Pennyweight Walk Open Air Gallery Commissions

A project by Nacho Station Collective supported by the City of Greater Bendigo.

SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

Artist
Workshop

We will hold 2 artist workshops for the commissioned artists, these ‘creative catch up’s’ will be used to brainstorm what our Open Air Exhibition will be all about, after all, the thought bubbles of many can lead to some amazing outcomes.

High profile artists will be expected to attend at least 1 of the 2 workshops.
 

Workshop 1

Wednesday 5th Sep
(Afternoon, time TBC)
 

Workshop 2 

Wednesday 12th Sep
(Afternoon, time TBC)

Your Canvas

The canvas is made up of plywood boards; they are spread throughout the laneway on a metal structure. The boards will be available to pick up as soon as artists are selected, we will set out a delivery run for those who cannot collect the boards. Boards will be allocated based on artist commission.

The space

Pennyweight Walk is an Open Air Gallery filled with 2D artworks that are displayed on large plywood boards. The Open Air Gallery is located between Mitchell Street and Edwards Street linking Hargreaves Street and Bath Lane. This location attracts a broad range of visitors, including tourist, art students and study groups with an interest in the City’s growing street art culture.

The Commissions

The commissions on offer are across three specific categories.

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HIGH PROFILE

X3 commissions
@ $2500

Are you well known for your artwork, have experience painting murals, perhaps you’ve got a strong online following or recognised by the broader creative community? You MUST reside in Victoria.

Artist Criteria

• Must be available to attend one artist workshop
  Workshop 1 - Wednesday 5th Sep (Afternoon, time TBC)
  Workshop 2 - Wednesday 12th Sep (Afternoon, time TBC)
• Nacho Station will assist with travel and accommodation costs if required
• Artists will use their commission amount to purchase preferred materials.

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LOCAL & ACTIVE

X5 commissions
@ $900

Are you keen to collaborate and work with other local artists to develop a thematic work? Some experience painting murals will be preferred but not essential. You MUST reside in Bendigo, or another Central Victorian Township.

Artist Criteria

• Must be available to attend one artist workshop
  Workshop 1 - Wednesday 5th Sep (Afternoon, time TBC)
  Workshop 2 - Wednesday 12th Sep (Afternoon, time TBC)
• Artists will use their commission amount to purchase preferred materials.

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YOUNG EMERGING

X3 commissions
@ $200

Are you an emerging local artists looking for an opportunity to develop your skills? Experience in painting commissions is not essential; we’ll help guide you through the process!

Artist Criteria

• Must be available to attend one artist workshop
  Workshop 1 - Wednesday 5th Sep (Afternoon, time TBC)
  Workshop 2 - Wednesday 12th Sep (Afternoon, time TBC)
• Artists will use their commission amount to purchase preferred materials.

Project Schedule

• 13th July
  Artist Brief Distributed & Open for response

• 27th July
  Submissions close

• 31st July
  Artists selected

• 6th August to 17th August
  Pick up boards (Delivery schedule TBC)

• 5th September
  Workshop 1

• 12th September
  Workshop 2

• 19th October
  Finished Boards returned

• TBC
  Launch party