Public art collection news

Updates and news about Public Art Collection works, conservation and events


Celebrating Cultural Heritage through Art

Celebrating Cultural Heritage through Art

A stunning new public artwork at Sunshine Coast City Hall welcomes visitors with a story of Maroochydore by Kabi Kabi artist and cultural leader, Lyndon Davis.

Discover the Enchanting World of the Montville Monts

Discover the Enchanting World of the Montville Monts

In a whimsical blend of imagination and creativity, the Sunshine Coast welcomes its latest addition to the realm of public art - the captivating works of local artist Finn Cossar and his wonderful world of the Mont.

Local public artwork recognised in national awards

Local public artwork recognised in national awards

Will Sunshine Coast artist, Russell Anderson, be able to say 'I did it' when he attends the Australian Street Art Awards next month as a finalist for his 6 metre, 'iDIDIT!' sculpture of a cartwheeling child.

Restoring Montville's Boomerang Seat: A community endeavour

Restoring Montville's Boomerang Seat: A community endeavour

In the heart of Montville, a timeless piece of local history was in need of a helping hand. A community came together to restore a local icon to it's former glory.

Phytoplankton by ManningDaly

Phytoplankton by ManningDaly

Phytoplankton draws attention to the microscopic world of marine phytoplankton and their importance as bio-indicators of climate change

New playful artworks installed in Bokarina Beach Park

New playful artworks installed in Bokarina Beach Park

Sunshine Coast's newest public art is sure to bring smiles to the faces of adults and kids alike.

Steve Irwin sculpture conservation

Steve Irwin sculpture conservation

Specialist conservation work is underway on the commemorative sculpture of Steve Irwin with his children, Robert and Bindi Irwin

Conservation completed – Ancestors, Maroochydore

Conservation completed – Ancestors, Maroochydore

A collaboration between local Sunshine Coast artist Kirsten Cash and Kabi Kabi Elder Lyndon Davis

Chronicle sculpture conservation

Chronicle sculpture conservation

Specialist conservation work one of our Public Art Collection works in the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens is underway

Dialogue by Hew Chee Fong and LM Noonan

Dialogue by Hew Chee Fong and LM Noonan

Extensive repairs of Dialogue by Hew Chee Fong has recently been completed. The work was done in consultation with the artist and specialist contractors

New to the Public Art Collection - Yalingbila

New to the Public Art Collection - Yalingbila

Celebrating our region’s place, people and environment, our newest mural artwork by Luke Mallie brings culture, nature and people together in the heart of Caloundra

The Knowledge Continues By Kirsten Cash & Karen Jones

The Knowledge Continues By Kirsten Cash & Karen Jones

New to the Sunshine Coast Public Art Collection - The Knowledge Continues