MoreArt: art in public spaces | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Public art show |
Date(s) | October-December |
Frequency | Annual |
Venue | Public sites along the Upfield rail and bike precinct in Merri-bek. |
Location(s) | Merri-bek |
Country | Australia |
Years active | 2010- |
Inaugurated | 2010 |
Founder | Arts and Culture Unit - Merri-bek City Council |
Activity | Art, sculpture, audio, video |
Website | http://www.Merri-bek.vic.gov.au/events-recreation/festivals-and-major-events/moreart-public-art-show/ |
MoreArt is an annual art in public spaces event along the Upfield Bike Path, the adjacent railway corridor and Sydney Road. Presented by the City of Merri-bek, the first event was held in 2010. [1]
During the event, tours of the artworks and sculptures are undertaken by bicycle along the Upfield bike path, often with an opportunity for the cyclists to meet and engage with the artists. The works are located from Brunswick to Fawkner.
The event works:
Some artworks are located within the historic station buildings themselves and can include audio and video projections. Other locations include in front of the Brunswick Mechanics Institute and in Victoria Street Mall at Coburg.
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