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Project background

Yarra City Council’s Collection was founded in 1994, based on the range of artworks and cultural artefacts that the City of Yarra inherited when the municipalities of Collingwood, Richmond and Fitzroy amalgamated.

The Collection comprises over 1,030 items and aims to reflect the artistic, cultural, social, environmental, and historical context of the City of Yarra. It includes civic, art and public art items that reflect Yarra's local cultural heritage and the city’s unique history and people.

Our Collection Policy

Yarra City Council’s Collection Policy sets out the principles and practices that guide decision-making about Council’s art and heritage collection. This includes how the collection is developed, documented, conserved, interpreted and made accessible to the community.

Our current Collection Policy was developed in 2020, now it’s time for a refresh. Take a look at the draft Collection Policy below and tell us what you think!

Have your say on Yarra's draft Collection Policy

Have your say

Speak to us in person

If you require an interpreter to participate in any of these sessions, please reach out to us directly via phone on 03 9205 5555

Saturday 19 July from 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Bargoonga Nganjin (North Fitzroy Library)

Project timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Seeking community feedback on the draft Collection Policy

    July and August 2025

    Tell us what you think about the draft Collection Policy 2025-2029.

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Consider feedback and make adjustments to the draft Policy

    August and September 2025

    We will consider what you told us and make any required adjustments before finalising the policy.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Council considers Final Collection Policy for endorsement

    October 2025

    We will report back to Council on community feedback and present the final Collection Policy to be considered for endorsement.

Have your say on Yarra's draft Collection Policy