Exhibition Dates:
April 11 to May 31, 2026

Congratulations to our BWST 2026 Award Winners!

Three people standing outdoors on a sunny day, holding a framed award. Behind them is a sculpture titled "Spheres of Influence" made of shiny, reflective metal spheres supported by poles. The background features a grassy area, trees, a body of water, and a clear blue sky. Text overlay announces the 2026 Award Winners, with categories for Burlingon, Waterfront, Sculpture, and Trail, and includes the name Ron Baird.
Three people posing outdoors near a wooden horse sculpture. The person in the middle is holding a framed certificate. The setting is a sunny day with buildings in the background. Text on the image indicates awards and recognition for artist Mark Pfleiger, titled 'Emerging Artist' and '2026 Award Winners', with a legend displaying locations such as Burlington, Waterfront, Sculpture Trail, and Parkhouse Social Bar & Kitchen.
Three people standing outdoors on a grassy area, with a modern building and artwork in the background. The woman on the right holds a framed certificate. There is a display case with a cake featuring figurines of Romeo and Juliet. The image has text overlay showing award winners and categories.
People riding bikes along a lakeside promenade with a pavilion and a rocky shoreline in the background. The scene includes trees and a grassy area.
Logo for Dan Lawrie International Sculpture Collection with blue text and a stylized blue and white icon, and the slogan 'Leading with Art'.

The Dan Lawrie International Sculpture Collection has been supporting the the commission and exhibition of sculptural works for over 10 years.

Borne out of Dan Lawrie’s love of sculpture, DLISC has sponsored public art commissions through the City of Burlington Public Art Program, the Art Gallery of Burlington, Joseph Brant Museum and has led the creation of the sculpture collection at Royal Botanical Gardens over the past decade.

The Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail is preparing for its fifth season. The goal of BWST is to bring sculpture into the public realm in a free and accessible trail linking major elements of Burlington’s stunning downtown core and waterfront. Artists from across the country are paid an exhibition fee to present their work, and the DLISC team works to sell the works to drive additional support to Canadian artists.

In the Media

Sculpting a legacy: Dan Lawrie champions public art

BWST Feature Video

In 2022, the BWST project was funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Tourism Relief Fund administered by the Heart of Ontario - the regional tourism office for Hamilton, Halton and Brant. The BWST was featured as an innovative new project in this stellar video