Chorus Cabinet Art Initiative

Our Council is excited to announce we’re partnering with Chorus once again in their Cabinet Art Project which will deliver stunning artwork to local neighbourhoods.

Ten telecommunication cabinets are up for beautification and local artists are encouraged to submit their designs to be painted on the cabinets by 1 October.

Mayor Len Salt says the initiative is a ‘win-win’ for the community.

“Our local artists get a fantastic working opportunity, and the neighbourhood is brightened by their work. We’ve also seen this initiative discourage tagging and encourage people to get out and involved in the community where they otherwise might not have.”

Chorus cabinets, which can typically be found in neighbourhoods across the country, are the perfect platform for established and emerging artists to have their work publicly displayed for communities to see daily.

Artists are encouraged to explore themes in their designs that celebrate their local communities, tell a story, or simply add a splash of colour to the landscape. Completed works are paid from $600 to $1,700 depending on the size of the cabinet, and up to $150 extra for materials.

Chorus Community Relations Lead Jo Seddon says it makes sense to partner with local councils, as they know their communities best.   

“We always get a high calibre of art submitted for this programme, it’s a great opportunity for us to see the unique stories and designs that come out of each region,” she says.

“These cabinets formed a necessary part of our network and are all around, so it is great to see them decorated to the taste and benefit of the communities they serve.”

This initiative has seen more than 1700 cabinets decorated with stunning art since 2010.

All finished art will be included on the Chorus website and will be considered for the 2025 Chorus Cabinet Art calendar.

Examples of previous Cabinet Art winners from our district

Artist: Sarah Nicolson, Emma Gustafson, and Brigita Botma.