RFI Public Artwork - Strand Ephemera 2027
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The City of Townsville is seeking responses through a Request for Information (RFI) for the Strand Ephemera 2027 public artwork. Council is seeking artist-led public art outcomes, with light, projection, digital media and emerging technologies to function as artistic mediums supporting a contemporary public artwork rather than as decorative, architectural, event-based or purely technical installations. Purpose Information received through this RFI will assist Council in identifying respondents with the capability and interest to participate in any future paid concept development process. Eligibility Council is seeking responses from: Professional artists Artist collectives Curators Multidisciplinary creative teams Artist-led consortiums Curator-led consortiums Creative technologists working with artists or curators Technical delivery specialists partnering with artists or curators Respondents may comprise multidisciplinary teams including artists, curators, creative technologists, designers, producers and technical specialists. A Lead Artist, Lead Curator or nominated creative lead must be identified and retain responsibility for the artistic vision and creative direction of the project. Council is not seeking responses from organisations whose primary service offering is limited to event lighting, architectural lighting, equipment hire, projection services or technical production, unless those services are being delivered as part of an artist-led or curator-led public art outcome. Contractor Requirements Respondents should demonstrate: Relevant artistic and creative capability Experience delivering comparable projects Capacity to develop a detailed artwork proposal if invited to a subsequent stage Ability to work collaboratively with Council, stakeholders and technical specialists Understanding of the operational and technical requirements of temporary outdoor public artworks
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