Round timber sculpture on headland

mili mili with Nicole Monks, Signal Fire, McKillop Park, Coast Walk Public Art

Council’s Public Art program creates opportunities for artists and the community to explore the creative life of the Northern Beaches in public spaces. We work with artists, arts organisations and community groups to develop public art projects that express the diverse identities of the Northern Beaches, enhance the natural and built environment and explore our community’s unique culture and heritage.

The Public Art Policy and Guidelines provide a clear framework of principles that express Council’s commitment to the vital role of public art in the overall strategic planning of the Northern Beaches.

Connected Through Creativity 2029, the Northern Beaches Arts and Creativity Strategy, identifies a series of opportunities and approaches to creating public art that celebrates the cultural heritage and extraordinary natural environment of the Northern Beaches, ranging from community based artworks in village centres, to iconic new major art projects along the Coast Walk. Find out more about our current creative opportunities.

If you are submitting a DA that includes public art or for more information about public art on the Northern Beaches please email: sally.lewis@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au 

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Council offers a range of opportunities to get involved in both temporary and permanent public art projects. Sign up to hear about Expressions of Interest and other creative opportunities or follow us on Instagram

Current projects

Explore our collection of public art and upcoming public art projects across the Northern Beaches.

signal fire, 2023-4 - mili mili - Freshwater Headland

Art along the Coast Walk

Explore our collection of public artworks against the backdrop of our spectacular coast line.

Metal shell artwork on grass next to beach

Street art

Transforming streets and laneways across the Northern Beaches and connecting communities.

Pink and black three-storey mural

Past projects

Council’s public art program creates opportunities for artists and the community to celebrate the creative life of the Northern Beaches.

Eramboo on Islands

Public Art Selection Panel

The Panel provides independent expert advice on the procurement of permanent public art for the Northern Beaches.

Text artwork on top of art gallery