Specifications include, but are not limited to: Artistic interventions should utilize the Chartiers Avenue wall as their main area of implementation. The intervention may extend onto the adjacent retaining wall on Ernie Street or extend into the park itself. In addition to community feedback, the selected artist will have the opportunity to review the design, layout, and color palette of the park in order to create a holistic intervention that will act as a transition between the park and surrounding neighborhood. The wall will be patched and sandblasted during renovations. It will not be primed. Artists should understand that the visual surface will retain some inconsistencies due to the patching. Artwork may be of varied materials, including paint, marouflage, mosaic, or mixed media. Artists will need to work with city departments and project consultants regarding the feasibility of any project in relation to the structural integrity of the wall. Any paint used must be breathable and should not act as a sealant against water. All artwork must comply with City safety and permitting regulations. Artwork must take into consideration the presence of existing drainage holes in wall. As such, all paint used must be breathable and non-sealing. The artwork should be created to last at least ten years. Projects that require ongoing maintenance will not be given approval. After installation the artwork will be considered a gift to the city, as outlined in an agreement in which terms will be defined. The City will retain ownership of the final product. Routine maintenance of the artwork will be conducted by the City upon feasibility and availability of funds. The City is not responsible for maintaining the artwork and may remove it at any time.
