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Downing Centre First Nations Art Commissions EOI — NSW

$1K – $379K available

Create NSW

This Create NSW expression of interest invites First Nations artists with a cultural and community connection to New South Wales to apply for site-specific public art commissions across five locations in the Downing Centre. The project aims to embed First Nations cultural perspectives and commission artworks reflecting kin, Country, resilience and collective histories.

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Funding

$1K – $379K

Closed

18 May 2026

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) for a registered entity as an individual sole trader or private company where you are the sole director, or engage a funds administrator if successful • Identify as a New South Wales Aboriginal person with demonstrated connection to Country, culture, community and cultural practice • Have maintained residency in New South Wales for the previous 12 months and still reside there • Be a permanent resident of Australia • Have an account with an Australian financial institution • Be 18 years old or older • Commit to being available for the full timeframe of the project • If applying as a group, all members must also meet the same eligibility requirements • Organisations cannot apply on behalf of an individual or group, but may act as a fund administrator for a successful applicant
Applicants must hold a valid Australian Business Number for a registered entity as either an individual sole trader or a private company where the applicant is the sole director, or engage a funds administrator if successful. Applicants must identify as a New South Wales Aboriginal person with demonstrated connection to Country, culture, community and cultural practice; have maintained residency in New South Wales for the previous 12 months and still reside there; be a permanent resident of Australia; have an account with an Australian financial institution; be 18 years old or older; and commit to being available for the full project timeframe. If applying as a group, all members must meet the same requirements. Applicants are not eligible if they are under 18, do not identify as a New South Wales Aboriginal person, or are organisations applying on behalf of an individual or group.

What's Funded

Development and delivery of site-specific public artworks for one or more of five Downing Centre locations, including concept design, community and Traditional Owner engagement, design development, presentation to the assessment panel, and final artwork installation.

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Expected Outcomes

Commissioned public artworks that honour stories of kin, Country and resilience, strengthen the Downing Centre as a culturally safe environment, enhance visitor experience and cultural learning, and meet heritage, safety and design requirements.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

individualsole_tradercompany

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityother

Keywords

First NationsAboriginal artistspublic artart commissionDowning CentreCreate NSWexpression of interestcultural connection

Official Grant Page

Create NSW

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Downing Centre First Nations Art Commissions EOI?

The Downing Centre First Nations Art Commissions EOI is a mixed grant offered by Create NSW in Australia, providing $1K – $379K in funding. This Create NSW expression of interest invites First Nations artists with a cultural and community connection to New South Wales to apply for site-specific public art commissions across five locations in the Downing Centre. The project aims to embed First Nations cultural perspectives and commission artworks reflecting kin, Country, resilience and collective histories.
2

How much funding does the Downing Centre First Nations Art Commissions EOI provide?

The Downing Centre First Nations Art Commissions EOI provides $1K – $379K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Downing Centre First Nations Art Commissions EOI?

  • Hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) for a registered entity as an individual sole trader or private company where you are the sole director, or engage a funds administrator if successful
  • Identify as a New South Wales Aboriginal person with demonstrated connection to Country, culture, community and cultural practice
  • Have maintained residency in New South Wales for the previous 12 months and still reside there
  • Be a permanent resident of Australia
  • Have an account with an Australian financial institution
  • Be 18 years old or older
  • Commit to being available for the full timeframe of the project
  • If applying as a group, all members must also meet the same eligibility requirements
  • Organisations cannot apply on behalf of an individual or group, but may act as a fund administrator for a successful applicant
4

When does the Downing Centre First Nations Art Commissions EOI close?

Applications closed on 18 May 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Development and delivery of site-specific public artworks for one or more of five Downing Centre locations, including concept design, community and Traditional Owner engagement, design development, presentation to the assessment panel, and final artwork installation.
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