Expression of Interest - Mural mentorship with Phoebe Paradise
Have you ever wanted to spread your paintbrush wings and expand your artistic canvas? HBRG is excited to open expressions of interest for Fraser Coast artists to undertake a mural mentorship.
In the lead up to the ‘Burbs to the Bay exhibition at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, local artists are invited to submit an EOI to participate in a paid mentorship with Brisbane-based artist Phoebe Paradise.
HBRG is seeking two artists to assist in the completion of a painted mural in the gallery foyer alongside Phoebe between 15 and 19 July 2024. The selected artists will learn core skills of mural production including design planning, quoting and budgeting, estimating materials, translating a design to a surface, and paint application. No mural painting experience is needed to apply.
EOIs open Monday 3 June and close midnight Sunday 23 June 2024.
To apply, email regionalgallery@frasercoast.qld.gov.au with responses to the following:
Your Details
- Name
- Date of birth
- Contact number
- Address (must be within Fraser Coast LGA)
Your EOI
1. Describe your current arts practice (max 50 words)
2. What do you hope to gain or acheive in this mentorship? (max 50 words)
3. Do you have any experience completing a public art project or mural? If so, describe your experience. (max 100 words)
4. Do you have access to an iPad or laptop? Are you familiar with Adobe Photoshop or Procreate? (not essential)
5. Confirmation of your availaibility 15 - 19 July for the mural installation
6. Please attach to your email submission up to 5 images of your artwork
Terms and Conditions:
- Applicants must be 18+
- Mentees will be working on a large scale painting, so must be physically able to do so over multiple days
- Both selected mentees must attain own public liability insurance after their placement is confirmed
- Both selected mentees will be paid $750 each for their contribution to the mural
This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
