Public Art

The City of South Perth values public art as a means of celebrating the identity and history of the community, enhancing the environment and contributing to a sense of place.

The City has a growing inventory of distinct and diverse public artworks that celebrate and contribute to our unique culture. The works are generally sculptural or mural in form and are permanently on display throughout the City. Some of the works are owned by the City and some are on private land, but are accessible to the public. 

For current public art opportunities please visit the Expressions of Interest page.

Enquire about public art in the City

Related Content

Finding the City's Public Art

The City’s public art map is an accessible resource with information about past, present and anticipated public artworks within the City.

Artwalk Mindeerup

The Mindeerup Artwalk takes you on a self-paced guided tour of public art, starting and ending in the heart of Mindeerup.

Public Art Masterplan and Policies

The City’s Public Art Masterplan sets out objectives to provide a basis for a considered approach to the acquisition and management of the City’s current and future public art assets.

Cultural Plan Alignment

Goal six in the City's Cultural Plan is to provide the community with access to quality public art.

Temporary and Ephemeral Public Art

Works of temporary public art are intended to occupy a place and/or have a presence in the public realm for a limited period of time.

Get Involved

The City runs a number of projects and programs each year that provide opportunities for artists to get involved in public art commissions around the City of South Perth.

Community Art Projects

The City encourages community initiated public art projects, and community participation in public art projects.

Box Gallery, Manning

In 2017 ten permanent public exhibition boxes were installed at the new Manning Community Centre, to provide a public display space to showcase local artists, community groups or collaborations between the two.

Public Art News

News Listings

August 2017
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Artwork illuminates Manning Community Centre

Media Release 14 August 2017

A series of photographic artworks that celebrate the evolution of architecture in the City have been installed at Manning Community Centre.

Manning Community Hub Public Art
May 2017
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Arts events and culture survey winners

News Update 23 May 2017

The City would like to congratulate the winners who each received a prize for completing the City's Arts, Events and Culture surveys.

Angelo Street Marketplace Fiesta Public Art
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Submissions for Manning Community Centre exhibition boxes now open

News Update 18 May 2017

The City is offering exhibitors the opportunity to utilise the Manning Community Centre exhibition boxes for a period of six months.

Manning Community Hub Public Art

Related documents

Guidelines for Temporary and Ephemeral Public Art [ pdf - 0.4 MB ]