PUBLIC ART
Public Art at Concordia showcases permanent and temporary public art installations year-round.
Public Art Commissions
Indigenous Medallion Commission
A permanent bronze medallion will be integrated into the renovated Henry F. Hall Terrace, a central high-traffic and symbolic location on the university’s downtown campus at Bishop Street.
Two Indigenous Fine Arts graduate students have been invited to propose a design for the medallion.
Rendering by N.F.O.E. Architecture
Indigenous Mural Commission
A mural will be integrated into the renovated Henry F. Hall Terrace, a central high-traffic and symbolic location on the university’s downtown campus.
Two Indigenous artists have been invited to propose a design for the work.
Rendering by N.F.O.E. Architecture modified by UCS
First public art installation for the Honouring Black Presence program
The inaugural installation, entitled Those that pass through, remain, return by artist and alumnus Charles Campbell will inhabit the Bishop Street entrance to the Henry F. Hall Building for three years.
Those that pass through, remain, return, 2025
Take a tour of Concordia's public art!
Discover our public art through self-guided tours of the collection on the Sir George Williams and Loyola campuses. Follow a map, or explore thematic tours on both campuses with an audio guide.
New tours added for Loyola campus for fall 2025.
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Concordia University is proud to partner with the City of Montreal on its initiative to spotlight public art.
Territorial acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
