Blue Mountains News

The designs will be printed on banners installed on street lighting poles across the towns during the festive season in December and January and are expected to be used for two consecutive years.

Council is currently conducting a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) to find an experienced graphic designer or illustrator who will be appointed to provide artwork for the designs.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for a local designer to help us adorn some of our town centres with vibrant artwork,” Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill said. “These banners will create a sense of celebration of the festive season, adding colour and interest to our streetscapes.

“They can be enjoyed by our local community while welcoming visitors to our region, attracting seasonal trade to our towns. They will also promote the work of a local artist and foster a sense of identity and community pride in our region.

“The designs should be simple and bold, and evoke the seasonal time of year, including summertime, Christmas holidays and the New Year.”

This is a paid opportunity for someone with demonstrated understanding of the Blue Mountains community and environment, with designers asked to quote their fees to complete artworks during the submission process.

The commissioned designer will work in partnership with Council within its brand guidelines and parameters.

Submissions addressing the REOI requirements are due on Sunday 11 May 2025.

To find out more and to the download REOI documents, go to: here