General News
29 May, 2026
Art to adorn theatre wall
A NEW public art initiative will see everyday spaces across Moyne transformed into outdoor exhibition sites, with works by local and regional artists set to feature in Koroit.
The initiative marks the first stage of Moyne’s Public Art program, with potential for expansion to additional sites across the shire over time.
Moyne Shire Council has launched the program, with the Koroit Theatre to be included as one of the first sites to be activated.
Artworks will be reproduced at large scale and installed at the theatre, creating a highly visible public display.
The program will deliver a rotating series of artworks, with four exhibitions at each site every year, creating a constantly changing visual experience for residents and visitors.
The initiative is designed to showcase creative talent from across Moyne and the south west, while also bringing new energy and interest to town centres.
Moyne Shire mayor, Cr Jordan Lockett, said the program was an important step in delivering on council’s arts and culture strategy.
“This initiative is about putting creativity into everyday spaces and making it visible to the community,” Cr Lockett said.
“It creates fantastic opportunities for local artists to showcase their work, while also adding to the vibrancy of our towns and encouraging people to stop, explore and engage with our communities.
“Programs like this support local creative industries and contribute to the appeal of our region for both residents and visitors.”
Unlike traditional public art commissions, the program provides ongoing opportunities for artists to present their work in the public realm, with artists able to submit existing works or propose new pieces.
Expressions of interest opened last Monday week, May 18, and will close on Sunday, June 14.
The program is open to emerging and established artists based across the south west, working in a range of visual practices.
