Council's commitment to public art is visible by its diverse and dynamic collection. Since 1985, over $2 million has been invested in more than 100 public art installations across the municipality.
Greater Dandenong public art collection features permanent and temporary installations that invite locals and visitors to engage with and reinterpret their environment in new and challenging ways.
Many of the artworks have received industry awards, national media exposure and been accepted into state collections.
As a leader in public art practice, the collection celebrates local identity, character and cultural diversity.
Plaques, memorials and interpretive signs enrich our public spaces. They are a way to record, reflect on and celebrate history, heritage and community achievements.
Council’s Plaques, Memorials and Interpretive Signage Policy outlines how requests for plaques, memorials and interpretive signs on Council owned or managed land are considered. The policy also informs how we manage and maintain these assets.
Plaques, Memorials and Interpretive Signage Policy - 365KB
To make an application for a new plaque, memorial or sign, please click below button to submit your application online.
An art trail with a focus on celebrating the resilience and vast cultural heritage of the Peoples of the Kulin Nations is set to
A display of bold public artworks have been installed along the shopping strip of Hemmings Street.
A projection project designed by five young emerging artists and leading artist Yandell Walton...
House of Earthly Delights is a mural created for the Unwrapped Festival.
Waa and Buln Buln Corroboree (Springvale Ceremonial Fire Pit)
Experience the Greater Dandenong business centres in a different way - visit some of our Transformed public works.
Adornment celebrates Little India's status as Melbourne's hub of Indian and subcontinent fashion and design.
Enjoy a unique environment created with recycled materials.
This mural offers an insight into the life of Aishwarya Pokkuluri, and how her two worlds blend - that of her Indian upbringing
The Buckingham Avenue gateways were designed as part of a streetscape upgrade to rejuvenate Buckingham Avenue.
With a prop like appearance, the bright red whimsical Chaise Lounge at the rear of the Drum Theatre is a talking point.
The Commemorative Park Mosaic mural and gardens were developed by young people who joined in a LEAP.
This project aimed to reveal the unique qualities of the Dandenong South neighbourhood, its residents and social heritage.
Seven power poles in Little India, Dandenong, have been brought to life with Indian and sub-continent colours and designs.
Depot was an installation of contemporary artworks created by seven artists at the decommissioned Grenda’s bus depot.
A cyclist has escaped the traffic of the main roads and is enjoying the freedom of the bike path in Falkiner Reserve.
Seven purpose-built gallery light boxes offer artists an opportunity to display 2D and 3D installations in an alternate space.
Decorative and highly colourful night lighting of three Dandenong landmarks will add to the sense of arrival into central
Shoppers stop at the sight of these quirky life-size figures that adorn the public toilet block and hall in Palm Plaza.
In-Transit picks up where Gold Bling left off, exploring the tension of a town in flux.
Surrounded by a diverse array of colours representing India's many cultures, this mural puts Gandhi back on the streets to share
Dandenong’s finest pedestrian urban space – Palm Plaza – has received a major lighting upgrade.
The Palm Plaza Seating project contributes to making Dandenong a more colourful, animated, safe and enjoyable city.
Reverie takes inspiration from the local area and communicates the connection between nature, industry and communities.
River Flow provides a bright colourful transformation of the Noble Park Station pedestrian underpass.
Artist Julian Clavijo has created a stunning mural celebrating Sikh culture and the 32nd Australian Sikh Games.
Speed Cheek uses two speed checking devices to measure the speeds of bike riders and pedestrians in Oakwood Park.
This underpass was transformed with 3D installations, improving lighting and the aesthetics of the tunnel.
Table of Knowledge is a reflection of ideas and concepts offered through the sharing of knowledge and information.
The Books can be found scattered and piled in front of Springvale Rise Primary School.
The Dandenong Book of Prayer is a book by artist Ben Cittadini that contains personal prayers by local people and recent photos
An integrated component of the streetscape redevelopment is the stunning centrepiece ‘The Lamp’.
The Offering was a temporary art installation created by Robbie Rowlands in a single story weatherboard church and community hall.
Located in central Dandenong are six towering ceramic totem poles of varying colours, designs and heights.
Greater Dandenong commissioned artists from Zabelski Han to develop innovative ideas to rejuvenate the Brady Road shopping centre.
The Vessels of Light are inspired by the idea of trade and exotic cultural containers, like Turkish perfume bottles and
Viachroma injects a much needed burst of impulsive energy and bright luminous colour into the glass overpass at Dandenong Station.
Water Kite represents activities shared in Tirhatuan Park including family, fishing, playing ball, riding bikes and flying kites.
Water Pool provides a bright, colourful option for the underpass that plays an important role in enhancing visibility.
Wominjeka is a painting by local Aboriginal artist, Ian Harrison of Dandenong.