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.