Mayor's Short Story Writing Awards Prize EOI

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Image: Kate Macindoe sterling silver bookmarks 2024 prize

EOI submissions extended to 14 June 2026.

Mornington Peninsula Shire invites Expressions of Interest from local artists, designers and makers to design and produce a bespoke prize for the winners and highly commended entrants of the Mayor’s Short Story Writing Awards. 
 
This commission offers an opportunity to create meaningful, high-quality keepsake pieces that celebrate storytelling, creativity, and connection to the Mornington Peninsula. 
 
The selected artist will design and deliver a suite of 10 pieces to be presented as official awards. 

 

Project Scope

  • Design and produce 10 similar keepsake artworks  

  • Works should reflect storytelling, creativity, and the Mornington Peninsula community  

  • Suitable formats may include jewellery, small-scale sculpture, ceramics, woodwork, glass, textiles, or other durable art forms

Eligibility

Applicants must: 

  • Be based on the Mornington Peninsula  

  • Work in a relevant creative discipline (including but not limited to jewellery, visual arts, ceramics, woodwork, glass, textiles, or mixed media)  

  • Demonstrate experience producing high-quality pieces 

Budget

A total fee of $2,500 (incl. GST) is available for this commission. This must cover all costs, including artist fees, materials, production and postage/delivery.

Selection Criteria

Submissions will be assessed against: 

  • Artistic merit and quality of past work  

  • Strength, originality, and feasibility of the proposed concept  

  • Alignment with the theme of storytelling  

  • Capacity to deliver within the required timeframe  

 

Submission Requirements

Please include: 

  • Artist statement (max. 200 words)  

  • Up to 5 examples of previous work (images or links)  

  • Confirmation of availability within the project timeline  

Timeline

  • EOI opens: 1 May 2026

  • EOI closes: 14 June 2026

  • Artist notified: 18 June 2026

  • Final artworks delivered by: 30 August 2026

How to Apply

Submit your EOI via email to artsandculture@mornpen.vic.gov.au 

For further information, please contact: 
Bridey Ellis 
Arts Development Officer 
bridey.ellis@mornpen.vic.gov.au 

 

 

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