Cadigal Reserve GreenWay Public Art EOI
Introduction and Background
The GreenWay is an environmental and active travel corridor linking the Cooks River at Earlwood with the Parramatta River at Iron Cove. Construction has recently commenced on this landmark transformation of the Inner West.
The GreenWay Public Art program will curate new public artworks that transform this urban green corridor into a place that inspires visitors and residents to encounter cultural heritage and contemporary life, express deeper connection to place, engage with local stories, diverse communities, and natural ecosystems.
This commission at Cadigal Reserve is for an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander public artwork. It is funded by the Department of Planning and Environment under the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program Public Art Framework. It is strongly advised applicants read the framework and incorporate it’s principles before submitting an EOI.
Cadigal Reserve Nature Play
On the GreenWay at Cadigal Reserve, Council are constructing a brand new nature play site for children and families, on the site of an existing dog park. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artists who reside in NSW are invited to submit applications for a public artwork within or around this nature play area. The artwork should be interactive, responsive to the site, tactile and accessible. Any interpretation of the site is welcome, however the work should be site specific and respond to the environment and place in a compelling manner.
ASPECT Studios Artist Impression of Cadigal Reserve Nature Play site.
Important Documents
For the full expression of interest brief which outlines the site scope, eligibility criteria and how to apply, please view the below document.
Other documents you may find useful are as follows:
Apply
$250,000 is available for the artist or artist group to design, manufacture and install the artwork.
Public art selection process occurs in three stages:
- Stage One: Expression of Interest stage. EOIs due 5:00pm December 14 2023
- Stage Two: Detailed design phase. Selected artists offered a design development fee of $3,000 to refine their designs for submission and presentation to the Public Art Panel. Stage Two submissions due 5:00pm February 29 2024
- Stage Three: Selected artists will be commissioned to work with Council and the design team to refine their design for fabrication and installation on the GreenWay in October 2024
To submit your Stage One Expression of Interest, please read these guidelines (PDF 4.2MB) and apply here on SmartyGrants by 5:00pm December 14 2023.
Contact
For any questions about the GreenWay Public Art Program please contact Kate Matthews, Arts Programs Officer at kate.matthews@innerwest.nsw.gov.au, or phone +61 2 9335 2140.
Deborah Lennis, Inner West Council Cultural Advisor, is also on hand to assist at deborah.lennis@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.
Please let us know how we can meet your accessibility needs via email or phone.
Nawi by Joe Hurst 2019. Steel Park, Marrickville. Gadigal Wangal Wayfinding Project.