Temporary public art commission for Maclean Park

As part of stage two of our Maclean Park refresh project, we're upgrading our shower facilities and accessible toilets. We expect to start installing these in mid-2024.

We're now inviting local artists to submit their ideas for a temporary public artwork commission as part of these upgrades. The artwork will be installed on the new amenity block, with the selected design printed on photofilm and ‘wrapped’ around the ends of the building, and is expected to be in place for five years.

Design concept

Local artists are encouraged to submit vibrant, colourful design concepts that reflect the life and soul of Maclean Park and its surroundings, and relate to the overarching public art theme of Mountains to Sea.

Design concepts need to be culturally appropriate and could include depictions of:

• local trees or plants
• landscape features
• native birds (except those considered tapu).

Because the amenity block includes wharepaku, design concepts must not include representations of food or people.

Submissions

Submissions can be an original artwork, graphic design, or photograph, and may be abstract, stylised, or realistic, as long as it meets the exact design specifications and is submitted as a digital file.

To request a copy of the design brief or to discuss your concept, please contact our Arts Advisor.

Submissions of concept designs are due by 12 noon on Monday 29 January.

Selection

The submissions will be considered by our Public Art Panel and Town Centres Working Group, with signoff by the Council’s Arts team and the Project Management Office’s Maclean Park refresh team.