University of Manitoba Bonfire #EXPRESSION OF INTEREST- COMMEMORATIVE BRONZE BUST

University of Manitoba seeks artist for life-size bronze bust of Dr. John Loxley

The University of Manitoba is commissioning an artist to create and install a commemorative sculpture of Dr. John Loxley. - Buyer: University of Manitoba; the project is for Innovation Plaza at the Fort Garry campus. UM Purchasing Services is identified in the opportunity. - Requested service: Create and install one life-size bust of Dr. John Loxley. - Cast the bust in bronze using the lost-wax process and mount it on a granite pedestal. - Use appropriate materials and install the finished work at Innovation Plaza. - OEMs and vendors: No sculpture manufacturer, OEM, or vendor is named; the opportunity is open to experienced artists. - Estimated budget: CAD $25,000–$30,000 before applicable taxes, approximately USD $18,000–$22,000. - Notable requirements: The work must be life-size, bronze-cast using the specified process, mounted on granite, and installed at the identified campus plaza.

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The University of Manitoba is seeking proposals from experienced artists to create a life-size bust of Dr. John Loxley using appropriate materials. The bust must be cast in bronze using the lost wax process and mounted on a granite pedestal. The completed work will be installed at Innovation Plaza on the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus. Proposals are to be emailed to Mary Abante at UM Purchasing Services by October 29, 2026.

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