Public art commission opportunities

Public art commission opportunities will appear here as they become available.

The San Carlos Art-Boxes are a pair of wall-mounted lightboxes in Croydon, presenting a changing program of contemporary artworks.

Applications from artists interested in exhibiting in the artboxes are sought throughout the year and each commissioned artist will receive a fee.

To apply, please send a recent copy of your curriculum vitae, a 200 word statement about why you would like to exhibit in San Carlos Way, and two proposed images to publicart@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

San Carlos
The San Carlos Art-Boxes are a pair of wall-mounted lightboxes in Croydon, presenting a changing program of contemporary artworks.

Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced contemporary artists to develop and install applied works for up to three sites as part of Maroondah City Council’s Croydon Main Street Revitalisation Project. 

A total of $200,000 (excluding GST) is available for the commission. We encourage representation from a wide range of artists. Artists working collaboratively are also welcome to apply. 

Applications close at 11.50pm on Thursday 14 May 2026.

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Croydon Main Street - Public Art - Expression of Interest(PDF, 2MB)

Croydon Main Street - Public Art - Expression of Interest(DOCX, 18MB)

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Image: Commission site at corner Mount Dandenong Road and Main Street Croydon

Artists interested in being kept informed about public art opportunities that arise from time to time in Maroondah are invited to send their details to publicart@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

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