Ford Lane Murals Project EOI
Expressions of Interest Now Open
Burwood Council is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from artists and collectives to deliver a series of five site-specific murals for Ford Lane, with one commission to include a programmable lighting feature. This major public art project is part of Licence to Play: Burwood Event-Ready Streets, supported by the NSW Government’s Plug Pilot Play Program.
Located in the heart of Burwood’s CBD, Ford Lane is set to become a creative corridor for public art, cultural events and community activations. The project will celebrate Burwood’s rich musical legacy and its dynamic emerging arts scene – connecting iconic local music history with the energy of today’s rising talent.
Artists will be contracted directly by Council and will work in collaboration with Clear Control (lighting supplier for Site 1) and Juddy Roller (site and logistics manager).
We encourage submissions from artists of all backgrounds who are passionate about shaping Burwood’s evolving cultural landscape.
Project Timeline
- EOI Submissions Open: Monday 14 April 2025
- Submissions Close: 12:00AM, Sunday 11 May 2025, all applications must be emailed to arts@burwood.nsw.gov.au
- Site Visits: 10:00 AM, Thursday 17 April 2025 or 10:00 AM, Tuesday 22 April 2025
To book a site visit, please email: arts@burwood.nsw.gov.au
- Successful artist/collective notified for each site: 16 May 2025
- Initial design presented to Council: 29 May 2025
- Final Artwork due to Council: 6 June 2025
- Artwork installation period 10 June 2025 – 11 July 2025
For any questions about the project, please contact:
Dominique Roberts, Cultural Projects & Public Art Producer
Phone: 9911 9807 or 0466 475 610
Email: Dominique.roberts@burwood.nsw.gov.au
Or
Jenny Hoff, Manager Community and Culture
Phone: 9911 9893 or 0427 301 112
Email: Jenny.Hoff@burwood.nsw.gov.au