Every two years, the City of Joondalup commissions a Western Australian artist to create a new artwork for the City’s growing collection. With a generous commission fee of $20,000, the selected artist will create an artwork that reflects the uniqueness of Joondalup, capturing its social, urban, cultural or natural attributes through research and community engagement.
The Visual Arts Commission is one part of the City’s broader Visual Arts Program that aims to strengthen the shared cultural identity of Joondalup, preserve and celebrate our heritage, and bolster our region’s vibrant arts economy.
Applications for the 2024 Visual Arts Commission have now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
All artists will be notified of the selection outcome in December 2024.
Key dates
- Applications open: Monday 29 July 2024, 12pm
- Applications close: Monday 9 September 2024, 12pm
- All artists notified of selection outcome: December 2024
- Selected artist concept response due: June 2025
- Artwork completion date: May 2026
Who can apply?
This commission is open to Western Australian professional visual artists working across all mediums. Regional artists are encouraged to apply and, if accepted, will be eligible for a Regional Artists Bursary provided by the City to cover travel, accommodation, and other related expenses. If applicable, further details will be discussed with the selected artist.
Find out more
For enquiries and help please contact the City’s Curator on 9400 4951 or at visualarts@joondalup.wa.gov.au.
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