Help shape the next stage of public art in Euroa!
Council is excited to announce Stage Two of Euroa’s public art journey, with $50,000 allocated through the 2024-25 Pitch My Project initiative. This funding supports a project proposed by the Euroa Chamber of Business and Commerce and the Euroa Action Group Inc., which aims to install one or more new public art pieces in Euroa.
Building on the success of Euroa's Magpie 'Swoop the Big Barrwarrang' sculpture at the Euroa Seven Creeks Park, this project seeks to strengthen the connection between this iconic work, businesses in and around Binney Street, and existing art within the community garden. The aim is to create a cohesive and vibrant public art experience across multiple spaces.
We want your input to help shape the themes, locations, and vision for the next chapter of Euroa’s public art! Your feedback will guide the artist brief, ensuring the final works reflect our community's character and stories. Share your ideas and feedback in the survey below.
In line with Council’s Public Art Policy, the final artwork will be selected by a consultative panel, including representatives from the Euroa Chamber of Business and Commerce, Euroa Action Group Inc., Council’s Art and Culture Officer, and an independent arts professional. This process ensures that the chosen works meet criteria such as relevance to local stories, artistic quality, and enhancement of public spaces.
It’s important to note that, unlike the Euroa Magpie sculpture, there will not be a public vote on the final submissions. This change ensures a professional, consistent approach to public art selection.
Feedback opened on Monday, 9 December 2024, and closes at 5pm on Monday, 20 January 2025.
Following the community consultation, an artist brief will be released in February 2025, calling for applications from artists to produce the work.
SURVEY
UPLOAD IDEAS
Have an example of public art that you have seen elsewhere and find inspiring?
Upload below to share, tell us about the piece, where it is, and what you like about it!
FAQs
- Why is public art important?
- What is the Pitch My Project initiative?
- How was the Euroa Public Art (Stage Two) project selected?
- Why aren’t there public votes for the final artworks?
- What locations are being considered for the new artworks?
- Can I suggest a theme or design for the artwork?
- When can artists apply to create the new public artworks?
- How will the final artworks be chosen?
TIMELINE
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Timeline item 1 - active
Monday 9 December, 2024
Survey opens for feedback
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Timeline item 2 - incomplete
Monday 20 January, 2025
Survey feedback closes
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
January to February (2025)
Artist brief is developed based on community feedback
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
February 2025
Brief released and artist EOI applications open
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Timeline item 5 - incomplete
March 2025
Artist EOI applications evaluated and assessed by Panel. Successful artist appointment
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Timeline item 6 - incomplete
July 2025
Installation of new public art