Public Art – Building Blocks Development Program - April 2025

This workshop-based program aims to support Tasmanian artists to learn about public art 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.

For more information, please visit the Arts Tasmania website.

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.

We encourage you to talk to our public art team about your application before the closing date. 

You can contact us on 03 6165 6666 or info@arts.tas.gov.au.