Royal Darwin Hospital, in partnership with Activate Darwin, is staking its claim for Darwin’s next mural masterpiece, with an expression of interest to be released to produce a large scale artwork on the eastern wall of the RDH hospital Tower.
The final design will reflect the Royal Darwin Hospital building as a place of birth, healing, life and death and will represent the community the hospital serves.
Dedication from the hardworking staff at Royal Darwin Hospital has gotten this project up and running.
The artwork will span a surface area of 145m high and 12m wide, enhancing the amenity and providing a more welcoming environment.
A selection panel, representing the arts, Aboriginal and Health communities, will be assembled to assess and determine the winning design.
The project will engage community stakeholders including Larrakia representatives to ensure the final product is culturally appropriate and represents the community.
The Expression of Interest will open on Tuesday 14 June for a two week period, closing on Tuesday 28 June.
It is expected the artwork installation will be completed in September 2022.
Quotes attributable to Chief Minister Natasha Fyles
“I’d like to acknowledge the staff at Royal Darwin Hospital forgetting this project off the ground.
“Developing this mural has been a long journey and the staff’s dedication and passionate energy to see the building change and be more welcoming has been vital.
“The mural will be welcoming and instil a sense of pride for the hospital employees and the broader community.
“The artwork aims to improve a sense of inclusiveness for all those who attend Royal Darwin Hospital, which includes a large proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
“I look forward to seeing this mural, like many more before it, add some colour, flair and culture to our Territory.”
Northern Territory Government
