BY OLIVIA DILLON
Local artists could have their work temporarily displayed around the Newcastle Art Gallery.
Council has issued a nation-wide call for four new works to be displayed on the hoarding fencing around the site, as it undergoes construction work for a much-anticipated expansion.
Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the works will give residents an idea of what's to come for the gallery.
"Given the site's prominent location in the heart of the city, the construction hoarding project offers a unique opportunity for established or emerging artists to reach new audiences, while also improving the external view of the work zone."
Construction is set to kick off the middle of this year, with local artists encouraged to submit an expression of interest, released by the gallery yesterday.
The Lord Mayor said, "the expansion will provide greater access to our nationally significant collection and a wider range of prominent exhibitions."
"In the meantime, it's important to give our community as many avenues as possible to stay connected with the Newcastle Art Gallery," she said.
The chosen works of art will be digitally reproduced for display on the construction site.
