Art At Large: Play footpaths expression of interest

Two ladies walking along the footpath, there is artwork on the ground, circles within circles and two arms extending outwards from it in a checkered pattern.

Council is commissioning 6 artists to create vinyl public artworks for 6 separate sections of concrete footpath near popular playgrounds and play areas in Moreton Bay parks. Each footpath section measures approximately 15 metres long and 2 metres wide.

The vinyl artworks will cover approximately 40% of the allocated footpath. It will not cover the footpath edge to edge.

This public art opportunity is open to artists who reside in City of Moreton Bay. Artists who live outside City of Moreton Bay but have a connection to the Kabi Kabi, Turrbal or Jinibara Traditional Owner groups can also apply.

Each artist will be paid a concept design fee of $1000. Council will pay for the print-ready files, printing, installation and removal of the vinyl footpath art.

The vinyl artworks will:

  • enhance the amenity of the play areas from summer 2024 to June 2025
  • profile the creativity of professional artists who live in City of Moreton Bay.

Submit an expression of interest

This is an expression of interest only. Do not submit a concept design.

Curatorial themes

  • Broad interpretations of the word ‘play’ - conceptually, visually and physically.
  • Interactive and movement-based experiences in public areas - how might an artwork change the way people use this site?
  • Built environments near the areas of play, for example, architecture, shapes, colour, structural materials.

Location of public artworks

The 6 vinyl footpath sites are:

  • Leslie Patrick Park, Arana Hills (2 artwork locations)
  • Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine (2 artwork locations)
  • Blatchford Reserve, Kallangur (1 artwork location)
  • Clayton Park, Beachmere (1 artwork location).

Assessment criteria

Expressions of interest will be considered against the following criteria:

  • Strength and merit of artistic practice.
  • Connection and relevance to the curatorial theme and sites.
  • Shows an understanding of making art for the public realm.

Program timeline

By submitting you are confirming your availability for the following key dates:

  • 29 July 2024: Expressions of interest open
  • 26 August 2024: Expressions of interest close
  • 30 August 2024: Artists are notified of the outcome
  • 2 September 2024 to 3 October 2024: Concept design and revision, if needed (5 weeks)
  • October/November 2024: Print-ready files, printing and installation. This phase is carried out by Council.
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