Call for Exhibition Proposals: Canada Pavilion - 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale

The Canada Council for the Arts invites exhibition proposals for Canada’s official representation at the 20^th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, from May to November 2027. The exhibition will take place at the Canada Pavilion, in the Giardini della Biennale.

The Canada Council is looking for proposals with bold ideas that inspire, challenge and respond to current realities through the lens of contemporary Canadian architecture. Each proposal must include, in addition to an on-site exhibition, a digital artistic element with functionality that is accessible to and discoverable by a wide audience. Examples include but are not limited to livestreamed works and events, downloadable works, virtual performances, digital exhibition and curatorial works, interactive artistic experiences and more.

The call is open to cross-disciplinary teams from incorporated Canadian organizations, institutions or registered businesses. The team must include architects and curators who will lead and manage the project. The team may also include contributors and collaborators such as artists, writers and designers.

The selected team will be responsible for all aspects of the exhibition, from conception and design to production, and will be expected to work closely with the Canada Council throughout the development and delivery phases of the project.

The Canada Council, as Commissioner, oversees Canada’s official participation, advises the selected team and contributes $500,000 towards the exhibition production.