Darebin Council acknowledges the importance of the City’s cultural heritage and maintains a substantial collection of contemporary artworks and historical items that reflect the artistic, social and political aspirations of the local community.
The role of the City of Darebin Art and History Collection is to inspire, inform, engage and connect the community in an appreciation of the visual arts and to support local artists in their endeavours to contribute to a vibrant municipal culture.
Artists represented in the collection include: John Borrack, Eolo Paul Bottaro, Turbo Brown, Georgina Cue, Katherine Hattam, Siri Hayes, Hilary Jackman, Warren Lane, and Polixeni Papapetrou.