Public art projects

Public art generates a powerful and memorable sense of connection to our city and to each other. We commission bold and ambitious projects that build capability for our artists while delivering dynamic and distinctive permanent and temporary projects across the city.

An wooden structure outdoor art with city buildings in the background

Permanent commissions

Permanent public artworks can be site specific or site responsive and may be integrated into a landscape or civic development. Permanent public artworks have an expected lifespan of more than 25 years.

Permanent commissions

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NGV Triennial partnership commissions

Three public artwork commissions for NGV Triennial exhibitions.

Rose Nolan – Screen Works

Public artwork on the exterior of the Munro community hub.

Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner public marker

Commemorating two Tasmanian Aboriginal men publicly hanged.

Temporary commissions

Temporary public artworks can be anything from installations, performances or actions that activate or exist in a location for a specific period. They are often exploratory and experimental and can have an expected lifespan from a single day up to five years. These commissions also provide opportunities to test and trial ideas, and support young and emerging artists to build their capability in the public realm. Temporary artworks may sometimes be further developed into permanent commissions.

Temporary Commissions