Expression of interest: Art & About Sydney 2023/24

The Artist will be engaged to deliver the project, which will be commissioned and produced by the City for Art & About.

The artist will be responsible for:

• the overall creative concept
• developing, planning and delivery of the project
• engaging all artists, manufacturers and other third-party suppliers
• coordinating and managing any third-party supplier
• detailed design drawings required for any legislative approvals process
• detailed design or other drawings required for manufacture, supply or other
• producing risk planning and other event documentation as required
• coordinating installation and de-installation
• run sheets, production schedules, event plans, maintenance plans or other similar documentation
• other services as explicitly agreed between the artist and the City of Sydney.

To support a diverse range of projects, we can provide key resources and support such as:

• support and assistance with creative concept development
• assisting with negotiations for venues/locations
• support for DA applications and coordinating other planning and approval instruments
• facilitating and hosting project meetings or creative development workshops
• access to City of Sydney Creative Studios or creative spaces (subject to availability)
• project marketing and publicity
• production support
• engaging and managing security
• support for risk planning and event documentation as required
• other services as explicitly agreed between the artist and the City of Sydney.

The resources and support to be provided by the City of Sydney for each project will be determined as part of the evaluation process and reflected in the contract with the Artist for the commission.

The City will pay a fee of up to $60,000 (excl. GST) for each project selected for Art & About Sydney. The budget submitted by the artist must be itemised to detail the total cost of the artwork/project and at a minimum should include:

• artist fees
• project management fees
• design and manufacturing costs
• venue hire and/or preparation
• external equipment hire
• development application fees and/or any licences, permits or other approvals where applicable
• security
• maintenance and/or delivery costs
• traffic and pedestrian management
• risk management and planning
• technical and production costs.

Projects that propose or require third party funding or sponsorship will be considered, provided this is clearly detailed in the submission. 

All budgets submitted must include measures to ensure safety of audience and all personnel and contractors engaged by the artist.

Proposals will be evaluated according to:

• creative approach
• use of selected space
• technical and industry expertise of the artist/team
• likely quality of audience experience
• feasibility of the budget and timeline
• consideration of risk of the project
• work health and safety
• financial and commercial trading integrity including insurances.