Public Art Professional Development Series: Public Art 101

Your gateway into the world of large-scale public art. This session offers essential knowledge on how projects are conceived, developed and delivered — perfect for artists looking to expand their practice beyond the studio.

Topics include:
•    Public space vs. gallery settings
•    Types, purpose and impact of public art
•    Commissioning, project lifecycles and management
•    Artist fees, budgets and funding
•    Legal and contractual considerations
•    EOI applications and portfolios
•    Building networks and finding opportunities

Guest Speaker: Simone Thomson
Simone is a Naarm/ Melbourne-based artist, muralist and Woi-Wurrung Wurundjeri and Yorta-Yorta Traditional Owner through her mother's lineage. Her work draws deeply on cultural storytelling and a spiritual connection to Country, earth and sky. Through her practice, Simone continues the sacred tradition of sharing ancestral knowledge and oral history through art.

Part of the Public Art Professional Development Series
Elevate your creative practice and make your mark on the public realm.
Unlock your potential as a public artist through this two-part professional development series designed to inspire, inform and equip you with the tools to thrive in the public art sector. Whether you’re new to public art or ready to take the next step in your career, these sessions offer practical insights, industry expertise and pathways to turn ideas into impactful works.

Each session includes a formal presentation, a guest speaker panel with practicing public artists, and time for Q&A.

Collaborating councils: Yarra Ranges, Maroondah, Cardinia, City of Greater Dandenong