2025 Street Art Program

Hobsons Bay City Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from artists/collectives and creative practitioners to contribute to our 2025 Street Art Program and activate our local precincts.

Artists are invited to submit examples of previous works that demonstrate:

• Artistic excellence
• Innovation
• Reference to local place and heritage
• Participatory and inclusive practices (if applicable)

Expressions of Interest (EOI) can be submitted before 3pm Friday 13 December 2024.

The EOI must include:

• Current CV (One page per artist)
• PDF portfolio with images and examples of 2 - 10 public realm artworks created in the past five years that also explains commission process if applicable i.e.: community engagement, part of a festival program, etc.
• Artist statement (maximum 300 words)
• Skills statement (maximum 300 words)
• Links to creative practice digital platform

Please note:

• This EOI process aims to identify and engage creative practitioners who have not been commissioned by Hobsons Bay City Council in the past 5 years.
• Applicants must have the capacity and expertise to complete Street Art projects within Hobsons Bay prior to August 2025.
• Applicants are not guaranteed an opportunity to deliver a Street Art project.
• Shortlisted applicants will need to meet with Council representatives to discuss potential project concepts and sites prior to a formal agreement being made.
• Hobsons Bay City Council will not be responsible artists travel and accommodation costs if applicable.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) can be submitted before 3pm Friday 13 December 2024.

Eligibility

• Artists over the age of 18 at time of entry
• Artists that have not been commissioned by Hobsons Bay City Council to undertake a Street Art Project in the past 5 years.

Selection criteria

Applicants will be assessed by a panel against the following:

• Artistic excellence and overall quality of execution.
• Evidence of capacity to deliver projects of scale in the urban realm within allocated budgets and timelines.
• Evidence of installation and compliance where applicable.
• Relevant and appropriate support material.

Please note: Hobsons Bay City Council are looking for diversity in styles and artists who can respond to site-specific themes. This may impact application selection.

Project Timeline

Find out more HERE. For enquires or more information please contact arts@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.