Excellent art in public places has the capacity to add layers of meaning, content, commentary and humour to streets, parkland and other public places for the enjoyment of community members and visitors. These art experiences facilitate conversations about, and appreciation of, the arts by providing an opportunity to go beyond the walls of the Gallery to further advocate the value of culture.
Our new ‘Outdoor Gallery’ space will exhibit digital artworks and animations in the public domain, providing increased opportunities for community engagement with the arts and for growth of our creative industries.
Tamworth has been known historically as the ‘City of Light’, following the introduction of electric street lighting in 1888 (15 years before Sydney). Supporting this theme during 2023/24, Tamworth Regional Council conducted a series of trial events that actuated the installation of permanent equipment for projecting large-scale animations onto the ‘Stacks’ building at 1 Fitzroy Street, in Tamworth’s CBD as part of an urban renewal project.
The ‘Outdoor Gallery’, due to its visibility in the public domain, symbolises Council's dedication to artistic expression and to improving the wellbeing of residents and the experience of visitors. Quality art installations add value to the local economy by expanding and diversifying cultural tourism opportunities and by increasing employment and training opportunities for regional artists and craftspeople.
