Expressions are sought from Artists / Artist teams to design and paint a mural(s) at various locations (3 off), along Prospect Road, Kilburn, as part of the area’s major streetscape upgrades.

• KINTORE AVENUE, KILBURN (SOUTH SIDE) 58m2 approx
• GLADSTONE AVENUE, KILBURN (SOUTH SIDE) 70m2 approx.
• Le HUNTE STREET, KILBURN (SOUTH SIDE) 28m2 approx.

The Successful applicant will:

• Be able to respond to the history of the Kilburn and Blair Athol area (recent migration, will be highly regarded).

• Need to work with Council staff to have their concept approved by the relevant business owners / stake holders.

• Plan to have a contemporary response that is bright, vibrant, coherent, culturally appropriate and that breathes new life into this area.

• Have public liability insurance for $10,000,000.

• Be available and able to complete all work by no later than Friday 17 June 2022.

The murals will:

• Be high-quality, contemporary, original work.

• Take into consideration the usage and location of the site.

• Promote local culture, creativity, pride and identity.

• Be reflective and responsive to the local environment.

• Add life and colour to the site.

• Enrich the public environment.

• Create a strong sense of place.

• Be sensitive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, particularly local Kaurna culture.

• Be sensitive to the full diversity of cultures living in the area.

Practical considerations

• The artwork will painted be on a variety of wall finishes (site dependent).

• Site 1 Kintore Avenue 11.6m wide x 5m high approximately 58m2

• Site 2 Gladstone Avenue 19.5m wide x 3.6m high approximately 70m2

• Site 3 Le Hunte Street 7m wide x 4m high approximately 28m2

• City of PAE is the key stakeholder in the project.

• The City of PAE as the commissioner of the work has ongoing responsibility for the maintenance and care of the murals.

• The City of PAE will pay for and apply anti-graffiti coating to the finished murals.

• A risk assessment must be made prior to commencing work to ensure a safe working environment and WHS practise adhered to.

• Work, including engagement with City of PAE staff must be undertaken in a manner compliant with SA Health advice regarding COVID-19.

Budget

The specific budget for each site is as follows:

• Site 1 Kintore Avenue, Kilburn - $10,000 ex GST for design, materials and implementation.

• Site 2 Gladstone Avenue, Kilburn - $12,000 ex GST for design, materials and implementation.

• Site 3 Le Hunte Street, Kilburn - $5,000 ex GST for design, materials and implementation.

Other considerations

• This EOI is open to Artists residing in Australia.

• Artists residing in The City of Port Adelaide Enfield area are encouraged to apply.

• You can apply for any or all, of the sites.

• The successful applicant will be chosen from this application process only.

• The successful applicant must be available to meet with City of PAE staff and relevant stakeholders to discuss and refine their mural design(s).

• All work MUST be completed by Friday 17 June 2022