PTA Urban Art Program 2026-28 - Artists (Pre-Qualification)

Closes in 22 daysClose date: 12 August 2026

Tender Overview

PTA260013
Issued by Public Transport Authority
Western Australia : Perth Metropolitan
Advertising & Graphic Design & Photographic & Art Services : Professional Artists & Performers : Public & Outdoor Artwork & Decorative Fixture Installation & Maintenance

About this tender

Overview The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is inviting artists to apply for pre-qualification for the Urban Art Program 2026-2029. About The 2024-25 program transformed more than 2,100m² of public transport infrastructure through nine large-scale murals delivered by twelve artists. Purpose Over the next three years, the program will commission a new series of murals that celebrate creativity, support artists and enhance public transport environments across Western Australia. Scope The scope includes: Pre-qualification of mural artists for inclusion on a pre-qualified artist register Access to future mural commissions delivered through the PTA Urban Art Program Eligibility Open to mural artists with a connection to Western Australia Applications welcomed from artists at all career stages based locally, nationally and internationally Enquiries Contact: Lisa Crouch Phone: (08) 93262311 Email: Lisa.Crouch@pta.wa.gov.au

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