Draft Public Art Policy

We invited community members to review and make submissions on our draft Public Art Policy.

The Indigo Shire Council Public Art Policy provides comprehensive guidance for planning, creating, commissioning, and maintaining public art in Indigo Shire and involves input from various levels of government, community engagement, and stakeholder analysis.

It aligns with the Creative Indigo Strategy, focusing on inclusivity, sustainability, and community engagement.

The policy outlines clear guidelines for artist involvement, commissioning processes, governance, funding, and maintenance, positioning Indigo Shire as a vibrant creative hub with diverse high-quality public artworks that celebrate our unique identity.

The Policy Statement

Indigo Shire Council is dedicated to nurturing a culturally vibrant community that values and celebrates diversity through the thoughtful integration of public art. We aspire to create lasting, meaningful, and inspiring contributions to our shared public spaces, reflecting the spirit and character of Indigo Shire. Council is committed to a transparent process for the acquisition of public art and will seek funding for high quality artwork through diverse channels. Public art projects will adhere to the guiding principles set out in the Creative Indigo Strategy. Public art acquisition and activation will always be considerate of the built heritage assets that are part of the culture of the Indigo Shire Council towns and environment.

Next steps

The public exhibition period closed on 24 May. No submissions were received during this period, meaning the document was automatically adopted by Council on Friday 24 May 2024.