Organizer Information

The commission is run by Mornington Peninsula Shire, via its Arts & Culture program. Mornington Peninsula Shire is a local government authority in Victoria (Australia) that supports public art initiatives, community-led cultural projects, and opportunities for local creatives. Their Arts & Culture department facilitates a range of public art, design, and creative expressions in the municipality, aiming both to enrich public spaces and to celebrate local identity.

Title & Description

Crib Point Pool Public Art Project (Mural)
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Crib Point Pool, Mornington Peninsula Shire is commissioning a site-specific mural on the exterior walls of the pool building. The mural will reflect and celebrate the Crib Point community — its people, stories, local character, and sense of place. The project invites experienced mural artists to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), but at this stage, no concept proposal is required.

Categories

  • Public Art
  • Mural / Painting
  • Visual Art

Eligibility

  • Artists must live, study, or work on the Mornington Peninsula.
  • Applicants should have experience in mural or large-scale site-specific public art.. (Implied by “experienced mural artists.”)

Program Benefits & Awards

  • The selected artist will receive a commission fee. According to secondary sources, the amount is AUD 19,000 for the project.
  • The mural will be permanently installed on the pool’s exterior, giving the artist strong local exposure.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a community-celebratory project marking 50 years of the pool, which may enhance the artist’s public-art portfolio.
  • The work will be publicly visible to both residents and visitors, especially during the busy summer season at the pool.

Application Fee

No Entry fee

Application Requirements

  • Submit 1 PDF document (max 6 pages) for your EOI.
  • Within that PDF, include:
    • A short artist biography or CV (demonstrating relevant mural/public-art experience).
    • Portfolio samples: images of previous work (especially murals or public art). (The brief suggests “experienced mural artists,” so relevant work is needed.)
    • A brief statement of interest, possibly indicating why you’re drawn to this project and how you connect to the Crib Point / Mornington Peninsula community. (While the EOI does not require a fully developed concept, showing alignment with community values or story themes is useful.)
    • Contact information (name, address, phone, email).
  • (No concept proposal is required at this stage.)

How to Apply

Complete your EOI document (PDF, up to 6 pages) and email it to: publicart@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 5 December 2025

Location

Crib Point Pool, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.

Additional Details

  • The project celebrates 50 years of Crib Point Pool, so historical and community storytelling is encouraged in the artistic approach.
  • The public-art brief does not require artists to provide concept sketches during EOI, which lowers the barrier to entry for experienced muralists.
  • There is community consultation: local residents have been invited to share their ideas and themes (e.g., local history, nature, stories) that may shape the mural’s design.
  • Intellectual property: the details of copyright, reproduction rights, and usage should be clarified in the detailed brief; generally, commissions like this involve licensing for public display and promotional uses, but artists should review the contract closely.

Website Link: https://artsandculture.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Opportunities/Expressions-of-Interest/Public-Art-EOI_Crib_Point_Pool

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