Council officially opened the Art and Sculpture Trail with a launch at the Gordon Foreshore Reserve Campground on Friday, 28 November.
Mayor Cr Paula Wriedt said for over 19 years Kingborough Council has acquired sculptures and installed them in public spaces for the community to enjoy.
“We’re proud to champion Kingborough’s vibrant art culture by acquiring locally made works for the community and are delighted to launch the trail with a newly printed guide,” Cr Wriedt said.
“The trail was initiated in 2006 with its first addition Whalepod, by Matthew Carney, located at Adventure Bay Foreshore on Bruny Island.
“The Kingborough Art and Sculpture Trail guide showcases 20 sculptures and murals installed throughout the municipality in reserves, parks, and other public spaces.
“The guide highlights the details and map location of each artwork and is available as a printed brochure or online via Council’s website.
“There is a QR code on the map that you can scan with your phone to access the digital version of the trail.
“Our ongoing partnership with Art Farm Birchs Bay continues to bring fresh creativity to the collection each year through the Kingborough Council Acquisition Prize.
“Through the annual sculpture exhibition, a prize-winning piece is acquired to join the Kingborough art and sculpture trail and is then installed in the municipality for all to enjoy.
“We invite you to explore Kingborough, enjoy the sculptures and murals, and appreciate the unique contribution they make to our beautiful municipality,” Cr Wriedt said.
For a full list of artworks and to download the Kingborough Art and Sculpture Trail guide and map, click the below links:
