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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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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.
Eskbank Street Railway Bridge | Lithgow, NSW
Six panels along the bridge walls.
Outside Mid Western Region Council Chambers | Mudgee, NSW
John Price (wood, acquired 2015)
Another work from the Rylstone Wood Symposium, this piece was created using only a
chainsaw. The sculpture is installed at the rear of Council’s Administration Building on Short Street,
Mudgee.
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.
4656 Jenolan Caves Road | Jenolan Caves, NSW
Aboriginal artist Tom Brown's mural, illustrating the Gundungurra Dreamtime story of Gurangatch and Miragan.
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.
17 kilometres from Forbes on the South Condobolin Rd (Lachlan Valley Way) | Forbes, NSW, 2871
Set in the clearing at "9 Mile", surrounded by gum trees along the Lachlan River.
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.
Billabong Cafe Wall, opposite the school | Yeoval, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Albion Park | Forbes, NSW
‘I Welcome You with Love’ is the newest addition to the #SDLForbes trail and represents loyalty, love and a sense of belonging.
Broad St nr RV Pump | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists (mural, 2018). Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
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
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.
Pye St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Noble St at Eugowra Showground and Camping | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Outside the Banjo Paterson... More Than a Poet Museum | Yeoval, NSW
Depicts Major Andrew Barton Paterson in his WW1 uniform.
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.
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.
Church Lane | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Images referencing Bathurst's colonial years. A Bathurst bicentenial project of Bathurst Arts Council.
William St outside the old TAFE Building | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Images referencing Bathurst's colonial years. A Bathurst bicentenial project of Bathurst Arts Council.
Cnr William and Howick St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Images referencing Bathurst's colonial years. A Bathurst bicentenial project of Bathurst Arts Council.
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.
Orange Botanic Gardens | Orange, NSW, 2800
Kelso Community Hub | Kelso, NSW, 2795
Kelso High School students with Sven Rogers (mural, 2020)
Students from Denison College Kelso High Campus participated in an outdoor mural project at the Kelso Community Hub aimed at engaging young people in an activity that explores place, belonging, and identity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pioneer Park, Main Street | Lithgow, NSW
Part of the Lithgow Laneways project Commissioned by: Lithgow Tidy Towns
Straneys Bridge on the corner of the Lachlan Valley Way and Hodges Road, 37 kilometres from Forbes towards Condobolin | Forbes, NSW
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.
Amenities Block, Oberon Common, Edith Road | Oberon, NSW
On the wall of the toliet block at Oberon Common.
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.
Crn Pys St and Namina 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
Wyalong Street (next to the Railway line) | Caragabal , NSW
This beautiful artwork is located along the Mid-Western Highway in the small, rural village of Caragabal in Central West NSW. It celebrates the unique local bird life at Caragabal and raises awareness of local threatened species. There is a distinct change in the landscape, soil and vegetation from the east to the west of Caragabal, which creates a terrific diversity in the bird species seen there.
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.
The Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Pye St outside pub | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Broad St | 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.
Namina St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Banjo Paterson Way (20kms from Molong) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Ourside the Visitor Information Centre | Cowra, NSW, 2794
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.
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.
Len Whitely Drive, Cowra Peace Precinct | Cowra, NSW, 2794
In Development
Kendal St | Cowra, NSW, 2794
Glenn Morton (Mural, 2020)
Depicts canola fields in the Cowra district.
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.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
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.
across the road from Cumnock preschool (in Cumnock 150m from Cumnock Royal hotel (RHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Post Office Lane | Orange, NSW
Organised by the Orange City Council and funded by a state government cycling-awareness grant
227 Chifley Road, Dargan, grounds of cafe and Gallery H | Dargan, NSW
Work by the artist in residence at Gallery H, Dargan
Banjo Paterson Way (3.7km after Cumnock when driving towards Yeoval, LHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
48 Ross Street, outside Oberon Visitor Information Centre | Oberon, NSW
Mural represents the bones of the Diprotodon found at Jenolan Caves.
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.
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.
corner of Forbes St and Obley rd | Yeoval, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Next to Cumnock Crossroads building | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
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
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.
Broard St near Visitors Information | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
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.
The Escort Way | 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.
Apex Park | 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.
Nanima St | 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.
Apex Park, on creek frontage, Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Nanima St outside preschool | 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.
Apex Park, The Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Pye St at Eugowra Museum | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Banjo Paterson Way (just before Cumnock) (RHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Orange Botanic Gardens, Hill St | Orange, NSW, 2800
Commissioned in 2001 by the Orange Regional Arts Foundation in response to the centenary of federation.
20.3 km from Molong on Banjo Paterson Way (LHS under trees) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
Richard Nagel (acquired 2019)
There are two concepts to this piece. First, the sun rising over the horizon, the second is the inner flame we all have to give us the fighting spirit to keep going even through the toughest times, such as drought.
Cnr Lawler and Grenfell Sts | Forbes, NSW
By Newcasgtle based Graffiti Muralist and Illustrator Olas One. Commissioned by Forbes Shire Council.
Lat -32.745638 Lng 148.603704 | Yeoval, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Caldwell scrapyard, Mitchell Highway | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Molong Pony Club ground, approx 3kms from Molong on Cumnock Rd (Banjo Paterson Way) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Wall of Gang Gang Gallery | Lithgow, NSW, 2790
Mandy Schone-Salter (mural, 2020)
Broad St Cnr Chesher St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
Simon Pankhurst (metal, 2017). Pankhurst is a metal artist and blacksmith based in Victoria. ‘People gather in many different ways, for many different reasons’. This sense of congregation is what Pankhurst depicts within this work.
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.
21-35 Broad St near Rural Transaction Centre | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Cumnock park | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Banjo Pateron Bush Park, Obley Rd | Yeoval, NSW
More details to come
Wiradjuri Peace Park, on Bushman St | Parkes, NSW
Goanna bricked into the footpath leading into the Wiradjuri Peace Park on Bushman St, Parkes.
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.
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.
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.
Behind Talisman Gallery, Hartley Historic Site | Hartley, NSW
24 kilometres from Condobolin along the Lachlan Valley Way towards Forbes | Condobolin, NSW
Damian Vick (steel, 2020).
He stands proudly at six (6) metres tall. His bold stance and keen focus cuts a potent and deadly impression whilst making the inescapable suggestion that he is searching for something unseen, lost along the way, relegated to the past.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
David Walsh (purchased 2014)
Using a combination of stainless steel and rosewood, this work is without a doubt the most
functional of all public art in Lawson Park. Take a break mid-way through your sculpture walk to
relax on this impressive park bench and enjoy the scenery.
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.
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.
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.
Banjo Pateron Bush Park, Obley Rd | Yeoval, NSW, 2868
Acquired by: Banjo Paterson Bush Park with support from the Waterhouse family.
Portland, NSW, AU, 2847
A project started by sign writer and local Ron Bidwell in 2001.
Cumnock Police station | Cumnock, NSW, 2867
Animals on Bikes project.
Cumnock Preschool | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Broard St near Visitors Information | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
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.
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.
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.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
Matt Hill (2019)
For big red Jack Thompson, who was lounging nearby, flexing his muscles while watching his mate
die, it was all too familiar, another roo up in heaven, ‘Bloody hell Roofus, you’re now number seven!’
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.
1183 Banjo Paterson Way ( 11.9km from Molong (LHS)) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
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
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.
37 Foster St | Lake Cargelligo, NSW
Community Mural as part of the Lower Lachlan as part of the Growing Lachlan initiative.
Outside Peisley Street Gallery Orange | Orange, NSW, 2800
Larissa Blake (mural, 2020). A 20m wall covered in a bright new mural by Orange based artist Larissa Blake. Commissioned by The Peisley Street Gallery.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
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!
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.
Outside Lithgow Correctional Centre | Lithgow, NSW
Inmates and staff of Lithgow Correctional Centre (wire and found objects, 2021)
Lithgow Correctional Centre staff and inmates have collaborated in the aftermath of the Gosper's Mountain bushfire to create a unique sculpture series.
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.
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.
Bank Lane, on the wall at the back of Lithgow Library | Lithgow, NSW
Part of the Lithgow Laneways project Commissioned by: Lithgow Tidy Towns
Gallery Lane Main Street connecting Woolworths | Lithgow, NSW
Panels on the eastern side of the laneway featuring images of Hassans Walls, Lithgow
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.
Off Main St | Lithgow, NSW
Look for new installations and art.
Main Street | Lithgow, NSW
The artwork was a mixed media piece with brushed acryl? with aerosol acryl?.
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
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.
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!
alcove next to Mountain Gum Tuition in eastern Main Street | Lithgow, NSW
Part of the Lithgow Laneways project Commissioned by: Lithgow Tidy Towns
Lithgow Aquatic Centre, George Coates Ave, Lithgow | Lithgow, NSW
Mural painted by Year 10 art students
Banjo Paterson Way (13.9km from Molong) (right hand side) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Rankin Street arcade | Forbes, NSW
A collaboration with the youth of Forbes as a project by Forbes Shire Council.
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.
Oberon Common | Oberon, NSW
Oberon Arts Council and community.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
Ingrid Morley (2015)
Taken with a drawing by William Kentridge, Morley created this work with the hope of catching the
tension of the dance of ‘love’.
Wentworth Mine Site, Mitchell Highway | Lucknow, NSW, 2800
Silhouette figures of gold prospectors on the Heritage Trail
Gamboola Platypus Hollow Mitchell Highway ( Approx 2kms before Molong on the Road to Orange, Mitchell Highway) | 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.
Macquarie Plaze off William St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Sven took the job of rejuvenating Macquarie Plaza into his own hands
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.
Pye St near pub | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Neville Public School | Neville, NSW
Blayney Shire Council funded the 'Neville Youth Mural' Project through the Rural and Regional Youth Participation Grant
Namina St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Edge of Cumnock south side | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Orange City Bowling Club | Orange, NSW, 2800
Kris Lear (mural, 2020). Created during Covid isolation 2020.
corner of Forbes St and Lucknow St | Yeoval, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Under the Oxley Bridge in Forbes.
corner of Obley rd and Garrda rd ( 4.8km from Molong Mitchell highway (RHS) amongst trees)) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
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.
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.
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
Endeavour Park, Great Western Highway | Lithgow, NSW
Monument for the International Year of Peace.
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.
outside public entry of Bathurst Hospital, Howick St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Commissioned by: Western NSW Health for Bathurst Hospital redevelopment.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
Hui Selwood (2019)
Selwood’s sculptural composition acknowledges an architectural quality, stemming from his
interest in design, architecture and construction with the emphasis on the vertical, referencing
totems and figures.
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.
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.
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
Albion Art Park, Lachlan/Grenfell Streets | Forbes, NSW
Renowned Sydney sculptors Gillie and Marc created "Pyramid" as a symbol of community and friendship.
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."
Wollomi Bakery | Lithgow, NSW, 2790
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.
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.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
Peter Kasper (steel, 2015)
Interested in kinetic sculpture, Kasper’s piece moves with the wind whilst reflecting the surrounding park within its stainless steel balls.
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.
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.
Four Mile Reserve, Forbes NSW Lachlan Valley Way (South Condobolin Road) 6km from Forbes CBD towards Condobolin | Forbes, NSW
Banjo Paterson Way (just before Cumnock) (LHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Approx 17.5kms from Molong (RHS), between fence & tree on “Ironbarks” | 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.
Cumnock General store | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
26 Union St | Forbes, NSW
This is a very local artwork: wheat crops feature in the foreground, and the Weddin Mountains form the backdrop.
Pye St outside St Jospehs School | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Apex Park, The Escort Way | 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.
Great Western Highway | Lithgow, NSW
New artworks have been installed as part of the new adventure playground.
Outside Orange Regional Gallery, Byng St | Orange, NSW
Popular sculpture outside Orange Regional Gallery.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
Jamie Sargent (steel, 2013). This incredible 2013 acquisition prize winning piece represents a slice of fruit - the void forming the memory/imprint of the seed.
Wheogo Park, Junction Street | Forbes, NSW
This sculpture invites an interaction with the former Albion Hotel, tragically burned down in 2009.
Peter Maher Wool Services, Lower Rankin Street | Forbes, NSW
"It represents a way of life in the country and 'living on the land'.
Pye St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
David Sherlock (metal, 2013). Shooting Stars was constructed from steel and mechanical parts. The trail of sparks behind the spinning stars are hand forged and the stand represents the earth.
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.
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.
Approx 15.5kms from Molong on the Cumnock Rd (LHS) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Behind 33-35 Sale St | Orange, NSW
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.
Outside Blayney Community Centre | Blayney, NSW
Winner of the Textures of One Acquisitive Art Prize Purchased by Blayney Shire Council.
Oberon St outside swimming pool | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Cumnock tennis courts | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
Stephen Irwin (purchased 2016)
Aberdeen artist, Stephen Irwin comments that this piece is about doing your best with what you have and taking the plunge.
Rotunda at Oberon Common, Edith Road | Oberon, NSW
Representing images and history of the Oberon area.
Eugowra Memorial Park, North St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Cargo Rd between Canowindra and Cargo | Canowindra, NSW
A three-quarter tonne giant metal peg in a paddock.
Oberon St outside swimming pool | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
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.
Broad St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
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.
Eugowra Public School, Hill St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Banjo Paterson Way (6.3km after Cumnock towards Yeoval, LHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
COMING SOON | Forbes, NSW
COMING SOON TO GUM BEND. 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.
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.
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.
Broad St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
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.
Bonfields, Banjo Paterson Way | Yeoval, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
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.
Outside Orange Regional Gallery, Byng St | Orange, NSW, 2800
Commissioned by Orange Regional Gallery and supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW
Banjo Pateron Bush Park, Obley Rd | Yeoval, NSW, 2868
Commissioned by: Banjo Paterson Bush Park
Wilbertroy Lane, 33km from Forbes along South Condobolin Road | Forbes, NSW
Tower represents an old water tower and our need control resources
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
Paul Bacon (welded steel, 2017)
Bacon’s welded steel sculptures are inspired by the landscape and are informed by a figure and
working drawing practice. ‘A map of place and memory, seen a hundred times or more in all the
towns we visit.
Nr Abroteum | Mudgee, NSW
Banjo Paterson Bush Park | Yeoval, NSW
From the original Utes in the Paddock selection of painted utes.
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.
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.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
Jim Cross (recycled metal, 2015)
Intricately welded using recycled materials, this piece engages audiences through its interactive
nature. It can be rotated to face any direction, giving viewers a variety of perspectives to appreciate the detail within the sculpture.
Lawson Park | Mudgee, NSW
Tobias Bennett (reclaimed materials, 2017)
Bennett works with new and reclaimed metals, often merging traditional and modern tools and
techniques to bring creations to life. ‘The lines go this way, then they go that way and then they
intersect, much like life.’
Orange Botanic Gardens | Orange, NSW, 2800
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
Lachlan Valley Way near the intersection with The Gipps Way | Condobolin, NSW
Utes in the Paddock
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’.
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.
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
Forbes Water Park | Forbes, NSW, 2871
Created at Forbes WaterPark with local youth creating the design brief and assisting with the painting.
Wambangalang | Wambangalang, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Broad St Cnr Chesher St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Cowra Sculpture Park, Len Whitely Drive, Cowra Peace Precinct | Cowra, NSW, 2794
Created for Australia Japan year of cooperation.
Cr Namina St and Evelyn St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Vinnies Wall, Welcome Street | Parkes, NSW
Reconciliation Week artworks by Wiradjuri Artist, Scott 'Sauce' Towney who specialises in drawing and pyrography.
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.
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.
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.
Orange Botanic Gardens, Hill St | Orange, NSW, 2800
A gift of the National Australia Bank and part of the Orange Regional Gallery permanent collection.
Yullundry | Yullundry, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
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