Paint a mural in Noojee

Qualified artists are being sought to create three public murals that will tell Noojee’s inspiring stories of recovery.

Noojee and its surrounds are renowned for picturesque rainforests, iconic waterfalls and majestic trestle bridge.

However, repeated severe weather events have inflicted serious damage on local properties and infrastructure in recent years and have put stress on those that call Noojee home.

To honour the resilience of the local community, Baw Baw Shire Council is inviting artists to submit expressions of interest to create three public murals that will complement the local environment and and tell Noojee’s stories of recovery.

The artwork brief consists of three murals spread across the Noojee Public Toilets at 22 Bennett Street, the Noojee Public Hall at Henty Street and the Public Toilets at the corner of School Road and Mt Baw Baw Tourist Road.

A fee of $65,000 is on offer to the successful artist, with expressions of interest closing this Thursday, June 15.

“There is no doubt that Noojee has been one of our hardest hit communities in recent years,” Baw Baw Shire mayor Annemarie McCabe said.

“This project is all about fostering community identity and pride, and creating a centrepiece that will allow community members to reflect on what they’ve been through together, to celebrate their resilience, and the strength of their relationships.”

Designs should be captivating, vibrant and harmoniously blend with the surrounding landscape, appealing to locals and visitors alike.

For more details, and to submit an expression of interest, please visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/NoojeeResilienceEOI