Croydon Playground Reserve Artist EOI

Closes in 29 daysSubmission deadline: 06 December 2026, 11:59 PM Australia/Adelaide

About this tender

Overview The City of Charles Sturt invites artists to submit an Expression of Interest to develop a site-responsive public artwork for the basketball court at Croydon Playground Reserve. About The City of Charles Sturt has a strong commitment to the development and provision of arts and cultural opportunities that are progressive, innovative and embrace a variety of stimulating approaches, mediums and scales. The Council has adopted a Public Art Policy and Guidelines to assist the community to create and install public art within the city. Throughout the year, the City of Charles Sturt also offers a variety of arts opportunities, including public art commissions, exhibition spaces, film competitions, community and public art projects, Arts and Culture grants, event and festival sponsorships, artist-led workshops and book launches. Scope The scope includes: Development of a site-responsive public artwork for the basketball court at Croydon Playground Reserve Creation of an artwork that makes a distinctive creative contribution to the reserve A design response that reflects the site and its community context Enhancement of the way people experience and use the space Eligibility Artists working in a range of mediums are encouraged to apply How to Apply Expressions of Interest close on Sunday 6 December 2026. Artists should view the Artist Brief for more information about the project and how to apply. Enquiries Contact: Place Making Phone: 8408 1111 Email: placemakers@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

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