City of Newcastle - Public Art Standing Committee

Public Art Standing Committee

The Public Art Standing Committee acts as an advisory body to City of Newcastle on art.

Last updated on: 31 January 2026

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Public Art Standing Committee
Application information
What you need to provide
Application fees
Submit application
Next steps
Time frames

Public Art Standing Committee

The Public Art Standing Committee (PASC) supports the development of public art across Newcastle.

It plays an important role in shaping artworks that reflect the city's history, culture, and community values.

The Committee continues across council terms to support long-term public art initiatives.

Purpose of the Committee

Provide advice and feedback on public art proposals
Supports fair and transparent commissioning processes
Help ensure artworks are meaningful and well-placed in both public and private spaces.

Meet with the Committee

The PASC service allows you to receive feedback on a public art proposals.
You can then obtain approval from the Committee, where required.

Application information

Committee members

The Committee is facilitated by Planning and Environment Directorate. Membership of the Committee includes:

Councillor Dr Elizabeth Adamczyk - Chairperson
Councillor Joel Pringle - Deputy Chairperson
Councillor Peta Winney-Baartz - Councillor member
Community Member - Carol Duncan - Former Councillor and Chair of PASC
Community Member - Braddon Snape - Fine Arts Professional
Community Member - Rob Russell - Fine Arts Professional
Community Member - Heidi Axelsen - Fine Arts Professional
Member - Theresa Dates (Guraki Aboriginal Advisory Committee Representative)

Meeting schedule & agenda

The PASC generally convenes on the last Wednesday of each month. The meeting agenda is determined by the applications received.

Applicants will be invited to attend the PASC meeting to present their public art proposal and to respond to any questions from the PASC members. CN will liaise with applicants to arrange and confirm their attendance. A maximum of 4 members from the Applicants' team may attend.

The meetings will be held at CN's City Administration Centre (noting online meetings can be arranged in some circumstances) and will not be open to the public.

You can view all Committee agendas (excluding confidential items) on our City of Newcastle Meetings page.

Simply use the search bar and enter the Committee's name to find relevant documents.

Committee guidelines

Annual reports

What you need to provide

This section will help you prepare a complete application; however additional information may be requested after our initial review.

Public art details

Presentation and imagery

Attendee list

Application fees

There are no fees payable when you submit your application. We'll invoice you after your application and preferences have been reviewed.

If you'd like a fee estimate before applying, search for the application name in our Fees and Charges document.

Submit application

Complete the application form

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Email it to us

Enter the address of the property and the type of application (e.g.,1 Sample Street Newcastle - Public Art Standing Committee Booking Form) in the subject line of the email.
Emails are to be sent to publicart@ncc.nsw.gov.au

Next steps

Shortly after submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming we've received it, along with an invoice for the application fees.
Following a review of your application, we will notify you of your meeting date.

Time frames

Applications are typically reviewed within a week.

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