Expression of Interest: Mural Artists – Pine Creek

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Victoria Daly Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest and quotations from suitably experienced artists or muralists to design and create five new murals in Pine Creek, Northern Territory.

The project aims to bring new artwork to five locations within the community, celebrating Pine Creek’s unique natural environment, history, heritage and local identity.
Artists are welcome to submit a quotation for one, several or all five mural projects. Where quoting for more than one project, costs must be itemised separately for each mural.

Proposed mural locations and concepts
1. Pine Creek Multi Resource Centre
A mural featuring native birdlife associated with the Pine Creek area, including the hooded parrot and Gouldian finch.
2. Brick toilet block

A mural reflecting Pine Creek’s mining heritage, incorporating imagery of the town’s mining history and pine trees.
3. Ah Toy Store
A mural recognising Pine Creek’s Chinese heritage, incorporating imagery including a Chinese dragon and Jimmy Ah Toy, father of Edward Ah Toy.
4. Maisey Cafe
A mural featuring an image of Maisey.
5. Water tank – rail corridor

A vintage-style Pine Creek welcome sign proposed for the water tank along the rail corridor. This project will be subject to any required approvals or consents before works commence.
Concept/reference images will be provided where applicable. Final designs will be developed in consultation with Council and relevant stakeholders and will require approval prior to installation.
Scope of works
The successful artist/s will be required to:
  • Develop culturally and historically appropriate mural designs reflecting the intended themes and the Pine Creek community.
  • Work with Council and relevant stakeholders through the design and approval process.
  • Prepare the wall surfaces as required prior to painting.
  • Supply all labour, materials, paints, equipment and other items required to complete the murals.
  • Complete installation/painting of the approved mural designs.
  • Apply appropriate protective coatings or sealants suitable for Northern Territory weather conditions.
  •  Undertake all works safely and in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and requirements.
What to include in your submission

Interested artists should provide details of their relevant mural or public art experience, examples or a portfolio of previous work, their proposed approach to the artwork and an estimated timeframe and earliest available commencement date.

Submissions must also include a quotation inclusive of GST. Artists may quote for an individual mural, multiple murals or all five projects. Where quoting for more than one mural, costs must be itemised separately for each project.

Please also identify any assumptions, exclusions or site requirements, and advise whether a site inspection is required before confirming your quotation.

Site inspections

If you would like to inspect the proposed mural sites before preparing your submission, please contact Council to arrange a suitable time.
How to submit
Expressions of interest and quotations must be received by:
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Please submit your EOI and quotation to:
Syed Waseem
Works Supervisor • Council Operations
Victoria Daly Regional Council
Syed.Waseem@vicdaly.nt.gov.au
0410954633
For further information about the project or to arrange a site inspection, please contact Syed Waseem at the contact details above.