Parramatta Lanes Outdoor Art EOI

About Parramatta Lanes

Parramatta Lanes is a vibrant multi-site festival in the Parramatta CBD that transforms urban spaces into themed outdoor food and entertainment hubs, showcasing art installations, music, and performances. Initiated in 2012 with four sites, it has since grown into a major event on the Western Sydney calendar, featuring over 160 artists across 18 sites and drawing over 200,000 visitors in 2024.  

Parramatta Lanes 2025 will run:   
Wednesday 22 – Saturday 25 October 2025  
Wed + Thu: 5pm – 10pm   
Fri + Sat: 5pm – 10:30pm

About this EOI

In 2025 City of Parramatta will program a range of projects with budgets up to $30k, based on EOI submissions and curatorial programming. We encourage applications of a variety of scopes. This EOI will assist in selecting artists for the 2025 program.    

There are a range of opportunities for our 2025 festival with two different EOIs, including:

1. Outdoor Performance & Art installations (not live music)
2. Digital Art

Artists of all career stages and artists who have a connection to, or currently reside in, Western Sydney are strongly encouraged to submit.

There are limited opportunities for festival artworks. Submitting an EOI does not guarantee presentation at Parramatta Lanes. The City of Parramatta reserves the right to program outside of the EOI process. If you are not selected for presentation at Parramatta Lanes 2025, your application information may be kept on file for consideration for other artwork and performance opportunities with the City of Parramatta.

Timeline:

• Thursday 1 May – Sunday 1 June: EOIs open for project proposals.
• Late June to Early July: Successful applicants advised and formally engaged.  
• Saturday 18 - Wednesday 22 October 2025: Works installed/tech rehearsal.
  *All works must be completely installed by midday (12pm) Wednesday 22 October.  
• Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 October 2025: Event live.
• Sunday 26 - Monday 27 October 2025: Installations removed.  

Selection Criteria  

A selection panel consisting of representatives from the City of Parramatta will convene to assess all submissions received and to award the successful proposals. Proposals will be assessed within the EOI they have submitted for. All proposals will be assessed using the following criteria:  

1. Suitability to the opportunity and its key considerations.
2. Artistic calibre of the proposal.  
3. Originality of concept and its compatibility as a work for Parramatta Lanes.

How to apply

To submit your EOI, please click on the corresponding link above. Expressions of Interest close midnight 1 June 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