Bell Beats Artist EOI
Calling for Artists to be part of the Bell Beats Music and Arts Festival.
Applications close Monday 18 August 2025.
Cowra is set to host an exciting new event with the introduction of the Bell Beats Music and Arts Festival, launching on Saturday 4 October 2025. The festival will take place in the Civic Square and Cultural Precinct on Darling Street and will run annually across the October long weekend until 2027.
Bell Beats Festival is proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program, led by Transport for NSW.
The Bell Beats Festival will bring Cowra’s town centre to life with a dynamic program of nationally recognised performers, local musicians, artists, and a creative arts precinct featuring ephemeral art installations, video projection and artmaking workshops. The event will also include family-friendly entertainment, local food and wine, and a strong focus on community participation.
Cowra Regional Art Gallery in partnership with Cowra Civic Centre is inviting expressions of interest from passionate creatives from the Central West to be part of a vibrant, cultural festival that celebrates the best our area has to offer.
This EOI is seeking the following artworks / activities for the 2025 Bell Beats Arts Quarter;
- Existing video artwork
- New video artworks
- Existing temporary art installations
- New temporary art installations
- Artmaking workshops
ELIGBILITY
Artists must be aged 18 years or over, and based in the local government areas listed below. They must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident as at 5pm (AEST) of the closing date;
Bathurst, Bland, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Hilltops, Lachlan, Lithgow, Mid-Western Regional, Oberon, Orange, Parkes, Upper Lachlan and Weddin.
TO APPLY
Email the following to Cassandra Hard Lawrie, Art Gallery Director by Monday 18 August 2025:
- Completed Application Form
- The Artist’s ABN if applicable. (A statement by a Supplier may be required if not ABN registered, if selected for the Festival).
- Up to 5 high-resolution JPEG image of past artworks, maximum 1-2 MB each
- A description/statement (no more than 250 words) of the artwork proposed; including medium, what the artwork is about and a physical description (if the artwork is an installation)
- Sketches of temporary installations yet to be created
- Artist’s CV
TERMS AND CONDITIONS, FEE SCHEDULE AND APPLICATION FORM
Email Cassandra Hard Lawrie to receive the Terms and Conditions (with Fee Schedule) and application form; Cassandra.Hard-Lawrie@cowra.nsw.gov.au
KEY DATES
EOI Opens Wednesday 30 July 2025
EOI Closes Monday 18 August 2025
Successful Applicants Notified by Friday 22 August 2025
Video Artworks Supplied by Sunday 28 September 2025
Artwork Installations Installed 2pm – 6pm Friday 3 October OR 6.30am – 12.30pm Saturday 4 October 2025
Workshops Set Up 11am – 1pm Saturday 4 October 2025
Bell Beats Festival 1.30pm – 8.30pm Saturday 4 October 2025
ENQUIRIES
Contact Cassandra Hard Lawrie on Cassandra.Hard-Lawrie@cowra.nsw.gov.au or 0428 779 408