Horowhenua District Council is calling on artists and artist collectives to help shape the future of Levin, with Expressions of Interest now open for the Levin Public Murals project.
As part of the Levin Town Centre Transformation, the project will deliver a series of public murals across Council-owned buildings and spaces, helping to create a more vibrant, welcoming and distinctive town centre.
Public art is an important part of creating places where people want to spend time. It brings colour and character to everyday spaces, celebrates local identity and helps the community to connect with the places they live, work and visit.
Mayor Bernie Wanden says the project is about creating places that reflect the unique character of Horowhenua.
“The Levin Town Centre Transformation is about creating a town centre that’s vibrant, welcoming and uniquely ours. Public art has an important role to play in achieving that vision. It helps tell our stories, reflect who we are and helps create places that people are proud of and want to visit.”
Council is looking for artists who can create high-quality, contemporary works that respond to place and contribute to Levin’s evolving identity.
Murals will be commissioned for a range of Council-owned sites, with artists selected based on their style, experience and how well their approach suits each location.
Expressions of Interest are open to both established and emerging artists. Council is particularly interested in artists who value storytelling, creativity and collaboration, and who understand how public art can enhance shared public spaces.
Applicants will be asked to provide information about their artistic background, examples of previous work and their approach to creating public art that reflects both place and community.
Expressions of Interest close at 5pm on Monday 7 September 2026.
The Expressions of Interest Guide and online application form are available on Placemaking – Mural Expressions of Interest page.