FAQs

Public Art is a work that is created by an artist and is sited in a visually accessible public location.

Public art can include (but is not limited to):

• The artistic treatment of functional equipment such as bike racks, benches, fountains, playground equipment, light posts or shade structures which are unique and produced by a professional artist.

• Landscape art enhancements such as walkways, bridges or art features which are unique and produced by a professional artist.

• Murals, tiles, and mosaics covering walls, floors, and walkways.

• Sculptures that are free-standing, wall supported or incorporated as an integral element of a buildings’ design.

Public art does not include:

• Business logos or artworks that include a business logo.

• Advertising signage or commercial promotions in any form.

• Directional elements such as super graphics, signage, or colour coding.

• Art objects which are mass produced or off-the-shelf reproductions.

• Landscaping or hardscaping which would normally be associated with the development of a property.

The Strategy provides a long-term framework for how the Town will commission, manage, and celebrate public art that reflects Mosman Park’s character, environment, history, and diverse community between river and sea.

Public art decisions are guided by the Strategy’s vision, principles, and curatorial themes. A Public Art Panel or Working Group, as well as input from the community will also influence what and where artworks are installed.

Yes. Supporting and showcasing local artists is a key principle of the Strategy. The Town will provide opportunities for artists of all experience levels, including youth and emerging creatives.

Public art will be funded through developer contributions (via a proposed Local Planning Policy). Cash-in-lieu contributions may also be used for future commissions.

Yes. The Strategy emphasises community engagement and participation, particularly through collaborative projects, feedback opportunities, and the potential for a Public Art Panel or Working Group with community representation.

The draft strategy will eventually become the base document that supports all future policies and the management and procurement of art. Additionally, most of the survey relates to the content of the strategy. This would be the best document to familiarise yourself with.

In order to gain a full understanding of the Arts frameworks it is recommended that you read all of the supporting documents. However, the below information briefly summarises the intent of the documents:

The Strategy:

The Strategy is the foundation document that will guide and support the Town's ongoing work in this space for the lifetime of the document. The Strategy sets actions and timeframes for the Town to work towards achieving and outlines key themes that art will be assessed against.

The Local Planning Policy:

The Local Planning Policy creates a contribution framework that will apply to specific types of development application. This policy outlines contribution amounts and steps out the process that applies to art contributions.

The Council Policy:

The Council Policy builds on the assessment frameworks contained in the Strategy and provides more specific guidance on how art will be obtained, installed, managed, and de-accessioned.

Once consultation has concluded the Town will review all survey responses and make any necessary changes to the documents before preparing a report to Council. At this stage the Town is planning on having the frameworks finalised in late 2025.

The draft strategy suggests that a working group should be established once all the applicable frameworks are in place and sets an interim date of 2027.

Please use the survey tool located on our Yoursay page to respond to questions that we have about the frameworks. You can also send an email with any additional information to admin@mosmanpark.wa.gov.au