selected projects

Urban Pacific Sanctuary Public Art Strategy

Planning and development of an arts strategy to be implemented over the development of a large residential estate near Newcastle. The objective of the project is to foster a sense of place, contribute to the legibility of the public space and help incoming residents foster a connection with the history and culture of the area.

Lithgow City Council Cultural Precinct Study

Artscape has been engaged by Lithgow City Council to investigate the opportunities and constraints for the development of a Cultural Precinct. Artscape’s role includes assessing the current site and venues before setting the framework for the staged implementation of a Cultural Precinct. It is envisaged that the Cultural Precinct will attract and support cultural industries and activities in the heart of Lithgow.

Landcom Vantage Art Program

Planning and implementation of an innovative public art strategy for a residential subdivision. The art program is based on a collaborative process between the landscape architects at Andrews Neil and artist Braddon Snape.

Artscape developed a public art strategy and a collaboration strategy to establish the framework for the integration of public art at the site and is currently coordinating the delivery of the art program.

Sydney Wharf Wharf VIII+IX Art and Interpretive Scheme

Artscape was engaged to develop a strategy to guide the incorporation of public art and an historical interpretative scheme into the public boardwalk space of a residential development on Sydney Harbour.

The Public Art Strategy was developed through analysis of the site’s historical context, pedestrian movement patterns, views and sightlines and public space use. Artist Braddon Snape was selected to develop a public art response that explored the notion of the boardwalk as an edge zone between water and land.

Orange City Council (in association with Andrews Neil) Survey of Culturally Significant Trees

This project arose out of a Survey of Culturally Significant Landscape Features for Orange City Council. Working with Andrews Neil, Artscape provided assessment of the cultural, social and historical significance of important trees throughout the Orange LGA.

Warrnambool City Council Public Art and Cultural Materials Management Plan

A three part project encompassing the entire Warrnambool Local Government Area. The project included: an audit of public art and cultural materials; a review of current public art policy and processes; development of acquisition, management and de-acquisition procedures; and a broad scale public art strategy.

Cessnock City Council Performing Arts Centre Public Art Plan and Guidelines

Artscape was engaged to develop of a Public Art Plan and Guidelines to provide the curatorial, selection and procurement framework for the commission of a signature public art piece for the new Performing Arts Centre. Artscape then provided guidance to Council for the selection of an artist for the commission.

Orange City Council (in association with Andrews Neil) Survey of Culturally Significant Landscape Features

A NSW Heritage Award winning project based on identification, research and database development of significant cultural features within the urban and rural landscape of Orange. Artscape worked with Andrews Neil to identify, research and to develop a web-based system for the cataloguing of significant cultural landscapes.

Energy Australia National Trust Heritage Award for a Cultural Heritage Project (Government/Corporate) 2006.

Gosford Regional Gallery Central Coast Exhibition Facilities Review

Artscape was engaged to conduct a region wide audit of potential exhibition venues and subsequent development of a set of recommendations aimed at the upgrade of these venues into exhibition spaces for local artists. The study included extensive artist and stakeholder engagement.

Landcom Koala Bay Estate Public Art Program

Planning and project management of a public art program for a 254-lot Landcom residential subdivision at Port Stephens, NSW. The plan for the public art program emphasised the creation of a connection between the incoming residents and their new neighbourhood through an exploration of the local area’s history, environment and culture. Artists included Mini Heath, Charlie Trivers and John Turier.

Landcom Southern Hoxton Park Aerodrome Release Area

Strategic planning of a large scale public art program, based on a layered history of the site, for a 690 lot residential estate in Western Sydney. The Public Art Strategy integrated placemaking principles with a multi-tiered artwork strategy that responded to the history and environment of the site.

Landcom Pirralea Gardens Public Art Program

Design integration, acquisition and installation management of a prize winning sculpture by Michael LeGrand. The work was selected to complement the landscape design of the public open space.