Discover the vibrant and colourful street art scene in Armidale. Featuring street artists with local connections, including CRISP, James O’Hanlon, and Silly Pear, this tour (developed in conjunction with New England Regional Art Museum) highlights the urban street art secrets that can be found in the Armidale region.
Find the Street Art Tour at Free Guides
A number of pubic sculptures are located throughout our region. The newest addition, being the carved wooden interactive bench at the Armidale Airport by New England based sculptor James Rogers.
Temporary public art works
From time to time Armidale Regional Council is approached by community groups and individuals for permission to display temporary public art works. Temporary Art in Public Places explains Council's process to consider requests by individuals and community groups to exhibit temporary art works in the public right of way. Please read the information provided and complete the Temporary Art In Public Places application form on Council's forms page and send it to council@armidale.nsw.gov.au
Armidale Regional Council and Council's Arts & Cultural Advisory Committee are committed to creating more culturally vibrant, engaging and colourful public spaces.
Council adopted the final Arts and Cultural Strategic Plan 2017-2022 on 25 October 2017.
A detailed Work Action Plan will now be developed based on the Arts and Cultural Strategic Plan defining Key Performance Indicators, required resources and a timeline.
Armidale Regional Council Arts and Cultural Strategic Plan 2017-2022
View the Public Art Policy through council's policy register.