Public Art Grants

Public art will underpin future Government construction and redevelopment projects, enhancing the natural and built assets of the Northern Territory and reflecting its unique character, history, culture and future aspirations.

What is Public Art?

Public art in its widest sense is artistic work created for and located in accessible public spaces.

The Northern Territory Government embraces public art as a rich, multi layered interpretation of the Northern Territory's built and cultural heritage, natural environment and dynamic community represented through innovative, excellent and relevant artistic practice in well designed community spaces.

For the purposes of this Policy public art has been defined as:

Permanent and temporary visual arts features and installations in design and construction;
Well designed public spaces that embrace community and encourage artistic and cultural expression;
Creative interpretation of environment, heritage, history, community and culture;
Art works created for specific locations;
Art works produced through community involvement; and
Collaboration of artists, architects and urban designers to create physical environments as features that integrate art into the fabric of communities;
and in the broadest sense also includes performances, festivals, events and community celebrations in public places.

Projects involving Indigenous artists, content or community involvement, must include evidence of appropriate consultation, agreement or support.

Public Art Funding Categories

Development up to $6,000
Small Works - up to $10,000
Medium Works - up to $20,000
Major Works - up to $150,000

Closing Date

All Public Art categories are closing 15 March each year.

Development and Small Works are closing again 15 October each year.

Public Art Guidelines and Applications Forms

Guidelines	Word	pdf
Public Art Policy		1.3Mb
2008 Arts Grants Guidelines		575Kb
Application Forms	Word	pdf
Development	293 Kb	130 Kb
Small Works	544 Kb	178 Kb

Budget Calculation Sheet (Excel 25Kb)

Previous Public Art Grants Recipients

2007 Public Arts Grants Recipients (pdf 16Kb)
2006 Public Arts Grants Recipients (pdf 20Kb)