Free Webinar

A Developer’s Guide to Public Art

Thursday, November 19 2026

Free to attend

Date

Thursday, November 19 2026

Time

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM AEST

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM AEDT

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About this event

Navigating obligations, opportunities and successful project outcomes

Public art is becoming an increasingly important consideration in the planning, design and delivery of major development projects.

Beyond meeting planning obligations, well-considered public art can strengthen place identity, create more meaningful community connections and contribute to the long-term value of a project. However, developers must also navigate complex approval pathways, stakeholder expectations, procurement, budgets, delivery requirements and ongoing stewardship.

In this practical webinar, Tilt Industrial Design will explore how developers can take a more strategic approach to public art, from early project planning through to delivery. The session will examine the frameworks, decisions and partnerships that can help turn public art from a project requirement into an asset for places, communities and developments.

Tilt Industrial Design director of cultural strategy and public art Elizabeth Lewis will open with a presentation on the role of public art in development and the key considerations for successful delivery. This will be followed by a project case study with Tilt Industrial Design senior curator, public art and cultural strategy Dr Matt Cox, demonstrating how public art and cultural strategy can be applied in practice.

A moderated discussion and audience Q&A will provide attendees with practical guidance to better understand their obligations, identify opportunities and deliver successful public art outcomes.

Speakers

Who you’ll hear from

Elizabeth Lewis

Director of Cultural Strategy & Public Art
Tilt Industrial Design

Tilt Industrial Design director of cultural strategy and public art Elizabeth Lewis leads public art and cultural strategy projects across Australia. She works with artists, communities and project teams to embed culture, creativity and Country into the planning, design and delivery of the built environment.

Matt Cox

Senior Curator of Public Art and Cultural Strategy
Tilt Industrial Design

Tilt Industrial Design senior curator, public art and cultural strategy Dr Matt Cox brings more than a decade of experience across art history, curation and public art. He works with artists and project teams to translate creative vision into cultural strategies and public artworks that enrich communities and urban places.

What you'll learn

  • Public art obligations and the planning considerations developers need to understand.
  • How public art can support place identity, community connection and project value.
  • When to consider public art within the project lifecycle.
  • The key steps involved in developing a public art strategy and delivery approach.
  • How to set an appropriate brief, budget and procurement process.
  • The role of artists, curators, designers, councils and project teams in achieving successful outcomes.
  • Common challenges in public art delivery and how they can be managed early.
  • How to create work that is meaningful, deliverable and appropriate to its location.

Who should attend

Property developers and development managers.
Project directors and project managers.
Town planners, architects and urban designers.
Landscape architects and public realm designers.
Marketing and place-making professionals.
Local government and planning professionals.
Development advisers, consultants and property professionals involved in major projects.

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