Expression of Interests are sought foe a lead artist to manage, oversee and coordinate integrated public art works for the new hospital. It is intended that the lead artist will be from Laverton or one of its associated communities and be familiar with the art and culture in and around Laverton.

The selected lead artist will coordinate other local artists to develop new artworks that reflect project themes and goals. The artworks will then be scanned, adapted and fabricated into integrated artworks to become part of the hospital fabric. These integrated artworks will be manufactured and installed by the builder with oversight by the project's Art Coordinator.

The project's Art Committee will select one lead artist using the following criteria:

• Connection to Laverton and/or its associated communities             40%

• Demonstrated relevant past experience                                        40%

                Ability to engage with artists of all ages
                Communication skills and ability to work flexibly with others and negotiate outcomes
                Provide opportunities to expand skills, knowledge and build creative partnerships

• Flexibility and availability                                                            20%

               Availability to work within the project timeline
               Comfortable working with members of the community

The lead artist will be engaged to do the following:

• Artwork production

                Engage with members of the local community through talks and artistic                                    collaborations
                Mentor interested artists to inspire and exchange ideas
                Facilitate the painting of artworks on canvas/board with local artists to incorporate                    designs into the proposed architecture

• Purchase of artwork

                Provide advice to the Art Committee on the selection of artworks, e.g. on the                            cultural appropriateness of the artwork (note: the Art Committee has the                                  responsibility for the artwork selection decision)

                Provide interpreattion of artworks

• Implementation of artworks

                Provide input into the selection of artwork locations
                Maintain a close working relationship with the Architect and Art Coordinator

• Provide regular updates and timelines to Architect and Art Coordinator on progress.

The art coordinator will assist the lead artist by overseeing and coordinating the fabrication and installation of the integrated artworks.

It is intended that the lead artist will be engaged in September and available for community session in October.

Interested artists should contact the Art Coordinator,
Alison Barrett on 0419 192 657 or abarrett@netspace.net.au