Overview
Cardinia Volunteers Exhibition will celebrate and recognise the contribution of volunteers across Cardinia and is intended to be presented in conjunction with the launch of the CSC Volunteers Policy 2027. The project will connect volunteers, community groups and local organisations from across Cardinia with a lead artist to participate in and contribute to an immersive and high-quality exhibition which reflects diverse volunteer experiences, stories and perspectives.
Lead Artist(s): Expectations and Selection Criteria
The appointed artist(s) will work closely with Cardinia volunteers, community groups and Council staff to shape the exhibition themes, content and final outcomes which reflects the Cardinia Shire Volunteer community. This will be a professional, high-quality outcome interpreting the stories and contribution of Cardinia’s volunteers (not a collection of community artworks). This exhibition has flexibility to include multiple outcomes such as community activated workshop /residency space. The result will highlight the benefits of volunteers, it’s positive impact on both the community and individual mental health and connection. It will celebrate our volunteers and provide a novel and immersive experience for visitors to the space.
The artist(s) will be expected to spend time in person with community groups and individuals. Attending meetings, events and places of work to immerse themselves in Cardinia’s volunteer community. The artist fee is reflective of the expected time and travel required in addition to creation of the exhibition outcome.
The panel will be considering artistic merit, demonstrated experience in community arts engagement, and capacity to manage and deliver participatory arts projects. The successful lead artist(s) will have a body of practice which includes working with community with their own high-quality artistic outcomes.
Eligibility
Artists practicing in all mediums are welcome to apply. This includes but not limited to digital, film, performance and visual arts.
You may apply as an individual or as a collective.
Artists who are able to demonstrate a connection to Cardinia Shire will be considered favourably.
Artists with any public program ideas are encouraged to outline those in their application. CCC is a venue that focuses on community engagement.
Artists will need to demonstrate prior collaborative outcomes and speak to the criteria section.
Artists who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), Deaf, or disabled are strongly encouraged to apply.
Dates
Applications open: 9 October
Applications close: 11:59pm 16 November
Application outcome: Successful applicant(s) will be notified by mid December
Bump in: Tuesday, 4 May – Wednesday, 12 May 2027 (9:30 – 4:30pm)
Exhibition dates: Thursday, 13 May – Sunday, 20 June 2027
Bump out: Monday, 21 June 2027 (9:30 – 4:30pm)
CCC Gallery
Opened in November 2019, CCC Gallery is a vibrant new art-space featuring curated traditional, digital and new-media exhibitions and installations by leading practice and emerging artists.
The gallery dimensions are 9.6m x 24.4m with roof height at lowest point of 3.17m.
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CCC Gallery is located at 40 Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham. CCC is open 9am – 4pm, 7 days a week. Explore link.
Fee
An artist fee of $10,000 is paid to the successful artist(s). Fees will be paid in two instalments.
Contact for Enquiries
Toni Main
Senior Curation and Programming Officer
[email protected]
+61 3 5943 4937
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