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Public Art Framework

Underpinning our vision to be a bold, inspirational and sustainable city, the City of Melbourne’s public art program interprets Melbourne’s unique historical, cultural, social and ecological environments through extraordinary public artworks.

Public Art Framework 2021-31

Endorsed in November 2021, the City of Melbourne’s Public Art Framework 2021-2031 guides our future investment in public art for Melbourne over the next 10 years.  

The framework sets the direction for the operational and capital investment in public art projects, and highlights the important role our creative industries play in our social reactivation and economic recovery. As one of the nation’s leading cultural capitals, we have a distinct and unique role to play in commissioning public art. By advocating for, and developing ambitious public art projects, we are drawing residents, workers and visitors back into the city and its businesses so that Melbourne can reaffirm its position as the world’s most liveable and creative city. 

The delivery of the public art program and endorsement of the Public Art Framework is a major initiative under City of Melbourne’s Council Plan 2021-25 and draws direction from the City of Melbourne’s Economic Development Strategy 2031

 

Top image: Aylsa McHugh, Persona, 2020
Photo: Bryony Jackson

our acknowledgement

  • Torres Strait Islander Flag
  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.