2025 Review Public Art Policy

All Council policies need to be reviewed within 12 months of the Local Government Election.

Proposed changes

This Policy has undergone an extensive review and the following changes are proposed:

1. Contribution to Character pillar included – relevance to Character, in addition to Community and Choice pillars
2. Impact emphasised – the role of public art in driving regional identity, town centre revitalisation, stimulating growth and tourism.
3. Creative industry best practice – compliance with National Association for the Visual Arts and Arts Law
4. Public Art Working Group – refocus of QPRC and internal committees to oversee proposal assessment, conservation, and policy recommendations.
5. Public Art Registry – introduction of a centralised inventory system for all public artworks to improve asset management and community engagement.
6. Support for temporary and ephemeral art – increased emphasis on short-term installations, digital art, and performative experiences to engage diverse audiences
7. Public Art maintenance plan – regular assessment scheduled and criteria for deaccessioning artworks that are deteriorated, no longer relevant, or pose safety risks.
8. The policy also works towards identifying opportunities in the Developer Contributions space and public art in private developments.

Background

The policy guides the development of public art within the local government area. It covers acquisition, commissions, placement, management, maintenance and decommissioning.

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