Cambridge Primary School - Outdoor Artwork

Closes in 29 daysSubmission deadline: 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM Australia/Hobart

About this tender

Overview Arts Tasmania and the Department for Education, Children and Young People invite expressions of interest from Tasmanian artists to create an outdoor artwork in the entry zone to the new gymnasium building at Cambridge Primary School, under the Tasmanian Government Art Site Scheme Commission. The project number for this commission is 097686. About Cambridge Primary School is undergoing a major revitalisation, providing a mix of new and refurbished facilities. As well as significant building upgrades, the development includes integrated landscaping of recreation and sport zones and a new gymnasium. Scope The scope includes: Creation of an outdoor artwork for the entry zone to the new gymnasium at Cambridge Primary School Integration of the artwork with the entry zone's fence and entry gate, pathway, sport court and play areas Design of an artwork with strong relevance and appeal to its student audience Design of an artwork that supports connection to the surrounding natural landscape Funding Artwork budget: $72,000 + GST Eligibility Open to Tasmanian artists How to Apply Applications are submitted through the online application system SmartyGrants. Applicants will need to register or log in to SmartyGrants before starting their application. Public art - application form The following documents are available for this commission: Artist's Brief – Cambridge Primary School (PDF 2.0 MB) Tasmanian Government Art Site Scheme Artist's Handbook (PDF 10.0 MB) Enquiries For questions about this commission, contact Tobias Hengeveld on (03) 6165 6665 or tobias.hengeveld@arts.tas.gov.au.

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