Kardinia Park calls on artists for mural

KARDINIA Park is on the hunt for a local artist to transform a grey wall into a space showcasing the unique elements of Geelong with a mural.

Once complete, the 3.9m high wall will become a place where visitors and regulars can take photos on event days and during tours at the stadium.

The goal of the mural design is to celebrate civic pride and the multipurpose nature of the stadium, with the final artwork to highlight the words “Kardinia Park Geelong”.

Expressions of interest are currently open for the project and invited from artists living within the Barwon South West region including from across Greater Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine.

People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, first nations artists, LGBTQIA+ and living with a disability are actively encouraged to apply.

As part of the project, artists are expected to submit their designs, alongside images of previous works, before the piece is either painted in situ or installed by stadium signwriters.

Submissions will be based on artistic excellence, innovation, originality and demonstrated experience.

Expressions of interest close on July 25, with the contract awarded on August 30 and the artwork installed during early September.

To apply and for more information, head to kardiniapark.vic.gov.au