Public Art

Public Art in Northern Grampians Shire

Northern Grampians Shire Council recognises that public art projects have a special role to play in connecting communities. Public art and community art projects that are tailored to diverse sectors such as young people, older people, children, diverse cultures etc, lead to an enhanced sense of wellbeing of the participants, as well as greater community awareness of these sectors of our community. 

To better assist community and council deliver public art the Public Art Guidelines were endorsed by council in July 2023. These have been updated in 2024 to better reflect the role of the Public Art Reference Group (PARG), which was introduced in 2023. The PARG is currently seeking more members and Expressions of Interest are open until December 9, 2024.

The Public Art Guidelines(PDF, 448KB) align with the key objectives of the Arts and Culture Strategy 2020-24, which presents a vision for the arts, culture and creativity in the shire that seeks to:

  • Support opportunities for participation in arts and cultural activities to help connect our communities.
  • Support raising the profile of local artists and the arts community.
  • Enable the activation of town centres and rural communities though celebrating place.

The strategy aims to promote inclusion, collaboration and participation in arts and cultural activities across the whole shire.

Council will support Public Art projects that aim to:

  • Build community resilience by increasing community connectedness and inclusivity.
  • Activate public space and interaction throughout the shire, providing economic benefit through tourism.
  • Interpret historical sites and tell important local stories by reflecting the cultural and social fabric of community.
  • Encourage community and visitor engagement with a particular place.
  • Explore and encourage awareness of global, national, or local issues and themes.
  • Develop opportunities for collaboration between artists, property owners and relevant authorities to promote shared ownership and preservation of public art.

For further information contact Tina Baker via email at tina.baker@ngshire.vic.gov.au or call (03) 5358 8700.

Public Art Advisory Group

The Public Art Reference Group (PARG) is made up of members of the community from across the shire.

The role of the PARG is to:

  • Review and make recommendations to council about public art submissions, including those that are funded through council's Arts and Culture Grants Program.
  • Providing advice and assistance for council-led public art projects as required. 
  • Providing feedback on relevant strategies and plans.

Public Art Reference Group Terms of Reference 2024(PDF, 153KB)

Public Art Review Process

Public art projects across the shire are required to be submitted for review. Assessment criteria can be found in the Public Art Guidelines 2024.

 

Final designs can be submitted for review using the Public Art Review Form.

 

The designs are reviewed by the NGSC internal working group and the Public Art Reference Group.

 

Arts and Culture Grants

Small-scale public art projects can be delivered by community with support from our Arts and Culture Grants.

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