Transporting Arts Program Tarneit Station - Expression Of Interest

Apply to have your artwork installed at Tarneit Station as part of the Transporting Arts Program. Council, Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) and V/Line invite an artist to create an artwork to be reproduced onto a wall of the underpass at the station. 

Project Background

Wyndham City Council is inviting expressions of interest from artists who would like to develop an artwork for Tarneit Station as part of the Transporting Arts Program. Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) runs the Transporting Arts Program together with Metro Trains, Yarra Trams, V/Line and local councils. A $1,500 AUD (ex GST) artwork concepting fee and a $3,500 AUD (ex GST) licencing fee is provided to the successful Artist. The Artist will need to submit the final artwork in the required digital format. V/Line undertakes printing and installation. More information about the site location, measurements and other details can be found in the Artist Brief.

Project Objectives

• To present a visually engaging artwork in the built environment of Tarneit Station
• To represent and engage with the diverse local community, reflecting the history, community, and unique qualities of the local area
• To improve perceptions of safety of the transport network and local area, shown to be associated with beautification of transport environments and assets
• To showcase works by local artists

• To encourage people to take public transport by improving the sense of welcome, sense of security and connection with their community