24HR Art - NT Centre for Contemporary Art has been commissioned by the Northern Territory Government to undertake a scoping study into the viability of a new Territory wide public art archive.
The study seeks to investigate the viability of a searchable web based archive of all existing public art throughout the Northern Territory, the site will be a tool for visitors, academics, students and the general public. The study is due to be completed by the end of this year and should give Government a comprehensive overview of what public art exists in the Northern Territory, to evaluate the appearance of such an archive and the potential end users of such an archive.
24HR Art is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to be included in a database of existing and past public artworks for possible inclusion in the archive.
Community groups, individuals, government bodies, schools, businesses and arts organisations are encouraged to submit EOI’s detailing publicly accessible artworks considered to be Public Art.
Submitted EOI’s will form an appraisal of the story of NT public art, the quantity of works and an indication of what public art forms are valued by the community.
The Northern Territory Government definition of Public Art includes:
Public art in its widest sense is artistic work created for and located in accessible public spaces.
The Northern Territory Government embraces public art as a rich, multi layered interpretation of the Northern Territory's built and cultural heritage, natural environment and dynamic community represented through innovative, excellent and relevant artistic practice in well designed community spaces.
Public art has been defined as:
- Permanent and temporary visual arts features and installations in design and construction;
- Well designed public spaces that embrace community and encourage artistic and cultural expression;
- Creative interpretation of environment, heritage, history, community and culture;
- Art works created for specific locations;
- Art works produced through community involvement; and
- Collaboration of artists, architects and urban designers to create physical environments as features that integrate art into the fabric of communities;
- and in the broadest sense also includes performances, festivals, events and community celebrations in public places.
To register an EOI, complete the form ‘NORTHERN TERRITORY PUBLIC ART ARCHIVE REGISTRY, EXPRESSION OF INTEREST’ form in as much detail as possible. All EOI submissions must complete the ‘RELEASE DEED’ form.
Forms can be downloaded here:
Deadline for EOI: Wednesday 31 October 2007
Submissions should be sent to:
- 24HR Art - NT Centre for Contemporary Art
- PO Box 28 Darwin NT 0801
- Ph: 08 8981 5368
- Or
- Email: ntpaa@24hrart.org.au