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Expression of Interest: Graze the Day - Inspiring Young People Through Art and Culture

Tender ID: 624362


Tender Details

Tender #:
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Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
3 September 2026
Closing Date:
20 September 2026
Closing Time:
11:59 PM (Australia/Victoria)

Tender Description

⁠⁠⁠Overview

Corangamite Shire Council, in partnership with Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation and Timboon P-12 School, is inviting expressions of interest from an Eastern Maar Traditional Owner Artist to lead a collaborative public artwork for Graze The Day in Timboon. The artist will work with Timboon P-12 students and other young people attending the event. The completed artwork will be installed at Timboon P-12 School as an enduring cultural learning resource.

About

The project theme is honouring Country as the source of all food and sustenance.

Objectives

  • Increase visibility of Eastern Maar culture
  • Support respect for Country
  • Strengthen belonging for First Nations students
  • Provide professional development for an emerging Eastern Maar Artist

Scope

The lead Artist role includes:

  • Designing and delivering the artwork process
  • Facilitating a student concept workshop
  • Sourcing materials for the artwork
  • Leading the live artmaking activity at Graze The Day
  • Supporting an emerging Artist to gain experience working on a collaborative public art project

Eligibility

  • Applicant must be an Eastern Maar Traditional Owner Artist

Contract Terms and Conditions

  • Planning meeting: week of 5–9 October 2026
  • Student workshop: October 2026, during school hours
  • Graze The Day event: Saturday 28 November 2026
  • Installation event: December 2026 or February 2027

How to Apply

Applicants should review the Artist Brief and Contract before submitting an expression of interest:

Applicants must complete the Graze The Day – Expression of Interest Submission Form by midnight Tuesday 15 September 2026.

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