Council has a range of opportunities for artists and creative practitioners that arise throughout the year, from public art projects (including murals) to performance callouts to professional development opportunities. Please view them below:
If you have any questions about our art programs or opportunities, please email arts@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au
Art in Unexpected Places
Art in Unexpected Places
The Art in Unexpected Places program aims to enhance the aesthetics of bus shelters in Shellharbour City. The project celebrates art in everyday spaces and provides a new and different way to showcase visual artworks. The program contributes to our vibrant city, with artwork turning over quarterly to provide ongoing opportunities for artists and fresh pops of colour for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Shellharbour City Council is currently calling for applications from artists, photographers or designers interested in exhibiting artwork as part of this program. Artwork will be displayed as an image printed onto a large decal and exhibited for a three-month period. Artists will be paid an exhibition fee.
If you would like to submit your artwork for this project, please view the Expression of Interest document
Applications close Sunday 7 August, 2022.
South Coast Arts: The Creative Edge
South Coast Arts: The Creative Edge
Refine your Voice - Artist CVs, Artist Statements and Bios
'Artist CVs and Artist Statements and Bios are the most crucial documents artists need.
Often artists think ‘mine are fine’. Yet in many cases, these are the least focused documents and often make or break your chance for an EOI, grant, award or residency.
These workshops will deliver outcomes that will benefit you the artist in seeking to improve your professional development and business basics. The workshops also include minor editing of each participant’s document and individual post-workshop feedback.
Learn to craft compelling narratives to showcase your artistic journey.' – Anne Masters
Both workshops will be held at The Imaginarium, Shellharbour Village on Wednesday 8 May 2024
• Refine your artist CV – 10am to 12.15pm
• Writing Artist Statements and Bios – 1.00pm to 3.15pm
You may attend either one or both workshops. Very limited spots are available so get in quick!
Register here.
This professional development series is a joint project between Shellharbour City Council, Kiama Municipal Council and South Coast Arts.
About Ann Masters
Anne Masters is Director/Owner of award-winning Gallery of Small Things (GOST) located on Ngunnawal/Ngrambi peoples land, Canberra. She has worked in the arts, marketing and communication sectors for more than 25 years and tourism for 7 years. Anne has held workshops in Canberra, Goulburn and Orange to assist artists improve their CVs, write clearer and succinct Artist Statements and Bios, apply for grants, enter prizes and much more. Anne has been invited to judge prizes, selected to assess artists/key art organisations respectively on their grant/funding applications and presented to art industries and universities about running a successful business and being a professional, practising artist.
For more details head to the South Coast Arts website.
Mural Artist Database
Mural Artist Database
Shellharbour is home to an ever-expanding array of murals by local and internationally-recognised artists in a variety of locations such as laneways, town centres and sporting facilities.
We are seeking artists who would like their work considered for mural projects in the future. These opportunities may be facilitated by Council, or in partnership with local businesses and developers.
Council’s mural program has expanded rapidly over the past few years, and we have exciting plans for many more vibrant artworks around our city.
Please submit your EOI here.
Arts and Culture e-Newsletter
Arts and Culture e-Newsletter
Stay up to date with creative opportunities and events in the city by subscribing to our Arts and Culture E-Newsletter.
Film Making Workshops
Film Making Workshops
Are you interested in making a short film? Join one of our workshops to gain tips on how to start, edit and capture great stories. No special equipment needed, just your smartphone. You may even consider entering the Creative Wollongong Short Film Competition closing on 31st July 2024.
Our next workshop will be hed on Saturday 4 May at the Shellharbour Civic Centre from 10am - 12pm. This workshop will be facilitated by award-winning Phil Crawford from Coequal, where you'll learn all the tips and tricks! Register here.
Incubator Artist Residency EOI
Incubator Artist Residency EOI
We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from artists interested in undertaking the Incubator Artist Residency at the Shellharbour Imaginarium, a creative space in Shellharbour Village.
The two residencies offered will run for a duration of four weeks each. Our next residency will take place between 5 August - 1 September 2024. The second residency offered will run between 7 April - 4 May 2025
For more information please see the EOI document.
Applications can be made by filling in the form here.
Applications close Sunday 5 June 2024.
