FAQs

Public art is an investment in our community. It enriches our physical environments, making streetscapes, and buildings vibrant and inviting. It celebrates a place or event, expresses community values or remembers the history of a site.

Artwork depends on the viewer and their life experiences, so everyone is going to have a different opinion.   Understanding what the artist is trying to achieve is helpful in understanding an artwork. Public art can be aesthetically beautiful or a meaningful catalyst for community engagement and conversation. There is no right or wrong – beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

The initial Expressions of Interest will be assessed by the Scenic Rim Arts Reference Group.  Three shortlisted artists are commissioned to develop concepts. The concepts are displayed for community feedback.

The final concepts and community feedback will be reviewed by the Scenic Rim Arts Reference Group to provide a recommendation to Council on which project should be delivered with the funding provided.

Scenic Rim artists were encouraged to apply however the expressions of interests were open to all artists to allow for a diversity of works.  Shortlisted artists were assisted by Council officers to connect with groups within the region to understand the history and community, leading to an outcome that the community will appreciate.

That's great to hear - we really want to help Scenic Rim artists.  Contact Council’s Public Art Officer at mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au and arrange to have a chat or look out for our Professional Development Workshops, https://creativescenicrim.com/. Don't see the workshop you need? Let's us know and we'll see what we can do. Simply contact us at 07 5540 5111 and ask for the Cultural Officer Public Art, RADF and Heritage