Bidencopes Lane Mural Commission
As part of our ongoing activities throughout Bidencopes Lane, Vibrance and the City of Hobart are calling for applications from Lutruwita/Tasmania based artists to create a three new murals within Bidencopes Lane.
The three new murals will cover one side of the laneway, replacing an existing mural and extending across walls that are currently blank. The mural that's being replaced was painted at the first Vibrance Festival in 2017 and has deteriorated significantly since then. In future years we will continue to review some of the older murals we have commissioned in the laneway to assess their condition and whether they should be replaced.
If you have any questions about the project or would like advice on how best to apply, please email us at info@vibranceprojects.com.
Applications close midnight midnight Wednesday 10th March, 2025.
This project is being managed by Vibrance and is funded by the City of Hobart.
Who can apply
This opportunity is available to artists residing in Lutruwita/Tasmania, artists who have spent significant time here (at least two years) or have significant connection to the region. Artists from diverse backgrounds, styles and who have previously made use of the Bidencopes Lane Permission wall are especially encouraged to apply.
Groups are welcome to apply, however the artist fees are set and will not be increased for groups (see Artist Fees below).
When
Planning and design for the project is expected to begin in early March to present designs later that month. The installation of the mural will take place in March or April 2025.
Important dates
Applications open (EOI published): Thursday 13th February, 2025
Applications close: Midnight, Wednesday 10th March, 2025
Planning and design: March, 2025
Mural installation: March/April, 2025
Locations
Three new murals will be installed at the Liverpool St entry to Bidencopes Lane replacing the existing mural and extending the full length of the wall.
- Wall 1 is ~29m2
- Wall 2 is ~37m2
- Wall 3 is ~15m2
Artist Fees
This is a paid opportunity and there is a fixed artists fee for each mural. The artist will be paid superannuation on top of the artists fee at a rate of 12%.
- Wall 1 artist fee is $3500 (ex GST)
- Wall 2 artist fee is $4500 (ex GST)
- Wall 3 artist fee is $2500 (ex GST)
Materials
Vibrance will provide all materials and equipment required to complete the projects and will apply an anti-graffiti coating to the murals. Vibrance will also assist the artist to work with nearby stakeholders so they can access the wall to paint it.
Artist Selection Process
Submissions will be assessed against the following criteria:
- The quality and originality of your work
- Evidence of previous work of similar size and scope
- Availability of the artist during the production time frame
- Preference will be given to artists who have previously made use of the Bidencopes Lane Permission Wall
Artists or artist groups will be selected by a selection panel consisting of representatives from Vibrance and the City of Hobart.
Applications are assessed based on the images provided by the Artist in the expression of interest process, not work familiar to the selection panel outside of your submission. Please consider this when submitting and putting forward work that demonstrates your ability to paint large-scale, wall-based, artworks.
Expectations
- Artists will have broad creative freedom, as long as it adheres to our community guidelines.
- Artists will be required to travel to and from the wall. Additional funding will not be provided to pay for any additional costs such as travel or accommodation.
- For artwork expressing indigenous themes and/or cultural perspectives, the artist is expected to be in liaison with local traditional custodians.
How to apply
Complete the application form below and press submit. You are not required to create a design or come up with a concept as part of the application process. The successful applicant will be commissioned to provide a design once the selection panel has made a decision.
In your application include past work that best represents your style, technical ability and especially any relevant mural experience.
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