The first pillar of the City of Sydney’s Eora Journey, which will celebrate Sydney’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture through a series of new public artworks, is set to transform major buildings across the city. Emerging and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are being asked to take part in Place Projections, which will tell stories of Sydney’s rich Aboriginal heritage through video projections other light-based artworks displayed on culturally significant sites, including Sydney Town Hall and the Australian Museum.
Emerging and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are being asked to take part in Place Projections, which will tell stories of Sydney’s rich Aboriginal heritage through video projections and other light-based artworks displayed on culturally significant sites, including Sydney Town Hall and the Australian Museum.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the Eora Journey would send an important message to both Sydneysiders and visitors about the enduring importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.
“Our Eora Journey will tell these stories in a captivating and
meaningful way, creating a series of new permanent artworks that celebrate the world’s oldest living culture and its significance to Sydney.
“The City has already set aside more than $5 million in its 10-year financial plan to implement the first stages of this important project, and we will continue to seek support from state and federal governments to make the journey a reality.
“I encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across Sydney and beyond to submit proposals for Place Projections.
Submissions for Place Projections close at 11am on Tuesday, February 12.
To apply, visit: tenderlink.com.au, and for more information, visit: cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/cityart
Image: A recent projection work on the MLC Centre in Martin Place, Courtesy the City of Sydney
