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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | Artists
The hosting of the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal served as a catalyst for the development of sports infrastructure in Montreal and Quebec. The 1976 Olympics remain, to this day, the largest multisport event ever held in Canada. In the wake of the 1976 Olympics, sports federations consolidated their position and, over the years, developed a comprehensive support structure for the development of recreational, competitive, and elite sports deeply rooted in our city. Montréal remains a hub for the development of elite athletes, some of whom have stood on the top steps of the podium at both world championships and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
To mark this significant anniversary, the Montreal Sports Council is issuing a call for proposals for the creation of three murals to celebrate the Olympic legacy and the development of sports in Montreal over the past fifty years. Several locations (two outdoor and one indoor) have been identified in various neighborhoods across Montreal.
Each artist is invited to submit a proposal for a single canvas. Each mural has a different theme and a specific context for its creation.
Submissions will be evaluated based on the quality and relevance of the proposals, in relation to the artist’s artistic approach, as well as their originality. The artwork must be created exclusively on the surface identified and framed in the visuals.
The artist selected for each project must have submitted a proposal that aligns with the specified theme and must be available during the predetermined period for the creation of the mural.
Candidate eligibility:
- Being eligible to work in Canada
- Have at least 2 years of experience in mural production
- Have a residential address within the City of Montreal
The artist will be paid a fee in accordance with the amounts listed below.
The application must include (in a single PDF file containing all the required documents):
- Project reference number for the submission (on the cover page)
- A rough sketch and detailed description of the proposed project;
- Artist's portfolio (visual documentation with descriptions of previous projects);
- A brief description of the artist’s artistic approach;
- An up-to-date resume;
- List of all certifications relevant to the performance of the assignment (operation of the aerial work platform, etc.)
The deadline for submitting applications is April 8 at 6:00 p.m.
For more information or to submit your application, please send an email to murale@conseilsportmontreal.ca. When submitting your application, please include the name of the location—one of the four projects for which you are applying—in the subject line of the email (e.g., “Olympic Stadium mural”), and be sure to attach your PDF application.
3 murals
THE OLYMPIC LEGACY: BETWEEN EXCELLENCE AND TRANSMISSION
A look at the lasting impact of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, celebrating the values of striving for excellence, respect, and intergenerational transmission.
The list of figurative elements to include in the mural:
- Quebec Games (logo)
- Nadia Comăneci: artistic gymnastics
- Marcel Jobin: Olympic race walk
- Bruny Surin: 100m and 200m sprints
- Sylvie Bernier: Diving
- Nathalie Lambert: short-track speed skating
- Jean-Luc Brassard: freestyle skiing
- Mikaël Kingsbury: freestyle skiing
- Nicolas Gill: judo
- André Viger: Para-sports
- Cindy Ouellet: Para-basketball
- Raymond Côté: Builder
- Charles Cardinal:builder
- Jean-Guy Ouellet: Builder
The Montreal Sports Council is committed to providing the images and granting the necessary rights for their reproduction.
We are seeking artistic proposals that clearly identify the people or symbols depicted, while allowing for considerable stylistic freedom (e.g., simplified forms, stylization, illustration, or a cartoon-style approach), with no requirement for realism.
Technical details
Required size of the artwork: 1,000 square feet
Surface type: Concrete
Production considerations: The Olympic Stadium plans to add greenery to a portion of the space. We therefore propose that the artist work on only 1,000 square feet, divided into 10 sections distributed evenly along the entire length.
Recommended equipment: 26-foot lift
Estimated completion time: approximately 10 days
Production dates: June 2026
Artist's fee:$7 ,000 , includingtaxes where applicable ($2,500 CAD for design and $4,500 CAD for production)
The cost of equipment and materials is covered.
Selected area
WOMEN'S SPORTS: THE JOURNEYS OF PIONEERS AND ELITE ATHLETES
A tribute to the women who paved the way, broke down barriers, and transformed Montreal’s sports scene through their talent and determination.
The list of figurative elements to include in the mural:
- Marie-Philip Poulin | Ice Hockey
- France St-Louis | Ice Hockey
- Danièle Sauvageau | Ice hockey coach and community builder
- Nathalie Lambert | Speed Skating
- Sylvie Fréchette | Artistic swimming
- Chantal Petitclerc | Para-athletics
- Joannie Rochette | Figure Skating
- Sylvie Bernier | Diving
- Guylaine Bernier | Rowing
- Jacqueline Gareau | Marathon
- Sylvie Béliveau | Women's soccer coach, Égale Action)
- Sonia Denoncourt | Soccer Referee
We are seeking artistic proposals in a figurative style with a realistic bent, capable of depicting scenes and characters from the world of sports in a recognizable and vivid manner.
Technical details
Dimensions: 42 feet x 20 feet = 840 square feet
Surface type: Gypsum wall covered with primer and white interior paint
Equipment: A lift is available on site for use
Production dates: June or July 2026
Estimated production time: Approximately 10 days
Artist's fee: $4,000 CAD , including taxes where applicable ($2,500 CAD for design and $1,500 CAD for production)
The cost of equipment and materials is covered.
Selected area
The white frame represents the space where the mural can be placed
MONTREAL, A CITY OF MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS
A mural dedicated to the major sporting events that have shaped the city and contributed to its international reputation.
The list of figurative elements to include in the mural:
- Montreal Marathon
- Beach Pro Tour (beach volleyball)
- International Gymnix
- Gilles Villeneuve Formula 1 Grand Prix
- Short-track speed skating competitions
- National Bank Tennis Open
- AlterGO Sports Challenge
- 1976 Olympics: Rowing – Women’s rowing events made their Olympic debut at the 1976 Games. Guylaine Bernier, OLY
- 2005 FINA World Championships: Diving and Swimming Competitions
- Major cycling races and the World Cycling Championships (Tour de l’île, Children’s Tour, Night Tour, Bike Festival)
The Montreal Sports Council is committed to providing the images and granting the necessary rights for their reproduction.
We are seeking artistic proposals that clearly identify the people or symbols depicted, while allowing for considerable stylistic freedom (e.g., simplified forms, stylization, illustration, or a cartoon-style approach), with no requirement for realism.
Technical details
Dimensions:288 feet x 3.7 feet = 1,065 square feet
Surface type: Concrete
Production challenges: The surface is approximately 10 feet high, and there is no way to use machinery. We will set up scaffolding for the duration of production.
Estimated production time: approximately 15 days
Production dates: July 2026
Artist's fee: $7,000 CAD, includingtaxes where applicable (design: $2,500; production: $4,500)
The cost of equipment and materials is covered.
Selected area
The green frame indicates the area where the mural can be placed.
