RSL Memorial Building Mural – Public Art Commission

Overview The District Council of Elliston invites submissions from suitably qualified professional practising South Australian artists or artist teams for the design and delivery of a permanent, site-specific mural at the RSL Memorial Building, 34 Beach Terrace, Elliston. Purpose The project seeks to create a high-quality public artwork that thoughtfully reflects the building's dual history as an RSL Memorial Building and former kindergarten, while contributing to Elliston's established collection of public murals. The artwork should be distinctly connected to Elliston and draw upon locally verified stories, community history and the building's continuing role within the community. Scope The scope includes: Design and delivery of a permanent, site-specific mural at the RSL Memorial Building Proposing a treatment for one or more identified external wall areas of the building Development of a concept that sensitively recognises themes of service, sacrifice and remembrance alongside childhood, learning, care, family and connection across generations Delivery of an artwork that complements Elliston's existing township murals through quality, storytelling, scale and sense of place, while retaining an original artistic identity Contractor Requirements Demonstrated artistic merit and relevant mural or public art experience Capacity to undertake a regional project An appropriate approach to community engagement and historical research Consideration of durability, maintenance and safe installation Eligibility Open to suitably qualified professional practising South Australian artists or artist teams Information Requested At this stage, Council is seeking a preliminary, site-specific concept rather than a fully resolved final design. Submissions are to include: Concept statement Preliminary visual response Proposed methodology Itemised quotation Project program Artist biography/CV Examples of relevant previous work Referees Supporting information as detailed in the Artist Brief and Request for Quotation documentation Site Inspection An optional site inspection is available for this opportunity. Requests for a site inspection are to be directed to the District Council of Elliston. Contract Terms and Conditions The project is intended to support Council's proposed application to the CreateSA – Projects: Public Art and Design program. Any appointment and subsequent delivery of the commission will therefore be subject to Council approval, the funding outcome, satisfactory due diligence, execution of a written contract and written notice to proceed. Instructions to Tenderers The preferred artist will be selected through an evaluation process considering artistic merit and response to the site, understanding of the building's history and Elliston context, relevant experience, methodology and engagement, durability and risk, and value for money. All enquiries, requests for an optional site inspection and submissions are to be directed to: District Council of Elliston 21 Beach Terrace, Elliston SA 5670 Phone: (08) 8687 9177 Email: dce@elliston.sa.gov.au Full requirements, site information, submission requirements and evaluation criteria are provided in the following documentation: RSL Memorial Building Mural Artist Brief Request for Quotation More information Enquiries Christie Rossi-Mckinnon Office: +61 (08) 86879177 Email: cmckinnon@elliston.sa.gov.au