Artwork Unveiling- Comely Banks

You’re invited to attend the unveiling of the new Comely Banks Pavilion mural on Saturday 28 October from 11am-1pm. 

Cardinia Shire Council is inviting residents, local sporting clubs, schools, and community groups to attend the community opening of the mural at Comely Banks Reserve, 125 Bridge Rd, Officer.

The community day will include:

•          the community unveiling of the artwork

•          sausage sizzle

•          family friendly games

•          painting workshop.

Commissioned by local arts organisation, Melbourne’s Murals, the new public artwork is painted on the exterior of the pavilion and highlights diverse representation and inclusivity in sport. Extensive community consultation was completed as part of this project.

In November 2022, Council put out an expression of interest (EOI) seeking a suitable artist or arts group to deliver a public artwork for the Comely Banks Pavilion. 

A selection panel reviewed the applications and narrowed it down to two groups, who then presented their developed concepts. In July 2023, the community were invited to meet the artists and have their say on the colours, representation, and the sports included in the mural.

Melbourne’s Murals received an overwhelming response at the pop-up event and from the online survey. The community feedback then informed the final design which included edits showing the inclusion of a sports star with disability, colour scheme adjustments, and a representation of more diverse genders in the characters.

This design was then approved by the project team and endorsed by Council, and the installation of the mural was completed in September 2023.

For more information on the Comely Banks mural and community event, please visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay or contact Council’s Arts and Creative Industries team on 1300 787 624 or email mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au 

We hope to see you there!

Kind regards,

Gabby Fisher

Arts Project Officer, Cardinia Shire Council