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

November 2016
TheGatehousebyAlexFossilo

The Gatehouse by Alex Fossilo

News Update 1 November 2016

This playful and thoughtful walk through structure was designed by the artist as a foil to the impressive scale building behind it. Fossilo is an emerging artist, this is his first public art commission.

Public Art
October 2016
Artseventsculture

A season of arts, events and culture

Media Release 31 October 2016

​The City will come alive during spring and summer with a host of arts, events and cultural activities for everyone to enjoy.

Angelo Street Marketplace Australia Day Public Art
Fiesta18

EOI open for arts and events in February to April 2017

News Update 18 October 2016

The City is currently seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from partners who would like to be part of the City’s ARTS|EVENTS|CULTURE calendar being distributed in January for events occurring from February to April 2017.

Angelo Street Marketplace Australia Day Fiesta Public Art

Related documents

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