{"id":13055,"date":"2021-09-20T18:42:20","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T18:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=13055"},"modified":"2021-09-20T18:42:20","modified_gmt":"2021-09-20T18:42:20","slug":"help-shape-public-art-in-newcastle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2021\/09\/20\/help-shape-public-art-in-newcastle\/","title":{"rendered":"Help shape public art in Newcastle"},"content":{"rendered":"

City of Newcastle is seeking community-minded art, design and architecture experts to help advise on the development of public art that reflects Newcastle’s history, culture and community.
\nCouncillors voted to expand the expertise of the City\u2019s Public Art Reference Group (PARG) by appointing five external members who are professionals in their fields, including an expert with Awabakal or Worimi Indigenous cultural knowledge and a specialist in heritage.
\nThe PARG provides leadership on all aspects of public art, from advising on the commissioning of new art proposals to ensuring transparent commissioning processes.
\nCouncillor and PARG Chair Carol Duncan said public art humanises urban spaces and the built environment and by expanding the PARG with external arts professionals, public art will continue to play a major role in the city\u2019s transformation.
\n\u201cArt contributes to our wellbeing in public spaces, reflects our values as a community, and gives our spaces meaning and the opportunity to be unique. It provides opportunities for artists to create, for visitors and residents to enjoy, and to build an even greater economic contribution to the city by way of the value of our arts and cultural organisations,\u201d Cr Duncan said.
\nSince 2018, the PARG has considered a number of public art proposals for the private domain related to development applications in the Newcastle CBD including the Seed Pod and Lyrique Lane Light Chandelier on Hunter Street, and Indigenous murals and native artworks on Hannel Street in Wickham.
\nPARG member Councillor John MacKenzie said a key focus for the group is public art associated with development applications.
\n\u201cHelping applicants meet the 1% public art contribution and ensuring those funds are spent on incorporating artwork reflective of Newcastle\u2019s culture and heritage is an important role of the PARG,\u201d Cr MacKenzie said.
\n\u201cEnsuring we plan a healthy funding stream for the commissioning and maintenance of public art in the city is also a core focus in order to maintain these public investments.\u201d
\nPARG member Councillor Peta Winney-Baartz said there is no shortage of artistic expertise in Newcastle to contribute to the advisory committee.
\n\u201cNewcastle is home to more artists per capita than any other city in Australia, and boasts a thriving creative arts hub,\u201d Cr Winney-Baartz said.
\n\u201cI look forward to welcoming community-minded arts professionals and an Indigenous and heritage representative to the reference group and continuing to shape the future of public art for the enjoyment of the Newcastle community and visitors alike.”
\nApplications are now open and close 5pm, Sunday 17 October 2021.
\nTo submit an Expressions of Interest form visit,\u00a0City of Newcastle\u2019s website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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