening an international design competition to bring temporary public art installations to The Beaches for an exhibition to celebrate Toronto's winter waterfront landscape.
| Category | Project Competition / Open to Students |
| Type | International, Project, Open, Single-Stage, Anonymous |
| Genre | Installation |
| Country | Tronto, Canada |
| RegDeadline | 4 November 2018 GoogleCal iCal |
| 4 November 2018 (via Online) | |
| Eligibility | All |
Description
Winter Stations is now embarking on its fifth year, again opening an international design competition to bring temporary public art installations to The Beaches for an exhibition to celebrate Toronto's winter waterfront landscape.
This year we are hoping to include up to six lifeguard stands, including an additional two by invited post-secondary institutions, to be exhibited at Woodbine Beach at the western end of the beach bordering Lake Ontario in the Beach Community. These utilitarian structures are to be used as the armature for temporary installations, which will need to be able to withstand the rigours of Toronto winter weather. The exhibition is to run February 18 to April 1, 2019.
The WinterStations 2019 theme is Migration.
What is migration? Who migrates? Where do they migrate?
A simple definition of migration is the movement from one location to another with the intent of permanent or temporary settlement. But, of course, the concept and practice of migration is much more complex and layered than a simple definition.
Human migration involves the dispersal of populations across the globe. This has lead to the development of civilizations and their cultures, reflected in historical narratives and traditions passed on through generations as cultural landscapes shift and evolve. Migration is carried out by other animal species, including our own Canadian Geese, seeking out ideal habitats. Non-creatures also migrate: sand and water, thoughts, trends, music, film and fashion.
The theme of migration may explore many facets of migration, including the complex social issues that surround humanity's shaping of our global society or the flight of animals or the exchange of ideas. Ultimately, migration is a story, much of it yet to be told.
Jury
To be determined.
Prize
The budget for the installations is as follows:
$5,000.00 CAD for materials
$10,000.00 CAD for labour
An honorarium will be provided to winners and allocated as follows:
Design Fee - $3,500.00 CAD
Artist Travel and Expenses - $1,500.00 CAD (if applicable)
Entry Fee
None
Timetable
Winners Announced: December 17, 2018
Opening Day: February February 18, 2019
Concludes: April 01, 2019
Links
Past winners
Organizer
RAW Design, Ferris + Associates, Curio