Hoarding Artworks Program

To create further opportunities for public art in the Burwood area, Council's Hoarding Policy strongly encourages the display of artwork, graphics and images on temporary structures. In certain circumstances this is mandatory. 

The display of artwork and graphics minimises adverse impacts, adds visual interest and increases the presence of creativity in the streetscape. Artwork and graphics also discourage graffiti and bill poster attachment by eliminating blank surfaces.

Council has commissioned five contemporary artworks, which hoarding applicants can use free of charge to display on their hoardings, once their application has been approved. Below are sample images of the artworks currently available, to enquire further about the program please contact Burwood Council on 9911 9911.

Artist: Kim Siew
Meet You There

Meet You There is a playful celebration of community, identity, culture and connection. 

Artist: Gina Kiel 
Burwood Magic

A variety of Burwood themes and icons surrounding a colourful spirit character representing the many cultures that come together to make the area a vibrant multicultural town. This piece features treasured symbols of the area such as the Memorial Arch in Burwood Park, palm trees which line the parks and streets and a noodle bowl to represent the Burwood food culture we all love.

Artist: Dave Homer
Green Space 

This piece celebrates the unique green spaces that can be found within the local area, and the important role they play in enabling social connections and nurturing community well-being.

Artist: Squid Morgan
Park Life 

Touch grass and sit in the sun! This artwork is a celebration of Burwood Park, Burwood life and all of Sydney's green spaces.

Artist: Georgia Draws A House
Our Burwood 

Imagine Our Burwood, what do you think of? The houses along Appian Way, or our wonderful library? Perhaps you think of times past, the old Savoy or Croydon Park Theatre? Maybe you hear the sounds of kids running around Enfield Pool, or basketballs dribbling in the park or trains screeching across the platforms? It could be scents for you – maybe you smell the glorious foods steaming in Chinatown or the fresh wet smell of Flower Power. 

This artwork is a true neighbourhood collaboration. It's filled with Burwood's icons – suggestions from locals were sent to Georgia and she drew them, all of them. This detailed artwork was created by the Burwood community and hand drawn with love by Georgia Draws A House.

Terms and Conditions

Prior to Artwork files being provided, hoarding applicants must sign a letter of agreement which outlines in detail the terms and conditions of use. These include:

• The above artworks can only be used on the hoarding for the development at the location specified in the hoarding application and cannot be used for any other purposes, including promotional materials.
  
  
• The artwork also cannot be altered, except for cropping or expanding where needed
  
  
• The artworks also cannot be sold, reproduced or given to a third party unless required for installation of the artwork on the hoarding. 
  
  

• The applicant is not the owner of the artwork and they do not acquire any intellectual property rights in the artwork

• Once the hoarding is removed the artwork must be destroyed and must not be sold or given to a third party

• The applicant is responsible for ensuring that any third parties that you pass the digital artwork file to enable installation of the artwork on the hoarding, e.g. printing companies, abide by the terms and conditions

• Prior to installation, the applicant must provide Burwood Council with a proof overlay of the artwork on elevation drawings of the hoarding and this will be subject to Council’s written approval prior to installation

• The artwork must be installed within two weeks of the hoarding installation

Hoarding applicants can also commission their own artworks, however prior to commissioning applicants must contact Council to discuss their proposal. 

Historical Hoarding Artworks

Council also has available a series of free historical hoarding templates for approved hoarding applicant use on selected sites.