Artists in the Park

The City of Port Moody is devoted to developing a strong public art program which is accessible to the community and provides opportunities for local artists. Our Artists in the Park program offers park visitors a glimpse into the creative world of an artist and gives artists an opportunity to showcase and sell their artwork, while demonstrating their skills.

Apply for a permit

You will need to complete a Artists in the Park Application. You need to provide your:

• name
• contact information
• description of your art
• 3 samples of your work (not required if you participated in the program in the past)

No jury selection will take place, but you may be refused a permit if you don't follow the goals of the program.  We will notify you of the status of your application following our review.  Please allow for up to 3 weeks for the review process.

Schedule

The program runs annually from May 1 to September 30. Artists can create and sell their art at city parks from 7:00am to 10:00pm.

Artist regulations

If you would like to participate in Artist in the Park, you need to abide by the following rules and regulations:

• all work must be your own original work
• you must do your work on-site
• you may display a card indicating your name, address, and phone number
• you must provide your permit number, if asked
• you must follow all park bylaws
• you can't pressure members of the public to purchase your art
• you must adhere to all parking regulations provided in the confirmation package

You must adhere to the following display rules and regulations:

• all work must be displayed on a standard art easel or approved display stand
• the top of the display stand can't exceed 1.5m (5') in height
• the display card can't be larger than 12.7cm x 17.78cm (5”x7”)
• portable walls, booths or pop-up tents are not allowed
• patio umbrellas are permitted
• paintings can't be stacked in piles
• unframed art can be displayed in a sling or attractive display box

The Cultural Service Manager or Bylaw Enforcement Officer may revoke your permit if your behaviour is incompatible with the goals of the program.

Are you a live performance artist?

Are you a musician, dancer, actor, juggler, magician, sidewalk chalk artist, circus or theatrical performer? Learn more about our Street Performers program.