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Arts and Culture

Site and Sound 2013 logoLeichhardt Council recognises that arts and culture are an important aspect of any community, and welcomes the community’s involvement in cultural activities.

The suburbs in Leichhardt are home to many creative industry workers and a range of outstanding mural art, such as the panorama at the Crescent in Annandale, Renwick Lane and the Hawthorne Canal Railway Underpass.

The area is also home to many art and cultural organisations including; small arts organisations like Legs on the Wall, commercial galleries, artist studios, the NSW Writers Centre, Sydney College of the Arts and the Italian Forum Cultural Centre.  

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Current art projects - Hawthorne Canal lights
Current Arts and Culture Projects
Leichhardt Council runs a number of ongoing artistic and cultural projects on a yearly basis.
Comps and Prizes - Selina McGrath 2011 Wall to Wall finalist work
Competitions and Prizes
Competitions and Prizes offered by Leichhardt Council and other art contacts.
Wall to Wall Winner 2008 - Brendan Telec
Public Art Policy
Information about the development of Leichhardt Council's Public Art Policy.
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Artist of the Month
A program commending and celebrating the work of local artists in the Leichhardt area.
Placemaking - Hawthorne Canal Project
Placemaking
A program to create liveable public places and spaces for people.
Arts culture contacts
Arts and Cultural Contacts
Contact Details for Arts and Cultural organistions.