Avalon Beach Village Public Art Commission

Overview Northern Beaches Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from artists and artist teams for an integrated public artwork for the Avalon Beach Village. Scope The commissioned artist or artist team will design an artwork that will be integrated into the pedestrian zone of the Streets as Shared Spaces permanent upgrade works on Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach. The scope includes: Designing an artwork for integration into the pedestrian zone of the Streets as Shared Spaces permanent upgrade works Undertaking a detailed design phase and delivering final drawings for fabrication and installation by a third-party contractor engaged by Council Being available for consultation during the fabrication and installation of the artwork The artwork must: Be responsive to the site and one of the key themes identified in the Stage 2 Restricted RFQ Artist Brief (future stage) Be original and comprised of multiple elements distributed across the site to encourage a sense of discovery Be technically feasible and integrated into the new built fabric of the upgrade works Comply with Council's risk management, safety and construction standards, and maintenance and public safety requirements Have a lifespan of 25 years Instructions to Tenderers As part of the Stage 2 Restricted RFQ (future stage), shortlisted artists will be asked to provide a cost plan for fabrication and installation and may be engaged under a separate contract to undertake these activities.