That is exactly the opportunity Western Riverina Arts and Leeton Shire Council are offering as part of their new initiative titled “Lyrics, Landscapes and Lintels”. 

The two organisations are currently seeking expressions of interest to design and create five public artworks.

The pieces will be used as “heritage interpretative stations” that will provide visitors and residents alike in Yanco, Whitton and Leeton to follow and discover what makes the shire tick.

Artists will be paid up to $15,000 for each commissioned artwork and artists can apply to design and create either one or multiple works.

Western Riverina Arts executive officer Derek Motion was hoping many creative and talented people would submit their ideas. 

“This project is a great opportunity for artists to see their work publicly displayed in Leeton, where it will effectively become a new part of the built environment,” he said. 

“We are hopeful this can be the first step in a more extensive long-term public art program for the region.”

The expression of interest documentation lists a number of heritage stories and ideas artists may choose to explore in their works.

It is hoped the finished artworks will become a drawcard for visitors to Leeton shire.

Expressions of interest close July 31.