Public art EOI Living Communities - Lost Lanes ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Wiradjuri people, and pays respect to Elders, past and present and emerging. We honour the living heritage of the world’s oldest continuous culture, and we celebrate the contemporary creativity of our First Nations communities. We acknowledge the ongoing connection between First Nations communities and this land.

2 PUBLIC ART EOI // LIVING COMMUNITIES Lost Lanes 2018, Artwork ‘Like A Bull’ by Keo Match CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA PUBLIC ART EOI // LIVING COMMUNITIES Photo by Wagga Wagga City Council 3 PROJECT OVERVIEW

Wagga Wagga City Council is calling for Expressions of Interest Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposal from artists to create a temporary, site-specific artwork or with Cultural Officer Lauren Reynolds, prior to submission. You intervention within the Wollundry Lagoon Cultural Precinct. can arrange a site visit, or discuss specific needs relating to The project will launch at the 2021 Lost Lanes event and remain your proposal. in place through the June/July school holiday period. We’re interested to hear your creative ideas that will: • Create wonderment, surprise or delight • Be effective both during the day and night • Tie to the theme of Lost Lanes 2021 which is ‘gloWW’ • Draw inspiration from the area

The Wollundry Lagoon Cultural Precinct is located at the eastern end of the lagoon and your canvas may be the Wollundry Ampitheatre, surrounding gardens and lawns, or the lagoon surface itself. We would like your work to be spectacular and breathtaking enough for people to add this precinct to their exploration of the CBD. The successful applicant will ensure the work is installed before the Lost Lanes event on Saturday 26 June. Unless by mutual agreement, the applicant will ensure the work is fit to be in place for a minimum of the 2 week June/July school holiday period. The work must be of a temporary nature, must not impede public access to public areas and be resistant to adverse weather. The work must be carried out in a COVID safe way and not create any COVID safety issues for the public. Prospective applicants can Clint Hurrell, Reflecting Hope (2020), contact Council to arrange a site visit to discuss potential locations Artstate Wagga Wagga. for installations. Photo by Jackie Cooper for RANSW

4 CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA PUBLIC ART EOI // LIVING COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE EVENT HOW TO APPLY LOST LANES Access the EOI application form through www.publicartwagga. com.au/apply A micro-festival held in the depths of winter in Wagga Wagga that entices visitors and locals to come out, explore and enjoy our city The application will ask you to supply: in unsuspecting and delightful ways. • A description of your proposed work, drawing attention to The Lost Lanes festival reimagines hidden or forgotten spaces in how your proposal will enliven the event it is part of, and our city for one night, but also leaves longer lasting memories. So how it connects with our Public Art Principles. far, these legacies have been in the form of large-scale laneway • A short biography and a CV detailing relevant experience murals, which have become stand-alone city attractions. (up to three pages). Lost Lanes 2021 will take place in the afternoon/evening of • Samples of your work. Saturday 26 June. This year’s festival will be staged slightly • Examples of recently completed commissions, artworks different to previous years, activating small clusters across a larger or performances, including referee contact details for footprint in the CBD. The Lost Lanes 2021 theme is gloWW, playing each commission. on the idea of light and luminosity across our city – illumination, • A detailed budget covering all aspects of your project. glow in the dark, fire glow, radiate, city glow, city lights, brightness, glitter, sparkle, neon, candles, torch light, catch the light. • Evidence of a public liability insurance policy with coverage to at least $20,000,000. If you do not have public liability The festival will be a trail of pop-up activations in laneways, open insurance, you must upload a quote for public liability insurance spaces and carparks. The activations will be a mix of unique and coverage and factor this cost into your proposed budget. A list interactive arts, eats and beats elements, forming the memorable of insurance providers is provided on Page 10 of this document. experiences for the viewer and overall uniqueness of the festival. . Applications close 5pm AEST, Monday 19 April 2021.

CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA PUBLIC ART EOI // LIVING COMMUNITIES 5 ASSESSMENT PROCESS The Public Art Advisory Panel (PAAP) will assess all applications. The successful artist will be required to enter into a contract with Wagga Wagga City Council for the project. The PAAP will assess the applications based on the following: • The proposal’s likelihood of engaging its audience. • The proposal’s capacity to enliven the event. • The proposal adherence to our Public Art Principles (refer to page 8 of this document). • The artist’s experience in delivering works at festivals and events. • The artist’s capacity to complete the work within schedule and on budget.

Lost Lanes 2018, mural by Reuben Boughtwood

6 CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA PUBLIC ART EOI // LIVING COMMUNITIES BUDGET A total budget of up to $10,000 (excluding GST) has been allocated to this commission. All material costs, artist’s fees, accompanying technicians, SUBMISSION TIMEFRAME accommodations, travel, living expenses and insurances are The Expressions of Interest (EOI) period opens to be factored into the applicant’s budget proposal. 22 March 2021 and closes 5pm AEST 19 April 2021. Artist fees are to be based upon the current NAVA Schedule The indicative key dates for the process are outlined of Fees for Practitioners, and demonstrated in the budget. below. Please note these dates are subject to change and installation dates will be finalised with the successful artist.

Artist brief released to 22 March 2021 public

Submission closing date 5pm AEST, 19 April 2021

Artist notified 3 May 2021

Event Date 26 June 2021

CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA PUBLIC ART EOI // LIVING COMMUNITIES 7 Wollundry Lagoon, Wagga Wagga Matt Beaver for Wagga Wagga City Council 8 BACKGROUND PUBLIC ART PRINCIPLES The development and implementation of public art projects and initiatives through the Public Art Plan is governed by the PROJECT OBJECTIVES following principles: The people of Wagga Wagga come together to celebrate as a • Celebrate the culture and heritage of the traditional custodians community throughout the year at an exciting range of events of the land, the Wiradjuri people. and festivals. • Enhance the visual and environmental beauty of the City The Living Communities commission aims to support community of Wagga Wagga. festivals and events with vibrant and innovative artworks in • Communicate the unique stories, spirit and heritage of the many forms. whole of the City of Wagga Wagga, including its villages and neighbourhoods. We commission works that find creative ways to put our Public Art Principles into action. In particular, your work must • Promote the social and cultural diversity of the whole encourage access and participation from all of the community community. through creative experiences and placemaking. • Highlight the unique characteristics and fragile ecosystems of the local natural environment. The commissioned artwork will contribute to making Wagga Wagga a strong, connected and vibrant community. • Develop projects at the highest levels of creativity, artistic excellence, and innovation. Living Communities is part of the Enliven Public Art Plan, • Challenge and stimulate audiences and the wider community. which you can read at www.publicartwagga.com.au • Support and enhance cultural tourism and the visitor economy. • Actively collaborate with all key stakeholders, including State and Federal government bodies, community groups and organisations, business and industry. • Encourage access and participation from all of the community through creative experiences and placemaking. • Ensure all projects and programs are carried out in a fair and transparent manner, and in accordance with industry and local government best practice.

CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA PUBLIC ART EOI // LIVING COMMUNITIES 9 ABOUT WAGGA WAGGA OUR VISION Wagga Wagga is a vibrant regional centre on the banks of the Wagga Wagga City Council is committed to the development in the heart of the . With four distinct of Wagga Wagga LGA as a thriving, innovative and connected seasons, there’s always something new to explore. regional centre, where culture and creativity engage and involve the whole community. Traditional owners, the Wiradjuri people, have occupied the region for thousands of years, forging rich cultural traditions and “In 2040 Wagga Wagga will be a thriving, innovative, strong connections to the land and environment. Wagga Wagga’s connected and inclusive community on the Murrumbidgee. Rich population has an above state average proportion of Aboriginal and in opportunity, choice, learning and environment, Wagga is a Torres Strait Islander people. place where paths cross and people meet.” Wagga Wagga is an increasingly culturally diverse Local Wagga View Community Strategic Plan 2040 (2017) Government Area (LGA), and is a recognised Refugee Welcome Zone. It is a youthful and vibrant community, with a higher than average proportion of persons in the 12-24 age group. Wagga Wagga is a major regional centre, providing healthcare, educational services (including Charles Sturt University and TAFE NSW Riverina Institute), defence (RAAF Base and Kapooka Army Recruitment Training Facility), and a range of public services to a regional population of around 150,000 people. The City of Wagga Wagga and its nine rural villages - , Currawarna, , Ladysmith, , , Oura, , and Galore - have a combined population of 64,085 people (ABS 2016). Across the region, there are hidden gems at every turn. From funky art murals that line the laneways along vibrant Fitzmaurice Street, and the ins and outs of the brilliant eateries; to Riverside: Wagga Beach – which boasts the #9 best beach in Australia for 2020 – and the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, which is home to a mini zoo and aviary, the region is ready and waiting to be explored. Visitors can immerse themselves in arts and culture by visiting the many cultural centres, including the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery – home to the National Art Glass Collection, the Museum of the Riverina and the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. They can take a guided cultural tour at Marrambidya Wetland to listen and learn Muriin (exhibition outcome of The Lagoon Project), installation about local indigenous stories that are thousands of years in the view Wollundry Lagoon, Artstate Wagga Wagga 2020. making. They can also continue to explore nature along the 42km Photo by Jackie Cooper for RANSW Wiradjuri Trail that loops around the city.

10 CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA PUBLIC ART EOI // LIVING COMMUNITIES CONTACT USEFUL WEBSITES Wagga Wagga City Council’s Public Art website Lauren Reynolds publicartwagga.com.au Cultural Officer Wollundry Lagoon Wagga Wagga City Council wagga.nsw.gov.au/parks-and-recreation/parks-beaches- Email: [email protected] lakes/wollundry-lagoon Phone: 1300 292 442 NAVA Schedule of Fees for Artists USEFUL COUNCIL DOCUMENTS visualarts.net.au/code-of-practice/73-schedule-fees-practitioners Enliven Public Art Plan 2017 - 2021 Insurance Providers Cultural Plan 2020-2030 Some starting points for your research into Public Liability Wagga View, Community Strategic Plan 2040 Insurance as an artist. Recreation, Open Space and Community Strategy artsure.com.au and Implementation Plan 2040 visualarts.net.au/Membership/insurance General Conditions of Contract for the Supply of Goods duckforcover.com.au flyingarts.org.au/professional-services/insurance-services

CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA PUBLIC ART EOI // LIVING COMMUNITIES 11 wagga.nsw.gov.au/publicart Ph: 1300 292 442