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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 multi-sport 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 that are deeply rooted in our city. Montreal remains a hub for the development of high-performance athletes, some of whom have stood on the top steps of the podium at world championships and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
To celebrate this significant anniversary, the Montreal Sports Council is launching a call for projects for the production of three murals to celebrate the Olympic legacy and the development of sport in Montreal over the past 50 years. Several locations have been identified (two outdoor and one indoor) in different neighborhoods of Montreal.
Each artist is invited to submit a proposal for a single canvas. Each mural has a different theme and specific production context.
Applications will be judged based on the quality and relevance of the proposals, in relation to the artist's artistic approach, as well as their originality. The work will be produced solely on the surface identified and framed in the visuals.
The artist selected for each work must have submitted a proposal that fits the desired theme and must be available during the predetermined period for the production of the mural.
Eligibility of candidates:
- Having the right to work in Canada
- Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in mural production
- Have a residential address within the City of Montreal
A fee will be paid to the artist according to the amounts listed below.
The application must include (in a single PDF document containing all the required documents):
- Project reference for which you are applying (on the cover page)
- Summary outline and detailed description of the proposed project;
- Artist's portfolio (visual documentation with descriptions of previous projects);
- Brief description of the artist's artistic approach;
- Updated resume;
- List of all relevant certifications required to perform the job (operating the lifting platform, etc.)
The deadline for receiving applications is April 8 at 6 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 excellence, respect, and intergenerational transmission.
The list of figurative elements to be included in the mural:
- Quebec Games (logo)
- Nadia Comăneci: artistic gymnastics
- Marcel Jobin: Olympic walk
- Bruny Surin: 100m and 200m sprint
- Sylvie Bernier: diving
- Nathalie Lambert: short track speed skating
- Jean-Luc Brassard: freestyle skiing
- Mikaël Kingsbury: freestyle skiing
- Nicolas Gill: judo
- André Viger: parasport
- Cindy Ouellet: wheelchair basketball
- Raymond Côté: builder
- Charles Cardinal:builder
- Jean-Guy Ouellet: builder
The Montreal Sports Council undertakes to provide the iconography and release the rights necessary for the reproduction of the images.
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 challenges: The Olympic Stadium is considering planting vegetation in part of the space. We therefore suggest that the artist only work on 1,000 square feet divided into 10 sections spread evenly across the entire length.
Recommended machinery: 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 IN SPORT: THE JOURNEY OF PIONEERS AND ELITE ATHLETES
A tribute to those who paved the way, broke down barriers, and transformed Montreal's sporting landscape through talent and determination.
The list of figurative elements to be included in the mural:
- Marie-Philip Poulin | Ice hockey
- France St-Louis | Ice hockey
- Danièle Sauvageau | Ice hockey coach and 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: Drywall covered with primer and white interior paint
Machinery: lift 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 if 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 that can accommodate the mural.
MONTREAL, CITY OF MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS
A mural dedicated to major sporting events that have marked the city and contributed to its international reputation.
The list of figurative elements to be included 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 competitions made their Olympic debut at the 1976 Games. Guylaine Bernier, OLY
- 2005 FINA World Championships: Diving + Swimming Competitions
- Grand Prix cycling races and World Cycling Championships (Tour de l'île, children's tour, night tour, cycling festival)
The Montreal Sports Council undertakes to provide the iconography and release the rights necessary for the reproduction of the images.
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 with no possibility of using machinery. We will install 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 represents the space available for the mural.
