We are seeking submissions from local artists and organisations to provide public art artwork on a bulkhead space at the Palmerston library.
We encourage innovative public art designs that reflect the vibrancy of Palmerston and install excitement and wonder to visitors.
Everything you need to know here
Location: Goyder Square, The Blvd, Palmerston City NT 0830
Budget: < $8,000.00
City of Palmerston is thrilled to offer a new art commission, Art Rotations, at the Palmerston Library.
We invite you to bring your creativity to life by designing public art to be displayed on the library’s bulkhead. The design is entirely up to you, but we encourage bold, exciting, and innovative art that will inspire everyone who visits the library.
Council library – showing bulkhead at the rear of room and close-up. Please note the angle of the photos show lights in front of the bulkhead but are not attached to the bulkhead.
Need inspiration? Try these artist.
Image 1: The New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University, The Graphic Design Blog
Image 2: 3-pack multicoloured climber - artist unknown
Image 3: Teipai gold wall décor for living room - artist unknown
Image 4: Mushroom Books by Melissa Jay Craig
Image 5: Black Clouds by Carlos Amorales
Installation will occur after hours when the public does not attend the Civic Plaza.
Prior to installation, our Place and Culture Lead will work with you to confirm the artwork layout and gather special instructions for the installer.
On installation day Artists are encouraged to attend a toolbox meeting but cannot alter the approved artwork layout.
To select the Artist, Council works with the following criteria:
- Technical capabilities of artists or organisations
- Project methodology and understanding including being able to meet timeframes
- Local content, including but not limited to employment, up-skilling, and local industry participation
- Price and value for Palmerston
- Environmental and sustainable considerations.
Since the Artwork was created for a business purpose, the City of Palmerston owns it.
This means that they hold the copyright, allowing them to use, copy, and share images or recordings of the Artwork for purposes like advertising, education, or documentaries - provided it's not for making money.
Ownership of the Artwork also grants them the rights to decommission, maintain, or relocate the artworks as they see fit.
However, the Artist retains moral rights, which means they should be recognised and credited as the creator of the Artwork.
The Artist affirms that the Artwork is original and not copied from others.
| Start date | Finish date | Descriptions |
| Fri 14 March | Wed 09 April | Art commission opens and closes |
| Thurs 10 April | Tues 15 April | Artist selection |
| Wed 16 April | Artist notified | |
| Fri 18 April | Thurs 15 May | Commission period |
| Fri 16 May | Pre-install meeting | |
| Sat 17 May | Install | |
| Mon 19 May | Fri 23 May | Acquittal |