Department of Education - Parkwood Primary School - Administration Upgrade - Percent for Art Artwork

⁠⁠⁠Overview

The Department of Housing and Works, on behalf of the Department for Education, invites artists and artist teams to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a Percent for Art artwork commission at Parkwood Primary School, as part of the Administration Upgrade project.

Purpose

The artwork is being commissioned under the Percent for Art Scheme. The Department of Housing and Works will commission the successful artist or artist team on behalf of the Department for Education.

Scope

The commission requirement is for new front-facing artwork incorporating 2D and 3D elements, which may include screens, mural-based works, elements integrated into pavement, or a stand-alone artwork. The artwork must be secure, vandal-resistant, and welcoming to the community, present a professional appearance, and clearly identify the new main entrance to the school. The design should reflect the school's multiculturalism, diversity, and, where appropriate, Indigenous representation, using materials that are durable and suitable for long-term use. A drawing showing preferred locations is included in the tender package.

The scope includes:

• Design, fabrication, concept development and installation of the artwork, including all structural and electrical requirements if proposed, such as foundations and footings
• Interpretation text
• Further development of the artwork design to ensure integration with technical needs
• Completing design documentation
• Completing fabrication
• Completing timely installation of the artwork and coordinating the installation programme with the Main Project Builder to ensure the artwork is installed at a suitable time within the project timeline
• Finalising a close-out report, including a maintenance and operational manual

The commission budget is $32,890.00 (ex GST), inclusive of the above requirements.

How to Apply

Artists and artist teams are invited to submit an Expression of Interest for this commission. Three artists will be shortlisted from the EOI process and invited to submit concept proposals and attend an interview, either in person or online.

Enquiries

• Contractual enquiries, Tulie Mumbi, Senior Project Officer: Mobile 0418655171, Email Tulie.Mumbi@dohw.wa.gov.au
• Technical enquiries, Sharmila Wood, Art Coordinator: Mobile 0417140871, Email sharmila@tarruru.com.au