Lightbox Lane Public Art Program - Artist EOI - February 2027 Edition

Overview Lismore City Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from artists for the February 2027 edition of the Lightbox Lane Public Art Program. Local artists are encouraged to submit an EOI for their artwork to be featured in Lightbox Lane. About Lightbox Lane is a biannual public art initiative that transforms public spaces in Lismore into vibrant, evolving galleries, showcasing the creativity and cultural identity of the region. The program provides a platform for local artists, art students, and emerging creatives to share their work in a professional public setting, celebrating the diverse voices and stories that shape the Lismore community. Artists are encouraged to deliver works that draw from the region's distinctive creative landscape and respond to the qualities that give the region its character. Work might be sparked by the natural environment and endemic wildlife, by music, gathering and performance, or by the region's connections to wellbeing, sustainable agriculture and unconventional ideas. These elements need not be represented literally; they can surface through colour, form, material, atmosphere, story or abstraction. The invitation is to encounter Lismore with curiosity, to notice what is familiar, uncover what is easily overlooked and imagine what else might be possible, with resulting works that can be intimate or expansive, grounded or experimental. Objectives Celebrating Local Culture and Community Stories (DMP Strategic Priority 1.4) Fostering Creative and Cultural Expression (DMP Vision and Goals, Pages 24-25) Reinforcing Lismore's Identity as a Creative Capital (DMP Competitive Advantage, Page 15) Eligibility Submissions are welcomed from: Local artists and creatives (emerging and established) Art students or recent graduates Artists working across any medium (painting, photography, digital art, mixed media, etc.) that can be translated into a large-format printed display Funding What is provided for selected artists: Artist Fee: each of the four selected artists will be paid $560 (inc. GST) for their work, in line with the NAVA (National Association for the Visual Arts) Payment Standard for Public Art Printing and Installation: all production and display logistics will be managed in-house by Lismore City Council Exposure and Promotion: artists will be featured on the Lightbox Lane website, social media, and at an official launch event Contractor Requirements Selection Criteria Proposals will be assessed based on: Artistic quality and originality Feasibility (artwork must be adaptable for print and public display) Artwork Requirements Final artworks must be ready for high-quality printing and installation and must meet the technical specifications provided upon selection, including considerations for size, resolution, and durability for outdoor display. Information Requested To apply, please provide: Your name, contact details, and a short artist biography A brief artwork description (maximum 300 words) Up to four artwork concepts or portfolio samples Any relevant links to your previous work How to Apply Submit your EOI as instructed in the program details. Key Dates EOI Opens: 12 October 2026 EOI Closes: 23 November 2026 Panel Review and Artist Selection: 25 November to 2 December 2026 Artist Notifications: 2 to 9 December 2026 Public Launch Event: 12 February Further information and documentation relating to this opportunity is available at: Lightbox Lane Public Art Program - Artist EOI, February 2027 Edition Contract Terms and Conditions Production Timeline: once selected, artists will have a dedicated 2-week production period to finalise their work for printing and installation. Further guidance will be provided to successful applicants. Artist Payments: successful artists will be paid in line with the NAVA (National Association for the Visual Arts) Payment Standard for Public Art. Selected artists will receive further details on the payment process and must submit an invoice to Lismore City Council for the agreed fee. Enquiries For enquiries, please contact Sierra Bell at gpevents@lismore.nsw.gov.au or visit Lismore City Council, Creative Industries for more details.