The Public Art Advisory Panel supports the delivery of Council’s Cultural Strategy and Public Art Plan. As a representative, you'll collaborate with experts and Council officials to support the delivery of the following objectives:

  • recognise and celebrate First Nations stories, culture, and heritage in public spaces
  • document and celebrate local history, environment, and community
  • support living Australian artists and local artists from southern Sydney
  • activate and support town centres with public art projects
  • support high quality public art on private property that is visible from the public domain
  • support private development, stakeholder, and government partners to facilitate public art opportunities.

Eligibility

To be eligible to be a community representative, you must:

  • be a recognised professional artist
  • have been born, currently live, or have previously lived for a period of no less than 5 years, within the LGA of Sutherland Shire Council or the St George area
  • be willing to attend and contribute to the Hazelhurst Arts Centre Exhibition Panel meetings, held at least two times per year.

We encourage participation on the Public Art Panel from diverse members of our community, and welcome expressions of interest from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals of diverse ages, cultures and experiences.

You will have a responsibility to understand and follow our Code of Conduct for Council Committee Members, Delegates of Council and Council Advisers.

You are ineligible to be a representative on the Public Art Panel if you:

  • have a close personal or business relationship with a Sutherland Shire Councillor or a person who has a senior role at Sutherland Shire Council that may lead to a real or perceived conflict of interest; or
  • are currently providing, or in the past 3 years have provided, any material goods or services – including consultancy, legal, internal audit or advisory services – to Sutherland Shire Council which directly affect subjects or issues considered by the Committee; or
  • are employed in any role that may lead to a real or perceived conflict of interest.

About the role

Representatives will be appointed for up to a four-year term.We will advise successful applicants early-April 2025, with your role to commence soon after.

The Hazelhurst Exhibition Panel meets at least four times a year, and will be held at Hazelhurst Arts Centre.

As a representative, you are expected to read and review documents provided before each meeting.

The Public Art Advisory Panel will be composed of:

  • Hazelhurst Arts Centre Director
  • Hazelhurst Arts Centre Curator Exhibitions and Programs
  • Manager Planning or delegate
  • Representative of Hazelhurst Arts Centre Board
  • Chairperson and/or Deputy Chairperson, Aboriginal Advisory Committee
  • Two local artists (reviewed every two years)

We will provide induction training to assist you as a new representative and offer ongoing support during your term of appointment.

This is a voluntary position, there is no remuneration.

How to apply

Contact us with any questions you have on hazelhurst@ssc.nsw.gov.au or by phone on 8536 5700.

Apply online to be a community representative