How do I know if I’m eligible?

This opportunity is open to:

  • Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung artists, living on or off Country (living in Victoria)
  • Emerging, mid-career and established artists
  • Individuals or groups – provided the project is led by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung artist/s
  • Artists with availability and capacity to commit fully to the project during the periods outlined in the project timeline (refer EOI Brief)

If you have any further questions about your eligibility please reach out to [email protected]

Can I apply as a group/collective?

Yes. The opportunity is open to individuals or groups – provided the project is led by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung artist/s.

What if it’s a group of artists/collective and not all are based in Victoria?

A group of artists/collective where not all members are based in Victoria are still eligible to apply as long as the lead Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung artist/s are based in Victoria.

I am from Victoria but have recently relocated interstate – am I still eligible?

The lead artist will need to be based here in Victoria for this opportunity.

I don’t have any experience with public artwork, can I still apply?

Yes. This opportunity is open to emerging, mid-career and established artists. The selected artist will work closely with the Hassell design team to integrate their artwork concept into the built form of the water feature, so a practice of working collaboratively is valued. If you have questions about this, please reach out to us via [email protected]

I have specific access needs. How do I know you’ll be able to accommodate them?

If you have specific access needs, or if there are any barriers that may prevent you from fully participating in the selection or commissioning process, please let us know as part of the submission form. Alternatively please reach out to us [email protected]

What are you looking for?

We’re looking for ambitious and creative ideas that are responsive to the garden and that tell stories of Birrarung, and that are appropriate for integration into a water feature. The primary commission opportunity is for designs that can be embedded into the material form of the waterway but we’re open to exploring additional opportunities with the successful artist.

Can I submit an idea or concept I’ve used before?

No. This opportunity is for original works that respond to the curatorial vision and themes.

What happens after I submit my application? When will I hear from you?

The closing date for submissions is 3pm AEDT 30 October 2024. After this, there is a period of review by the selection panel members with endorsement of the selected artist by the MAP Co Public Art Working Group. Artists will be updated on the outcome of their submission by the end of the year.

Will you provide feedback on my submission?

Unfortunately we will not be able to provide feedback if you are not selected for this opportunity.

How much will I be paid if I get selected?

The artist selected to proceed into Developed Design will be paid a fee of $35,000 (excl. GST). Additional artist fees for the Construction Drawing, Fabrication and Installation stages will be negotiated with the selected artist.

What support will MAP Co provide during the commissioning process?

MAP Co will work closely with the selected artist and the Hassell design team to achieve the artist’s vision for the artwork. The support provided largely depends on the concept and will be negotiated between MAP Co and relevant parties as part of the commission contracting process.