There are some staggering 50 public artworks throughout Geraldton and finding them has recently been made easier with an artwork register and map on Council’s website.
Water tanks with murals, roundabouts with sculptured emus, light poles being scaled by huge metallic crabs and even Telstra pit lids camouflaged with sea creature drawings, are just some of Geraldton’s diverse range of public artworks.Viewing them has been made easier with an arts register detailing each and including a map showing their location, available on the City’s website www.geraldton.wa.gov.au.
The City has been building its public art collection since 1996 following the release of its public artworks policy. Since then Council has invited more than 20 artists to create pieces throughout the City. The work has been guided by Council’s Public Arts Advisory Committee, which is made up of arts administrators, Councillors, and members of the public and Council staff.
Council’s Executive Manager Technical Services, Geoff Shoemark, said that the online artwork register was vital to preserving the heritage of the City and safeguarding the works in that, in the event of one being damaged, it could be repaired to its original form.
Mayor Vickie Petersen said she was delighted by the results of the public art program, which added a creative dimension to the cityscape while promoting the talents of local people.
For further information, contact Geoff Shoemark on (08) 9956 6633.
