Public Art Melbourne Artist Applications Now Open
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Public Art Melbourne Artist Applications Now Open

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Public Art Melbourne features two key platforms. Public Art Melbourne Lab, an experimental, artist focused program and Public Art Melbourne Projects – a larger-scale, city-focused works aligned to new development within the public realm. 

As part of the new program, artists are asked to be involved in Test Sites within the central CBD. These sites will provide support and space for artists to explore their ideas publicly. The first Test Sites workshop will be hosted by contemporary artist Cameron Robbins. From there, a new funding cycle will commence every six weeks allowing artists the chance to explore and experiment through seed funding of up to $3,000. Mentors who will work with the artists include Robbins, Bianca Hester, Ash Keating and Jason Maling. 

Councillor Rohan Leppert, Chair of Council’s Arts Portfolio, said Public Art Melbourne would invigorate the city. 

“Public Art Melbourne is a courageous public art program that opens the city to artists to create everyday encounters with the unexpected. The aim is to embed contemporary art in everyday life and create opportunities for artists to contribute to, develop and reinterpret the public domain,” Cr Leppert said.