How to Apply

Submit the following by 30 July 2025 to:

Haley Vallone (She/Her) - Coordinator Community Development
Email: haley.vallone@randwick.nsw.gov.au

Application Requirements

• A one-page Expression of Interest, outlining your experience, approach to community collaboration, and vision for the exhibition.
• A quote (inclusive of all costs and GST) within the $5,000–$15,000 range.
• Up to 3 examples of relevant work (images, links, or project summaries).
• A current CV or artist bio (max 2 pages).
• Confirmation of a valid Working with Children Check. Any access requirements or considerations.

Key Exhibition Dates

Location: Vonnie Young Auditorium, Lionel Bowen Library (50-seat capacity)

The artist/s will be a guest participant; Council will coordinate event logistics and promotion.

Role of the Artist

The selected artist (or arts collective) will:

• Attend 3–4 Kitchen Table Talk sessions (1.5–2 hours each) between August 2025 and January 2026 to engage with culturally and linguistically diverse, Aboriginal, and newly arrived communities.
• Collaborate with Council and community members to develop artworks or visual storytelling elements that reflect shared histories, culture, and identity.
• Design, print, and install all interpretive text, captions, and accompanying materials for the exhibition (Council can provide editorial support if requested).
• Produce final visual works suitable for public display in a library setting.
• Install and deinstall the exhibition (with supervision from Library staff).
• Participate in the launch event as a guest presenter.

Optional: Deliver a short artist talk or community reflection during the exhibition period.

Exhibition Venue Details

Location: Lionel Bowen Library, 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra

Available Spaces:

• Main Exhibition Space (Level 1) – approx. 55m², with hanging systems on 3 walls (space for 20–40 artworks depending on size)
• Three locked glass display cabinets – for smaller pieces or community artefacts
• The library provides nylon hanging wires, D-ring compatible hooks, label printing, and tape.
• Artist is responsible for installation and deinstallation; supervision provided by library staff.

For further details of the space please click here

Artist Requirements

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate experience in community-engaged or participatory arts practice.
• Be culturally competent and committed to inclusive, respectful collaboration.
• Have capacity to design, print, and install high-quality visual work in line with the library’s display guidelines.
• Local connection: While artists do not need to reside in the Randwick Local Government Area (LGA), some demonstrated connection to the area is preferred.
• Hold a valid Working with Children Check.
• Supply all materials and equipment required for creation and installation of the work.
• Be available during key planning and engagement periods (Aug 2025 – Apr 2026).

Budget and Conditions

• Randwick City Council is accepting quotes between $5,000 and $15,000 (inclusive of GST).
• This fee must cover all artist time, materials, design, printing, production, and installation costs.
• Council will cover promotion, venue hire, and event coordination for the launch.
• Applications from arts collectives are welcome, provided the project is delivered within budget.

Deliverables

• Attendance at 3–4 Kitchen Table Talks to engage with community.
• Creation of one or more major visual works or exhibition series.
• Completion of design, printing, and installation of all display materials and labels.
• Deinstallation of the exhibition at end of display period.
  -  Participation in launch event (Council-coordinated).
  - Optional: Artist talk or engagement activity (TBC).
  - Donation of selected artworks to community organisations (Council to coordinate placement).