Shellharbour City Council is calling on local creatives to step forward with Expressions of Interest now open for a range of exciting arts opportunities; headlined by a pair of new major public sculpture commissions set for Lake Illawarra and Barrack Point.
The Public Art EOI seeks artists, collectives, and public art consultants to develop contemporary, interactive artworks that will enhance the existing Shellharbour Art Trail and encourage play, discovery and community connection at each location.
The new artworks are also intended to reflect local stories, culture and the natural environments of Lake Illawarra and Barrack Point.
"Shellharbour has a proud and growing arts culture, and these new public artworks will be another exciting step in celebrating the stories, landscapes and spirit that make our city unique," Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer said.
Caption: Expressions of Interest now open for a range of exciting arts opportunities. Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Council.
A project budget of $110,000 has been allocated for each artwork, representing one of Council's most significant public art investments in recent years.
Applications close at 5pm, Tuesday 26 May, and shortlisted artists will each receive $2,000 to develop a detailed concept. Head to Council's Opportunity for Artists webpage to apply.(Opens in a new window)
Council's commitment to fostering creativity extends beyond this opportunity, with EOIs also open for two popular ongoing programs:
Art in Unexpected Places
Local artists are invited to reimagine public space through Art in Unexpected Places, which commissions creative, uplifting designs for Shellharbour's bus shelters and Shellharbour Airport terminal.
These highly visible public art placements offer artists the chance to transform everyday commuter and traveller experiences through colour, pattern, illustration or storytelling. Both emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply.
