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.
- EOI OPEN: June 9
- EOI Closes: Sunday, 13 July 2025
- Shortlisted Applicants Notified: 23 July 2025
- Shortlisted Applicants Proposals Due: 3 Aug 2025
- Successful Applicants Advised: 11 August 2025
- Installation Commences: 14 February 2026
- Artwork Open to the Public: 17 February – 4 March 2026
- Artwork Bump-Out: 5 March 2026
Download for more details regarding Budget, Fee, Project Scope and Key considerations
How to apply
Expressions of Interest closed midnight 13 July 2025. No more submissions will be accepted.
For more information
Contact Rachel Chant, Team Leader Major Events and Festivals Programming rchant@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
