Test Sites 2026

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Test Sites Application

About Test Sites

Thank you for your interest in the Test Sites Program. 

Test Sites 2026 will support up to five artists to develop and test a new public art project idea. Artists will be supported through a series of intensive workshops, plus mentor support to assist with creative development and project management.

Test Sites is not designed to support the production and delivery of a resolved public art project.

Applicants are to complete an estimated budget of between $10,000 to $20,000 towards the development and testing of their public art project idea.

This iteration of Test Sites considers the Public Art Framework 2021-2031

Applications for the Test Sites program follow the schedule below. 

  1. Complete the Test Sites Application by 5pm on Monday 23 March 2026.
  2. Applications are assessed within 1-2 weeks of the closing date.
  3. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview
  4. Successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified in the week commencing Monday 6 April 2026.

If you have any questions about Test Sites, please refer to the guidelines