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Art in public places. Across Central NSW discover large sculptures by international and acclaimed Australian artists (including key artists from the region) through to works made by school children, farmers and everyday locals. Use the map to hunt down each one and learn about the artist and the backstory.
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Oberon St outside swimming pool | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Cnr North and Broad Sts | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Grenfell Men's Shed precinct. Located between the Goods Shed and historic Station Building at the old Railway Station precinct, just off the northern end of West Street. | Grenfell, NSW
An assortment of sculptures createdmy the memebrs of the Mens Shed adorn the surrounds of their shed.
Broad St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Parkes, NSW
Wander the Parkes CBD and marvel at the public art installations representing the region’s local culture and icons. Explore the Parkes Shire townships which also feature public art installations.
Carcoar Public School | Carcoar, NSW
The subject of the mural outlines how life would have been in Carcoar in the late 1700's. The artwork features a horse and cart, miners, outlaws and other images which would have been present in early Australian settlement.
Orange Botanic Gardens, Hill St | Orange, NSW, 2800
Commissioned in 2001 by the Orange Regional Arts Foundation in response to the centenary of federation.
Great Western Highway | Lithgow, NSW
New artworks have been installed as part of the new adventure playground.
Rotary Arboretum on Bushman Street | Parkes, NSW
Funded by the Rotary Club of Parkes the Peace Precinct at the Rotary Arboretum features carved artworks by two Wiradjuri artists.
Parkes Services Club wall, facing Caledonia Street | Parkes, NSW
9mx6.5m mural in true John Murray style, this Elvis styled emu was originally created for John's good friends, the Lees family who live in Parkes.
The Yarn Market, Bank St | Molong, NSW
This magnificent screen took 4 years to design and embroider - sixty ladies and five men worked hundreds of hours - Farmers donated wool and mohair and the ladies spun the wool and hand dyed with berries,grasses, bark etc - there are over 30 different embroidery stitches.
Forbes Visitor Information Centre | Forbes, NSW
Sculptor Pamela Norman, was commissioned to create the Ben Hall statue, by the bushranger's great-grandson, and his namesake, as a dedication to the town and people of Forbes.
Oberon St outside swimming pool | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Pye St near pub | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
227 Chifley Road, Dargan, grounds of cafe and Gallery H | Dargan, NSW
Work by the artist in residence at Gallery H, Dargan
Broard St near Visitors Information | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Outside Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, Keppel St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
This sculpture is one of a series of works that use still life imagery as its primary source of inspiration. The sculpture reinterprets the traditional painted image into a fabricated three dimensional composition of elements and outlines, some of which are readily identifiable and others more abstracted.
Under the Oxley Bridge in Forbes.
Orange Health Service, Bloomfield Rd | Orange, NSW, 2800
Peter Worsley is an Orange-based sculptor, Paralympic shooterand international gold medalist who started creating metal sculptures after his injury and two of those art works were recently installed in the hospital's rehabilitation garden.
The Foundations Portland, Williwa Street, Portland NSW, Australia | Portland, NSW
First exhibited in the 2017 Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, The Last Charge is a potent and poignant memorial to the horses and cavalrymen of the 4th Light Horse Brigade.
Parkes, NSW
The artist says: "If you haven't been there go. The Railway Hotel in Parkes is a great place to visit! Bianca and Kasie have always been great supporters of my art so you will see a few pieces around the Hotel."
Ameroo Ward courtyard, Bloomfield Hospital | Orange, NSW, AU
The mosaic represents the social and emotional journey of hospital inpatients.
Fitchs Lane | Grenfell, NSW
Open by appointment and during festivals. Wallangreen Sculpture Garden features over 100 steel sculptures, both thought provoking and fun made from recycled farm machinery by the late Len Wallace.
Banjo Paterson Way (13.9km from Molong) (right hand side) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Court/Lachlan Streets (outside Post Office) | Forbes, NSW
This bronze is modelled on the sculptor's own Kelpie, Rosie, and with his blessing, the people of Forbes named her after the wife of architect, James Barnett, who designed the Forbes Post Office, outside which Rosa awaits her master.
Apex Park, on creek frontage, Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Pye St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Oberon Common, Edith Road | Oberon, NSW
helter wall and seating area. Timeline depicts the history of the Oberon area acknowledging aboriginal heritage, pioneer families J Caves, tourism, farm and forestry
corner of Forbes St and Obley rd | Yeoval, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Broad St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Canowindra Skate Park,Corner of Rodd St and Browns Avenue | Canowindra, NSW
More details to come
4656 Jenolan Caves Road | Jenolan Caves, NSW
Aboriginal artist Tom Brown's mural, illustrating the Gundungurra Dreamtime story of Gurangatch and Miragan.
Interior courtyard Orange Health Service, Forest Rd | Orange, NSW
The Cubism project is the result of a partnership between the Orange Regional Arts Foundation and Orange Health Service.
Orange City Bowling Club | Orange, NSW, 2800
Kris Lear (mural, 2020). Created during Covid isolation 2020.
Parkes | Parkes, NSW
It signifies the town's connection with Elvis Presley, through the annual Parkes Elvis Festival and is a tribute to the thousands of hours that volunteers have given to make the Festival the success that it is for the Parkes community.
316 Clarinda Street (Coles Carpark) | Parkes, NSW, 2870
The Dish is represented with the female astronaut; she also reflects the importance we place on gender equality
17 kilometres from Forbes on the South Condobolin Rd (Lachlan Valley Way) | Forbes, NSW
Set in the clearing at "9 Mile", surrounded by gum trees along the Lachlan River
Approx 15.5kms from Molong on the Cumnock Rd (LHS) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Albion Art Park, Lachlan/Grenfell Streets | Forbes, NSW
Renowned Sydney sculptors Gillie and Marc created "Pyramid" as a symbol of community and friendship.
Apex Park | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Pye St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Wiradjuri Peace Park, on Bushman St | Parkes, NSW
Goanna bricked into the footpath leading into the Wiradjuri Peace Park on Bushman St, Parkes.
Billabong Cafe Wall, opposite the school | Yeoval, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Broad St nr RV Pump | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists (mural, 2018). Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Howick St, outside the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
This work has significance as a commemoration of several important events in Australian History; the People’s Federal Convention of 1896, and the centenary of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Wheogo Park, Junction Street | Forbes, NSW
A representation that we are all connected: on the journey of life. 'Eternity' is a symbol of strength, courage and peace, and represents the complexity of us all.
Bennett St | Lithgow, NSW
“Out on a Limb” engaged the imaginations of the people of Lithgow with a new installation focused on the resilience the community.
Council Chamber garden, Harold Street (adjacent to the Town Hall) | Forbes, NSW
The horse is a recurring motif in the artist's work; utilised to depict grace and strength alongside fragility and tension. This sculpture represents where the artist finds her inspiration - outside walking in the landscape.
Parkes CBD | Parkes, NSW, Parkes
Artist Sean James Cassidy uses images of Parkes that are woven throughout his artworks depicting the town’s evolution and links to astronomy. The artworks form part of a multi-media experience featuring songs by Jason Nacho Murchie and poetry by Jim Cassidy and Kerrie Peden.
Portland, NSW, AU, 2847
A project started by sign writer and local Ron Bidwell in 2001.
Greens Road, near Gum Swamp | Forbes, NSW, AU
This sculpture tells the significance of Gugaa to Wiradjuri people, as a totemic animal as well as an important food source. ‘The bigger the Gugaa the more people fed. Contented bellies meant a contented tribe’.
20.3 km from Molong on Banjo Paterson Way (LHS under trees) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Homemaker Centre, Newell Highway (Spotlight store building - external) | Forbes, NSW
The Farmer in Wool mural was created as part of an exhibit to the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2012.
Apex Park, The Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Namina St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Parkes Hospital | Parkes, NSW
This work was designed by Robert Clegg and Scott 'Sauce' Towney. Sauce and sculptor Ken Hutchinson carved the images on local stone.
Nanima St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Bogan Gate | Bogan Gate, NSW
This wall provides a central location and a unique opportunity for artists, community members and students to hold temporary exhibitions.
Lithgow Aquatic Centre, George Coates Ave, Lithgow | Lithgow, NSW
Mural painted by Year 10 art students
Endeavour Park, Great Western Highway | Lithgow, NSW
Monument for the International Year of Peace.
Tin Shed, Bridge Street and Intimate Dreams, 91 Main Steet, Lithgow | Lithgow, NSW
Four distortion mirrors, which transform the shape of the passerby, have been installed on the shopfronts of Intimate Dreams and Stitchings.
Cooke Park, Clarinda Street | Parkes, NSW
The 3m orange Astronaut sculpture pays tribute to the diverse and under-appreciated heroes of space travel, from astronauts to mathematicians and beyond.
The Foundations of Portland, 67 Williwa St | Portland, NSW, AU, 2847
The artwork was researched by Guido over a three week period in February 2019 where he spoke to locals in the area and found people that had worked at the site when it was formerly a cement works and were still alive and living in Portland.
Oberon Street, opposite the RSL Club | Oberon, NSW, AU, 2787
Harrie Fasher's sculpture The Light Horse in commemoration of those who served in World War 1.
Banjo Paterson Way (20kms from Molong) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Cnr Lawler and Grenfell Sts | Forbes, NSW
By Newcasgtle based Graffiti Muralist and Illustrator Olas One. Commissioned by Forbes Shire Council.
The Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Cr Namina St and Evelyn St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Orange Hopsital | Orange, NSW, 2800
Workshops with the Aboriginal community resulted in the design of eleven animal totems representing some of the language groups from the region.
corner of Forbes St and Lucknow St | Yeoval, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Forbes Hospital garden, Elgin Street | Forbes, NSW
This interactive series of sculptures was commissioned by the Lachlan Health Service Culture and Arts Working Group and inspired by the local area - the artists having spent four days living with a local farmer and learning all about farming life - the tools, challenges, and other experiences of living on the land.
Approx 17.5kms from Molong (RHS), between fence & tree on “Ironbarks” | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Cook Park | Oberon, NSW
This whimsical mural was facilitated by Oberon Arts Council who engaged local artist Inga De Witt.
alcove next to Mountain Gum Tuition in eastern Main Street | Lithgow, NSW
Part of the Lithgow Laneways project Commissioned by: Lithgow Tidy Towns
Corner Church and Clarinda Streets (south eastern side) | Parkes, NSW
The King is featured due to the success of the annual Parkes Elvis Festival which attracts visitors from far and wide.
On the side of the Woolshed Cafe, 63 Caswell St on the corner of Mingelo St | Peak Hill, NSW
Melvin the Ram reflects the town's golden heritage, the connection that the community of Peak Hill and surrounding district holds with the land, and the town?s prided claim to fame - their prized Merino sheep.
Main Street, next to the Ambulance Station | Grenfell, NSW
Push the button and listen to some of Henry's most famous poems while you are immersed in Grenfell's country charm.
Wheogo Park, Junction Street | Forbes, NSW
This sculpture invites an interaction with the former Albion Hotel, tragically burned down in 2009.
Apex Park, The Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Eugowra Public School, Hill St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Outside Blayney Community Centre | Blayney, NSW
Winner of the Textures of One Acquisitive Art Prize Purchased by Blayney Shire Council.
Banjo Paterson Way (just before Cumnock) (LHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Main Street | Lithgow, NSW
The artwork was a mixed media piece with brushed acryl? with aerosol acryl?.
Near the general store | Mandurama, NSW
Renee Graubart, who visits Mandurama from the big apple every winter to stay with a friend, spent four weeks designing and painting the very authentic mural.
Rotunda at Oberon Common, Edith Road | Oberon, NSW
Representing images and history of the Oberon area.
Bank Lane, on the wall at the back of Lithgow Library | Lithgow, NSW
Part of the Lithgow Laneways project Commissioned by: Lithgow Tidy Towns
Cooke Park, Welcome Street | Parkes, NSW
This pop art inspired collage of photos from the annual Parkes Elvis Festival represents the fun and flair that the town embodies in January each year.
Bicentennial Park, Stanley St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
A bicentenial gift from the Indian Government, a bust of the first Prime Minister Pandit Nehru, located in the Indian Peace Garden.
Bathurst Hospital, Howick St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
This mural was designed and painted by Bathurst Aboriginal artist Lyn Nicholls. It is part of the NSW Local Health District Aboriginal Art work and signage project.
Banjo Paterson Way (3.7km after Cumnock when driving towards Yeoval, LHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Peter Maher Wool Services, Lower Rankin Street | Forbes, NSW
"It represents a way of life in the country and 'living on the land'.
The Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Hill Street | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Pholeros Lane facing Cooke Park | Parkes, NSW
This mural is designed to work as a combination of ideas of what Parkes is about. It both introduces and reinforces the meanings of the artworks that are hung in other locations.
Mid Western Highway & Marshall Lane, Billy Soo Memorial Park | Blayney, NSW
Bill Soo ran the Hang Sing restaurant for many years and was a Blayney icon.
Namina St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Orange Botanic Gardens | Orange, NSW, 2800
Bank Lane, on the wall at the back of Lithgow Library | Lithgow, NSW
The vibrant panels add a burst of colour to the laneway and the dull section of brick wall.
214 Clarinda Street | Parkes, NSW
Parkes commitment to literacy has been an outstanding achievement with programs such as Paint the Town REaD, REaDtember and also the Curiosity and Wonder Festival all developed to help children and parents understand the importance of reading.
Banjo Pateron Bush Park, Obley Rd | Yeoval, NSW, 2868
Acquired by: Banjo Paterson Bush Park with support from the Waterhouse family.
Outside Orange Regional Gallery, Byng St | Orange, NSW
Purchased by the Friends of Orange Regional Gallery with assistance from Maria Edwards, Orange Regional Arts Foundation and the Orange community, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Orange Regional Gallery.
Banjo Paterson Way (6.3km after Cumnock towards Yeoval, LHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre, 4 Hill Street | Forbes, NSW
This life size bronze is the central focus with the eight educational totems positioned amongst the gums by the lake.
Noble St at Eugowra Showground and Camping | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Victoria St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Gamboola Platypus Hollow Mitchell Highway ( Approx 2kms before Molong on the Road to Orange, Mitchell Highway) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
In Commercial Gardens, On side of Temple Lions Antiques, 96 Caswell St | Peak Hill, NSW
Sauce is a local Wiradjuri artist from Peak Hill and specialises in drawing and pyrography.
Beneath Lachlan River Car Bridge | Cowra, NSW
The murals were painted by local Aboriginal artist, Kym Freeman and depict the history of the Wiradjuri people who inhabited the Cowra area before English settlement.
Lanway behind Bathurst Memoral Entertainment Centre, Off Russell St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Created to celebrate Elton John tour visiting Bathurst. Commissioned by Bathurst Regional Council as part of the Winter Festival 2019.
Pye St outside pub | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Behind 33-35 Sale St | Orange, NSW
Gallery Lane Main Street connecting Woolworths | Lithgow, NSW
Panels on the eastern side of the laneway featuring images of Hassans Walls, Lithgow
Vinnies Wall, Welcome Street | Parkes, NSW
Reconciliation Week artworks by Wiradjuri Artist, Scott 'Sauce' Towney who specialises in drawing and pyrography.
48 Ross Street, outside Oberon Visitor Information Centre | Oberon, NSW
Mural represents the bones of the Diprotodon found at Jenolan Caves.
Outside Orange Regional Gallery, Byng St | Orange, NSW
Commissioned by Orange Regional Gallery and supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW, Orange Regional Arts Foundation and Friends of the Orange Regional Gallery.
Lachlan/Templar Streets (outside Platypus Art Gallery) | Forbes, NSW
Leroy is a stray. The town's loveable mongrel dog, albeit he's a bit cheeky!
Pye St at Eugowra Museum | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Pye St outside St Jospehs School | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Caldwell scrapyard, Mitchell Highway | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
194 Clarinda Street | Parkes, NSW
Priscilla complements the Elvis public art installation in Church Street. The previously mentioned Elvis installation is present as a reflection in Priscilla's sunglasses, linking the two pieces together
Behind Cowra Regional Art Gallery | Cowra, NSW
Commissioned by Cowra Regional Art Gallery to decorate the gallery's storage containers. An informative artwork for the 75th anniversary of the Cowra POW break-out. The artwork was commissioned not to focus on the breakout itself but the daily life of the camp.
Macquarie Plaze off William St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Sven took the job of rejuvenating Macquarie Plaza into his own hands
Crn Pys St and Namina St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Outside Orange Civic Theatre, Byng St | Orange, NSW
The statue was presented to the people of Orange by the city of Ushiku, Japan to mark the 5th anniversary of their Sister City agreement. It represents empathy.
Pioneer Park, Main Street | Lithgow, NSW
Part of the Lithgow Laneways project Commissioned by: Lithgow Tidy Towns
Tullamore GrainCorp Storage Facility, Cardigan Street | Tullamore, NSW
This wall provides a central location and a unique opportunity for artists, community members and students to hold temporary exhibitions. Featuring a series of photographs depicting life in Tullamore.
Cnr William and Howick St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Images referencing Bathurst's colonial years. A Bathurst bicentenial project of Bathurst Arts Council.
Kendal St | Cowra, NSW, 2794
Glenn Morton (Mural, 2020)
Depicts canola fields in the Cowra district.
Albion Art Park, Lachlan/Grenfell Streets | Forbes, NSW
Channeling Rodin's The Thinker, with its pensive stature, however, with this piece, ambiguity is cast aside.
Namina St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Molong Pony Club ground, approx 3kms from Molong on Cumnock Rd (Banjo Paterson Way) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Peak Hill Open Cut Experience, Mingelo St | Peak Hill, NSW
These 2 contemporary figures have been installed at Peak Hill Gold Mine Museum NSW, they are made from over 2,500 pieces of steel and have been patinated with a Japanese bronzing chemical.
Outside National Motor Racing Museum, Panorama Ave, | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
The work is a life-sized depiction of the Australian racing car driver Peter Brock. He is shown standing on top of a 1984 VK Commodore.
outside public entry of Bathurst Hospital, Howick St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Commissioned by: Western NSW Health for Bathurst Hospital redevelopment.
Outside Orange Regional Gallery, Byng St | Orange, NSW
Popular sculpture outside Orange Regional Gallery.
Laneway off Main St, next to The Gaudry (Lithgow Hotel) | Lithgow, NSW
The outer space artwork is situated on the western wall of the Lithgow Hotel and features bursts of colour and a cat astronaut
Welcome & Clarinda Streets, Parkes Town Centre | Parkes, NSW
A statue of Sir Henry Parkes is a tribute to the Father of Federation after whom the town of Parkes was named.
William St outside the State Government Office Block | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Images referencing Bathurst's colonial years. This stencil in the the area the convict barracks are thought to have been. A Bathurst bicentenial project of Bathurst Arts Council.
Fred Arnold Park, Kendal Street | Cowra, NSW
It commemorates the Italians who served on the side of the Allies, the Italian POWs lodged at the Cowra POW Camp, and Italian and Australian service personnel who lost their lives for their country and serves to celebrate the involvement of the Italians in the evolution of Cowra's rich cultural environment.
Albion Art Park, Lachlan/Grenfell Streets | Forbes, NSW
A bird-like structure perched atop a plinth; yet an impression of movement is given by the lean of the plinth in the direction of the bird's gaze.
Nanima St outside preschool | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
corner of Obley rd and Garrda rd ( 4.8km from Molong Mitchell highway (RHS) amongst trees)) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Trundle Library, Forbes Street | Trundle, NSW
This wall provides a central location and a unique opportunity for artists, community members and students to hold temporary exhibitions.
Main Street (Cook Plaza) | Lithgow, NSW
Statue commemorates Marjorie Jackson who was known as "The Lithgow Flash". Marjorie Jackson-Nelson, AC, CVO, MBE (born 13 September 1931) is the former Governor of South Australia and a former Australian athlete.
Playground, Bicentiential Park, William St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Playground equipment poles painted by Aboriginal artists. A project of Bathurst Child and Family Network funded by the NSW Government’s Country Arts Support Program.
Lachlan Valley Way near the intersection with The Gipps Way | Condobolin, NSW
Utes in the Paddock
Outside Orange Regional Gallery, Byng St | Orange, NSW, 2800
Commissioned by Orange Regional Gallery and supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW
Starts Inch St | Lithgow, NSW
There are 30 pieces of works along Inch Street, each of which is an opportunity to learn more about the history of Lithgow.
Condobolin Road, out the outskirts of Parkes (crn Henry Parkes Way and McGrath Lane) | Parkes, NSW
Giant Elvis made of reclaimed materials, wielding a chainsaw in light of the atrist's Tree Service/ Abor business, standing on the back of a flatbed ute.
William St outside the old TAFE Building | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Images referencing Bathurst's colonial years. A Bathurst bicentenial project of Bathurst Arts Council.
POW Camp, Sakura Avenue | Cowra, NSW
The five steel sheets, each measuring 2x4 metres, depict those directly affected by the Breakout - an Australia guard, a Japanese POW, an Italian POW and an Indonesian mother and children - with the centre panel providing information about the artwork.
Albion Art Park, Lachlan/Grenfell Streets | Forbes, NSW
A tongue-in-cheek representation of the famous painting 'Blue Poles by Jackson Pollock'.
Broad St Cnr Chesher St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
1183 Banjo Paterson Way ( 11.9km from Molong (LHS)) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
installed on the foot path at the Parkes Museum and Information Centre, Newell Highway | Parkes, NSW
A 2D metal installation which acknowledges the significance of the Elvis Festival held in January each year in Parkes.
Post Office Lane | Orange, NSW
Organised by the Orange City Council and funded by a state government cycling-awareness grant
Bicentennial Park, Stanley St, | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
In Stephen Hart’s ‘Conversation‘, he spent over a year carving from two 15-ton blocks of Bondi sandstone for a site in the city of Bathurst’s Peace Park.
61 Main Street | Grenfell, NSW
The Grenfell Car Club commissioned Mark Taylor from Oberon to design and install a vintage advertising mural to honour the buildings history as a farm machinery dealership.
Wentworth Mine Site, Mitchell Highway | Lucknow, NSW, 2800
Silhouette figures of gold prospectors on the Heritage Trail
Secret Lane, next to 23 Main Street, Lithgow | Lithgow, NSW
Artworks made by various Luithgow artists. The laneway is delibertaly not signposted so go hunting and find the art!
Post Office Alley, Welcome Street | Parkes, NSW
This art wall is a combination of past temporary public art exhibitions and provides a unique opportunity for local artists to showcase their work.
William St between Howick st and Church Lane | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Images referencing Bathurst's colonial years. A Bathurst bicentenial project of Bathurst Arts Council.
near the river, across from the entrance to Fairbridge Farm | Molong, NSW
(Sculpture, 2020) a memorial to a very significant chapter in Molong's history. Between the early 1930s and mid-1970s, the Fairbridge Farm School, near Molong in western New South Wales was home to almost 1,000 orphaned or poor British children trained as farmers and servants. The memorial park has four sections, charting the origins, voyage, farm life and military service of the students.
Broad St Cnr Chesher St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Outside Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, Keppel St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Carved to represent a river between two mountains, a waterfall ends in a lake, then runs down over the lakes edge into the valley.
Next to Cumnock Crossroads building | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Cook Park, Summer St | Orange, NSW, 2800
A dragon forged from recycled steel placed in the duck pond at the south-eastern corner of the park.
37 Foster St | Lake Cargelligo, NSW
Community Mural as part of the Lower Lachlan as part of the Growing Lachlan initiative.
Church Lane | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Images referencing Bathurst's colonial years. A Bathurst bicentenial project of Bathurst Arts Council.
Amenities Block, Oberon Common, Edith Road | Oberon, NSW
On the wall of the toliet block at Oberon Common.
Behind Talisman Gallery, Hartley Historic Site | Hartley, NSW
on the southern wall of the Roasted Kombi Cafe on the corner of Clarinda St Parkes opposite Bellas | Parkes, NSW
Commissioned by: Roasted Kombi Cafe
Corner Main & Forbes Street | Grenfell, NSW
He sits; eyes cast over his beloved birthplace, contemplating the visit he never had. Weary but relaxed Henry is poised, pen in hand, notepad blank.
Orange Botanic Gardens, Hill St | Orange, NSW, 2800
A gift of the National Australia Bank and part of the Orange Regional Gallery permanent collection.
Broad St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Grenfell Men's Shed precinct. Located between the Goods Shed and historic Station Building at the old Railway Station precinct, just off the northern end of West Street. | Grenfell, NSW
The pick and pan were constructed under the supervision of the Grenfell Men's Shed, and was built in recognition of Grenfell's significant contribution to the Australian gold era during the mid to late 1860s.
across the road from Cumnock preschool (in Cumnock 150m from Cumnock Royal hotel (RHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
21-35 Broad St near Rural Transaction Centre | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Eskbank Street Railway Bridge | Lithgow, NSW
Six panels along the bridge walls.
Outside the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Howick St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
The community art and conservation project was created by Taronga, to raise awareness of the threat to wild rhinos from unrelenting poaching.
Resource Recovery Centre, | Orange, NSW, 2800
On public on display at the Recycling Centre, all of which were produced by the community with recycled materials. These are large totems, a few metres high and place around the Centre.
Banjo Paterson Way (just before Cumnock) (RHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Rankin Street arcade | Forbes, NSW
A collaboration with the youth of Forbes as a project by Forbes Shire Council.
installed at entrance to the Parkes Visitor Information Centre and Henry Parkes Centre Museum Complex, Newell Highway | Parkes, NSW
Part of the Taronga Wild Rhinos Art Trail (to involve everyone in the efforts to save the endangered rhinoceros but also to encourage people to get out and see NSW and the Rhino trail) and in dedication to Parkes' famed Elvis Festival, Council purchased this rhino to ensure its lifelong home in Parkes
corner of Warrderry and O'Briens Street on the Mid Western Highway | Grenfell, NSW
The Eagle was chosen as the theme for the sculpture as it symbolises Community Spirit and strength which is appropriate given the community is struggling like many others with the effect of drought.
Orange Botanic Gardens, Hill St | Orange, NSW, 2800
A past winning work of the Sculpture by the Sea competition in Sydney was installed in the Orange Botanic Gardens in March 2015.
Banjo Pateron Bush Park, Obley Rd | Yeoval, NSW, 2868
Features text from Banjo Paterson poems carved into sandstone. Includes a bench seat and a sandstone billycan.
Eugowra Memorial Park, North St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Grenfell Railway Station | Grenfell, NSW
In rememberance of a man passionate about finding ways men can support each other and the development of the Mens Shed
Broard St near Visitors Information | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Len Whitely Drive, Cowra Peace Precinct | Cowra, NSW
Created for Australia Japan year of cooperation.
Neville Public School | Neville, NSW
Blayney Shire Council funded the 'Neville Youth Mural' Project through the Rural and Regional Youth Participation Grant
Mitchell Highway on Eastern approach to town | Orange, NSW
Three cows grazing on the west bound side of the Mitchell Highway just before the large furniture shops.
Cnr West St and South St | Grenfell, NSW
The partners of local grain trading business, Grenfell Commodities, commissioned Melbourne based artist Heesco Khosnaran in 2018 to transform 4 silos into a canvas for Grenfell’s largest artwork installation.
Westpac Building Cnr Clarinda and Court Street | Parkes, NSW
A celebration of astro-photographers who have featured throughout the history Parkes' 'AstroFest' and annual David Malin awards.
rear entrance to Parkes Library, via Welcome Street | Parkes, NSW
Commissioned piece by waste to art specialist, Harold Treasure to highlight the Parkes Library as a key precinct during the Parkes Elvis Festival
Main Street | Grenfell, NSW
To commemorate the 50th Henry Lawson Festival of Arts in 2007, plaques honouring each official guest were laid in the Main Street footpaths.
Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre, 4 Hill Street | Forbes, NSW
The eight educational totems positioned amongst the gums by the lake have graphics and educational information provided by Wiradjuri artists and elders.
Banjo Pateron Bush Park, Obley Rd | Yeoval, NSW, 2868
Commissioned by: Banjo Paterson Bush Park
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