New Brunswick Opportunities Network #10072026-1

Mi'kmaq Basketry Artwork Commission for Mount Allison University Library

Mount Allison University is seeking Mi'kmaq basket makers or Mi'kmaq-led artistic teams to create a permanent public artwork for the R.P. Bell Library Centre for Innovation and Learning in Sackville, New Brunswick. - Government Buyer: - Mount Allison University, Procurement Office - Contact: Ruth Terrio, Manager of Procurement Services - Opportunity Details: - Commission for a permanent indoor suspended basketry installation - Artwork must celebrate and reflect Mi'kmaq basketry traditions and cultural knowledge - Open exclusively to Mi'kmaq artists or Mi'kmaq-led teams; collaborations with other Wabanaki Nations are welcome if they support a Mi'kmaq-led vision - All-inclusive project budget of $100,000 CAD (covers artist fees and all related costs) - Requirements: - Artistic design, fabrication, and installation of the artwork - Use of durable materials with a minimum 30-year design life - Compliance with accessibility, structural, and safety standards - Ongoing collaboration with the university throughout the project - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based artistic commission - Notable: Emphasis on cultural protocols, artistic sovereignty, and community engagement

Description

Mount Allison University invites Mi'kmaq basket makers and Mi'kmaq-led artistic teams to submit Expressions of Interest for the creation of a permanent public artwork celebrating the basketry traditions of Mi'kma'ki for the R.P. Bell Library Centre for Innovation and Learning. The artwork will be a permanent indoor suspended installation appropriate for a high-traffic public environment, reflecting Mi'kmaq basketry traditions, materials, or contemporary interpretations. The project includes artistic design, fabrication, and installation with a budget of $100,000 CAD. The selected artist or team will collaborate with the university to develop the final design, respecting Mi'kmaq cultural protocols and artistic sovereignty.

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