Image: Lithographed sketch of Queen’s Theatre, Adelaide, located at the corner of Gilles Arcade and Playhouse Lane. Drawn by C.W.C.; engraved, printed & published by H. C. Jervis, Adelaide. State Library of South Australia, B 4502.
Call Out: Queen’s Theatre Interpretive Artwork Commission, Expression of Interest
Guildhouse is working in partnership with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to commission a South Australian artist in the delivery of a high-quality interpretive wall-based artwork on the western wall of the iconic Queen’s Theatre. The wall is nestled between the Wingfold Tower and the Queen’s Theatre along Eliza Street, Adelaide.
Tucked away in a tiny Adelaide courtyard named Playhouse Lane, the Queen’s Theatre holds memories since the first decade of the establishment of the colony of South Australia.
Guildhouse and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet are seeking a contemporary interpretive artwork outcome that will reflect the Queen’s Theatre as a site of significant cultural and historical value.
Public art offers an opportunity to create intrigue and attract people to places. It is envisioned that the interpretive artwork will provide a dynamic, sensory experience which is designed to inspire, engage, and educate, by day and by night.
The opportunity is for a wall-based interpretive artwork which can include a combination of 2D and 3D wall based elements, with a requirement for the integration of LED lighting in order to achieve a day/night presence.
The budget for 5 artists to create a Concept Design is $1,500 per artist
The commissioning budget for this exciting public artwork opportunity is $155,000
To gain a full understanding of the requirements of the Commission, and for further details including site images, wall specifications and a project timeline, please refer to the Project Brief via the button below.
Concept Designs are not required at this stage of the process and any EOI submissions including a Concept Design will not be assessed. Five artists will be shortlisted from this Expression of Interest process and invited to create paid Concept Designs.
Guildhouse is inviting South Australian visual artists or artist groups to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) as per the following guidelines:
EOI Application Process
Please provide the following via the online application form in PDF format only (to apply click on the black ‘Application form’ button below):
- A short, written response to the opportunity, specifying why it is of interest (maximum 350 words)
- Artist biography (maximum 200 words)
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
- Please include up to 10 good quality indicative images of your practice, collated into one compressed PDF file with image captions. Two to three images per page is preferable (file must not exceed 10 MB).
- Details of two referees.
Please contact Tracy Le Cornu Producer, Professional Services at tracy.lecornu@guildhouse.org.au Monday to Thursday with any questions.
Concept Designs are not required at this stage of the process and any EOI submissions including a Concept Design will not be assessed. Five artists will be shortlisted from this Expression of Interest process and invited to create paid Concept Designs.
Eligibility Criteria
Guildhouse is an equal opportunities employer and persons who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander, or from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates must be Australian citizens, based in South Australia
- The chosen artist must hold appropriate licenses, lift tickets and insurances
- To meet safety and compliance requirements of the project, the chosen artist will be required to submit proof of Public Liability $20,000,000 and Products Liability $20,000,000 insurance
- Non-Guildhouse members are eligible to apply
EOI Key Dates
- Applications open, Monday 8 January 2024
- Applications close, Sunday 11 February 2024, 11:59pm
- Notification to shortlisted artists, week beginning 21 February 2024
- Notification to unsuccessful applicants, week beginning 21 February 2024
Application Tips
- Hover the mouse over each question and helpful information will appear to the right.
- Prepare the relevant text in a word document and copy and paste into the application form, this will allow greater preparation time and ensure that you have a copy of your application form for your records.
- Applicants will receive an email confirming the submission of their application – if this notification is not received the application has not submitted correctly.
- Once you have submitted the form, changes cannot be made to an application.
Applications close: Sunday 11 February 2024, 11:59pm
Please contact Tracy Le Cornu Producer, Professional Services at tracy.lecornu@guildhouse.org.au Monday to Thursday with any questions.
