Unpaid area Outer walls

Interpretation framework

Outer walls

Free roaming

A main thoroughfare through East Maitland occurs on Lindesay Street and the main entrance to the Gaol is on John Street. The Gaol’s large, imposing walls offer an impressive canvas to advertise and promote the place’s heritage and to showcase a visit to the Gaol as a contemporary experience.

Note: Projections and public art in public spaces should follow all state and local guidelines for safe roads.

Interpretive concepts

Prison poetry

Characters: All

Story: Poetry and writing from Maitland Gaol prisoners in a text-based public art installation.

Key audience: Single travellers, adult couples, VFRs

Suggested evices:

• Text based installation: at night, the letters can be up-lit or back-lit for a striking effect

LED lighting

Programmable lighting displays can align with events within the Gaol and Maitland-wide.

Key audience: Single travellers, adult couples, VFRs

Interpretation framework