Projects – Public Art and Design | Department of the Premier and Cabinet

This grant supports the concept development and commissioning of small-scale public art projects by professional practicing South Australian artists.

Projects in the public realm may be functional or non-functional, permanent or temporary. They may be undertaken through a collaborative approach between artists and other design professionals or may be realised with the involvement of community members, either through consultation or participation.

In this category, organisations can apply for two types of project activity:

concept development by artists
commissioning of new public art works for presentation in high-profile and accessible locations in South Australia.

For commissioning applications, the applicant must commit to funding a minimum of 50% (cash or in-kind) of the total project implementation budget. Industry best practice should be demonstrated in the selection of artists (for example, by open call). Where a limited call or direct selection process has been used, a clear rationale must be articulated in the application.

Important note:

To assist you with your application, read the Arts and Culture Grants Program General Guidelines before you apply.

	February 2022 Round	July 2022 Round	October 2022 Round	February 2023 Round
Grant amount	up to $15,000	up to $15,000	up to $15,000	up to $15,000
Open date	20 December 2021	30 May 2022	5 September 2022	21 December 2022
Closing date	5 pm 7 February 2022	5 pm 4 July 2022	5 pm 10 October 2022	5 pm 6 February 2023
Notification date	14 April 2022	14 September 2022	16 December 2022	19 April 2023
Funded activity commencement date	18 April 2022	19 September 2022	19 December 2022	24 April 2023

Who can apply

local government
State Government Departments and Agencies and Statutory Authorities
funded organisations: small-to-medium organisations, major organisations
organisations funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework (NPAPF) formerly known as Major Performing Arts (MPA) Companies
community groups

Please note: the private sector is eligible for financial assistance only when in partnership with an eligible applicant, but not directly. The private sector may obtain advice on the commissioning of public art works.

Who is ineligible

individual artists

Please note that selected artists for your project also need to meet the eligibility requirements in the Arts and Culture Grants Program General Guidelines.

You can apply for:

artist, mentor or mentee fees
artist commissioning fees
concept proposal fees for selected artists/artist teams
travel
costs directly arising from the involvement of the artist/s, creatives and professionals in the development, fabrication, installation and realisation of the public art commission

This category does not fund:

projects without a public art outcome or presentation
Public Art and Design Major Commissions (refer Major Projects: Public Art and Design Major Commission)

How to apply

Read How to Apply before you begin preparing your application.

Application information

There are 4 key elements to your application as listed below.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below to commence an application. Type/copy text into the provided fields.

Project Summary (up to 300 words)

Project Detail and Rationale (up to 2000 words)

Refer to the Assessment Criteria and include:

rationale and objectives
artist selection process
approach to risk management.

Artists/Creatives

Enter a short biography (up to 300 words) or upload a CV for each.

Project Plan and Timeline

Complete the table in the application form, including:

dates/stages of your activity (highlighting the period of funded activity)
how and where you will undertake or deliver the activity
who will be involved at each stage
expected outcomes at each stage.

Upload a document to the application form.

Artist Brief

Refer to Developing an Artist's Brief for more information.

Developing an Artist's Brief (PDF, 139.3 KB)

Please Note: Project proposals must include information about how appropriate protocols (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander; Working with Children in Art; COVID-19) will be followed.

Upload letters of support (up to five) and confirmations to the application form. Combine documents where possible.

Upload Support Material to the application form. Refer to How to Apply for information about Support Material.

Complete the consolidated budget template in the application form.

Upload a detailed budget and notes to budget (including quotes to support major expenses) to the application form.

Refer to How to Apply for information about application budgets.

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