Reconciliation Action Plan 2026-2029 - Artwork Expression of Interest

The successful artist will be selected with respect to the following criteria and must address each of these in their submission.

Creative Response

A creative response to the thematic content, showing the artist’s imagination, innovation and project potential, including acknowledgement of identity of place and the community.

Artistic skill and experience

Artists should demonstrate their artistic skill and experience. This can include examples/images (maximum of six) of recent projects which demonstrate the artist’s ability to deliver successful art for similar projects which highlights the artist’s creativity.

Resource Management

Artists should demonstrate how the approach will ensure artistic excellence within a cost-effective budget

Local knowledge

Artists to demonstrate connection to, involvement in, or commitment to, the local community.

Environmental management

Artists must describe the Environmental management systems they employ to control the environmental impact of their submission.

• Advertising of EOI: 3 weeks (opening 10 September 2025)
• Submissions Close: 1 October 2025
• Assessment of submissions: 15 October 2025 (allowing two weeks)
• Artists advised and procured: 24 October 2025
• Artwork produced by: 21 November 2025 (four-week period)

Who can apply and submit an Expression of Interest?

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artists from the Murray Darling Region. Work in all media including, but not limited to, work by artists who have lived, trained or worked in the region and those with language group affiliations with the region.

Applicants must provide:

• A creative response to the thematic content showing the artist’s understanding of the vision of the Reconciliation Action Plan. It is not expected that a full design is provided at this stage but rather an outline of an approach provided.
• A response to demonstrate their approach will ensure artistic excellence within a cost-effective budget
• A response to demonstrate how collaboration with community could be achieved
• Images (maximum of six) of recent projects which demonstrate your ability to deliver successful public art for similar projects and highlight your creativity
• A CV (no longer than 2x A4 pages) including an overview of skills, experience and/or qualifications

After I submit my Expression of Interest? What’s next?

The assessment team will advise the outcome of your Expression of Interest in late October 2025. Procurement of artworks will be in accordance with Council’s Mildura Arts Centre Arts Collection & Loans Policy – CP002.

Mildura Rural City Council is proud to lead with purpose in our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan, embedding reconciliation into the heart of our governance, service delivery, and community engagement.

We envision a reconciled region where truth-telling, healing, and enduring partnerships guide our collective journey. As a local government, we acknowledge our responsibility to create inclusive systems and structures that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights, aspirations, and leadership.

We commit to walking together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, honouring their histories, cultures, and deep connection to Country. Through sustained, respectful relationships and co-designed initiatives, we aim to deliver tangible outcomes that promote equity, cultural safety, and self-determination.

Our Stretch RAP drives us to embed reconciliation across all levels of Council - through policy, planning, employment, procurement, and place-making - ensuring that reconciliation is not just a vision, but a lived reality.

Together, we strive to build a region where all people, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, can thrive, celebrate diversity, and shape a future grounded in mutual respect, understanding and connection.

The 2026-2029 Reconciliation Action Plan is a three-year plan for action and outlines Council’s commitment to action for reconciliation.

The RAP focusses on three key areas for reconciliation – respect, relationships and opportunities.