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Public Art

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is home to a diverse collection of public art that brings creativity, character and vibrancy to our streets, parks and public spaces.

From permanent installations to temporary and major Quadrennial artworks, public art provides opportunities to experience contemporary art in unexpected places and reflects the City’s commitment to enriching the public realm.

Explore public art

Rain installation with child, Osmond Terrace

There are many public art installations located throughout the City, offering something to discover in our streets, parks, open spaces and community precincts.

Use the Public Art Map to explore the locations of public artworks across Norwood Payneham & St Peters.

Please note: An updated Public Art Map will be available soon.

Public Art Map (PDF)


Quadrennial artworks

Every four years, the Council commissions new artworks as part of its Quadrennial Public Art Program, bringing ambitious contemporary works to the City and creating new opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with art in the public realm.

Rain on Osmond Terrace

The latest Quadrennial artwork, Rain on Osmond Terrace, Norwood adds a striking new presence to one of the City’s most prominent streetscapes.

Created by Wills Projects (Laura Wills and Will Cheesman) the artwork, invites people to experience Osmond Terrace from a different perspective, contributing to the visual character and vibrancy of the area while showcasing contemporary public art.

Visit the dedicated Rain webpage to explore the ideas, collaborations and creative process behind Rain, including short films, an original sound work and a literary reading created for the project.

Visit Rain webpage

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Contact

Emma Comley
Council Arts Coordinator
T: 08 8366 4555
E: ecomley@npsp.sa.gov.au