Penrith City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from artists for a water tank mural project at Allsopp Paterson Reserve. The project is part of a playground renewal and aims to create a visually engaging and meaningful artwork. The process involves two stages: an EOI to shortlist artists, followed by a Request for Proposal (RFP) for concept designs. The total budget for the mural, including artist fees and materials, is $12,000 GST exclusive. The selected artist will be responsible for the mural's design, painting, and application of an anti-graffiti coating. Submissions require a CV, portfolio of previous work, and initial design ideas. The EOI closes on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
The EOI closing date is Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at 5pm. The indicative start date for painting the mural onsite is 22 June 2026, with mural completion by 06 July 2026.
The bid notice outlines a payment schedule for the awarded artist: $3,000 (25% of fee) upon contract issuance for detailed design, $3,000 (25% of fee) at the project halfway point, and $6,000 (50% of fee) upon mural completion.
EOIs will be assessed based on whether they satisfy the conditions of participation and compliance criteria on a pass/fail basis. Respondents satisfying these will then be evaluated using weighted qualitative criteria, including CV, references, previous similar work, and a return brief.
Respondents must submit a CV providing insight into their work, 2 referees with contact details, a minimum of 6 images of relevant recent work, and provide early design thoughts informed by the brief, site, and community reports.
The bid notice mentions that the respondent has examined the site and its surroundings, conditions and characteristics, implying that a site visit is expected, though not explicitly stated as mandatory or optional.
The supplier query cutoff date is Friday, 10 April 2026, 04:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
The total budget for the mural, including artist fees and materials, is $12,000 GST exclusive.