Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from First Nations artists to create an original initial concept for an Acknowledgement of Country artwork for the new Queanbeyan Civic and Cultural Precinct (QCCP).
The art project is funded by the NSW Government ($195,700) through Round 5 of the Department of Regional NSW’s Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF).
“This is a great opportunity to work with local First Nations artists to pay respect and celebrate the First Nations culture and history of our region,” Mayor Kenrick Winchester said.
The artwork will be installed in the foyer or forecourt, or both, of the new QCCP building being constructed on Crawford Street, Queanbeyan. The QCCP is expected to be open to the public mid-year.
The Acknowledgement of Country artwork is just one aspect of the project. The funding also provides for artwork in the walkway that will connect the building forecourt and the public domain, screen projections onto the QCCP building, and seats, hand rails, and native plantings to support Aboriginal education activities.
EOI submissions must include a working title for the design, a maximum 250-word detailed artist concept statement, and a maximum 50-word artist concept summary of the wider statement. An artist visual concept must be provided; this can be created in any medium such as a 3D model, hand-drawn piece, or digital creation. A completed artwork does not need to be submitted at this stage.
Eligible applicants must be of First Nations descent and over 18 years of age. First Nations creatives with traditional cultural links and who live within the local or regional area will be considered with greater weight to ensure the final artwork maintains a direct Connection to Country.
Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund prioritises projects that promote accessibility and inclusion for people with disability and improve outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 5pm Monday 27 February to [email protected].
