The Tasmanian Government Art Site Scheme

arts@work is responsible for the administration of the Tasmanian Government Art Site scheme.

For more information about the scheme visit About the Tasmanian Government Art Site scheme.

To find out about current public art commissions, visit Public Art Commissions.

FAQs

Our public art - FAQ is a list of frequently asked questions about the scheme. If your question isn't already answered in the FAQ list, please email public.art@artsatwork.com.au.

Register of peers

The scheme's register of peers is a database of artists who are interested in attending selection panel meetings where artists are selected for public art commissions. Sign up and share your expertise as an advisor to the selection panel. This is also a professional development opportunity for artists to observe and participate in the process of the scheme.

Public art gallery

Visit the public art gallery to see many of the public artworks that have been completed during the 25-year history of the art for public buildings scheme in Tasmania. 

Claiming Ground - 25 Years of the Tasmanian Art for Public Buildings 

Published in 2005, this book features a cross-section of some of the most significant and distinctive public art commissions in Tasmania. 80 projects are profiled, with an essay by Deborah Malor, commentary by Diana Klaosen, and photography by Peter Angus Robinson.

Unfortunately there are no longer copies of Claiming Ground available to purchase. Your local library may have a copy.

Public art trails

Mythical creatures, community legends and gateways into parallel dimensions are only a part of what Tasmania's public art offers the curious explorer. Whether you find yourself in a wild, remote outpost, a secret inner-city lane or a tiny park tucked away in suburbia, our artists have been there before you, transforming their imaginations into tangible, touchable splendour.

Visit our public art trails page to find out where you can see and touch these amazing public artworks.

Private, Tasmanian Government and community sectors

arts@work can assist clients in the private, community, local and federal government sectors to develop and manage public art or design commissions specific to their needs.

 

For more information, visit our Corporate Art Scheme page.