Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre: West Garden

In March 2026, the City of Pickering issued an Expression of Interest, Call to Artists, for an artist/artist team to create permanent outdoor public artwork for the west garden of the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre.  

This outdoor space, which is visible from the parking lot and used daily by residents and visitors, is a highly active zone with strong potential for creative transformation.  

We have asked the artists to create concepts that: 

• Create a shaded space for public use  

• Enhance the garden as a welcoming and meaningful public place.  

• Encourage interaction, participation, or exploration by the public.  

• May incorporate multi-sensory or experiential elements such as lighting, audio, tactility, or movement.  

• Goes beyond traditional sculptural approaches to include site-responsive installations, experiential pathways, interactive environments, or creative placebased interventions