Current Public Art Opportunities
Johnston Street Park EOI
Wagga Wagga City Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from experienced artists to design and install a permanent creative lighting treatment in Johnston Street Park that celebrates the area and mature palm trees.
The purpose of the lighting installation is to use creative lighting to activate the space and encourage further exploration of the city at night. The park is located in a highly visible location in our CBD. A creative lighting installation in this space will increase safety and create a new point of interest for people passing through the CBD at night.
The assessment panel are looking for creative ideas that will:
- Draw inspiration from the location – engagement with the local Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri and First Nations community is encouraged
- Appeal to a broad target audience
- Be dynamic and provide a unique sense of place
- Be contemporary, innovative and unique to the location
Three artists will be shortlisted and invited to develop concept designs for this commission.
Applications close midnight AEDT, Monday 8 April 2024
Read the Expression of Interest guidelines for instructions on how to apply:
FAQs
Engaging with Wiradjuri Culture and History
Wagga Wagga City Council welcomes proposals that celebrate the culture and heritage of the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people. Proposals of this nature must include appropriate consultation and engagement with Wiradjuri elders.
Council's Aboriginal Development Officer can provide advice on appropriate forms of consultation and engagement. Contact (02) 6926 9354
You can also read our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Protocols .
Artist Fees
All Expressions of Interest must include a detailed budget that demonstrates all aspects of a proposal, including safety and compliance costs relating to the installation of public artworks.
Artist fees should be calculated in accordance with relevant rate schedules provided by NAVA (or a comparable body), and outlined in your proposal.
Contact
Cultural Officer, Wagga Wagga City Council
Email: publicart@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 1300 292 442
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