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Local, interstate and overseas artists will have the opportunity to take part in the Port Adelaide Waterfront Redevelopment through a $2 million public art fund sponsored by the consortium behind the $2 billion Newport Quays project.
Public space across the Port Adelaide Waterfront Redevelopment site will provide a broad canvas for artists commissioned by the Newport Quays Consortium to bring colour, light, history and humour to the banks of the Port River.
in 2006 the Port Partnership engaged Brecknock Consulting to prepare a framework for the commissioning of public art to ensure a clear structure for artworks selected as features across the waterfront redevelopment site.
The Port Waterfront Public Art Framework (PDF, 1.5MB), provides stakeholders with a vision for public art throughout the redevelopment project. Up to ten sites are designated for major public artworks with two - Glow / Taltaityai at Walter Morris Drive and installations within Lartelare Park, Wirra Drive now complete.
The Newport Quays Consortium is expected to commission another significant public art installation within the next 18 - 24 months.
With a mix of large and small installations and pieces to be commissioned the creative input of artists will help locals and visitors interpret and explore the living history of of the Port and its people.