Artists are invited to submit proposals to create a signature public artwork for the new Yarrila Place building in Coffs Harbour.
The formal process invites experienced public artists from across Australia to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in accordance with the Artist Brief.
Coffs Harbour Gallery & Museum Curator, Joanna Besley, said “Yarrila Place will put Coffs on the map as a cultural destination and world class public art is fundamental to our approach, with a major public art commission for the central vertical wall that rises through the building and can be viewed from throughout its distinctive atrium.
“The curatorial approach for the signature public artwork aims to embrace the Indigenous and post-settlement history of the site while developing an engaging and captivating contemporary artwork with the theme of enlighten, reflecting the Gumbaynngirr meaning of Yarrila – to illuminate,” said Ms Besley.
The EOI is now open and closes Monday 1 November 2021. Artists’ submissions will be evaluated in early November 2021 with a view to notifying a shortlist of three artists shortly afterwards. Shortlisted artists will be paid a fee to develop concept designs for a final artist selection in January 2022.
Artists will be selected based on their existing professional practice and their ability to complete the commission within the available timeframe and budget.
The signature public artwork project is being managed by Independent Arts Management alongside the Cultural and Civic Space Project Team.
Independent Arts Management have a strong track record in working strategically with artists, developers, designers and local government to activate spaces with high quality artistic outcomes.
The Expression of Interest document and brief is available on our Have Your Say page. This details all the evaluation criteria and further background to assist artists with proposals.
