Lunar New Year Artwork EOI
City of Parramatta is seeking expressions of interest from artists to produce and display a large-scale temporary outdoor public artwork for Lunar New Year 2026.
About this EOI
City of Parramatta Council is seeking expressions of interests for a large-scale, site-specific temporary outdoor artwork for Lunar New Year 2026. Individual or collective artists of diverse cultural backgrounds and diaspora communities who celebrate Lunar New Year are invited to submit. The artwork will be on display from Tuesday 17 February – Wednesday 4 March 2026.
The project includes concept development, design, build and installation. The installation should respond to Lunar New Year (year of the Fire Horse). Artworks are encouraged to be ambitious and immersive, and designed with Parramatta Square in mind.
All applications are to be submitted via the form below.
Timeline:
There will be two rounds of Expressions of Interest (EOI). The first round will be open to the public, inviting artists to submit their applications. From these submissions, a selection will be made for the second round, where shortlisted artists will be invited to provide further details or proposals. The shortlisted artists will receive a proposal fee of $1,500 +GST.
- 9 June: EOIs Open
- 6 July: EOI Close
- 16 July: Shortlisted Applicants notified
- 27 July: Shortlisted Applicants proposals due
- 1 Aug: Successful Applicants advised and formally engaged
- 14 Feb 2026: Installation commences
- 17 Feb - 4 March 2026: Artwork open to the public
- 5 March 2026: Artwork bump-out
Download for more details regarding Budget, Fee, Project Scope and Key considerations
How to apply
To submit your EOI, please fill in the form below. Expressions of Interest close midnight 6 July 2025. No late submissions will be accepted.
For more information
Contact Rachel Chant, Team Leader Major Events and Festivals Programming rchant@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
