Project complete | first pop-up shop at Dubbo Regional Airport
Western Aboriginal Artists, Teresa Yasserie and Tom Carney have opened the first pop-up shop at Dubbo Regional Airport.
Wiradjuri artist Teresa Yasserie from Dubbo – Peak Hill and Wayilwan artist Tom Carney who lives in Narromine are the first to occupy the area, showcasing their artworks to thousands of local travellers and visitors each month.
The space will then be leased to Devil's Hollow who will be doing tasting and sales for two weeks towards the end of January / early February before the Western Aboriginal Arts group take up the space again in February.
The opportunity
Dubbo Regional Council is looking for businesses with a local or regional connection that provide a high standard of products that showcase the rich and vibrant community we live in to both local travellers and visitors.
The current check-in café area is no longer in use and it is suggested the area be repurposed as a temporary retail outlet space that is reflective of the Dubbo region and its people and culture. It is proposed the space be repurposed into a pop up Regional shop for the next 18 months.
Dubbo Regional Airport has seen a steady increase in passenger numbers over the past 12 months, with March figures reaching the highest level since the decline which was directly related to the COVID pandemic.
Dubbo Regional Airport provides direct return services between Dubbo and Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Broken Hill, Bourke, Walgett and Lightning Ridge. Businesses utilising the space will receive high brand exposure and the opportunity to speak directly to new and existing customers within the Airport.
Head to our dedicated Dubbo Regional Airport website for more information about the Airport.
We are looking for businesses – new or existing - to use the space as a pop-up shop, on a rotational basis. This basis could be for a minimum of 4 weeks and up to 16 weeks with the hours by negotiation.
Assessment Criteria
Applications will be processed as they are submitted and will be assessed on quality, presentation, regional and aboriginal connection. Images and product testimonials will assist understanding the presentations standards.
Council will not be requesting a fee for this area however it will be the responsibility of the operator to ensure any physical costs associated with the space will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
For the avoidance of doubt, public and product liability, security cameras, till, eftpos, cleaning and staffing are the responsibility of the applicant. Council will cover the other operational costs.
NSW Local, Central and Far Western Regional SME’s or start-ups are encouraged to apply.