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Duck River Nature Trail Public Art Commission
artgoat.comCommissionMultidisciplinary
- Who Can Apply: Emerging First Nations artists with a demonstrated connection to Greater Western Sydney (mandatory compliance criterion); Dharug artists are strongly encouraged.
- The Focus: A 2D public artwork for balustrade mesh panels along the 4 km Duck River Nature Trail, responding to the curatorial vision 'What does Country want to tell us?'.
- Compensation: AUD $60,000 ex GST all-inclusive commission; up to three shortlisted artists each receive a $2,000 ex GST concept design honorarium.
- Key Requirements: Apply via SmartyGrants: a statement of connection to Greater Western Sydney (max 200 words), CV as PDF, one PDF (max 5 MB) with up to ten work examples, three qualitative responses (max 220 words each), two referees, insurance declaration ($20M public liability or undertaking), and a sample-contract compliance statement.
DeadlineSunday, October 11, 2026
Pay$60,000 ex GST commission, inclusive of all costs (artist fees, vector files, fabrication/installation advisory services, consultation with Traditional Custodians, equipment, insurance and materials). Fabrication and installation are delivered by Council's Principal Contractor. Up to 3 shortlisted artists each receive a separate $2,000 ex GST concept design honorarium.
Program datesFabrication and installation advisory 2027–2028; Eastern Riverbank construction projected to commence in 2027, Western Riverbank package to be delivered at a later stage subject to funding.
LocationParramatta, New South Wales
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging
Disciplinespublic art, 2D artwork, First Nations art
Application notesTwo-stage process: Stage 1 EOI via SmartyGrants (emailed or late submissions are not accepted); up to three artists are shortlisted for Stage 2 concept design, each paid a $2,000 ex GST honorarium. The Eastern Riverbank is delivered first; the Western Riverbank is subject to future funding. Balustrades feature 1200mm H x ~1800mm W mesh panels; treatments may include laser-cut or perforated panels. Enquiries: Suzanne Buljan, Cultural Projects Manager, sbuljan@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
Contactsbuljan@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
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