Winter Stations 2026 Design Competition - Mirage
International public art competition for temporary installations along Toronto's beaches. No entry fee, $2,000 CAD prize.
Winter Stations is an annual international design competition held in Toronto, Canada, seeking artists, designers, and architects to create public art installations. The 2026 exhibition theme is 'Mirage', exploring the boundary between what is seen and what is real in the age of artificial intelligence. This competition offers a unique opportunity for creative professionals to showcase their work in a public setting along Toronto's urban beaches during the winter months. Winning proposals will be constructed and displayed for a 6-week public art exhibition along Lake Ontario's shoreline, bringing creativity, community engagement, and visual interest to the area during the coldest months of winter. The competition is structured as a blind review process, meaning the jury evaluates all submissions without knowing the identity, nationality, or professional background of the applicants, ensuring fair assessment based purely on the merit of the proposals. There is no entry fee required to participate, making it accessible to artists at all career stages. Winners receive $2,000 CAD as recognition for their selected work. This opportunity is ideal for artists working in public art, environmental design, or temporary installations who are interested in creating work that engages with themes of perception, reality, and artificial intelligence while contributing to Toronto's winter cultural landscape.