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2026 Uncontained Arts Festival

Georges River Council is now inviting expressions of interest to participate in the 2026 Uncontained Arts Festival, taking place from 26 – 28 June 2026, a vibrant celebration of creativity and community.

Held along Belgrave Street in Kogarah, the Uncontained Arts Festival has become a cornerstone of our annual events program. Over three unforgettable days, the street transforms into a dynamic hub of immersive art installations, captivating live performances, and unexpected moments of wonder. Whether you're an emerging artist or an established performer, this is your chance to showcase your work, connect with audiences, and be part of something truly special. 

Submit your EOI and help us shape the 2026 Festival experience! Please read the Expression of Interest document before applying. Artists/Artist teams are invited to submit an Expression of Interest via Smartygrants by clicking the button below.

Submissions close Midnight, Sunday 11 January 2026. 

Apply for 2026 Uncontained Arts Festival EOI


Please find an Easy English guide to our Expression of Interest process: Easy English Expression Of Interest guide.

See how to apply for public art opportunities with Georges River Council in the video below:


Public Art Guidelines for Developers

The Public Art Guidelines for Developers shows developers how to commission an artist, meet industry best practice and get the best value for money from a developer contribution.

Read these Guidelines with the Georges River Council Public Art Policy. It outlines the Council's vision for a vibrant, original, and creative built environment that reflects the local character.

If you have any questions, please email museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.
 

Connect with us

Join our mailing list to hear about our upcoming public art opportunities. 

Join the Arts, Heritage and Culture Directory. It will showcase your work to the community and connect you with other artists.
 

Public Art Map

On Intramaps, select 'Public Art' to see our public art installations.

Are you out and about in the LGA? View our Connected to Culture app, and join our Public Art walking tour! 
 

Current Public Art Installations

Click on the image to learn more about the artwork.

White stone statue of Miles Franklin     A cropped image of a mosaic tile that features an ANZAC style sun and leaves. Text reads "Dean St Baker and Michelle Stewart, Hurstville".     Statue in Ma’anshan Friendship Park, South Hurstville    A cropped photo of a mixed media artwork that has red tiling, silver metal text, and a yellow car. Text reads "Peter Day, Hurstville"

   
A sculpture of long windy metal reeds.    A spherical silver sculpture sits in a park in front of a playground.    A metal sculpture next a community garden   Kogarah Town Square sculpture by Takis Kozokos                

A statue of Bruce Lee   Ormonde Parade mural by Alex Grilanc & Krimsone    Karri-McPherson-tile.jpg   Mural at Post Office Lane, Kogarah by Maddison Gibbs                 

Beastman-tile.jpg   A mural of flowers and shapes painted on a footpath near table and chairs    Mural of Hurstville Library columns by Abbey Rich    Mural of native flora and fauna by MAN.De               

Keith Stanley Table tennis table   A painted blue and pink creature with yellow eyes   Bat cave painted in orange with indigenous motives in white, blue, red and yellow by Danielle Mate   An painted head of a red and blue dragon with yellow eyes,               
    
A close up of a painted Aboriginal painting featuring white and black dots in a circular formation.   A close up of a painted Ibis, featuring its eye and top of its head. There is a bright yellow and green background and pink details.   A close up of a painted orange fish    Close up of a Kookaburra on a Public Art mural with orange and blue tones            

blue and orange native Australian plants with blue bees on a street art mural   People standing in front of a red and gold mural in Hurstville Interchange   Interwoven purple light installation on celling with people walking beneath it   A small square mural painted on a footpath of a dolphin advertising the Georges River Keeper program 'Zero litter in Georges River'           
 

A painted mural of a flower with orange tones with a blue blackground.   A colourful traffic signal box in a vinyl that looks like green and pink crocheted designs.    A painted mural featuring a koi fish, clouds and flowers.       


   A picture of a baby holding a lantern while riding a red dragon.   A dragon sculpture made of skateboards and bicycle parts.    Amanda Newman mural a painting of a waratah flower   


        A dragon sculpture next to a brightly painted footpath   A mural featuring brightly coloured characters such as a burger, paint can and cupcake. 


    A mural portraying local flora using the colours of the progressive pride flag.
                 

Past Public Art installations

Click on the image to learn more about the artwork.

Hurstville Central Shopping Centre mural by Alex Grilanc & Krimsone     Mural at Hurstville Central Shopping Centre – Car park roof by Dawei Xu      Hurstville Central Shopping Centre mural by Chanel Tang and Ambrose Rehorek    Hurstville Interchange Open Air Gallery mural by Christina Huynh 

Mural Hurstville Plaza by Elizabeth West     Hurstville Plaza Mural by Mulga     Hurstville Plaza Mural by Mehrdad MehrAeen   Hurstville Plaza Mural by Mike Eleven  

Hurstville Interchange Open Air Gallery work by Aaron McGarry    Hurstville Interchange Open Air Gallery by James Price     Mural at Hurstville Interchange Open Air Gallery by Dylan Goh   Neon light sculptures by Carla O’Brien
                       
    A girl with her back to the camera colouring in a black and white mural.    A glow in the dark painting of a green and blue lizard with its tongue out.     A mural of a mountain that is shining under UV light.   

A photograph of three murals of children dancing with a large rat.   

 

Public Art Advisory Panel

Georges River Council has established a Public Art Advisory Panel (PAAP). The PAAP will assist Council on public art projects over $50,000. The Council manages and delivers various public art projects. They follow the Public Art Policy and the Create Georges River Cultural Strategy.

The PAAP has 12 voting members. It includes six external experts in these areas.

  • Professional art expertise.
  • Knowledge of contemporary public art applications and issues.
  • Experience in art, art curatorship, arts policy, and place-based landscape, architecture, or design.
  • Knowledge of Georges River local government area culture and heritage.
  • First Nations and diverse cultural knowledge and expertise.

The PAAP also includes six Council officers. Experts chose them for their expertise in:

  • Strategic placemaking.
  • City strategy.
  • Technical services.
  • Operational services.
  • Cultural services.
  • Public art.


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