New Hamilton public art plan

29 May 2015

A new Public Art Plan and Development Guide has been adopted by the Hamilton Council.

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A new Public Art Plan and Development Guide, adopted by the Council yesterday, will make it easier for artists to develop works in Hamilton.

The plan sets out the Council’s vision for Hamilton to be a city of vibrant, engaging and dynamic public art, and provides a step-by-step process for developing public art projects.

A new Public Art Plan and Development Guide, adopted by the Council yesterday, will make it easier for artists to develop works in Hamilton.

The plan sets out the Council’s vision for Hamilton to be a city of vibrant, engaging and dynamic public art, and provides a step-by-step process for developing public art projects.

Chair of the Strategy and Policy Committee, Cr Angela O’Leary says the Council is committed to integrating art into a wide range of activity in the city and raising its profile in the community.

“Following the adoption of the Hamilton Arts Agenda in April 2012, the Council has received an enthusiastic response from local arts organisations wanting to collaborate on public art projects. We’ve supported the development of a number of inspiring art installations, including the Te Waharoa Ki te Ao Maarama at Lake Domain, gifted to the city by Mesh Sculpture Trust in 2013, and more recently the Sapper Moore-Jones statue in Victoria Street, gifted by TOTI Charitable Trust.

“These artworks are a real asset to our city, adding beauty to our public places and inspiring and challenging our residents and visitors.”

Cr O’Leary says the Public Art Plan and Development Guide will help the Council foster partnerships with arts organisations and artists, and develop more works that give energy and expression to Hamilton.

“I’m excited to see the engaging public art projects we will develop in the coming years,” she says.