Explore Brisbane’s Outdoor Gallery and public art collection. Find cultural events and creative opportunities.
Public art in Brisbane is an important expression of our city’s culture and creativity.
It includes sculptures, murals and street art that:
Available for everyone to admire, these artworks are easily accessible. Head to an outdoor exhibition in the city or explore public art installations across Brisbane’s streets and alleyways.
Council supports an exciting program of art exhibitions, events and projections.
Council’s Outdoor Gallery displays art in light boxes, banners, vitrines and evening projections across Brisbane.
The program transforms our city’s laneways, streets and car parks into imaginative and engaging spaces for everyone to enjoy.
From 14 June to 20 October 2025 explore Craig & Karl: Rear Vision, a dynamic, playful exploration of one of Queensland's most successful creative exports. With their signature visual language defined by bold colour, graphic precision and infectious joy, the exhibition features some of Craig & Karl's most celebrated series, exploring themes of community, identity, imagination and love.
Co-curated by Carrie McCarthy and Angela Goddard from Griffith University Art Museum, the exhibition includes many works that have never been exhibited in Australia. Craig & Karl: Rear Vision will serve as a homecoming prelude ahead of their Australian-exclusive exhibition and major public art interventions with Griffith University Art Museum and Brisbane Festival in September 2025.
Hero image (page): Signs and Symbols (2025), Craig & Karl, Edward & Elizabeth streets, Brisbane City. Image by Carl Warner.
Council's Public Art Collection showcases more than 200 artworks created by prominent Australian and international artists.
Ranging from streetscape elements to contemporary sculptures, the collection features artworks of cultural, social and financial significance.
Integrated throughout the city and surrounding suburbs, the artworks are on display for both locals and visitors to enjoy.
Explore innovative, socially inclusive and diverse arts and cultural events.
Take an art class, attend an exhibition or join in on a workshop.
Join Council’s Creative Register to receive information about creative opportunities, tenders, events and funding.
The register is open to artists, performers, producers and vendors.
When opportunities arise, we’ll contact you to:
Public art refers to artworks specifically created to be displayed in public spaces. These artworks are designed to engage and interact with a larger community or audience. They are generally accessible to everyone, regardless of background or socioeconomic status.
Art is a broader term that includes public art, as well as art created for private collections, galleries, museums or personal fulfilment.
You can find art made by street artists on:
Learn where you can see street art in Brisbane.
