Croydon Cultural Hub public art commission
Maroondah City Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced contemporary public artists to develop and install artwork in the new Croydon Cultural Hub.
A total of $220,000 (excluding GST) is available for this pulic art commission.
About this opportunity
Key dates
- Expressions of interest close: Tuesday 22 September 2026
- Shortlisted artists announced: Monday 12 October 2026
- Concept proposals due: Tuesday 3 November 2026
- Final commissioned artist confirmed: Tuesday 24 November 2026
- Installation: May 2027
About the Croydon Cultural Hub
The Croydon Cultural Hub will be a major community destination, bringing together a library, theatre and events space, customer service centre, café, meeting spaces and community facilities.
This new precinct in the heart of Croydon will include integrated indoor and outdoor spaces that provide activation, inspiration and empowerment. It will be a village of connection, belonging, safety and learning.
The Cultural Hub is the first major infrastructure development within this precinct. The contemporary mixed-use facility will include a 180-seat black box theatre, café, customer service centre, health and wellbeing co-working tenancy hub, bookable meeting spaces and a new home for Your Library Croydon.
The hub has been architecturally designed to maximise visitor experience and accessibility, offering ample natural light, creative features and rooflines and engaging spaces across two levels.
Who can apply?
This opportunity is open to suitably experienced contemporary public artists. Collaborative applications are welcome.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
- Experience delivering high-quality public art projects.
- The ability to develop a safe, durable and sustainable artwork.
- Experience working on projects with long-term public outcomes.
- The ability to work within project timelines and budget requirements.
Artist brief
Artists are invited to propose works that respond to the site, complement the building's architecture and create a welcoming experience for visitors.
- Artwork must be located within the interior of the Croydon Cultural Hub.
- Artists may propose one or more artworks.
- Proposed works must be safe, durable and suitable for a public setting.
- A total of $220,000 (excluding GST) is available.
Download the artist brief for full project details, artwork requirements, site information and selection criteria.
Croydon Cultural Hub public art commission brief(PDF, 1MB)
Croydon Cultural Hub public art commission brief(DOCX, 5MB)
Express your interest
Applications close at 11.50pm on Tuesday 22 September 2026.
Expressions of interest must include:
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- A one-page response addressing the selection criteria
- Up to five examples of relevant previous work
- Contact details for two referees
Email applications to publicart@maroondah.vic.gov.au.