Peter Byron ANBG ‘The Gardens’ Public Art Policy and Master Plan

Public art at the Australian National Botanic Gardens adds layers of meaning and content to the Gardens’ spaces, helping to inspire, inform, and connect people to Australian flora. The Gardens have recently updated the Public Art Policy and Masterplan 2013-2022, which provides the framework for the development of public art in the Gardens. 

Peter has been the General Manager at the ANBG for the past four years and responsible for the operations of the Gardens in areas such as management of the living collection, major projects, visitor services and corporate services. He has over 20 years’ experience in park and venue management and has worked at Commonwealth, State and Local Government levels.

Prior to his current role, Peter was General Manager of Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Director of Parklands and Visitor Services for the National Capital Authority, Operations’ Manager for Sydney Olympic Park during the Sydney Olympics, managed a range of Western Sydney Olympic venues in the lead-up to the Olympics, and started his career as a Ranger in the NSW NPWS.

Peter worked with art consultant Pamille Berg to develop the revised ANBG’s Public Art Policy and Masterplan and is a member of the ANBG’s Public Art Advisory Committee.