Northern Grampians Shire Council

Public Art (Sculpture) - St Arnaud

Create the focal point of the metamorphosis of this bare garden bed to stunning Buddleia Garden in the historic Queen Mary Gardens in St Arnaud.

Commission

Opportunity Details

Closing Date

Mar 18, 2026

Accepting applications from

Victoria

Artform

Sculpture

Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking quotations from appropriately qualified and experienced artists to deliver community engagement, design and installation of Public Art (Sculpture) at Queen Mary Botanic Gardens in St Arnaud.

Quick Overview

    • Budget: $30,000 – $ 35,000 (ex GST) for final commissioned artist
    • Location: Queen Mary Botanic Gardens, St Arnaud, Victoria
    • Artwork Size: maximum 1mW x 1mL x 1.6mH

Creative Direction

The theme of the proposed sculpture is ‘of the natural world, relevant to regional Victoria’.

Key Dates

    • Closes 18 March, 2026, 2pm.
    • Successful applicant advised: By March 30, 2026.
    • Creative workshop: By April 16, 2026.
    • Final design: By May 16, 2026.
    • Completion: Project to be complete by June 30, 2026.

Image credits:

All: Northern Grampians Shire Council.

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