Artist Expression of Interest - Threshold Art Commission - Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane Redevelopment

### 🎨 Tender Overview: Threshold Art Commission The **Mount Alexander Shire Council** is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from professional artists for a **permanent art installation** located at the proposed Templeton Street parklet, situated at the intersection of Templeton and Frederick Street in Castlemaine, Victoria. ### 📋 Project Scope & Requirements This commission is part of the broader Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane Redevelopment project. The council is seeking creative proposals for a site-specific public art installation that enhances the local urban environment. * **Eligibility:** Open to all artists with relevant experience and skills. * **Inclusivity:** The Council strongly encourages applications from: * Artists based in Central Victoria. * Female-identifying First Peoples. * People living with a disability. * Culturally or linguistically diverse (CALD) individuals. * LGBTQIA+ artists. ### 📍 Location & Context * **Organization:** Mount Alexander Shire Council * **Region:** Castlemaine, Victoria (Loddon region) * **Project Focus:** Public Art, Sculpture, and Urban Redevelopment. ### 💡 Why Apply? This is a significant opportunity for artists to contribute to the cultural landscape of Castlemaine. Successful applicants will help shape the aesthetic and social identity of the new parklet space. Interested parties should refer to the official **Project Brief** for detailed technical specifications, design constraints, and contractual obligations. **Keywords:** Public Art, Sculpture, Art Commission, Mount Alexander Shire, Castlemaine, Urban Redevelopment, Artist EOI, Creative Services, Victoria Tenders.