CITY OF GREATER DANDENONG PUBLIC ART STRATEGY
2008-2013
Public Art Strategy 2008 – 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Public Art Reference Group
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PUBLIC ART STRATEGY 2008-2013.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
COUNCILS STRATEGIC DIRECTION
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PUBLIC ART PRINCIPLES
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BACKGROUND
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PUBLIC ART VISION
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PUBLIC ART GOALS
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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNTIES
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EMERGING TRENDS
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EMERGING TRENDS
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GOALS AND KEY ACTIONS
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LINKAGES ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
LINKS TO OTHER STRATEGIES AND PLANS
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REPORTING AND MONITORING
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APPENDIX 1 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
PUBLIC ART PRINCIPLES
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APPENDIX 2 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
GREATER DANDENONG PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
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APPENDIX 3 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM 2008 -2013
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APPENDIX 4 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
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recently through a research partnership with the RMIT Design Research
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Institute.
Council’s public art collection represents a total investment of art in the
public realm of more than $1.3 M since 1985 with 72 installations across
the municipality ranging from permanent, temporary and ephemeral
The recognition includes;
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Victorian Government Crime Prevention Award for Best Improvement
applications. These projects have provided local and broader
To The Built Environment 2002– ‘Motion’, Springvale Underpass, Big
communities with opportunities to engage with and interpret their
Fish
environment in new and challenging ways.
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Memory and Place Collection – Australian Centre for the Moving
Image 2005 – Dandenong South Gateway Project, 8 minute movie
In November 2002 Council adopted the Public Art Strategy which outlined
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‘Collaborators’ - Vessels of Light and George Street Bridge Artwork
the City’s commitment to ensuring public spaces are enriched with art
works that celebrate unique local characteristics through diverse
Landscape Architecture Australia Magazine 2006 – November edition,
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Commendation for Landscape Architecture 2007 – ‘Vessels of Light’,
Dandenong Central, Sinatra Murphy
applications of art works in the public realm.
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ABC The Sunday Arts Program 2008 – ‘Depot’, Dandenong Central,
The 2002 Public Art Strategy has guided council’s procurement of
Robbie Rolands, Cameron Robbins, James Carey, Campbell Drake, Susan
innovative public art installations across 15 locations with a total value of
Jacobs, Ben Morieson, Matt Morrow, Geraldine Barlow
$926,886 including external contributions of $429,000.
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RMIT Design Research Institute 2008 – Research projects:
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‘Speed Cheek’ - Oakwood Park
Greater Dandenong’s public art program has persisted in using suburban
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‘Depot’ - Decommissioning of Grenda’s Bus Depot
and locally focused topics while responding to new trends in public art
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‘Suburban Edge’ - Thomas St Car Park Interventions – Ian de Gruchy
Eight Storey building projection & The Lift
practice. Over the past six years the public art program has challenged
and contributed to positive perceptions of the city. Projects have been
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‘George Street Bridge Artwork’ – Integrated Façade Project
recognised through various industry awards, national television exposure,
national magazine coverage, acceptance into State Collections and more
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In 2008 a review process was undertaken to reflect on the achievements
Site specific projects that respond to their locality will continue to be
of the strategy since its adoption, identify areas that require further
supported including temporary installations, performances, interventions,
development and facilitate positive responses to emerging trends in
ephemeral and land based works. The strategy will focus on an integrated
contemporary public art practice through
planning approach and a sustainable permanent and temporary collection
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building on the existing public art framework principles, and
that is diverse in its applications and establish Greater Dandenong as
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accommodating diverse procurement processes for artworks.
Leaders in public art practice in the outer suburbs.
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ensuring art works are site responsive
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supporting artist driven models
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exploring new technologies
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commissioning both permanent and temporary installations
Over the next five years Greater Dandenong with the Public Art Reference
Group will build on its public art successes by vigorously advocating for an
integrated planning and design approach to new commissions that ensure
artists are part of the design team. Council will embrace new artwork
technologies; continue to experiment with temporary installations and
expand public art promotion, consultation and engagement.
The public art program will implement a diverse range of projects that
celebrate local identity, character and cultural distinctiveness. The
suburban context will remain an important focus for this work. The
program will also take advantage of opportunities as they present
themselves especially collaborative projects with external organizations.
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The vision for the public art program is to:
Establish Greater Dandenong as leaders in public art practice
in the outer suburbs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Jill Page, Community Arts Representative
The review of the Public Art Strategy is the result of active participation
Neil Wanstall, Community Arts Representative
and commitment of the Public Art Reference Group formed in July 2001.
Karen Ward-Smith – Manager Libraries, Arts and Heritage, City of Greater
Dandenong
Public Art Reference Group
Leanne McCready Retail Development Coordinator – City of Greater
Dandenong
Councillor Peter Brown – City of Greater Dandenong
Jenny Pemberton-Webb, Place Manager Revitalising Central Dandenong -
Councillor Paul Donovan – City of Greater Dandenong
City of Greater Dandenong
Philip Faulks, Director of Public Art Program – Frankston Chisholm
Paul Streefkerk, Director Cultural Facilities – City of Greater Dandenong
Institute
Agus Batara, Urban Designer – City of Greater Dandenong
Peter Rowe, Director Arts & Design – Dandenong Chisholm Institute
Grissel Walmaggia, Cultural Planning Officer – City of Greater Dandenong
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BACKGROUND
PUBLIC ART STRATEGY 2008-2013
Greater Dandenong has been involved in 72 public art projects since 1985
COUNCILS STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Greater Dandenong’s Corporate Plan 2006-2010 details its vision for a
great place to live work and invest with great people for neighbours,
colleagues and friends. Council’s strategic objectives detail a commitment
to a well planned liveable city where liveability will be reflected in safe,
accessible and well presented neighbourhoods, shopping centres,
suburban streets and public places. A commitment to and investment in
public art is consistent with council’s strategic objectives and will ensure
public art plays an important role in the development and enhancement of
the city’s urban, natural, open space and built environments while provide
meaningful contributions to the cultural identity of the city.
with a major surge in planning, procuring, facilitating, advising, supporting
and installation of public art projects in the last few years. The projects
range from permanent, temporary and re-locatable installations;
ephemeral, twilight experiences; activation projects, professional
development opportunities, education focused workshops,
commemorative social heritage and sporting projects, multi-media
projects, community engagement design projects and exhibitions to artistic
design planning and site specific responses in the public domain. From
these experiences Greater Dandenong has achieved a body of knowledge
and practical experience in working in the public realm, exploring diverse
applications, treatments and approaches that will serve the city well as it
responds to public art practice into the future. The full list of Public Art
projects is in Appendix 2.
PUBLIC ART PRINCIPLES
PUBLIC ART VISION
In March 2001 Council endorsed a Public Art Framework identifying
principles to guide public art projects in Greater Dandenong. A review of
The Public Art Strategy provides Council with a vision to establish Greater
the principles in 2008 has confirmed they remain relevant as a set of
Dandenong as leaders in public art practice in the outer suburbs.
values for future public art practice across the municipality. The Public Art
Council will embrace new technologies and applications to ensure a
Principals are expressed in Appendix 1.
dynamic and challenging public art collection. A two pronged approach
will facilitate temporary and permanent installations that form a sustainable
collection whilst celebrating the city’s cultural characteristics.
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PUBLIC ART GOALS
The Public Art Strategy addresses council’s strategic objective through a set of principles that directs future development and implementation of public art
practice for the city. It provides an effective five year implementation program of proposed sites, consultation processes, research and development
opportunities including funding options through six goal areas.
The goals are;
1. Recognition of Greater Dandenong as a leader in public art practice in the outer suburbs
2. Effective planning, promotion and advocacy
3. An integrated approach to public art as a positive contributor to the identity of the city
4. A community that is informed about and inspired by public art practice
5. A well maintained and managed public art collection
6. Sustainable funding and support to expand the city’s public art collection
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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNTIES
There are opportunities for the community to influence, advocate and
Art in the public realm has a long history which has developed and evolved
contribute to these realms through the use of local government policies,
over time. Works range from sculptures and figures representing people’s
consultation processes, corporate strategies and guidelines.
political
however the public realm is for the enjoyment, use and engagement of its
and
social
status,
monumental
works
proclaiming
the
Invariably
achievements of war and victory, memorials commemorating significant
people as key stakeholders.
events and people’s contributions, to the use of contemporary art as
between public policy and community engagement to ensure installations
decorative elements in open public spaces.
are relevant, reflective of the constituents, engaging and stimulating.
Art in the public realm is a fine balance
Professor Rob Adams asserts that when planning for the public realm
Greater Dandenong has many public art works, memorials, sculptures,
urban design must consider the local character, culture and history of a
plaques and attributions in the public realm relating to the city’s heritage.
city.
Together they offer a collective narrative which describes the city’s
evolution from post-European settlement through to contemporary
In recent decades the custodians of the public space have changed with a
installations that embrace emerging trends in public art practice.
greater number of commercial developers creating new suburbs, new
communities, new public infrastructure and recreational spaces as well as
Governments have traditionally been the custodians of public space with
industrial estates and corporate buildings that interface with the
Local Government responsible for
community.
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•
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open public space including parks, playgrounds, reserves,
wetlands and recreational open spaces;
Increasingly
commercial
developers
are
integrating
art
in
their
urban realms like shopping strips, footpaths, streetscapes, plazas
developments to stimulate market interest and promote new lifestyle
and forecourts and;
options. Recent examples include
public buildings such as council buildings, civic facilities, libraries,
community centres, galleries, historic buildings and public building
foyers.
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The Lakeside housing estate in Pakenham, where Paul Johnson’s
In Central Dandenong this work may be expedited through support and
work (creator of ‘Reverie’) marks the entrance to the new
guidance in partnership with VicUrban.
community cultural facility on the banks of the newly established
lake with artworks lining the shared user path around the
perimeter of the lake to further enhance the public experience.
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The newly constructed $2.5 billion dollar Eastlink motorway with
monumental artworks leads contemporary artists to contribute to
the motorists experience, where public art is regarded as an
integral part of the motorway design and aesthetic.
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Private developers in Docklands have embraced and led the way
in the use of artworks to adorn open spaces, artistic treatments to
private buildings, their foyers, forecourts and architectural
structures enhance the interface with people. Private developers
contribute to the procurement and installation of art in various
forms and applications when planning and designing buildings and
public spaces; the contribution rate relates to the overall project
cost.
Greater Dandenong faces the challenge of putting in place processes that
will ensure future commercial developments and council capital projects
are aligned to council’s public art principles. New integrated planning
processes are required to ensure public art practice is an integral part of
these projects.
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Greater Dandenong is well placed to establish a reputation for exemplary
commissioning. Opportunities for Greater Dandenong include but are not
public architecture as new and innovative capital projects are undertaken
limited to;
across the municipality. Major capital projects like the Drum Theatre at
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Vehicular gateways to the municipality
Dandenong Town Hall, The Castle, the redevelopment of Dandenong
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Centre medium strips
Market, new civic buildings and library facilities offer Council the
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New residential estates fronting major roads
opportunity to create bold and progressive statements and be amongst
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Public transport gateways including stations
leaders in contemporary public architecture. An integrated artistic
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Freeway and bypass entry and exit points
approach to these capital projects and their surrounds is a critical
component to ensure the city’s public art strategies are considered equally
alongside issues such as open space planning, urban design and public
lighting.
Other development opportunities exist for Greater Dandenong around
gateway markers through iconic public art works at strategic sites. These
projects assist in providing landmarks that locate us in our environment.
‘Bunjil’ is a one example of a gateway marker in Docklands which
announces the area. Other municipalities including Manningham have
taken a lead role in using public art as gateway markers with works such
as Sentinel by Inge King and Michael Bellemo & Cat MacLeod’s ‘River
Peel’ located on the roundabout in Templestowe.
Public art projects can be positioned to mark municipal boundaries and
have been increasingly used alongside major roads and intersections.
EastLink is a local demonstration of this approach to large scale
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decommissioning of an iconic suburban company site; Grenda’s Bus
EMERGING TRENDS
Company.
The suburbs form a unique part of Victoria’s social and urban fabric with
the majority of Victorians living in the suburbs to fulfill the great Australian
During the past two years there has been an increase in the number of
dream to own one’s home.
With the State Government’s Melbourne’s
temporary art installations in Central Dandenong. By investing in
2030 strategy a greater emphasis has been placed on invigorating key
temporary installations artists have taken the opportunity to drive the
suburbs across Victoria and transforming them into Activity Centres.
recreation of forgotten public space, it has encouraged cost effective
They will be developed as centres for business, shopping, working and
submissions by artists, maintenance costs have been minimized and the
leisure. Most will also contain community facilities related to public
community given new opportunities to envisage and reclaim their city’s
administration, education, health and emergency services. They will also
public realm.
be important locations for the development of different types of housing,
including forms of higher-density housing.
Recent public art literature has emphasized the role of cultural
development and artistic engagement in urban regeneration and renewal
projects.
This has seen the application of diverse art practices in the
public realm to activate forgotten spaces and encourage the re invention of
locations as their function changes.
In Greater Dandenong we have seen a great opportunity to explore how
artistic engagement can play a pivotal role in challenging perceptions of
the city through artist driven projects such as ‘Depot’. ‘Depot’ received
national coverage through the ABC’s The Sunday Arts Program
exemplifying Greater Dandenong’s unique approach to honoring the
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More than 35 temporary installations have been undertaken in Central
The Public Art Reference Group along with other key stakeholders provide
Dandenong since 2006 involving 58 artists.
expert advice and guidance to inform the development of temporary
These projects were
undertaken in strategic locations identified by the Public Art Reference
installations across the city.
Group through the Central Dandenong Public Art Plan. The plan cited a
focus on
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activating empty shop fronts,
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providing 24 hour experiences of Central Dandenong,
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capitalizing on high footfall areas such as car parks and transient
zones like Dandenong Station and
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reclaiming the city’s laneways as temporary gallery spaces and
important non-traditional pedestrian routes; a unique characteristic
of Central Dandenong’s streetscape.
This has led to a number of positive outcomes including vacant shops
being leased, people being inspired to explore the city’s laneways, visitors
and residents being encouraged to explore Central Dandenong at night
and the establishment of a pedestrian focused art route across eight
locations.
Greater Dandenong needs to continue to strategically program these
locations in order to affectively change perceptions of the city and provide
a reconnection for of the community with their place.
Ensuring high
quality installations and artists driven involvement is important during this
time of rapid change in Central Dandenong.
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GOALS AND KEY ACTIONS
GOAL 1
Recognition of Greater Dandenong as a leader in public art practice in the outer suburbs
1.1
Deliver an effective five year program of coordinated public art projects. Indicative program in Appendix Three
1.2
Investigate and implement opportunities for the inclusion of public art into private developments
1.3
Investigate and implement opportunities for the inclusion of public art into major council infrastructure projects
1.4
Ensure the Public Art Framework is the basis of the Council approach to public art practice across the municipality
GOAL 2
Effective planning, promotion and advocacy
2.1
Establish and implement a marketing and communication plan
2.2
Expand on professional development opportunities for staff and Public Art Reference Group
2.3
Develop Greater Dandenong’s profile as a leader in public art practice
2.4
Undertake research in partnership with RMIT
GOAL 3
An integrated approach to public art as a positive contributor to the identity of the city
3.1
Maximise public art opportunities that reflect the unique and diverse characteristics of the municipality
3.2
Encourage the use of local materials and resources when commissioning public art projects
3.3
Engage new technologies and investigate emerging trends to ensure dynamic, challenging and innovative public art outcomes
3.4
Develop guidelines that assist private developers to respond to Greater Dandenong’s unique characteristics
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GOAL 4
The community is informed about and inspired by public art practice
4.1
Research and document local characteristics, knowledge, meanings and community aspirations to inform public art practice across the
municipality
4.2
Utilise new technologies and communication styles to engage with the general public
4.3
Invest in the professional development of artists through mentoring and schools based projects
GOAL 5
A well maintained and managed public art collection
5.1.
Utilise consistent guidelines for the commissioning of public art projects
5.2.
Effectively manage existing public art works, including temporary or ephemeral installations
5.3.
Convene regular meetings with the Public Art Reference Group
5.4.
Implement a process for the registration, valuation and audit of public art projects across the municipality
GOAL 6
Sustainable funding and support to expand the city’s public art collection
6.1.
Secure funding for the five year public art program through the Capital Improvement Program
6.2.
Develop a costed management plan for the city’s public art collection
6.3.
Develop a funding plan to maximise internal and external funding sources
6.4.
Facilitate partnership opportunities for the community, education, business and private sectors.
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LINKAGES
LINKS TO OTHER STRATEGIES AND PLANS
The successful implementation of the Public Art Strategy and delivery of
the action plans requires a collaborative approach involving a number of
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Corporate Plan – 2006-2010
council staff in a range of departments.
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Local Planning Policy Framework and
The strategy is broad and
Municipal Strategic Statement
highlights activities from planning, to advocacy, to service delivery which
will bring together stakeholders from the community, council, business,
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Dandenong Gateway Strategy
industry, tourism sector, developers and investors.
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Municipal Signage Strategy
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Municipal Lighting Strategy
Within Council the following departments are key contributors in delivering
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Municipal Public Health Plan
the Public Art Strategy.
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Heritage Strategy 2002 – 2007
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Environmental Strategy
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Strategic and Statutory Planning
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Open Space and Leisure Strategy
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Capital Improvement and Maintenance
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Public Art Framework
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Urban and Open Space Planning
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Community Engagement Strategy 2005 - 2010
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Asset Management Services
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Social Strategy 2005 - 2010
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Media and Communications
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Collections Policy
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Regulatory Services
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Cultural Strategy
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Economic Development Unit
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Cultural Diversity Policy
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Social Developmen
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Indigenous Policy
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Family and Children Services
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REPORTING AND MONITORING
An annual report to Council will outline achievements, issues and
opportunities relating to the public art program.
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APPENDIX 1
Innovation & flexibility
Public art projects should challenge, stimulate and provide meaningful
PUBLIC ART PRINCIPLES
Cultural Diversity
Greater Dandenong is one the most culturally diverse cities in Australia
with more than half its residents born overseas in non-English speaking
countries.
Such diversity brings a wealth of culture, faith, language,
contributions to the urban, natural and built environments. They should be
original, relevant and creative, inspiring people to interpret their public
realm beyond its functionality. Greater Dandenong will remain flexible to
ensure it can embrace emerging trends in public art practice and
demonstrate innovation.
experience, knowledge and creativity, all of which are a source of vitality
and strength for the City. The integration and installation of public art into
urban, natural, and built environments provides an opportunity for local
values, characteristics, diverse cultures, community aspirations and social
heritage to be acknowledged.
Integration and Advocacy
Greater Dandenong values an integrated planning approach that enables
creative collaborations between artists and architects, planners, engineers,
urban designers and landscape architects resulting in innovative capital
projects delivered by council and private developers delivering artistic
Collaboration and Consultation
Community dialogue, consultation and collaboration are key components
in the procurement of progressive, engaging and dynamic artworks for the
public realm. Greater Dandenong values the contribution and aspirations
of residents and the broader community to inspire and inform the creation
applications that resonate in a cohesive manner with the broader project
vision.
They enable a more creative, sensitive and aesthetically
stimulating public realm or built form and value artists as important
collaborators, working alongside other design professionals in generating
creative ideas and proposals for the public realm.
and interaction with public art works. Collaborative processes encourage
ownership by residents, developers, retailers and businesses, adding
value to the role that art in the public realm contributes to understanding,
defining and interpreting local identity.
Excellence
Art in the public realm must be well designed and of the highest quality,
created by artists and/or designers who are professionals in their selected
medium.
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construction, installation, maintenance and documentation will be
employed to ensure the integrity and longevity of public art works. Art in
the public realm will play an important role in challenging perceptions of
Greater Dandenong; the works will be progressive, innovative, dynamic
and engaging ensuring that Greater Dandenong is recognised as a leader
of Public Art in the outer suburbs.
Civic Pride
The creation of art in the public realm provides opportunities for social
engagement, community guardianship, and civic pride.
It enables a
connection between art and people’s sense of belonging. Public art in
Greater Dandenong will continue to nurture and define place identity, a
positive image and local distinctiveness. It will support the city’s cultural
life, express community values, promote creativity and articulate civic
pride.
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APPENDIX 2
GREATER DANDENONG PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
GREATER DANDENONG PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
NAME
PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS
Going Potty
The Books
Freedom Cycle
Springvale South
Art & Environment
Stained Glass Panels
Motion - Springvale Underpass
Brady Road Streetscape
Water Kite
Buckingham Avenue Gateways
Dandenong South Gateway
Sporting Heroes
Reverie
Chaise Lounge
Talking Seats
Vessels of Light
Table of Knowledge
River Flow - Noble Park Station Underpass
Palm Plaza seating
Speed Cheek Oakwood Park
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Dandenong
Springvale
Dandenong
Springvale
Springvale
Dandenong
Springvale
Dandenong North
Dandenong North
Springvale
Dandenong South
Dandenong South
Dandenong
Dandenong
Dandenong
Dandenong –
Various locations
Springvale
Noble Park
Dandenong
Noble Park
YEAR
PROJECT TYPE
NO. OF
PROJECTS
1999
2000
2000
2001
2001
2001
2002
2002
2002
2004
2004
2005
2005
2006
2006
design, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
collaboration with urban design team, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
collaboration with urban design team, fabrication and installation
collaboration with urban design team, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
collaboration with urban design team, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2007
2008
2008
2008
2008
7 installations design, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
2 installations design, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
1
1
1
2
1
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ART IN THE SUBURBS - TEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS
Art Projections Shop Front Window
Building facades projections
Laneway Installations
Empty Shop window installations
Car park installations
Artist talk and exhibition
Depot
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Dandenong Market Stall Holders Pillar Portraits
Bird Sculptures
Dandenong
Dandenong
Dandenong
Dandenong
Dandenong
Dandenong
Dandenong
2006-2008
2006-2008
2006-2008
2006-2008
2006-2008
2006-2008
2007
Dandenong
Noble Park
Commemorative Park Mosaic
Totem Poles
6 screenings
3 screenings
5 projects
11 projects
6 projects
3 projects, 2 talks and 1 exhibition
1 project - 7 installations
6
3
5
11
6
3
1
1985
1995
community art project
community art project - design, fabrication and installation
1
1
Noble Park
1995
community art project - design, fabrication and installation
1
Dandenong
1996
community art project - 80 participants - design fabrication and installation
1
Pavement Mosaics
Dandenong
1996
community art project - design, fabrication and installation
1
Beijing Garden Restaurant
Dandenong
1998
shop front façade improvement design, fabrication and installation
1
The Borrowers
Baringa Murals
Springvale
Dandenong
1998
1997
community art project - design, fabrication and installation
design, fabrication and installation
1
1
Spray Can Plan
Dandenong
2001
community art project - design, fabrication and installation
1
Memory and Place Collection - Australian Centre for the
Moving Image
Dandenong South
2005
1 digital submission
1
Dandenong Community Memorial Park Project
Colour of Night – Twilight tour
Lonsdale Street
George St Bridge
Dandenong
Dandenong
Dandenong
Dandenong
2002-2006
2006
2007
2005-2008
collaboration with landscape architecture design team for Dandenong Park
Master Plan
1 project - 5 installations for twilight walking tour
artist engaged for design team - lead by VicUrban
community consultation process and development of concept design
1
1
1
1
Municipal wide education projects & exhibitions
Noble Park
2006-2008
PLANNING & PARTICIPATION PROJECTS
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2
TOTAL PROJECTS
72
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APPENDIX 3
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM 2008 -2013
Year
2008-2009
Project
Additional
Additional
Public Art
Total Project
CIP Budget
Budget
$60,000
$120,000
Funding
Funding to be
Avenues
Secured
Train Station
CONNEX &
$60,000
/Railway
Department of
Reserve
Transport
Installations
2009-2010
New Civic
% of construction
Centre
budget
/ Municipal
Library
$90,000
$60,000
$150,000
Description / Themes
Key Strategic linkages
Series of linked installations located at
Noble Park Structure
railway stations and railway reserves that
Plan,
improve the appearance of Public
Municipal Health Plan,
Transport Corridor. Providing a passenger
Public Art Strategy
focused experience.
Municipal Signage
Sites:
Mons Parade Underpass,
Strategy
Sandown and Yarraman Station
Gateway Strategy
Artist engaged for integrated planning and
Public Art Strategy, Civic
design team on key public infrastructure
Centre Master plan,
projects:
Libraries Master Plan,
• entrance treatments
• open space treatments of the perimeter
of buildings.
Sites:
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Year
2010-2011
Project
Additional
Additional
Public Art
Total Project
Funding
Funding to be
CIP Budget
Budget
Avenues
Secured
$75,000
$75,000
Neighbourhood
Urban Screens
Project
Description / Themes
Key Strategic linkages
New media ‘urban screen’ as a tool for
Public Art Strategy Noble
community-building, sustainable education
Park Structure Plan,
and community participatory art form.
Municipal Health Plan,
Could include:
Cultural Strategy.
• Large re-locatable bill boards
Links with Federation
• Seasonal projections in open spaces
Square.
• Incorporate digital technology/screen on
Keysborough
external façade for new Keysborough
Community Centre
Community Centre
Master Plan
A forum for user-generated content
enabling residents to take an active part in
public space interactions. Day and/or night
experiences
Sites:
2011-2012
Dandenong
Melbourne Water
Wetlands
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$60,000
$65,000
$125,000
Keysborough and Noble Park
Large scale land based artwork involving
Environmental Strategy,
partnership with council parks & gardens
Heritage Strategy, Open
and other external stakeholders.
Space and Leisure
Environmental awareness raising through
Strategy, Heritage
artists responding to the environment
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Year
Project
Additional
Additional
Public Art
Total Project
Funding
Funding to be
CIP Budget
Budget
Avenues
Secured
Description / Themes
which would be incorporated into the
shared user path trail.
Sites:
2012-2013
Gateway project
Commercial
in partnership
Developers
$80,000
$70,000
$150,000
Stud Road & Heatherton Road
Key Strategic linkages
Strategy, Cultural
Strategy and Municipal
Public Health Plan
Gateway to industrial sites or new
Gateway Strategy ,
residential developments.
Municipal Signage
High profile and visible sites.
Strategy, Environmental
Commercial
Based on private developer contributions
Strategy, Open Space
Developers
to public art.
and Leisure Strategy,
Sites:
Various sites across
Public Art Strategy,
municipality
Cultural Strategy and
with
Municipal Health Plan
TOTAL FUNDING REQUIRED
$290,000
$330,000
$620,000
Additional
Public Art
Project
Funding to be
CIP Budget
Budget
Secured
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APPENDIX 4
LIST OF PREFERRED PROJECTS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Project
Description
Rail Corridor / Public Transport
Iconic markers and installations at key transport hubs
Gateways & Stations
along the rail corridor
400 Year Old Tree
Investigate options in 2010 for appropriate use of timber
Re-locatable Urban Screens at
Community participatory art form using new technology
key locations in Keysborough
including;
Partner Opportunities
Notional Budget
Year
Partnership with Department of
$120,000
2008/2009
Council lead
$80,000
2009
Council lead
$75,000
2010/2011
2-5% of project budget
2011
2-5% of project budget
2011/2012
Transport and Connex
•
Large re-locatable bill boards
•
Interactive Digital technology
•
Seasonal projections in open spaces – Wachter
Reserve, Tatterson Park
Dandenong Civic Building,
Integrated planning and design approach of foyer, artistic
Investigate % of Capital Project
Library And Open Space
treatments to interiors and facades including surrounding
budget
open space of new civic building
Dandenong Wetlands
Land based works responding to the environment
Partnership with Melbourne
Water
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Project
Description
Gateway Markers At Key Entry
Iconic markers at four key locations including medium
Points To Municipality
strips, high profile and highly visible sites. Keysborough
Partner Opportunities
Notional Budget
Year
Partnership with VicRoads and
$350,000
2012/2013
2-5% of project budget
2012
Partnership VicUrban
$260,000
2013
Investigate % of Capital Project
2-5% of project budget
2013
2-5% of project budget
2013
commercial developers
Stage 3 residential development
Keysborough Community Centre
Integrated planning and design approach
Investigate % of Capital Project
Facility
Retail Cultural Precincts
budget
Streetscape enhancement treatments that contribute to
distinct nature of Cultural Precincts; Little India, Afghan
Bazaar, Springvale South East Asian precinct
Springvale Children’s Services
Integrated planning and design approach focused on
Centre
surrounding open space
Dandenong Community and
Integrated planning and design approach
budget
Investigate % of Capital Project
Dandenong Children’s Services
budget
Centre Facility
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SITES FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Major Capital Projects & Redevelopments (Council Owned Sites)
Council is involved in initiating developments or redevelopments that may result in the design and construction of new buildings or public environments. This
presents a valuable opportunity for artists to be included as part of the design team, working in collaboration with architects, landscape architects and urban
designers. Professional artists contribute creatively to the design process offering unique insights and interpretations that provide stimulating and challenging
concepts for applications in the public realm. They offer sensitive contributions to the design and fabric of buildings and public spaces which may incorporate
stories, memories, resources, culturally specific information and aspirations providing opportunities for the community to create new relationships with the
public realm and built form.
•
Dandenong Municipal Civic Building and Library
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Dandenong Regional Gallery
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Springvale Municipal Library and Civic Hall upgrade
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Dandenong Market Redevelopment
•
Heritage Hill Master plan
City Icons and Gateway Markers
All great places need an icon and public art works assist in providing landmarks that locate us in our environment. There are many Gateway locations along
the municipal boundary that offer opportunities to signal ones arrival to Greater Dandenong.
These locations are high profile and need to cater to vehicular and pedestrian audiences particularly at major intersections, freeway entrances and exits
including road reserves which present a variety of opportunities and scales for art works.
•
Vehicular gateways to the municipality
•
Centre medium strips – Springvale North, Noble Park North, Keysborough, Bangholme, Dandenong North
•
Public transport gateways including stations
•
Freeway and bypass entry and exit points
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New residential estates fronting major roads
Parks and Open Spaces
Parks and open spaces offer the community passive and active recreational pursuits. Public art projects contribute to these environments through various
applications such as ephemeral land based works that respond to the natural elements or seasons. Interactive installations that require active participation by
the community. Artists can contribute to the design and fabrication of unique functional items such as signs, seats, drinking fountains, shelters, boardwalks
and playgrounds. The development of interpretative trails which provide engaging journeys of exploration and education can also be informed by artists. The
application of public art in parks and open spaces includes permanent, temporary and ephemeral installations.
•
Dandenong Wetlands
•
Tatterson Park
•
Dandenong Park
•
Springvale Reserve
•
Dandenong Central Pocket and Temporary Parks
•
Woodcock Reserve Dandenong South
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Springvalley Reserve - Former tip sites
•
Railway reserves (between Greater Dandenong’s 6 stations)
•
Shared User Path Network
Retail Shopping Strips / Centres
The Dandenong Central Business District is the second largest retail and commercial centre outside Melbourne. It includes Dandenong Plaza and the historic
Dandenong Market and has an extensive strip shopping area.
There are also strong vibrant strip retail shopping areas located throughout the city, including Springvale, a major centre for South East Asian produce and
services, Parkmore Shopping Centre, a neighbourhood style shopping precinct in Noble Park and many small strip shopping centres across the municipality.
Recently the development and profile of Cultural precincts has emerged with four distinct quarters including;
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Little India Cultural Precinct, Foster St Dandenong
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Afghan Bazaar Cultural Precinct, Thomas St Dandenong
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Springvale South East Asian Cultural Precinct, Springvale
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Dandenong Market Precinct, Clow St Dandenong
These precincts provide opportunities for streetscape enhancements, journey based installations and branding opportunities that celebrate their unique
qualities and characteristics. Artists have a role to play in collaboration with open space planners, urban designers and architects to inform experiential and
visual treatments to enhance these precincts.
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Noble Park Civic Square
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Dandenong Market Precinct
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Little India Cultural Precinct
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Afghan Bazaar Cultural Precinct
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Springvale South East Asian Cultural Precinct
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Dandenong Palm Plaza
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Neighbourhood Strip Shopping Centres
Transient Zones
Transient Zones are areas of high foot fall where pedestrians, commuters and visitors converge for small periods of time. Generally these zones are places
where people inhabit while in transit. They include locations such as train station platforms, forecourts, car parks, key pedestrian intersections and entries to
laneways. These locations offer artist the opportunity to engage a wider audience for smaller yet just as significant periods of time.
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Multi-storey car parks in Central Dandenong
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Dandenong Station Forecourt
•
Station Platforms
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Springvale Car Park upgrade
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Points of convergence at key pedestrian intersections
•
Entries to laneways and arcades
Neighbourhood Markers and Community Projects
Greater Dandenong is characterised by a number of smaller suburbs each with its own distinct features, cultural heritage and demographic profile. The rural
nature of Bangholm and Lyndhurst with their market gardens, vast open spaces and dominance of the majestic river red gum is in stark contrast to the South
East Asian-trading characteristics of Springvale with its specialty stores, restaurants and places of worship.
Significant opportunities exist to collaborate with the community in the planning, design and development of neighbourhood markers that reflect local values,
characteristics and communities. These projects can act as a catalyst for building community pride and ownership.
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re-locatable Urban Screens projects that occur seasonally at various locations across municipality
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Commercial Developments of Dandenong South and Keysborough Stages 2 & 3
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Children Services Centre in Springvale
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Dandenong Community Services Centre
•
Municipal Swimming Pools
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