Current Opportunities for Artists
We are always looking for artists, creatives, and community members to express their interest in being a part of our exciting Public Art projects throughout Alice Springs (Mparntwe)!
This might be your chance to make important contributions to our ever-expanding Public Art collection that reflects our community, stories, people, and surrounding landscape!
To learn more about the Pubic Art that's already been created, check out out digital Public Art Map.
Ready to make your mark through art? Explore Public Art projects currently open for Expressions of Interest (EOI) below.
Open - Expression of Interest (EOI)
EOI: Reconciliation Artwork (closing Mon 4 May 2026)
Opportunity Summary
Alice Springs Town Council invites local First Nations artists to express interest in a public art commission to create an original artwork that will be used under a Global License.
Vision
The artwork should have a strong visual appeal while incorporating a narrative relevant to Council and Alice Springs (Mparntwe). It will reflect the intentions of Council’s Reconciliation journey.
The artwork should:
- Be suitable for a range of uses, including application across print and digital mediums
- Have relevance to the Alice Springs community and surrounding landscape
- Provide a distinct visual when used as both a central / standalone graphic and when incorporated as a background element
Eligibility Criteria
For Expressions of Interest for this project to be considered, potential applicants must:
- Be local First Nations artists from Alice Springs (Mparntwe)
- If awarded the commission, the successful artist must provide an original artwork that they’ve created for this specific project
- Applicants must be prepared to work with Council timelines, requirements, and contractors
Want to Know More?
Click here to download the Artist Brief:
Project Budget
This is a paid commission where artists the awarded artist(s) will be renumerated in accordance with Councils Public Arts Policy and recommendations made by National Association for Visual Arts (NAVA).
For the Reconciliation Artwork project budget - including information about payment for shortlisted artists - please see refer to the above Artist Brief.
Ready to Apply?
Attach all required supporting material in an email to bhutchinson@astc.nt.gov.au, with the subject line ‘Stage 1. Concept Proposal, Reconciliation Artwork - [Artist Name]’
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Art in Our Community
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Eager to Learn more about Public Art?
For more about how public art works within Local Government, check out the Love Your Local Toolkit from the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA)!
Image Source: Reid, L 2023, 'NAVA launches ‘Love Your Local’ toolkit to help artists engage with local government', media release.