CITY OF BELMONT Expression of Interest Artwork Opportunity

CITY OF BELMONT
Expression of Interest
Artwork Opportunity
GUIDELINES & APPLICATION FORM FOR THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR
‘ARTWORK OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CITY OF BELMONT’S RECONCILIATION
ACTION PLAN 2015 - 2017’
The City of Belmont is seeking artwork from Aboriginal artists from the Belmont area. The
artwork will reflect the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan’s: Vision Statement and Noongar
Whadjuk Country, specifically the Belmont area. The artwork will be used for the purpose
and promotion of the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan. Please read below for further
information including the selection criteria and Terms and Conditions.
The City’s Reconciliation Action Plan 2015 - 2017*: Vision Statement:
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Build meaningful and mutually respectful relationships focussing on trust and
understanding.
 Work in partnership with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities to develop and plan
initiatives that may affect Aboriginal communities.
 Empower Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities to create more ownership for
initiatives that are occurring within the Belmont area.
 Two way communication between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities and staff
to assist with planning, implementing and evaluating the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan
initiatives.
 Celebrate, recognise and promote Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cultures, heritage,
traditions and wellness within the Belmont area.
 Create opportunities for Aboriginal communities to participate within the City’s initiatives,
operations and employment.
 Create a harmonious, fair and equitable City enhanced by mutual respect and strong
relationships between Aboriginal peoples and the wider Australian community.
*The final draft of the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan 2015 - 2017 is currently being
reviewed by the City of Belmont’s Council.
Selection Criteria
The following criterion is applicable for this artwork opportunity and must be addressed when
completing this application form:
1. The applicant must be a resident of the City of Belmont.
2. Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (i.e. you identify as Aboriginal
and/or Torres Strait Islander and are accepted by the Aboriginal and or Torres Strait
Islander community).
3. The artwork reflects the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan 2015 – 2017: Vision Statement
as stated in this application form.
CITY OF BELMONT
Expression of Interest
Artwork Opportunity
4. The artwork should be reflective of Noongar Whadjuk Country, specifically the Belmont
area.
5. Provide an interpretation or a story of the artwork submitted and describe how it reflects
the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan 2015 – 2017: Vision Statement.
6. Provide a scanned or hard copy piece of artwork (please refer to Terms and Conditions
below).
7. The application must be submitted on this ‘Expression of Interest Application Form’ or via
an online form located on the City of Belmont website.
Terms and Conditions for this Art work Opportunity:
1. Applications must have been created within the last twelve months and be the artist’s
original artwork.
2. Applications are limited to ONE piece of artwork.
3. The maximum size of artwork pieces will not exceed 1mx1m (including frame). The
weight must not exceed 15kg.
4. The artist must provide to the City of Belmont visual documentation in the form of high
resolution jpeg images.
5. The images must be of professional quality and suitable for publication purposes.
6. Artists are responsible for insuring submitted artwork.
7. Artwork must be clearly marked on the top left reverse with a title, artist name, address,
and a current contact phone number.
8. Two Dimensional artworks only.
9. All artwork must be finished and dried at the time of submission.
10. Applicants are to allow reproduction of their work for publicity and promotional purposes
for the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan 2015 - 2017. This will include and not be limited
to posters, media releases, adverts etc.
11. The selection panel’s decision is final and the winner will be notified by 27 February
2015.
12. All applicants will be contacted and notified of the result. Unsuccessful applicants will
need to collect the artwork by 27 February 2015. Artwork not collected by this date will
become the property of the City of Belmont.
Application Closing Date
The deadline for online and hard copy applications is 5pm, Tuesday 23 December, 2014.
‘Guidelines & Application’ forms are available from the City of Belmont Civic Centre and the
Ruth Faulkner Public Library located at 215 Wright Street Cloverdale or alternatively the
City’s website at www.belmont.wa.gov.au.
Enquiries can be directed to the Aboriginal Engagement Officer, Linda Loo, by phone on
(08) 9477 7447 or by email [email protected].
CITY OF BELMONT
Expression of Interest
Artwork Opportunity
EXPRESSION OF INTERE ST APPLI C ATI ON FORM
Details of Artist (PLEASE PRINT)
Surname:
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Given Names: _______________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
Telephone (Hm) ______________________ (Mob) __________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________
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Interpretation of the Artwork piece
Please address the above selection criterion.
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Acknowledgment of this Artwork submission
I have addressed the selection criterion and accept the Terms and Conditions of this
application for the ‘Artwork Opportunity for the City of Belmont’s Reconciliation Action Plan
2015 - 2017’. By signing this form, I acknowledge that if my application is successful, the
City of Belmont will use my artwork for promotional and marketing purposes for the City’s
Reconciliation Action Plan 2015 - 2017.
Signature: ____________________________
Date: __________________________
The deadline for online and hard copy applications is 5pm, Tuesday 23 December,
2014.

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