ARTIST
APPLICATION
TEMPORARY PUBLIC
ART TRAIL
ABOUT THE EVENT
Arts by the Bay is a vibrant new public arts program launching in Bunbury, Western Australia. From 11–13 July 2025, selected locations along the Koombana Bay foreshore and surrounding precincts will be transformed into temporary visual arts trails featuring sculpture, painting, photography, and mixed media artworks., from emerging and established artists.
This is a pilot project for a larger annual arts and culture festival, with a focus on kindness, sustainability, community, and respect. We invite artists to showcase existing works that engage with these values and reflect the region’s beauty, stories, or spirit.
They will be displayed along the Koombana Bay Foreshore, Dolphin Discovery Centre, and Koolambidi Woola Youth Precinct.
EXHIBITION DATES AND LOCATIONS
JULY 11 - 13, 2025
Photo credits: Koolambidi Woola Dolphin Discovery Centre Stirling Street Arts Centre
ENTRY + Eligibility
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This call is for existing works only; artists are not expected to create new work for this exhibition.
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All works must be able to be installed and de-installed within the allocated timeframes and with available resources.
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There is no entry fee. Due to this, please note that transportation costs are at the expense of the artist.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Artists must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) including:
1. A short artist biography (max 200 words)
2. Description and images of the proposed artwork(s)
3. Artwork dimensions, materials, and installation requirements
4. Information on public safety, weather durability, and maintenance (if relevant)
5. Site preference(s), if any
6. Accessibility or support needs
Expression of Interest submission due: Monday 23rd June
Please note that transportation costs are at the expense of the artist.
Alternate submission formats (audio, video, verbal application, etc.) are welcome. Please contact us to discuss your preferred format.
SELECTION PROCESS
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Submissions will be reviewed by a diverse selection panel based on artistic quality, relevance to the event values, public safety, and suitability for the location.
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Selection criteria will be publicly available when submissions open.
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The decision of the panel is final. Feedback may be provided on request.
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations artists, culturally and linguistically diverse artists, d/Deaf and disabled artists, and emerging artists.
ARTIST SUPPORT
Selected artists will receive:
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An artist participation fee (amount to be confirmed)
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On-site support for installation and de-installation, including basic equipment and staff assistance
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Publicity via signage, print and digital promotion, and media outreach
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A profile in the event program and website
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No commission will be taken on any works sold—sales inquiries will be passed directly to the artist
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
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Artworks must be structurally sound and weather-resistant for the duration of the event
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Artists are responsible for transport to and from the site (support may be negotiated for regional/interstate artists)
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All works must meet public safety requirements and be suitable for family-friendly outdoor display
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Artists or representatives must be present for installation and pack-down
Copyright and Cultural Rights
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Artists retain full copyright and moral rights in their work
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The organisers request a non-exclusive license to photograph and reproduce works for event documentation, marketing, and reporting
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First Nations artists and communities will be consulted and supported in accordance with best practice around Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP)
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Artists are responsible for ensuring all content respects cultural protocols and does not misappropriate any traditions or stories
Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Safety
We are committed to:
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Fair and transparent processes, with published criteria and a rotating, representative selection panel
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Cultural awareness and safety protocols for staff, artists and audiences
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Providing a safe and inclusive space for all artists and attendees
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Welcoming accessibility adjustments and alternative participation methods
SELECTION CRITERIA
All eligible submissions will be assessed by an independent curatorial panel according to the following criteria:
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Quality of execution and concept
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Originality and creative approach
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Contribution to the field of visual arts
KEY DATES
Expression of Interest submission due: Monday 23rd June
Selection and notification : Thursday 26th June
Site meeting : 10am Tuesday 8th July 2025
Final Titles and statements due – 100 word limit: 5pm, 30 June 2025
Installation (Koolambidi Woola (Youth Centre) : By 10am Friday 11 July 2025
Installation (Dolphin Discovery Centre) : Thursday 10 July 2025
Installation (Stirling Street Arts Centre) : By 5pm Thursday 10 July 2025
VIP and public opening with artist talks: Friday 11 July 2025
Bump out : After 3pm 13 July 2025 or Monday 14 July 2025
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:
