The North Sydney Olympic Pool site is located on the lands of the Cammeraygal people, part of the Eora Nation. Prior to colonisation, this harbourside location formed part of a rich cultural landscape used for fishing, gathering, and movement along Sydney Harbour for thousands of years. The site has since undergone significant transformation from Aboriginal Country, to industrial land associated with the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, to its current use as a civic recreational facility.
This public art project seeks to acknowledge and centre the site’s layered history through a First Nations-led approach. This project is not solely about commemoration, it is an opportunity to restore visibility to stories that have been disrupted, and to embed First Nations knowledge and presence within a prominent civic site.
Council is seeking a First Nations artist or artistic team to deliver a culturally grounded and community informed exploration of the site’s Aboriginal history.
Expressions of Interest for Stage One close 3 August.
Project Budget
The total project budget is $80,000 (ex GST) including artist fees and installation costs.
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