Expression of Interest - Public Artwork for Safer Cities: Her Way Project

Local Artists Wanted to make our CBD a place where everyone feels safe

Lismore City Council invites Expressions of Interest from local Artists or a collaboration of Artists who have a strong connection with the local area to develop and deliver artwork that will enhance two community-selected sites in the CBD.

These sites are part of the pilot for Transport for NSW's Safer Cities: Her Way program, which is aimed at improving the real and perceived safety for women, girls and gender-diverse people when walking or moving to, through and within public spaces and transport hubs.

About the Project

Lismore City Council has been successful in receiving $1M of funding under the Transport for NSW’s Safer Cities: Her Way program. The project aims to create and test positive long-term change in public spaces through demonstration projects.

Following the community consultation, two locations were identified for demonstration projects;

• The Harold Fredericks Carpark; and
• Unnamed Open Laneway from Woodlark Street to the Browns Creek Carpark.

Scope of EOI

The Artwork proposed for this project includes;

Harold Fredericks Carpark – Bundjalung Nation ‘welcome’ - to complement the Quad Space

• Themed Indigenous artworks painted on the raised pavement
• Themed Artworks on edible garden pots
• Themed Artistic / sculptural fencing on Magellan St entrance.

Unnamed open laneway to Browns Creek Carpark- Big Scrub / rainforest theme

• Themed artwork painted on the asphalt footpath
• Reflective art (Convex mirrors)
• Themed Artistic / sculptural fencing
• Themed green wall artwork.

The Artwork proposed above should aim to include elements that represent safety, comfort, women’s themes, etc. – which will match the Safer Cities Her Way program’s scope and objectives.

Commissioned works will be presented within the open space sections of above locations. Existing site conditions are given in Annexure 1 of the Artwork Brief. The works will generally be displayed along the pathway or within open areas of carpark and the laneway. The Artistic / sculptural fencing pieces are proposed to be placed on concrete pads installed by others. The artist must provide advice regarding the installation method.

Artwork Forms

Your chosen ideas for the artwork must include at least three items below:

• Indigenous artworks painted on the raised pavement
• Artworks on edible garden pots
• Artistic / sculptural fencing
• Big Scrub / rainforest theme artwork painted on the asphalt footpath
• Reflective art (Convex mirrors)
• Big Scrub / rainforest themed green wall artwork.

Where possible, all works should include a small description, interpretive sign, and English and Indigenous language.

Curatorial Objectives

The project aims to develop and deliver artwork around the above given themes.

The Curatorial Objectives:

• The artwork should include elements that represent safety, comfort, women’s themes, etc which will match the SCHW program’s scope and objectives.

Application Process

Stage 1

Artists and collectives are invited to submit an Expression of Interest via the online form below, which must include:

• Artist CV: Including postal address and contact details. Maximum 2 pages.
• Examples of Previous Work: 5 examples of previous work – i.e. images (up to 10mb total), video work (up to 10 minutes total) and hyperlinks to digital platforms.
• Ideas and Concepts for Safer Cities Her Ways Project: Ideas and concepts for the Safer Cities Her Ways project and how it aligns with given theme.
• Indicative budget, including at least 20% contingency.

Stage 2

One or more artists will be selected to develop their ideas and concepts. The development must include refined drawings, technical plans and specifications and detailed cost estimates.

The selected artist/s will be provided with a $500 (ex GST) artwork development fee to develop their concepts.

Stage 3

One artist or a collaborative group will be chosen to complete their selected artworks at the agreed cost estimates.

Please read the Artwork Brief and complete the EOI form to submit your ideas by 5pm on Monday 29 January, 2024.

For application support or any questions regarding the program, please contact:

Iresha Piyarathna or Martin Soutar on 6625 0500 or via email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au