Public Art – Building Blocks Development Program
This workshop-based program aims to support Tasmanian artists to learn about public art practice and develop the skills required to successfully deliver public art commissions under the Tasmanian Government Art Site Scheme, which is a major source of government investment in the visual arts in Tasmania.
Successful applicants will receive funding of $4,000 towards development activities and must attend six workshop sessions in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie between August 2025 and June 2026. Attendance must be in person.
These workshops will feature insights and knowledge from industry professionals and include opportunities for active learning and engagement for participants.
Up to 20 Tasmanian artists will be supported to participate in the program, including at least two Tasmanian Aboriginal artists.
Key dates
Opens: 31 March 2025
Closed: 28 April 2025
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- Eligibility
- individual artists aged between 16 and 25 years of age as at the closing date for applications, or
- individual artists who are emerging in the public art industry.
- Assessment
- Is the activity suitable and relevant for the applicant’s professional practice?
- How does the activity develop the applicant’s practice?
- Has the applicant demonstrated a commitment to their practice?
- How does the activity strengthen the applicant’s practice or capacity as an arts professional?
- Is the activity timely and relevant?
- Does the applicant have the potential to contribute to the Tasmanian Government Art Site Scheme?
Eligibility
This program supports:
Applicants must be able to commit to attending all six workshop sessions in person and must also meet our general eligibility requirements.
Students are eligible to apply but cannot seek support towards activities that are part of a formal course or contribute to an assessment.
You can make one application per round.
Applications will not be accepted from groups or organisations.
Grant request
Up to twenty grants of $4,000 (+ GST) are available in this round.
Successful applicants who need to travel more than 100 kilometres to attend the sessions can also claim up to $300.00 per session to cover travel costs.
Grant funds cannot be used to purchase equipment.
Workshop sessions
The program will be delivered over six sessions between August 2025 and June 2026.*
SESSION | LOCATION | DATE |
|---|---|---|
Session one Introduction to public art practice, artist briefs and the Tasmanian Government Art Site Scheme. | Hobart | 1 September 2025 11:00am – 2:00pm |
Session two Industry perspectives featuring industry professionals and public art case studies. | Launceston | 1 October 2025 11:00am – 4:00pm |
Session three Understanding budgets and Detailed Design Packages. Participants will develop design concepts. | Hobart | 2 March 2026 11:00am – 2:00pm |
Session four Participants will present initial design concepts for feedback. | Hobart | 3 March 2026 11:00am – 4:00pm |
Session five Participants will present Detailed Design Packages for feedback. | Launceston | 11 May 2026 11:00am – 4:00pm |
Session six Wrap up and Q&A session. | Burnie | 1 June 2026 10:00am – 1:00pm |
* Dates and locations may be subject to change.
Assessment
Arts Tasmania uses peer assessors from the Cultural and Creative Industries Expert Register.
Peer assessors are people who work in, or are engaged with, the arts and cultural sectors such as artists, administrators, or other professionals.
All eligible applications to this round will be assessed by a multi-artform peer panel against the criteria of:
CRITERION | THINGS PEERS MAY CONSIDER |
|---|---|
Quality | |
Benefit |
For more information on assessment, please see how decisions are made.
Eligibility
This program supports:
- individual artists aged between 16 and 25 years of age as at the closing date for applications, or
- individual artists who are emerging in the public art industry.
Applicants must be able to commit to attending all six workshop sessions in person and must also meet our general eligibility requirements.
Students are eligible to apply but cannot seek support towards activities that are part of a formal course or contribute to an assessment.
You can make one application per round.
Applications will not be accepted from groups or organisations.
Grant request
Up to twenty grants of $4,000 (+ GST) are available in this round.
Successful applicants who need to travel more than 100 kilometres to attend the sessions can also claim up to $300.00 per session to cover travel costs.
Grant funds cannot be used to purchase equipment.
Workshop sessions
The program will be delivered over six sessions between August 2025 and June 2026.*
SESSION | LOCATION | DATE |
|---|---|---|
Session one Introduction to public art practice, artist briefs and the Tasmanian Government Art Site Scheme. | Hobart | 1 September 2025 11:00am – 2:00pm |
Session two Industry perspectives featuring industry professionals and public art case studies. | Launceston | 1 October 2025 11:00am – 4:00pm |
Session three Understanding budgets and Detailed Design Packages. Participants will develop design concepts. | Hobart | 2 March 2026 11:00am – 2:00pm |
Session four Participants will present initial design concepts for feedback. | Hobart | 3 March 2026 11:00am – 4:00pm |
Session five Participants will present Detailed Design Packages for feedback. | Launceston | 11 May 2026 11:00am – 4:00pm |
Session six Wrap up and Q&A session. | Burnie | 1 June 2026 10:00am – 1:00pm |
* Dates and locations may be subject to change.
Assessment
Arts Tasmania uses peer assessors from the Cultural and Creative Industries Expert Register.
Peer assessors are people who work in, or are engaged with, the arts and cultural sectors such as artists, administrators, or other professionals.
All eligible applications to this round will be assessed by a multi-artform peer panel against the criteria of:
CRITERION | THINGS PEERS MAY CONSIDER |
|---|---|
Quality |
|
Benefit |
|
For more information on assessment, please see how decisions are made.
Eligibility
This program supports:
- individual artists aged between 16 and 25 years of age as at the closing date for applications, or
- individual artists who are emerging in the public art industry.
Applicants must be able to commit to attending all six workshop sessions in person and must also meet our general eligibility requirements.
Students are eligible to apply but cannot seek support towards activities that are part of a formal course or contribute to an assessment.
You can make one application per round.
Applications will not be accepted from groups or organisations.
Grant request
Up to twenty grants of $4,000 (+ GST) are available in this round.
Successful applicants who need to travel more than 100 kilometres to attend the sessions can also claim up to $300.00 per session to cover travel costs.
Grant funds cannot be used to purchase equipment.
Workshop sessions
The program will be delivered over six sessions between August 2025 and June 2026.*
SESSION | LOCATION | DATE |
|---|---|---|
Session one Introduction to public art practice, artist briefs and the Tasmanian Government Art Site Scheme. | Hobart | 1 September 2025 11:00am – 2:00pm |
Session two Industry perspectives featuring industry professionals and public art case studies. | Launceston | 1 October 2025 11:00am – 4:00pm |
Session three Understanding budgets and Detailed Design Packages. Participants will develop design concepts. | Hobart | 2 March 2026 11:00am – 2:00pm |
Session four Participants will present initial design concepts for feedback. | Hobart | 3 March 2026 11:00am – 4:00pm |
Session five Participants will present Detailed Design Packages for feedback. | Launceston | 11 May 2026 11:00am – 4:00pm |
Session six Wrap up and Q&A session. | Burnie | 1 June 2026 10:00am – 1:00pm |
* Dates and locations may be subject to change.
Assessment
Arts Tasmania uses peer assessors from the Cultural and Creative Industries Expert Register.
Peer assessors are people who work in, or are engaged with, the arts and cultural sectors such as artists, administrators, or other professionals.
All eligible applications to this round will be assessed by a multi-artform peer panel against the criteria of:
CRITERION | THINGS PEERS MAY CONSIDER |
|---|---|
Quality |
|
Benefit |
|
For more information on assessment, please see how decisions are made.