Indigenous Artist Call for Expression of Interest Cariboo Memorial Hospital

Project Overview

Interior Health is seeking proposals from local Indigenous artists to create original artwork for the Phase 1 expansion of Cariboo Memorial Hospital. This new three-storey addition will include a pharmacy, emergency department, medical-surgical unit, and maternity services.


The expansion has been designed in collaboration with Indigenous Nation Partners, and we are committed to extending this collaboration through meaningful Indigenous artwork that reflects the cultures, histories, and identities of the local Nations. The inclusion of Indigenous art throughout the new space will help foster a welcoming, culturally safe, and inclusive environment for Indigenous patients, families, communities, and staff.


We invite local Indigenous artists to submit proposals to help create a space where Indigenous presence, knowledge, and perspectives are visibly honoured and celebrated throughout the hospital.

Timeline and Approval Process

Proposal Submissions Deadline: September 30, 2026

Approval and Revisions: October 30, 2026

Fabrication Deadline: January 30, 2027

Installation: February 2027



For detailed art opportunities list click here


Design Guidelines & Format


Format

The CMH Project Team will work with artists to ensure that art meets hospital infection control and safe installations/mounting guidelines.

Murals, photography, digital art images for wall skins, decals or alupanel.

Material arts like baskets, beadwork, drums, weavings, small sculptures.


Example: Vector-based digital design applied across alupanel mural.



Design Themes

The CMH Redevelopment Project seeks to imbed local Indigenous representation throughout the building that reflects cultural identity, local landscape, nature and wholistic health and wellness.

Colour and Texture Guidelines

We encourage the artists’ vision and discretion while avoiding stark/sterile colours or pallets that feel institutional/cold.

Example:

  • Natural, calming tones and colours that are warm, rich and soft
  • Textures, patterns, and motifs that are reflective of the local territory

We encourage artists to contact us with any questions.

Contact

Becca Britton: IH Indigenous Engagement Lead, Capital Planning & Projects

Email: CMHtoc@interiorhealth.ca

Phone: 250-278-2127

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