Threshold Public Art Project

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This project intends to create a permanent installation at the corner of Templeton Street and Frederick Street. This proposed artwork will mark a moment of arrival at the entryway to the Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane redevelopment. 

To help establish a vibrant arts and cultural hub, Mount Alexander Shire Council has proposed a series of open commissions for artists to create both temporary and permanent works in the streetscape.

The first of these is the Threshold Public Art Project on the Templeton Street kerbside.

This proposed commission sits alongside a series of commissions led by Dja Dja Wurrung enterprise, DJANDAK, embedding Dja Dja Wurrung (Djaara) stories and cultural values in public art throughout the development.

About the Threshold artwork

This potential commission is for one permanent artwork. This installation will respond to the theme ‘Threshold’ - marking a place of arrival, movement and connection. The artwork may be freestanding or integrated into the parklet design and is intended to be experienced as people move through and pause in the space.

Artist Expression of Interest

Expressions of Interest in this project opens on 8 May 2026 and closes on 21 May 2026.

We welcome applications from artists with a committed arts practice, and who have relevant or transferrable experience delivering permanent public art commissions. 

No artwork proposal is required at this stage. Shortlisted artists will be invited to respond to a full brief and confirmed budget at the next stage of application.

Expression of Interest application

About the Frederick St and Mechanics Lane Development 

The Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane streetscape redevelopment Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane streetscape redevelopment is funded by the Australian Government. The project will deliver a safer, greener and more connected town centre.

Visit the Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane streetscape redevelopment project page.

Timeline

  • Expressions of Interest
    Closes 21 May 2026
  • Selected artists invited for concept development
    June  2026
  • Final artist selected
    Late July 2026
  • Community engagement and artwork development
    August  - October  2026
  • Fabrication
    October 2026 – February 2027
  • Installation
    April 2027 
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