Redland City Council is seeking expressions of interest from experienced local artists and artist collectives to deliver new public art for the Redlands Coast Eco Precinct.
Redland City Mayor Jos Mitchell said the precinct – comprising IndigiScapes’ native gardens, café and education centre, the proposed RSPCA Centre for Excellence and Myhorizon (a community disability support organisation) – was on track to become a leading ecotourism attraction.
“This is an important precinct for our city,” the Mayor said.
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“It is evidence of our community’s passion for environment and conservation.
“I’m passionate about public art and very pleased we are seeking to further enhance the area with a project of this scale.”
Redland City Council will apply for up to $660,000 for public art commissions through the South East Queensland City Deal Public Art Initiative.
Council hopes to commission both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artworks that reflect the character of Redlands Coast, its unique First Nations heritage, coastal nature and landscapes, and the unique natural setting of the Redlands Coast Eco Precinct.
Division 7 Councillor Rowanne McKenzie encouraged south east Queensland-based artists with previous experience delivering significant public artwork to express their interest in this exciting project.
“The project challenges artists to create works that encourage the community and visitors to explore, discover and examine their place and Country on a deeper level,” Cr McKenzie said.
Suitably qualified and experienced artists and artist collectives are invited to submit an expression of interest before 11.59pm (AEST) on Monday 14 April 2025.
Shortlisted artists will then be invited to develop an artwork concept for one of the available artwork opportunities.
More information about the opportunity, key dates and details on how to submit an expression of interest are available on the Redland Art Gallery website or by contacting Redland Art Gallery on 3829 8899.
