Transporting Arts Program - Statewide Expression of Interest
Global Art Projects (GAP), on behalf of the Department of Transport and Planning is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from artists living, working or connected to Victoria, Australia for the Transporting Arts Program. https://www.vic.gov.au/transporting-arts-program.
The Transporting Arts Program aims to transform Victoria's public transport hubs into vibrant, culturally rich public spaces where art connects communities, fosters pride of place and enhances everyday journeys.
GAP is seeking artists working in a wide range of 2D media such as painting, drawing, photography, printmaking or graphic design whose artwork is suitable for application to 2D surfaces. Final Artworks will need to be delivered as digital artwork files.
Artists (individual, groups or collaborations) must be currently living, working or studying within Victoria, or have another connection to Victoria. We are seeking artists that have a clear connection or relationship to the location of the sites.
Artists whose past artworks have clearly responded to local context and community, particularly artworks that have engaged with local history, environment, sites and people to tell a story of place, are of particular interest.
We encourage EOIs from First Nations artists, as well as artists with diverse backgrounds and a range of abilities.
You must complete the online EOI form to express interest in these opportunities. (Please note: you will need to sign into a Google account to complete the EOI form and upload images of your artwork)
Emailed Expressions Of Interest will not be accepted.
Please also refer to the Creative Brief before completing the Expression Of Interest form.
Links to the Creative Brief and EOI submission form below:
Creative Brief for the Statewide Expression of Interest
Initial opportunities
Initially there will be eight (8) opportunities for artworks at tram stops and train stations that reflect the rich culture and heritage of the local areas.
The EOIs collected will be used to develop an artist pool to shortlist artists for these initial projects, as well as identifying artists for future Transporting Art opportunities.
The initial eight sites are:
Metropolitan locations:
· Tram Stop 3: Lincoln Square, Carlton
· Tram Stop 23: Djerring Flemington Hub and Mt Alexander Road, Flemington
· Tram Stop 125: Clarendon Street Junction, South Melbourne
· Tram Stop 135: Jacka Boulevard and Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Regional locations:
· Ballarat Station
· Drouin Station
· Shepparton Station
· Swan Hill Station
You can express your interest in more than one site, outlining your connection with each. This can be completed in the single EOI form submission.
Artworks will be in-situ for a period of up to 3 years, with possible extension by agreement with the artist. A total fee for each project of $5,000 ex GST will cover the artwork concept, delivery and licensing fee for the initial 3 year period.
Please note the following:
The purpose of the EOI process is to gather information about artists potentially suitable for these and future Transporting Art opportunities. Submitting an EOI does not guarantee you will be shortlisted.
The selection of the successful artists will be made by a panel including representatives from Global Art Projects, Department of Transport and Planning, the relevant transport operator (Yarra Trams or V/Line) and external stakeholders such as the relevant local government authority.
At the EOI stage we are not seeking any specific concepts or sketches. If you are shortlisted for an opportunity, you will be paid to prepare a site-specific concept, working to an Artist Brief for the identified site.
The Expression of Interest is open until 11.59pm Monday 8 June 2026.