Works in Progress

Watch this space for updates on Council's growing public art collection.

Newlandia Youth Mural (July 2026)

As part of Council's Winter School Holiday Program, local artist Keioni Lander (Mulla Mulla Art) will be facilitating a series of interactive workshops to produce a truly unique youth-led mural at the Newland Park Skate and Play Precinct.

Keioni will lead the creative workshops with local young people, supporting their involvement in the design and on-site creation of the mural.

The completed work will be unveiled at 'Newlandia' – Newland Park Skate & Music Festival and will incorporate the 2026 NAIDOC theme, “50 Years of Deadly.”This initiative supports the Alice Springs Public Art Masterplan 2020–2030 by investing in suburban public art, while also aligning with the Municipal Plan 2025/26 to enhance community livability and celebrate what makes Alice Springs unique.

This project is proudly supported and joint funded by Alice Springs Town Council, NIAA, and Tangentyere Council.

For more information about our School Holiday Program and Youth Activities, click below:

ASTC School Holidays

Updated Public Art Map (July 2026)

In September 2020, Council launched its interactive online public art map — www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/artmap. Having the ability to view online, visit, learn and engage with more than 100 public artworks is a benefit to both locals and visitors to Alice Springs (Mparntwe).

The map was jointly funded by Council and the Northern Territory Government through the Visitor Experience Enhancement Program.

With the town's public art collection expanded substancially in the time since the first Public Art Map was printed, Council is set to launch a new Map mid-year in 2026!

In the meantime, you can view the up-to-date online Public Art Map via the link below:

Digital Public Art Map

Todd Mall Regeneration - Major Artwork & Design Elements (late 2026)

Major Public Artwork, 'Resilience'

We’re excited to announce that ‘Resilience’- a major new public artwork by Franck Dubuc and Francesca Partridge of Edge Atelier - is coming to life, with support from the local team at Ross Engineering.

Inspired by the landscape of Mparntwe / Alice Springs and the people who call it home, ‘Resilience’ is a sculptural installation that celebrates endurance, persistence, community, and growth in challenging conditions.

Selected through a comprehensive community engagement process, ‘Resilience’ received strong support both in-person and online, reflecting what matters most to our community.

The project is currently being fabricated before being installed alongside a broader series of design elements incorporated as part of the Todd Mall Regeneration project.

Design Elements

As part of the Regenerating Alice Town Centre project, Alice Springs Town Council has commissioned a range of artists to contribute to the design and storytelling of Todd Mall.

Following a competitive Expression of Interest process, a number of submissions were received, with selected artists progressing through concept design to final commission.

The commissioned works reflect the identity, culture and environment of Mparntwe, with strong involvement from local and First Nations artists.

Key contributors to Todd Mall include:

Children’s Ground – a collective of First Nations artists presenting ‘Journey Through The Day’, featured across bins, water bubblers and lighting elements, celebrating local flora, fauna and cultural stories
Keioni Lander (Mulla Mulla Art) – featuring ‘Our Country and Healing’, creating vibrant, culturally grounded designs applied across Todd Mall signage and steel cut art elements
Marie Ryder and Karine Tremblay – delivering the Ghost Gum Arbour structures, inspired by tree life and the natural environment of Central Australia
Alice Woods & Glenn Morrison – researching and developing interpretive content that shares local histories and stories
Sabella Turner – translating culturally relevant content into Central Arrernte to ensure language and cultural integrity

Together, these elements create a layered and inclusive cultural experience throughout Todd Mall.

For more information about public art going into the Todd Mall as well as the broader project, hit the link below:

Regenerating Alice Town Centre