Expression of interest: Art & About Sydney 2023/24

We're seeking audacious and stirring artworks that will engage, surprise and delight.

A paint roller covered in bright yellow paint rests on a yellow tray next to a bucket of pink paint.

Applications now open

Stage 1 applications close Tuesday 13 June 2023.

Art & About Sydney promotes creative collaboration between the City of Sydney and local artists and cultural organisations. 

The program supports projects that temporarily reimagine and reshape spaces in the City of Sydney area.

We're now looking for artworks that can be realised from November 2023 onwards.

Art & About is a diverse program and we encourage artists of all backgrounds to apply.

Priorities for the 2023/24 program include:

  • large scale participatory works/installations
  • collaborations across artforms and artworks engaging with innovative technologies.

Key dates

Expression of interest opens: Wednesday 10 May 2023

Expression of interest closes: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Shortlisted artists notified: June/July 2023

Stage 2 submission due: Monday 21 August 2023

Selected artists notified: September/October 2023

Further questions

Please check this page regularly for any updates on the expression of interest process.

All questions about the expression of interest process must be made in writing to [email protected] by 5pm on Friday 2 June 2023.

Past projects

Watch these videos to find out more about past Art & About projects.

Applications now open

Stage 1 applications close Tuesday 13 June 2023.