Taronga Wild! Rhinos project

Are you an artist that wants to be part of something BIG?

We would like to invite you to be part of the Taronga Wild! Rhinos project - an exciting community art event that will bring businesses, artists and schools together to create a spectacular world-class sculpture trail across Sydney, Dubbo and surrounds raising critical funds for Taronga’s Rhino breeding and conservation programs. You can learn more about the project by visiting the official website.

“Already in 2013, one rhino has been lost to poaching every 11 hours.”
International Rhino Foundation

Three out of the world’s five rhino species are in critical danger – the Javan Rhino and Sumatran Rhino are dangerously close to being lost forever. All five species are under threat from habitat destruction and illegal poaching. These majestic mammals need our help now.

If you would like to unleash your creative talents on one of 75 life-size blank rhino sculptures that will be part of the official Taronga Wild! Rhinos trail in 2014, submit your design no later than 23rd August 2013.

We welcome designs in any art form – from fine art to graffiti, new media to mosaic, embroidery to metalwork. Whatever the art form we’re keen to add drama, fun and a creative flourish to the Taronga Wild! Rhinos sculpture trail. If you are commissioned, you will be paid an honorarium of $1,000 upon completion of your artwork.
So why get involved?

• By participating you will help support our rhino breeding and in-situ conservation programs.

• This is an exceptional opportunity to showcase your creative talents to a massive audience – Taronga Wild! Rhinos is set to generate significant community and media attention, attracting thousands of visitors to the sculpture trail.

• Connect with other artists, businesses and the community. Be part of one of the most talked about public art exhibitions in Australia.

• Should your design be commissioned, you will be invited to attend the auction event to see firsthand how your sculpture can raise funds to support this important conservation effort.

The Taronga Wild! Rhinos sculpture trail will transform the streets, parks and public spaces of Sydney and greater NSW into a fun, free art gallery taking people on a journey of discovery. With your involvement, we look forward to presenting a creative showcase which will educate and inspire the public about art and the plight of the rhinos. We look forward to your submission.

The Rhinos are coming. Join the charge and help make a difference.

For more information, the Artist Information Pack and Submission Form see the official website

. Submissions close August 23 – so get cracking!