Bega Valley Waste Truck Art Wrap: Artist EOI

Opens: 1 July, 2025
Closes: 5pm 23 July, 2025

We are calling for Expressions of Interest from artists to:

  • Design a high-impact artwork for our new waste trucks

  • A public art project celebrating creativity + sustainability.

Bega Valley Shire Council and South East Arts are commissioning original artwork to appear on 8 kerbside waste collection trucks from 2025–2034.

Your art will be seen right across the Shire!

Design an artwork that reflect:

  • Our natural beauty: from mountains to sea

  • The 4Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

  • A bold, optimistic message about waste and sustainability.

What you will get:

  • Commissioned artist receives $8,000

  • Shortlisted artist concepts: $2,000

  • Winning artwork showcased on 8 trucks

  • Public promotion through BVSC & SEA

Eligibility:

  • You must live in the Bega Valley Shire

  • Solo or collaborative proposals welcome

Key Dates

  • Tue 01 July: Artist EOI opens

  • 5pm - Wed 23 July: Artist EOI closes

  • Fri 25 July: Shortlisted artists announced

  • Fri 15 August: Shortlist concepts due

  • Mon 18 August: Winning design announced

  • Sept – Nov: Trucks roll out across BVSC