EOI: Reconciliation Artwork

⁠⁠⁠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?

Please check on the website.

•  Reconciliation Artwork - v4. Artist Brief for Public Art Commission (April 2026).

Project Budget

This is a paid commission where artists the awarded artist(s) will be remunerated in accordance with Councils Public Arts Policy and recommendations made by the National Association for Visual Arts (NAVA).

For the Reconciliation Artwork project budget - including information about payment for shortlisted artists - please see 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].’

Got questions or need assistance?

Please reach out and contact:

Name: Brooke Hutchinson - Community Engagement & Arts Officer

Phone: (08) 8950-0585

Email: bhutchinson@astc.nt.gov.au