Public Art Committee
In March 2022, Shire of Dandaragan Council adopted the Public Art and Percent for Art Policy. The policy followed a recommendation from the Vibrant Communities Arts and Culture Plan, adopted by Council in August 2020.
The policy promotes creative and cultural arts in public spaces across the Shire. The Vibrant Communities Arts and Culture Plan (2020) and the Public Art Policy support the co-creation of commissioning of art, covering permanent and temporary installations on Shire land. The policy outlines the processes for art provision, including the 1% of allocated budgeted rates for the Public Art Funds.
In late 2023, the Shire of Dandaragan created the Public Art Committee to facilitate the implementation of the Shire's Public Art and Percent for Art Policy. Members from various town were accepted onto the committee.
Public Art Committee
Rebecca Cassells
Allison Whybrow
Dianne Knight
Marilyn Gazeley
Cr. Rose Glasford (Councillor)
Cr. Sharon Young (Councillor)
Current projects:
The Public Art Committee has engaged Melski & Lilsiski to complete a moveable mural measuring 3.6 m x 2.4 m, to be located at the external entry of the Jurien Sport and Recreation Centre.
The artwork will be completed on boards that are moveable and can be relocated to other sites, including during future works at the Sport and Recreation Centre.
Timeline:
Call for Community Ideas Opens (16 April - 7 May)
Residents are invited to submit themes, stories, images, or key ideas they would like reflected in the artwork. submissions close on Thursday, 7 May and must be emailed to Rhiarn Sutton, mccs@dandaragan.wa.gov.au
Community Art Day (17 May, 11am-2pm)
Members of the community are invited to participate in the painting of the mural at Jurien Sport and Recreation Centre from 11am on Sunday, 17 May.
Completion of art mural (18-22 May)
Artist to complete mural off site
Delivery of mural (early June)
The complete mural will be erected on site for the community to view
Future Projects: