Artists, collectives, and cultural organizations are invited to help shape the future of public space in Toronto through an open call for Beyond the Tarmac, a large-scale, interactive art installation at YZD.

YZD is the transformation of the 370-acre former Downsview Airport lands, led by Toronto-based real estate developer, Northcrest Developments. Over the next 30 years, this project is set to evolve into seven neighbourhoods, welcome more than 55,000 residents and feature over 28 million sq. ft. of residential space, seven million sq. ft. of commercial and cultural spaces, and almost 74 acres of parks and open spaces.

Beyond the Tarmac offers artists and creatives the opportunity to contribute to the development of an urban space in transition. The program, which is now in its second year, is seeking imaginative proposals that bring the theme, “Where Creativity Meets Play” to life. As long as the proposal is public-facing and aligns with the spirit and eligibility requirements of the program, the call is open to a range of artistic and creative mediums.