| We’re calling out for Expressions of Interest from artist teams interested in working on a major integrated public artwork commission at the New Youth Detention Facility (NYDF).  This EOI features multiple artwork opportunities throughout the facility and seeks artist teams with complementary skills across a range of disciplines and materials. Artist teams should include WA Aboriginal artist/s. Submissions where WA Aboriginal artists hold a leadership role, and teams that demonstrate gender diversity, will be highly regarded.  This is the second package of public art opportunities for the NYDF. Artists and artist teams who applied for, or were shortlisted for, Opportunity A are welcome to apply.   The commission includes both Design and Delivery and Design Only opportunities, including integrated ground plane artwork, cultural and landscape areas, sculptural works, secure courtyards, perforated art screens and interior integrated artwork.  The artworks will contribute to a therapeutic, trauma-informed and culturally responsive environment, supporting connection to Country, cultural identity, belonging, placemaking, orientation and wayfinding.  A key component of the commission is engagement with young people. The selected artist team will work with Banksia Hill Detention Centre to facilitate a minimum of three creative workshops, with outcomes incorporated into at least some of the final artworks.  The project will be developed with cultural guidance from appointed Cultural Advisors and in accordance with Creative Australia’s Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts.   The New Youth Detention Facility aims to deliver a therapeutic, trauma-informed care model for young people within a secure, therapeutic and culturally responsive environment.  The project has been developed by COX Architecture (architecture), Plan E (landscape architecture) and Apparatus (art coordination) on behalf of the Department of Housing and Works and the Department of Justice.  The artist team will collaborate closely with the project design and construction teams to integrate the artworks into the public realm design and deliver them within the proposed program.  Artwork budget $340,000 + GST  EOIs are due by 2.30pm Tuesday 20 October 2026   For more information and to download the brief, visit: www.tenders.wa.gov.au ref: Tender #EOIDHW0487424C  Important Tender Information:  This project requires a Confidentiality Declaration due to the nature of the project, which forms part of a new custodial facility.  Tender References: • EOIDHW0487424C – EOI Submission • EOIDHW0487424D – Confidentiality Declaration  Before applicants can access the EOI submission documents, the Confidentiality Declaration must first be completed and submitted through EOIDHW0487424D.  Important: Each individual artist/team member must complete and submit a Confidentiality Declaration.  Please note that EOIDHW0487424C has been established as an invited tender. As a result, the EOI brief and submission documents are only visible once an applicant has received an invitation.  The process is: 1.         Access EOIDHW0487424D. 2.        Download, complete and submit the Confidentiality Declaration. 3.        Upon receipt and processing of the declaration, an invitation will be issued to access EOIDHW0487424C. 4.        Access the EOI documentation and submit your response through EOIDHW0487424C.   |
Call for EOIs – New Youth Detention Facility
Project Details
EOI Link
AWST 2.30pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026
Contact
Pascale Giorgi
pascale@apparatus.net.au
Project Fees
Artwork Fee (Concept): AUD$3,000 (excl. GST)
Artwork Fee (Commission): AUD$ 340,000 (excl. GST)