Be prepared to see urban art crop up throughout the City of Logan.
But if you’ve got a view on it and want to be heard, you’ll have to be quick.
Public consultation on the strategy opens tomorrow (Wednesday), and council hasn’t publicised a closing date.
Council says the urban art strategy goes well beyond statues, sculptures and installations.
It provides a framework that encourages integrated design across city centres to improve amenity and attract more people while also activating places that are currently under-used, a council statement said.
“It also supports interactive events and exhibits along with bespoke playscapes, enhanced community spaces and creative lighting and signage,” the statement said.
“Urban art can be delivered by community collaborations, creative collectives, design studios as well as individual artists, designers and creatives.
Deputy mayor Jon Raven said council would engage with communities on what urban art is best suited to their neighbourhood.
There would be support for local artists and the development of diverse urban art commissions and programs, and council would improve the way urban art is resourced, planned and administered.
“Urban art creates a sense of place and identity that can reflect the character of an area and make it memorable, which is why we are seeking input on this strategy,” Cr Raven said.
“We want our different communities across the city to join us as we explore trends and ideas that will result in a diverse range of art works that are wanted and appreciated.
“These urban art projects could be led individually, or in partnership, through entities including council, the community, private owners or donors.”
Priority locations for urban art projects include main streets and arterial roads, commercial precincts, parks, secondary streets including laneways, boutique retail and dining precincts, community facilities, transit stations and health and education precincts.
