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ARTIST’S BRIEF Northern Transformation project Inveresk – University of Tasmania Project summary

Commission Graphic design for carpets for the new Library and Student Experience Building

Client The University of Tasmania

Commissioner The Corporate Art Scheme

Location Inveresk, Launceston

Audience Students, staff and visitors

Artwork budget $8 200 + GST (if applicable) This budget includes an allocation of up to $3 000 to engage a graphic designer to work with the artist to refine the design and prepare files for production.

Applications close Monday 18 January 2021

Deadline for design Friday 19 March 2021

Project background As part of its Northern Transformation Project, the University of Tasmania is building a new $260 million campus in the heart of Launceston. The new campus will be part of a vibrant, city connected precinct with dense activity concentrated along a central ‘spine’. Inveresk is a mixed-use precinct with unique historical, cultural, educational and sporting features. The Northern Transformation Project provides the University of Tasmania with a unique opportunity to create a campus that fosters creativity at the heart of innovation and entrepreneurship, and a precinct where ideas and creative thinking can flourish. The University of Tasmania has been actively engaging with the community to identify the main design principles that will shape the transformation:

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• a walkable precinct that is well connected across the river • Tasmanian Aboriginal presence embedded • accessible and inclusive • consideration of old and new, inhabiting an industrial landscape • distinctive frontages with energised landscapes to work, study, play and live in • gateway to the city • vibrant student village atmosphere.

The Masterplan was unveiled in July 2017 and includes the construction of three main university buildings, one in Willis Street and two in the existing Inveresk Precinct. Stage One of the project is the construction of the Library and Student Experience building and the footbridge across the North Esk. Construction began in the first half of 2020 and the building will be ready for students by the end of 2021.

For more information about the UTAS Stage One: Library and Student Experience building and bridge visit https://www.utas.edu.au/northern-expansion/design

Key ideas and purpose of commission

The University of Tasmania would like to commission a Tasmanian Aboriginal artist to create an artwork design for carpets in the new Library and Student Experience building. This commission is a major opportunity for a Tasmanian Aboriginal artist to create a design that recognises the past, acknowledges the present and welcomes the future and celebrates Aboriginal Tasmania’s rich and distinctive culture.

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Artform Tasmanian Aboriginal artists working in any artform that could be transferred and developed into a 2D design are encouraged to apply for this commission. Artists may submit solo or collaborative applications. For help with your application or more information about the commissioning process please contact Program Officer, Aboriginal Art, Bonnie Starick or Public Art Program Officer, Catherine Wolfhagen.

Design considerations The artwork designs are for a number of large carpets across the three levels in the Library and Student Experience buildings at Inveresk. Shaw Contract have been engaged to produce the high quality solid cut pile carpets for the university. The pile is made from nylon with a canvas base and non-skid binding. The carpets will be made using a 76 dpi high definition, dye injection printed design with a pile height of 6mm. Shaw Contract require high resolution TIFF files to be created for production of the carpets. It is envisaged that the files will be required by Friday 19 March 2021 to align with ordering and installation requirements to meet the building program.

On Level One in the Student Experience & Learning Hub there are two square carpets: Carpet 1: 5200mm x 6600mm Carpet 2: 15,000mm x 9200mm Reference FR-01 on plans – Level 01 (Ground) On Level Two in the Riawunna Collection there is one circular carpet: Carpet 3: 6000mm diameter Reference FR-02 on plans – Level 02

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On Level Three in the Learning Seats there are four circular carpets: Carpet 4: 3600mm diameter Carpet 5: 4000mm diameter Reference FR-02 on plans – Level 03 Carpet 6: 2600mm diameter Carpet 7: 3000mm diameter Reference FR-01 on plan – Level 03 The artist should consider working with the colour palette of the building to ensure that the carpet design and colours are complementary and work in harmony. There are four carpets on Level Three that could work with different colours or designs. The selected artist might need to engage a graphic designer to assist them in developing their ideas and artwork for a 2D carpet design and to create the graphic design files required. An allocation of $3 000 has been included as part of the total $8 200 budget for the successful artist to cover a graphic designer’s fees if needed. Working closely with a designer will help to refine and develop the artworks to high quality TIFF files ready for production. Architectural plans showing each level with the location and size of each carpet are attached. The artist’s impression of the building can be accessed on the link below: https://www.utas.edu.au/northern-expansion/design Once the selected artist is contracted they will be required to consult with stakeholders as part of the design development stage. Artists will need to present their preliminary designs to the stakeholders sometime in February (TBC) on a mutually agreed date. This will allow time for the artist to make any adjustments to the design ahead of finalising the final TIFF files for production. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their ideas with Program Officers whilst developing their submissions.

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Selection process and eligibility The Selection Committee will consider all eligible applications and select an artist on the strength of their support material showing examples of their art practice with reference to the Selection Criteria. After considering the applications, the Selection Committee may develop a shortlist and request an interview with selected artists to discuss the submission in more detail prior to the final selection. No fee will be payable in this instance. Tasmanian Aboriginal artists are eligible to apply. If you are unsure about your eligibility, more information is available at: http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/csr/oaa/eligibility_policy Applicants must also meet Arts Tasmania’s general eligibility requirements.

Selection criteria 1. Suitability To what extent do the artistic concept, design, materials and delivery method address the brief? 2. Viability How feasible is the project given the commission budget, constraints and timelines? 3. Capability To what extent does the team demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to deliver the commission? 4. Vision How well does the proposal demonstrate a creative or innovative vision in terms of concept, media, construction methods, materials and/or collaborations?

Selection committee

Arts Tasmania Bonnie Starick, Program Officer – Aboriginal Art Catherine Wolfhagen, Program Officer – Public Art

Client, University of Tasmania Caine Chennatt, Associate Director, Collections

Building User, University of Tasmania

Janette Burke, University Librarian Stephanie Taylor, Executive Director Student experience Greg Lehman, Pro Vic Chancellor - Aboriginal Leadership Caroline Spotswood, Head of Service - Riawunna Wendy Hoyle, Associate Director, Library Services Leanne Arnott, Northern Transformation Project Student Representative - TBC

Architect Amanda Moore, John Wardle Architects

Applicants wishing to clarify information regarding the commission must contact the Program Officer – Public Art, not other members of the Selection Committee.

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Timeline The Artist’s Brief will be advertised Wednesday 16 December 2020. The closing date for applications is Monday 18 January 2021. Applications must be completed and lodged online by 11:59pm on the closing date. Support material must be uploaded as part of your application and will not be accepted separately. Artists will need to present their preliminary designs sometime in February 2021. The proposed deadline for the delivery of the final design files will be Friday 19 March 2021. Exact dates in February will be negotiated with the artist and stakeholders.

Marketing material Images of the artwork will be included in online/digital promotional and marketing material for the University of Tasmania. The artist and details of the artwork will be properly acknowledged on all material.

Budget

The artwork budget is intended to cover all costs associated with the design of the artwork and creation of high quality TIFF files for production. Costs may include design fee, labour, transport, insurance, travel, project management fee if subcontractors are engaged by the artist, contingency allocation and any other costs normally borne by independent contractors. If you are bound by an exclusive contract to a commercial gallery it is your responsibility to notify the gallery and negotiate commission fees which may require payment. While artists will need to estimate relevant costs to ensure they are able to deliver the proposed artwork if awarded the commission a budget is not required for the application. A firm budget will be required as part of the Detailed Design Package. A sample budget template is available on the Arts Tasmania website: http://www.arts.tas.gov.au/public_art

Online applications Online applications consist of: • applicant’s details • a 50-word description • a maximum 500-word description of the artist’s concept proposal. • a maximum 250-word description of the artist’s professional skills and experience. • support material, as detailed in the online application form, which gives a clear indication of the quality

of the artist's previous contemporary artwork. Some support material can be used to illustrate the proposed artwork concept.

• a combined CV or biography for all artists involved (no more than two pages total).

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IMPORTANT NOTE: additional material will not be accepted. Artists are encouraged to discuss their applications with the Program Officers before submission.

Enquiries Bonnie Starick Catherine Wolfhagen Program Officer – Aboriginal Art Program Officer - Public Art Arts Tasmania Arts Tasmania Tel: 6777 2805 Tel: 6777 2791 bonnie.starick@arts.tas.gov.au catherine.wolfhagen@arts.tas.gov.au Melissa Smith Program Officer - Public Art Arts Tasmania Tel: 6777 2789 melissa.smith@arts.tas.gov.au

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APPENDIX A Corporate Art Scheme

Summary of the commissioning process

1. Brief advertised (Program Officer – Public Art available for information about application development)

2. Applications received

3. Selection Committee meets to select artist for commission, OR shortlists a selected number of artists

4. If a shortlist is compiled, shortlisted artists present more detailed design to the Selection Committee

5. Artist contracted (Stage 1)

6. Artist develops preliminary designs

7. The preliminary designs are presented for consideration by relevant stakeholders

8. The designs are approved and permission to proceed with final design files received (Stage 2)

9. Any proposed changes that occur after approval of the design must be submitted to

Arts Tasmania for approval by all relevant stakeholders in writing prior to implementation

10. Files reviewed by Shaw Contract and artist notified of any outstanding issues to be addressed

11. Artist resolves any identified issues

12. Acceptance of commission upon successful hand over by relevant stakeholders

13. Handover documentation sent to relevant stakeholder

14. Artist receives final payment (Stage 3)

15. Promotion of the commission

16. Evaluation of the project.

Resources The Arts Tasmania website contains examples of new and recently completed projects and general information about public art. Go to:

http://www.arts.tas.gov.au/public_art