Community Banner Program

Call for Artists, Community Banner Program

Submission Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026

The District of Central Saanich is offering an exciting opportunity for area artists to create vibrant public art banner designs that will welcome residents and visitors to Central Saanich for two locations

  • West Saanich Road in Brentwood Bay/ W̱JOȽEȽP
  • Keating Cross Road in the Keating Business District. 

The purpose of the Community Banner Program is beautification and community identity promotion. Community banners will add vibrancy and community spirit. 

Theme: Celebration of what makes Central Saanich special.

Eligibility: Open to Central Saanich and W̱SÁNEĆ artists, with a focus on emerging artists. 

Application: Interested participants are required to complete the following:  

Artists should note if their design is for a specific location (Keating or Brentwood) and can submit for one or both locations. Each submission should include a complimentary pair of designs (two banners that will hang side by side on a post). For technical information, please see the Banner Design Guide.

The District of Central Saanich recognizes and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage a diversity of applicants of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, racialized identities and/or other lived experiences that reflect the diversity of Central Saanich. The District is located on the traditional territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples and is committed to supporting the revitalization of the culture of the W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) and, SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) Nations.

Timeline: The designs (more than one will be selected) will be installed in spring 2026 and will remain for 1-2 years weather permitting.  

For questions, please contact: Britt Burnham, Manager, Community Engagement  250-544-4240, Britt.Burnham@csaanich.ca

Artists's Address of Residence
Age
Please provide your history of making art, a link to your website (if you have one), and why you want to apply.
Please upload three samples of past work.

By submitting this application, I certify the information provided is accurate, and I understand that selected designs may be adapted for production. I consent to the District of Central Saanich using my name and images for program promotion. and that I have reviewed the Public Art Policy and Banner Design Guide.

This collection of personal information is authorized under the Local Government Act, Community Charter and Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act. The information will be used for processing this application. Questions can be directed to the District’s Information and Privacy Officer at 250-652-4444 or municipal.hall@csaanich.ca

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