Public Art

Capturing the spirit of this place

Public art reflects our evolving culture - invigorating our spaces, celebrating the uniqueness of the Yarra Ranges and capturing the spirits of this place. Across the region you can find a number of temporary and permanent artworks created by local, national and international artists.

This element requires javascript to be enabled.

Please wait while we load your map...

Lessons from the Forest Floor

A large scale sculpture of exuberant and vibrantly coloured fungi stems emerging from the concrete entrance to the Belgrave Community Hub.

I Belong

I Belong features a cluster of 12 elevated birds’ nests, made of metal and recycled materials, representative of the most common species around Healesville’s Queen’s Park where the sculpture is located.
It symbolises a sense of belonging and a place where our young can grow.

Parquetry of Honour

Parquetry of Honour is a contemporary installation honouring Healesville’s fallen and returned soldiers.

MILLKULTURE

MILLKULTURE is a permanent kinetic installation at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum. Powered by wind, the drawing machine connects inside and outside worlds.

untitled (seven monuments)

untitled (seven monuments) is an art project by Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin (Wurundjeri), Jonathan Jones (Wiradjuri/ Kamilaroi) and Tom Nicholson (Celtic-Australian). This installation is composed of seven monuments that mark the historical boundary of Coranderrk Aboriginal Station, one of Australia’s most significant sites.

Yarra Ranges Shire Council
P.O. Box 105, Anderson Street
Lilydale, VIC 3140

P 1300 368 333
F (03) 9735 4249
E mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

Yarra Ranges Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.