Local artists invited to apply for Climate Conversations 2027
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Byron Shire Council is inviting Northern Rivers artists to submit expressions of interest for Climate Conversations 2027, a biennial Lone Goat Gallery initiative that supports creative responses to climate change through community engagement and contemporary art. Funding One successful applicant will receive a $5,000 artist fee to develop new work Additional funding of up to $2,000 is available to support delivery of public programs connected to the project Eligibility Expressions of interest are open to all Northern Rivers artists and creatives. How to Apply For more information and to apply, visit Byron Shire Council's website or the Lone Goat Gallery website: Byron Shire Council: Climate Conversations www.lonegoatgallery.com/climate-conversations Applications open: 15 July 2026 Applications close: 15 October 2026 Outcome notification: Applicants are notified of the outcome of their application by email on 5 November 2026 Exhibition or project presentation: 8 May to 5 June 2027 at Lone Goat Gallery Enquiries Contact: Sarah Harvey, Lone Goat Gallery Gallerist, lonegoatgallery@byron.nsw.gov.au For media enquiries, contact Council's Media & Comms Team on 6626 7320.
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