Expression of Interest: Welcome to Country Artwork

Botanic Gardens of Sydney is excited to announce this opportunity for an artist to create a public artwork for our new headquarters at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. 

The public artwork will embody a Welcome to Country for Gadigal land, waters and sky. This sculptural artwork will be made from natural materials that are found on Gadigal Country.

We are seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) from First Nations artists who have strong connections to Gadigal Country and/or the Gadigal Community and other First Nations Countries and Communities across the wider Sydney region.

The selected artist will produce their artwork, which will be installed at the entrance to Botanic Gardens of Sydney headquarters on Mrs Macquaries Road.

The artist will be paid a commissioning fee of $15,000 (excl. GST).

We recommend you read the EOI information document before you apply. This includes the Design Brief, Selection Criteria and other information you will need. 

Expression of Interest Information

• Expression of interest applications open: 12 February 2024
• Expression of interest applications deadline: 5pm, 8 March 2024
• Shortlisted artist interviews: 14 March 2024
• All artists notified of the outcome: 18 March 2024

To apply, you will need to complete the Artist Expression of Interest Form and email the form and supporting documents to [email protected].

Apply now

Accessibility

If you are an applicant with a disability, or a condition that requires reasonable adjustment to the application process, and you require this information in another format which is accessible to you, you can contact us at [email protected].

Process

1. Artist EOI applications will be assessed against the selection criteria. 
2. Three shortlisted artists will be invited to discuss their design with the selection panel. 
3. The successful artist will be commissioned for the project.

1.Who can submit an EOI? 

To be eligible for this project, you must be of Aboriginal descent and reside in New South Wales.

2. What information do I need to include in my EOI application?

You must use the artist EOI form to apply. 

This will guide you through all the information you need to include in your application.

3. When will I know the outcome of my EOI application? 

All Artists will be notified of the outcome of their application by 18 March 2024.