The Albanese Labor Government is investing in public art and architecture projects in shared spaces across South East Queensland.

The works will transform public areas, foster a sense of community and increase access to cultural experiences.

Local Councils are drawing on the funding to commission artists. The selected projects tell unique stories from across the region:

• There will be four projects for the Brisbane City Council: Iconic Public Artwork at Reddacliff Place, Street Art Murals, and Visual Art Display at Queen Street and Burnett Lane.
• There will be seven artworks at Outdoor Galleries for the City of Moreton Bay: North Lakes Library (Screen and Lightboxes), Redcliffe Library, Caboolture Town Square, Morayfield Sports and Events Centre, South Pine Indoor Sports Centre and Pine Rivers Park.
• Two City Centre functional art trails will be installed in the Logan City Council area.
• There will be two projects for the Sunshine Coast Council: Caloundra Library Building Major Public Art Project and ‘Songline of Gillingu’ Aunty Bridgette Chilli, for the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation.
• There will be two artworks for the Ipswich City Council: ‘Holding Time’ and ‘Pollen Pods’.
• The Toowoomba Regional Council will receive the Flower Wall Mosaic Walk.
• The Redland City Council will receive funding for the Redlands Coast Eco Precinct Public Art Project.
• There will be two artworks for the Noosa Council: ‘Crossing the Bar’ and ‘Remainders (Noosa) 2026’.
• The Scenic Rim Regional Council will receive funding for the Davidson Park Nature Play Space.
• The Lockyer Valley Regional Council will receive funding for ‘Between Water and Wild’.
• The Somerset Regional Council will receive funding for the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Arts Pathway. 

Quotes attributable to the Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke:

“Public spaces truly come alive with the addition of art. These works will enhance cultural vibrancy across the region and bring community together.”