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Quadrennial Public Artwork - Applications have now closed
Applications have now closed
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is commissioning its fifth Quadrennial Public Artwork. The Council invites suitably experienced Artists or Artist Teams to submit Expressions of Interest to design, fabricate and install a major public artwork to be located on the Osmond Terrace roadway median, at the juncture of William Street, Norwood. A total budget of $300,000 is allocated for this project.
Key dates:
- Expressions of Interest artwork brief open Friday 7 March
- Expressions of Interest submissions close 5pm Monday 31 March
- Shortlisted Artist/Artist Teams notified by Friday 11 April
- Concept designs close Monday 30 June
- Artwork installation June 2026
Please send Expressions of Interest to:
townhall@npsp.sa.gov.au with the subject line ‘EOI Quadrennial Public Artwork’
Please forward enquiries to:
Emma Comley
Arts Officer
ecomley@npsp.sa.gov.au
(08) 8366 4515
Exhibit with us
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters invites expressions of interest from artists to be part of our 2025 Exhibition Season.
There are four exhibition spaces available within the Gallery at St Peters, in additiion to exhibition space in the adjacent Eastern Health Authority, the EHA Gallery.
Key dates:
- Expressions of Interest close Monday 7 April, 5.00pm.
- Applicants notified by Tuesday 15 April.
- SALA registrations, where applicable, close Wednesday 14 May.
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For more information and to apply, please refer to the section below:
Exhibition Expression of Interest - how to apply
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Exhibition Season Terms & Conditions
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Before you start your application, please read the following terms and conditions.
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2025 exhibition dates
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In your application please provide your preferred exhibition dates(s).
The 2025 exhibition season dates are as follows:
- 8 August - 20 September* | SALA
- 3 October - 15 November
- 28 November - 3 January (2026)
*Please note: the Main Gallery is NOT available for this slot -
What to include in your application
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Please include:
Up to date Artist(s) CV and artists(s) statement, exhibition title and description (maximum 500 words)
Size of exhibition (number of proposed works, including medium and dimensions)
Nominate preferred space:
- Main Gallery
- Gallery 2
- Mini Gallery
- Gallery Foyer
- EHA Gallery
- Any
Images of complete or in progress proposed artwork (artist name, title, year created, medium, dimensions, complete or in progress)
Previous artwork examples (up to 3 per artist).
Social media and/ or website details. -
Apply
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Artists are asked to contact Emma Comley, Arts Officer to apply, to discuss an exhibition idea or to ask questions. Contact via email: ecomley@npsp.sa.gov.au or via phone: 08 8366 4555.
SALA Festival registrations and support
Showcase your art throughout the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, during the SALA Festival from 1-31 August each year.
Each year, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters proudly hosts a wide variety of SALA Festival exhibitions across the Council area.
For more information about Council support for SALA, including fee reimbursements, visit:
Artist Register
Public Art & Culture Grants
The Public Art & Culture Grants Scheme is offered twice a year and is part of the Council's Community Funding Program.
The Scheme has three funding categories:
- Artistic & Cultural Programs & Events
- Artistic Development
- Visual Public Art.
Applicants can apply for up to $5,000 per financial year.
For more information and to apply, visit: Community Funding Program
Adelaide Fringe artist support
The Council supports local artists, performers, producers, events, venues and businesses participating in the Adelaide Fringe with a 50% subsidy for Fringe registrations within the Council area.
Registrations and subsidies are closed.
To access the subsidy:
- connect with a venue in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
- register your event via Adelaide Fringe’s AVR platform and pay the reduced registration fee at the checkout
- include ‘Proudly supported by the City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters’ on marketing and promotional material
- register your event on Council’s Events Calendar.
Stobie Pole Art
Stobie pole art is a recognised way to add visual interest to local streets.
While SA Power Networks manages the approval process, the Council can provide a letter of support for community-led projects.
How to apply
1. Submit an application to SA Power Networks
All stobie pole art must be approved by SA Power Networks.
For more information and to apply online, visit: SA Power Networks – Stobie Pole Art
2. Request a letter of Council support
In 2025, the Council will develop guidelines to further support stobie pole art installations. Until then, residents and artists can request a letter of support from the Council for their proposed artwork.
When considering requests, we take into account:
- the interests of immediate neighbours
- how the artwork fits with the character of the street
- safety and ongoing maintenance of the design.
To request a letter of support, email artsandculture@npsp.sa.gov.au with the following details:
- your name and address
- location of the stobie pole (street address or map reference)
- a concept design and description of the artwork
- materials and approximate size of the artwork
- written approval from immediate neighbours next to the stobie pole.
For more information, visit: SA Power Networks
Contact
Emma Comley
Council Arts Officer
T: 08 8366 4555
E: ecomley@npsp.sa.gov.au
