Art on High Expressions of Interest

The City is seeking expressions of interest from local individuals, artists, or community groups to design and produce art on eight planter boxes located on High Street, between Cliff Street and Little High Street.

Art on High is open to artists of all ages and abilities, and offers the community a chance to bring beauty, shade, and pedestrian safety to the start of High Street in Fremantle’s historic West End. The successful applicant will be provided with up to $4,000 in funding and installation support to help bring your concept to life!

This patch of High Street is a busy thoroughfare for pedestrians, cyclists, furry friends, and vehicles. The area, which attracts hundreds of locals and visitors every day, is surrounded by iconic heritage buildings and sits directly in front of the Roundhouse—WA's oldest public building.

What are we looking for?

Art on High is an opportunity for the City of Fremantle to collaborate with our community on public art that not only beautifies this space, but also encourages pedestrian safety and movement in the area. Artists of any age or ability can submit their expression of interest and draft concept for consideration. This opportunity is open to individuals or groups.

We’re looking for artists who can:

Bring new life to eight planter boxes.
Create clarity and safety for pedestrian movement.
Enhance a tourist precinct with immense historical importance.
Create new excitement for an iconic streetscape in Fremantle.
Encourage collaboration with City staff.

What will the City offer?

The City of Fremantle will provide the successful applicant with up to $4,000 of funding to design and install their concept on the eight planter boxes.

City staff from our Community Engagement, Arts & Culture, Infrastructure Engineering, and Parks and Landscape teams will also provide mentoring and support to help the successful applicant install their concept.

Note: applicants can seek additional funding from external sources to increase their budget (e.g. other grants, fundraising, etc).

All applicants must submit:

A written description (no more than 1 A4 page) of the design concept and/or video (no more than 2 minutes) talking about the design concept.
Draft drawings, sketches and/or digital images that show colour and design of the concept.
If you are working with the community describe who are you working with, and how you will work with them.
CV, biography, group profile, or collective statement.

Please note:

The lead artist in the project will need appropriate insurance if engaged on the project.
Community groups are welcome to apply, as long as they engage with an artist as part of the project.

For more details on the application process and essential requirements, please consult our Frequently Asked Questions and Artist's Info Pack. Before applying, we encourage you to chat with City staff to understand constraints or technical aspects of the installation, as well as what might help make your application successful.

How can you meet with City Officers to discuss your application?

1:1 Meeting: If you have any questions about this opportunity, or wish to discuss your application, please contact the City’s Community Engagement team at communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au. Please note, meetings are subject to staff availability.

How do I apply?

Applicants can submit their concept and supporting information via the City’s application link below.

Please note submissions will close on 1 December 2024 at 5pm AWST.