Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) until early May from local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists to create an artwork which will feature in Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
The original artwork will be a visual representation of Council's commitment to reconciliation, learning, respect and celebration of First Nations culture and heritage across the community.
TRC portfolio and spokesperson for People, Culture and Engagement Councillor Melissa Taylor said the artwork would become the heart of the RAP.
"This artwork will represent our devotion to build a unified future which acknowledges the tapestry of the many stories and histories that have shaped our Region," Cr Taylor said.
The selected artist will be commissioned to create a two dimensional digital or physical artwork including painting, drawing, printmaking, digital art, illustration, textiles and mixed media.
The commissioned artwork will need to:
- Inspire connection, collaboration and transformation,
- Acknowledge history and tradition,
- Imagine a vibrant future,
- Celebrate creativity, knowledge and culture as a source of pride; and
- Reflect the values of reconciliation.
"This is a great opportunity for artists who want to share their cultural experiences and knowledge with the wider Toowoomba Region community, and to celebrate that First Nations culture has shaped this Region for thousands of years and continues to do so today," Cr Taylor said.
