Heart of the City is calling for artist proposals for temporary public art to bring to life some of the city centre’s favourite spaces as part of Art in the City 2023. 

Being held in Auckland's city centre between 6 - 14 October 2023, Art in the City will celebrate art and creativity that expresses the theme of 'Vitality'.  

The Art in the City programme aims to create reasons for people to explore and enjoy the city centre. It will include the popular Late Night Art and Urban Art Village events, and various exhibitions and activations in galleries, venues, and public spaces. 

Changing Lanes and Freyberg Steps - a programme of temporary public art - will also be a key feature, and artists proposals are now being called for to bring this aspect of the programme to life. 

Heart of the City is looking for colourful, lively works that will create cause for people to pause, smile and connect with the urban surroundings and each other. There are four opportunities for artists to submit proposals.  The selected artworks will remain installed for two months, from early October 2023.  

Successful artists will be paid $3,500 + GST for their artwork for the Freyberg Steps and $5,500 + GST for Changing Lanes.   

Deadlines for both submissions are 5 pm, Friday 7 July 2023.  The briefs are available here:  https://www.hotcity.co.nz/call-artists-proposals-changing-lanes-and-freyberg-steps-art-city-2022

Submit your proposal and/or direct any questions to info@hotcity.co.nz.