QEII Hospital Expansion – General Art Opportunities ROI

⁠⁠⁠Overview

Health Infrastructure Queensland and Metro South Health are seeking Registrations of Interest (ROI) from artists who have a connection to the QEII Jubilee Hospital, to be considered for artwork opportunities as part of the QEII Hospital Expansion. This is a general ROI that will be used to develop a list of artists for consideration throughout the QEII Hospital Expansion.

About

QEII Hospital is being transformed with a series of infrastructure projects to deliver more services and parking, closer to home for the community. The QEII Hospital Expansion will include:

• New five level Clinical Services building providing an additional 112 beds and treatment spaces
• New and expanded Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Additional theatre capacity
• New and expanded support services
• New multi-level car park

Purpose

Artists are being sought to create artworks that reflect QEII Hospital's local diverse communities for the new Clinical Services building spaces. There is an interest in innovative approaches to arts in health integration and collaboration, with a focus on creating welcoming, culturally safe environments that represent the diverse communities of QEII and surrounding green areas on Country.

Scope

Artwork opportunities, where will the artwork go?

The artwork will be placed in public and clinical spaces, including:

• Entrances
• Waiting areas
• Meeting rooms
• Family lounges
• Hallways and corridors
• Internal areas of the multi-level car park

Artwork format, what kind of art is being sought?

A range of artworks is being sought for display in different formats, including:

• Large wall designs (vinyl or painted)
• Small wall decals
• Framed pictures to hang on walls
• Photography
• Textiles
• Digital artwork and animation
• Light and sound works

Some artworks may need to be provided in high-quality digital files.

Eligibility

Artists and collectives applying must:

• Show a connection to the QEII region (family, heritage, past or present residence, cultural or community ties)
• Not be current Queensland Health staff, as Queensland Health staff are not eligible
• Have a current ABN or be willing to apply for one

Artists will need to describe their connections to the QEII community in their ROI.

Contractor Requirements

Relevant experience

• Provide examples of past work demonstrating art that fits well in a hospital setting
• Provide examples of previous work in digital format

Availability

• Shortlisted artists must be ready to start designing from October 2026

Tender Briefing

An artist information session will be held for artists (or their representatives) who would like to ask questions about this opportunity and the procurement process in person.

• Date: Monday 7 September 2026
• Time: 5pm to 6:30pm (4:45pm arrival for 5pm start)
• Location: The Sunny (The Eclipse Room), SunPac Performing Arts Centre, 470 McCullough St. Sunnybank, QLD 4109
• Cost: Attendance is free

RSVP is required to secure a spot. Light snacks will be served.

Registration – Artist Information Session – QEII Hospital Expansion Project – Artwork Opportunities

Enquiries

Questions about this opportunity can be directed to the Tender Contact at HIQProcurement@health.qld.gov.au.

Free interpreter services are available by calling the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450.

Location

• Facility: QEII Jubilee Hospital
• Map: View on Google Maps