Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail 2026 |
Thank you for submitting the BWST 2026 Exhibition. As we head into our fifth season, BWST continues to grow substantially in 2026 with over 60 works included in the exhibition. This years exhibition will run from April 10th to May 30, 2026.
Set on the shores of Lake Ontario, BWST presents sculptural works in multiple medium along a 2 km trail linking Spencer Smith Park, Joseph Brant Museum, the Art Gallery of Burlington, the Downtown Burlington BIA, Village Square, and the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.
This year's event will include a VIP Reception, multiple public tours, our signature night event Friday Night Lights, and a day of free family programming in the park!
The Artist fees for this year are:
28 Artists - Plinths (small works under plexiglass) - $750 per
28 Artists - Plinths (larger works not under plexiglass) - $1000 per
5 Artists - Interactive Works - $5000 per
5 Artists - Major Works - $15,000 per
If you are submitting to multiple opportunities - please complete a separate application for each. Artists will only be selected for one opportunity within the BWST 2025 Exhibition, and may only apply to two of the categories.
Deadline for application is December 12, 2025 at 5:00pm.
Please send all questions to: info@cobaltconnects.ca
BWST is a project of the Dan Lawrie International Sculpture Collection.