Call for artist's proposals: Changing Lanes and Freyberg Steps for Art in the City 2023

Heart of the City is calling for artist proposals for temporary public art to bring to life some of the city centre’s favourite spaces as part of Art in the City 2023.

Being held in Auckland's city centre between 6 - 14 October 2023, Art in the City will celebrate art and creativity that expresses the theme of 'Vitality'. 

The Art in the City programme aims to create reasons for people to explore and enjoy the city centre. It will include the popular Late Night Art and Urban Art Village events, and various exhibitions and activations in galleries, venues, and public spaces.

Changing Lanes and Freyberg Steps - a programme of temporary public art - will also be a key feature, and artists' proposals are now being called for to bring this aspect of the programme to life.

Heart of the City is looking for colourful, lively works that will create cause for people to pause, smile and connect with the urban surroundings and each other. There are four opportunities for artists to submit proposals.  The selected artworks will remain installed for two months, from early October 2023. 

Artist Fees: (per artist)

Freyberg Steps:
 $3,500 + GST. This fee covers the design and to oversee the production and application of the successful artwork.

The fees for installation and removal will be covered by Heart of the City (i.e. at no cost to the artist) and is separate from the Artist Fee. Installation and removal will be the responsibility of Blink Ltd.

Changing Lanes: 
$5,500 + GST. It covers the design, materials used by the artist and the production of the artwork.

The fees for installation and removal will be covered by Heart of the City (i.e at no cost to the artist) and is separate from the Artist Fee.

The full brief for Changing Lanes can be found here.
The full brief for Freyberg Steps can be found here. 

Submit your proposal by 5pm, 7 July 2023 and/or direct any questions to info@hotcity.co.nz.