The City of Brampton wants to commission a new piece of public art to celebrate 150 years of Alderlea, a fully restored 19th century mansion in downtown Brampton.

Alderlea will be 150 years old next year and the city wants Canadian artists and artist-led teams to submit their ideas for a sculpture to mark that milestone.

Submissions are due Oct. 30, 2016.

Canadian artists who have completed a project with a similar scale and scope are eligible to apply. The City is looking for artists with a proven record of experience in community-engaged visual arts practice, street art design and implementation.

Alderlea underwent a meticulous restoration for adaptive reuse, blending exquisite historical features with modern convenience. It reopened in 2015 as an event venue, hosting weddings, conferences, film and photo shoots and other special events.

The historic dwelling, which overlooks Brampton’s Gage Park, was renovated with a one-of-a-kind glassed-in pavilion. $11.1-million renovation reflects a contemporary interpretation of the home’s original conservatory.

Alderlea or the former Kenneth Chisholm Estate rests on approximately 1 1/3 acres of land at 40 Elizabeth St. S. In 1895, Sir William Gage, a publisher bought the former gardens of Alderlea and eventually donated them to the town for use as a municipal park.

So far, The City of Brampton has nearly 30 public artworks in its collection and commissions temporary art installations at public places throughout the city annually.

To submit proposal and for more information visit here.