Shepparton Public Art Walk
Shepparton Public Art Walk
This walk will let you experience some of the public art on display in the streets of the central business district.
Summary
This walk will let you experience some of the public art on display in the streets of the central business district.
Description
Keep your eye out for more MoovingArt cows scattered around the township. Make time to visit SAM (Shepparton Art Museum) and see the Indigenous works at Kaiela Arts.
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Points of Interest
1. MooovingArt
MooovingArt is a mobile, interactive public art exhibit featuring life sized 3D cows. Individual and unique, they represent the dairy industry of Greater Shepparton.
2. War Memorial
WWI is commemorated by the "Helping Hand" sculpture by Charles Web Gilbert, and WWII by "Mateship" by Bela Angyl.
3. Shepparton Art Museum
Affectionately known as SAM, voted Victoria's best small museum by Museum Victoria (Australia) 2012.
4. Ceramic Pathway
By Fiona Murphy, which leads to the entrance of SAM.
5. Mechanics Institute Mural
Mechanics Institute Mural (limited access outside of office hours) depicts the building which once housed the Regional Library. Lead artist Vern Alcorn.
6. Common ground Mural
Installed in 1997 and created by local artist Angie Russi.
7. Shepparton Story Wall
First year TAFE art students worked with tutor Angi Russi to sculpt this hebel wall.
8. City Walk mural
This mural captures some of Shepparton's history.
9. Joseph Furphy Memorial Park
A life like bronze of Joseph Furphy with a hand carved menhir (standing stone) with words from and about Josephs writings.
Features
Playground
Picnic spot
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Local treasures
Art and culture
Nature trail
