Public Art: Environmental Futures

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The Mornington Peninsula Shire invites Expressions of Interest from Australian visual artists to create an original, temporary vinyl decal artwork for a prominent public site in Mornington.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a large-scale (10m wall) public artwork that explores the theme of Environmental Futures through bold, concept-driven visual language.

About the Opportunity

Artists (emerging and established) working across all visual disciplines are encouraged to apply. The selected artist will create a site-responsive artwork that activates the exterior wall of the Mornington Shire Office.

The Theme: Environmental Futures

This commission is an invitation to think beyond crisis, and imagine what happens if we get it right.

We’re seeking proposals that are:

  • Aspirational, speculative, and thought-provoking
  • Transformative rather than nostalgic
  • Conceptually rigorous and visually compelling

Possible directions include:

  • Regenerative ecosystems that go beyond sustainability
  • Reimagined relationships between humans and the natural world
  • New systems that reject extractive thinking
  • Future mythologies, symbols, and visual languages
  • Complex, unexpected visions of better futures

This is not about literal depictions — think expansive, critical, and imaginative.

Artistic Approach

Submissions should:

  • Demonstrate a strong, original artistic vision
  • Translate complex ideas into a clear visual outcome at scale
  • Respond to the public context and material format (vinyl decal)
  • Avoid predictable or decorative imagery (e.g. clichéd nature motifs or corporate aesthetics)

Site Context

The artwork will be installed on the external wall of the Mornington Shire Office at: 2 Queen Street, Mornington

Located on the Mornington Peninsula, the site sits within a region of deep ecological and cultural significance, on Bunurong Country, and is known for its diverse landscapes, coastlines, and strong community identity.

What to submit

Please note that artists do not require to submit a concept proposal.  
Please submit the following: 
Artist statement (max 250 words) – outlining your practice  
Artist CV 
Up to 5 images of previous work (including brief captions and project details (min 300dpi) 
Availability for the key project period: May – June 2026 

Fee 

The commissioned artist fee will be $5000 (ex GST). 

Deadline for submission: Thursday 14 May 

For more information and to obtain the Artist Brief please contact the Public Art and Heritage Lead:

publicart@mornpen.vic.gov.au 

 

 

Key Milestone

Indicative Timeline

Expression of Interest

 

Tuesday 7 April – Thursday 14 May

Artist commissioned

Monday 18 May

 

Artist contracted

Monday 18 May

 

Artwork Concept due

Friday 19 June

 

Artwork Concept sign off

Monday 22 June

 

 

Artwork presented to Council in required digital format for printing

 

Friday 26 June

Artwork to the printer

 

Monday 29 June

Production and Installation of Artwork

 

Friday 7 August

Exhibition period

Friday 7 August – Sunday 8 November

 

 

 

 

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