Public Art For Developers - Sioux Tempestt

Public Art That Adds Value - Delivered End-to-End

Integrated Percent-for-Art and site-specific artworks for private developments across WA.

Concept → Approvals → Fabrication → Installation

I manage the entire process and provide the documentation required for approvals.

Why Engage an Artist Early?

Engaging an artist early allows public art to be considered as part of the overall development, rather than added at the end as an afterthought.

Early involvement creates stronger opportunities for integration, better alignment with the site, and more efficient coordination with architects, builders, consultants and project teams.

Public Art & Development Approvals

Public art is often required as part of development approval, percent-for-art obligations or local government policy.

I work directly with developers, project managers and design teams to help shape clear, site-responsive public art outcomes that support approval requirements while creating meaningful value for the finished development.

Integrated Public Art Opportunities

Public art isn't limited to a standalone mural or sculpture.

Opportunities can include integrated wall works, screens, soffits, glazing, ground planes, suspended elements, sculptural forms, facade treatments and other architectural features.

Considering these opportunities early allows the artwork to feel embedded in the project, as opposed to being applied to it.

Design & Delivery

I provide professional public art design and delivery services across healthcare, education, commercial, civic and public projects.

This includes concept development, design documentation, stakeholder engagement, council liaison, fabrication coordination, installation oversight and project delivery.

I collaborate directly with project teams to ensure the artwork is achievable, wellresolved and delivered to a high standard.

Public Art Design & Delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

When should a developer engage an artist?

Ideally, during the early design or planning stage. This allows the artwork to be considered in relation to the architecture, site context, approval requirements, budget and construction program.

Can public art be integrated into the building?

Do you work with architects and project teams?

Can you assist with public art approval requirements?

Do you manage fabrication and installation?

Why Developers Work Directly With Me

Public art shouldn’t be complicated, risky or time-consuming.

I work alongside your project team to create artworks that:

support council approval requirements
integrate meaningfully with architecture and landscape
create identity, community connection and marketing value
are durable, appropriate and straightforward to maintain

I sit on local government arts advisory panels, so I understand exactly how proposals are assessed, approved and implemented. That knowledge flows directly back into the artworks I deliver.

'My role is to remove complexity and deliver artwork that adds value - both financially and aesthetically.'

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What I Handle for You

You don’t just commission an artwork, you gain a project partner:

site review + feasibility
concept development + refinements
documentation for council / planning submissions
liaison with planners, architects and builders
materials + fabrication coordination
engineering and certifications where required
installation logistics + site safety
maintenance and care documentation at handover

Your job becomes simple: review, approve and we take care of the rest.

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Solutions that Fit Your Project

Every site, timeline and build program is different. I develop artworks that suit the context, constraints and budget without compromising quality or intent.

Options include:

integrated public artworks such as architectural screens
sculptural and freestanding elements
murals + façade treatments
wayfinding-style creative interventions
creative community engagement (where appropriate)

We translate that research into practical design solutions that integrate with the build.

My Process

BRIEF & FEASIBILITY

We clarify goals, constraints and opportunities.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Visual directions, rationale and alignment with guidelines.

APPROVALS & REFINEMENT

I prepare submission documentation and manage feedback.

FABRICATION & PRODUCTION

We use trusted suppliers and robust materials suited to the environment.

INSTALLATION

We coordinate installation safely with your construction program.

HANDOVER

We supply maintenance documentation for future reference.

A clear, collaborative process without unnecessary complexity.

Percent-for-Art Made Straightforward

If your project falls under Percent-for-Art requirements, I

interpret relevant guidelines
prepare the documents required for review
respond to advisory feedback
ensure the artwork genuinely contributes to place

Because I understand the internal assessment process, I design with approval pathways in mind from the beginning.

A Note About Consultants

Many developers assume they must engage an art consultant, however in many situations this isn’t actually necessary.

I bring a high level of industry knowledge, procurement awareness and delivery experience and I am also the artist responsible for design and execution.

That means:

fewer layers of administration
clearer communication
and more of your budget stays where it should - in the artwork itself.

If your project calls for a different style or cultural direction (including Aboriginal artwork), I can also lead the process - engaging the right artist, managing approvals and ensuring the project remains culturally respectful and compliant.

Why I Don't Advise Paying Into 'Cash-in-Lieu' Funds

Some developers choose to pay their contribution into a council-managed fund instead of commissioning onsite artwork.

That usually means:

the art ends up installed somewhere else,
another site receives the benefit,
and your development loses the opportunity to create identity and value.

Investing the funds into your own site ensures the artwork works directly for your project, your residents and your future tenants. Art becomes a visible asset - not an invisible cost.

Who I Work With

Developers and property groups
Architects and landscape architects
Project managers and planning consultants
Government agencies and local governments
Healthcare and education providers
Infrastructure, civic, commercial and residential projects

If commissioning art has previously felt too hard or too unclear, that’s exactly what I help resolve.

Let’s Talk About Your Project

Whether you’re still planning or approaching approvals, I can advise on where art fits best -practically and creatively - and provide the documents needed for submission.

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