Public Art - Expression of Interest

Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from local First Nations artists for a number of permanent public artwork commissions as part of the new Sanctuary Point Public Library opening in 2024.

There are three public artwork opportunities within the Sanctuary Point Library site. It is anticipated that a different artistic team will be engaged for each opportunity, however you are welcome to nominate yourself to be considered for more than one option.

SEA | Freestanding sculpture

  1. Location – Outside on corner of Paradise Beach Road & Kerry Street
  2. Artwork Format
    • Freestanding sculpture
    • Could include a water feature
    • Integrated within landscape design
  3. Artwork Objective
    • To immediately locate the library site within its First Nations history
    • To connect the site with the sea and surrounding waterways
    • To become an identifiable landmark for the site.

SKY | Embedded lighting artwork

  1. Location: Underside of rooftop
  2. Artwork Format: Embedded LED lighting
  3. Artwork Objective:
    • Celebrate First Nations science and astronomy
    • To create visual interest during both the day and night
  4. Notes: Prior experience with lighting not essential. Artists will be supported with the technical aspects of this artwork.

LAND l Sunshades

  1. Location: Sunshades wrapping the entire external walls and internal courtyard
  2. Artwork Format: Perforated design within metal sunshades
  3. Artwork Objective: To perform the functional requirement of partial shading
  4. Notes: Selected artist will work with project architects. Sunshades wrap the building in distinct sections.

Stage One: Expression of Interest

Suitably qualified First Nations artists are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). All submissions are assessed against the following EOI Selection Criteria:

  • Cultural Connection to the Bay and Basin area
  • Demonstration of creativity and artistic merit
  • Willingness to expand your artistic practice into the domain of large-scale Public Art.

Submission Requirements

Please include:

  1. An artist statement in response to this project. This may include an initial idea (optional). This can be written (250 words) or video (max 3 mins).
  2. Artwork examples (max 5 images) with supporting information
  3. Nominate the artwork opportunity you would like to undertake. You can nominate more than one option. However please note it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for more than one option.

We are not seeking detailed concepts at this stage.

Before completing an EOI, please take a look at the Public Art - Scoping Document, EOI Public Art - Information and the Brewster Hjorth Architects' Fly Through Video.

Please complete the Online EOI Form or download the EOI Form in the Document Library and email it to council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au, with reference number 71326e, by 5pm Monday, 8 August 2022.

Stage Two: Artist Design Competition

The Art Selection Panel will assess the EOI submissions and shortlist 2 -3 artists for each artwork commission. The shortlisted artists will progress to Stage Two: Artist Design Competition.

Shortlisted artists will be invited to develop a conceptual proposal in response to the Artist Brief. Artists will be paid a concept development fee.

During Concept Development artists will be supported and connected with public art specialists who can assist with the design and engineering requirements of an artistic concept. Shortlisted artists will be asked to present their concept to the Art Selection Panel.

For more information, please contact Bronwyn Coulston, Arts & Culture Manager, on (02) 4429 5441 or Sarah Taylor, Library Services Manager, on (02) 4429 3702.

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