CITY OF PERTH - Department Of Culture And The Arts

WElCOmE TO PERTH:
CITY OF PERTH
Image: Maiko 2006 (detail)
Courtesy of Wendy Arnold and Gadfly Gallery
Perth is Western Australia’s centre for the arts, craft, culture and In the evening, immerse yourself in music, as venues come alive
entertainment. This vibrant city is home to many of the State’s major with the sounds of local and interstate bands. If classical music is
arts and cultural attractions and host to numerous festivals and events. more to your liking, the acoustically magnificent Perth Concert Hall
Here you can enjoy a diverse range of experiences all year round. offers regular performances by the West Australian Symphony
Orchestra, as well as shows by touring artists.
Most attractions are open daily and offer interactive experiences and guided
tours to enrich your visit. State-of-the-art entertainment venues present a At the City’s main theatres, which include the Edwardian-era
diverse range of theatre, dance, music, comedy and film showcasing the State’s His Majesty’s Theatre, you can enjoy performances by the West
rich creative spirit. Australian Ballet, the West Australian Opera, the State’s leading
theatre companies, emerging young artists and touring acts.
If you’d like an insight into the extraordinarily rich traditional and contemporary
Western Australian Indigenous culture, you’ll find it here. Australia’s leading Perth’s performing arts companies stage numerous events
Aboriginal theatre company, Yirra Yaakin, is located in the City, as are a number in spectacular natural settings during the warmer months of
of specialist Indigenous art and craft retailers. Whilst the Western Australian December to April. Take a picnic, a rug, and relax while you are
Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia both maintain exhibitions entertained under the stars.
showcasing Indigenous culture.
Exquisite and original works of art, craft, literature and designer fashion from
Western Australia’s talented artists make the perfect gift or souvenir to take
home. A leisurely browse through the boutiques and commercial galleries is a
great way to spend an afternoon.
CITY OF PERTH ART & CULTURE MAP

His Majesty’s Theatre exterior (photographer Robert Garvey).
Rusty at the Mustang Bar.
The Bakery Artrage Complex exterior.
Caitlin Hulcup as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni by the West Australian Opera.
Fashion by Empire Rose and Pierucci.
Need more information?
Visit westernaustralia.com for current event information,
suggested itineraries and other tourist information.
Information is also available from:
WA Visitor Centre
Forrest Place (corner Wellington Street)
( 1300 361 351, www.wavisitorcentre.com
City of Perth informAtion KiosK
Murray Street Mall (near Forrest Place)
( 9461 3333, www.perth.wa.gov.au
eVent And PerformAnCe tiCKets
For event and performance ticket information please contact the venue,
event organiser. Tickets for major events may be available from:
BoCs tiCKeting:
( 9484 1133, www.bocsticketing.com.au
tiCKetmAster:
( 13 61 00, www.ticketmaster.com.au
getting Around
PuBliC trAnsPort
You can travel on any bus or train within the City of Perth for free.
The Transperth CAT bus service travels on fixed east-west and northsouth
routes, guaranteeing you return to your point of boarding.
CAT bus stops have distinctive stands and real-time information telling
you when the next bus is due. For further information contact:
transperth:
( 13 62 13, www.transperth.wa.gov.au
tAxis
Designated taxi ranks are located around the central city for safe and
convenient travel. Taxis may also be hailed on the street or ordered
by telephone. Two of Perth’s major taxi companies are:
swan taxis:
( 13 13 30, www.swantaxis.com.au
Black and White taxis:
( 13 10 08, www.blackandwhitetaxis.com.au
PArKing
There Central are numerous Area Transit System car parks conveniently located within the city.
More detailed information and
timetables available at each stop.
( 9461 3333, www.perth.wa.gov.au Car Parks
Red CAT Stop
Blue CAT Stop
Taxi Ranks
Correct at Yellow time CAT of Stop printing. June 2009
Above montage:His Majesty’s Theatre exterior (photographer Robert Garvey).
Rusty at the Mustang Bar. The Bakery Artrage Complex exterior.
Caitlin Hulcup as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni by the West Australian Opera.
Fashion by Empire Rose and Pierucci.
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SPECIal OFFERS
use these coupons to gain discounts at these popular locations
West AustrAliAn symPhony orChestrA
20% off two adult A Reserve tickets on performances at
the Perth Concert Hall* Except gala concerts. Redeemable 9am – 5pm
Monday to Friday at WASO Box Office, 445 Hay Street.
(Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. )
form
10% discount on purchases from the FORM retail space.
(Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.)
BlACK sWAn stAte theAtre ComPAny
One ticket at concession price to any mainhouse production!
Visit www.bsstc.com.au or telephone (08) 6389 0311 for
season details. (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.)
Western AustrAliAn museum shoP
10% off at the WA Museum Shop.
(Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.)
the sWAn Bells BelltoWer
$5 off the adult entry price.
(Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.)
Art gAllery of Western AustrAliA shoP
10% off at the Art Gallery Shop.
(Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.)
yirrA yAAKin noongAr theAtre
Buy one ticket to any production and receive another ticket
of equal or lesser value free.
(Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.)
the Blue room
Exchange this token at The Blue Room bar for a
complimentary beer, house wine or soft drink. For show
information visit www.blueroom.org.au
(Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.)
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festiVAls & eVents
City of Perth Winter Arts season
( 9461 3368, www.perthwinterarts.com
Putting on an Act
( 9228 6300, www.pica.org.au
Perth fashion festival
( 9463 7777, www.perthfashionfestival.com.au
tura new music
totally huge new music festival
( 9228 3711, www.tura.com.au
City of Perth Black swan Prize for Portraiture
( 9229 2965, www.blackswanprize.com.au u
Pride WA Arts & Cultural festival and Parade
( 9427 0828, www.pridewa.asn.au
lavazza italian film festival Cinema Paradiso
( 9227 1771, www.lunapalace.com.au
one movement for music festival
( 9336 2837, www.onemovementfestival.com
northbridge festival
( 9461 3368, www.northbridgefestival.com.au
AWesome international Arts festival
( 9485 0560, www.awesomearts.com
mcCubbin: last impressions 1907 – 1917
( 9492 6600, www.artgallery.wa.gov.au
City of Perth symphony in the City
( 9231 9900, www.perthconcerthall.com.au
Perth international Arts festival
( 6488 2000, www.perthfestival.com.au
st Jerome’s laneway festival
( 9336 2837, www.sunsetevents.com.au
City of Perth’s opera in the Park
(9278 8999, www.waopera.asn.au
Ballet at the Quarry
(9214 0707, www.waballet.com.au
WAmi festival
( 9227 7962, www.wam.asn.au
Jul
dates provided on this calendar are indicative, please contact the event organiser for exact dates and event information.
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Visual arts, theatre, ballet, opera, music and more from Western Australia’s leading arts organisations.
WA Performers short bite size original works.
Glamour, creativity and the personality of fashion is captured in Perth’s largest fashion gala.
Chamber and electronic music, improvisation, sound installation and outback projects.
Western Australia’s Prestigious portrait prize.
A spectacular fusion of costumes and colour, mardi gras parade, theatre, film, parties and live entertainment.
The best in contemporary Italian cinema screening over two weeks at Cinema Paradiso.
Global music conference and live events music festival.
Northbridge lights up over one enormous festival weekend.
International contemporary multi-arts festival for young people and their families.
Art Gallery of Western Australia showcases the work of Frederick McCubbin produced during the last 11 years of his life.
Jan
Feb
Free twilight concert performed by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra on the Perth Foreshore.
Three explosive weeks of theatre, music, film, writers, visual arts and more.
Contemporary urban music festival
Mar
Apr
Free twilight performance by the West Australian Opera, set in the Supreme Court Gardens.
Twilight performances by the West Australian Ballet under the stars.
Tune into the emerging and established musical talent that Western Australia has to offer.
PERFORmINg aRTS Perth institute of ContemPorAry
Arts (PiCA)
West AustrAliAn BAllet
His Majesty’s Theatre, 825 Hay Street
James Street, Perth Cultural Centre ( 9214 0707, www.waballet.com.au
BlACK sWAn stAte theAtre ComPAny
( 9228 6300, www.pica.org.au
West AustrAliAn oPerA ComPAny
The Old Masonic Hall, 6 Broadway, Nedlands
( 6389 0311, www.bsstc.com.au
Perth theAtre ComPAny
Playhouse Theatre, 3 Pier Street
His Majesty’s Theatre 825 Hay Street
( 9278 8999, www.waopera.asn.au
Buzz dAnCe theAtre
( 9323 3433, www.perththeatre.com.au
West AustrAliAn symPhony
King Street Arts Centre, 357–365 Murray Street stePs youth dAnCe ComPAny orChestrA (WAso)
( 9226 2322, www.buzzdance.com.au
King Street Arts Centre, 357–365 Murray Street 445 Hay Street ( 9326 0000
lAugh resort Comedy CluB
( 9226 2133 , www.stepsyouthdance.com.au www.waso.com.au
Upstairs @ The Brass Monkey
corner William & James Streets
( 0421 821 320, www.laughresort.com.au
the Blue room
53 James Street Perth Cultural Centre
( 9227 7005 www.blueroom.org.au
yirrA yAAKin noongAr theAtre
65 Murray Street ( 9202 1966
www.yirrayaakin.com.au
May
Jun
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museums, gAlleries And
AttrACtions
1 Art gAllery of Western
AustrAliA (e2)
47 James Street Mall, Perth Cultural Centre,
(9492 6600
www.artgallery.wa.gov.au
10am – 5pm Wed – Mon.
The world’s best collection of Western Australian
Indigenous art, major international exhibitions
and treasures from the State Art Collection.
2 CentrAl tAfe Art gAllery (e1)
12 Aberdeen Street, ( 9427 1318
10am – 4.45pm weekdays.
Variable opening hours at weekends.
An engaging program of contemporary
exhibitions changing monthly.
3 frAnCis Burt lAW eduCAtion
Centre & museum (e3)
Stirling Gardens, Cnr Barrack Street & St
Georges Terrace
( 9325 4787,
www.lawsocietywa.asn.au
10am – 2.30pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Perth’s oldest public building and home to one of
the few law museums in Australia.
4 his mAJesty’s theAtre (d2)
825 Hay Street, ( 9265 0900
www.hismajestystheatre.com.au
10am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
Open late on show nights.
The only remaining working Edwardian theatre
in Australia. Enjoy a guided tour, main stage
performance, or an evening cabaret DownStairs
at the Maj.
5 holmes à Court gAllery (h1)
Level 1, 11 Brown Street
( 9218 4540
www.holmesacourtgallery.com.au
12 – 5pm Wednesday to Sunday.
A diverse exhibition program featuring work from
the Holmes à Court Collection.
6 horizon – the PlAnetArium (B1)
City West, Sutherland Street
( 9215 0700, www.scitech.org.au
Shows daily.
Explore the wonders of the Universe from
Australasia’s biggest planetarium.
7 museum of Performing Arts (d2)
His Majesty’s Theatre
825 Hay Street, (downstairs)
( 9265 0900
www.hismajestystheatre.com.au
10am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
Features exhibitions of theatre memorabilia
including costumes, photographs, programs and
more.
8 Perth institute of
ContemPorAry Arts (PiCA) (d2)
James Street, Perth Cultural Centre,
( 9228 6300
www.pica.org.au
11am – 6pm Tuesday to Sunday
Australian and international
visual, performing, new media and hybrid arts.
9 Perth mint (f2)
310 Hay Street, ( 9421 7222
www.perthmint.com.au
9am – 5pm weekdays.
9am – 1pm weekends and public holidays.
Australia’s oldest operating mint.
10 sCiteCh (B1)
City West, Sutherland Street
( 9215 0700, www.scitech.org.au
10am – 5pm daily.
9:30am – 4pm schooldays.
Hands-on, minds-on science centre excitement
for the whole family.
11 stAte liBrAry of Western
AustrAliA (d1)
25 Francis Street, Perth Cultural Centre,
( 9427 3111
www.slwa.wa.gov.au
9am – 8pm Monday to Thursday. 9am – 5.30pm
Friday.
10am – 5.30pm weekends.
The premier Reference Library for Western
Australia.
12 the sWAn Bells BelltoWer (e3)
Barrack Square, Riverside Drive, ( 6210 0444
www.thebelltower.com.au
10am – 4pm daily.
Home to the bells of St Martin-in-the-Fields, with
panoramic views
of the Swan River.
13 Western AustrAliAn museum (d1)
James Street Perth Cultural Centre,
( 9212 3700
www.museum.wa.gov.au
9.30am – 5pm daily.
Permanent and changing displays of WA’s
scientific and cultural heritage including an
Indigenous gallery, dinosaurs and meteorites and
WA’s social history.
CommerCiAl gAlleries
And Art retAil outlets
1 ABoriginAl Art & CrAft
gAllery (C4)
Below the lookout, Fraser Avenue, Kings Park
( 9481 7082
www.aboriginalgallery.com.au
10.30 am – 4.30pm weekdays.
11am – 4pm weekends.
Art and craft Indigenous to Western Australia.
2 Art gAllery of Western
AustrAliA shoP (e2)
47 James Street Mall, Perth Cultural Centre,
( 9492 6766
www.artgallery.wa.gov.au
10am – 5pm Wed – Mon.
Books, prints, exclusive gifts, ceramics, jewellery,
cards and gift-wrapping.
3 AsPeCts of Kings PArK (B4)
Fraser Avenue, Kings Park
( 9480 3900
www.aspectsofkingspark.com.au
9am – 5pm daily.
Stunning Australian hand-crafted jewellery,
innovative homewares and glassware. All
proceeds support Kings Park and Botanic Gardens.
4 CreAtiVe nAtiVe ABoriginAl
Art gAllery (d2)
Shop 58, Forrest Chase, Forrest Place,
( 9221 5800
www.creativenative.com.au
9am – 5pm daily.
Aboriginal art and artifacts.
5 form ContemPorAry
CrAft And design (d2)
King Street Arts Centre
357 Murray Street, ( 9226 2799
www.form.net.au
9am – 5pm Monday to Thursday. 9am – 6pm
Friday.
9am – 5pm Saturday.
A retail showcase for contemporary Australian
made jewellery, glass, ceramics, textiles, metal
and wood.
6 glAss mAnifesto (B1)
10 Cleaver Street, ( 9328 2879
www.glassmanifesto.com
10am – 5pm Wednesday to Sunday.
Glassmaking demonstrations and the finest
collection of West Australian contemporary glass
for the discerning collector.
7 goddArd de fiddes gAllery (C3)
31 Malcom Street, ( 9324 2460
www.goddarddefiddes.com.au
12 – 6pm Wednesday to Friday.
2 – 5pm Saturday.
Changing monthly exhibitions of contemporary
art.
8 Kingfisher gAllery (A2)
49 Colin Street, (enter from Richardson
Street) ( 9486 9822
www.kingfishergallery.com.au
11am – 4pm Wednesday to Friday.
1pm – 4pm Sunday.
Art inspired by flora and fauna of Australia.
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9 sPeCtrum 5 tú (C2)
7 yirrA yAAKin noongAr theAtre
ProJeCt sPACe (e1)
221 Beaufort Street, ( 9328 2088
www.awaag.org.au/spectrum.htm.
Shop 9 Shafto Lane, ( 9322 3288
www.tu.com.au
10am – 6pm Monday to Thursday. 10am – 9pm
(e2)
65 Murray Street, ( 9202 1966
www.yirrayaakin.asn.au
Hours: Wed – Sun, 2 – 6pm. Fri, 10.30am – 5pm Sat.
An eclectic range of local and international
Australia’s leading Aboriginal theatre
experience.
10 Western AustrAliAn fashion & accessories.
museum shoP (e1)
James Street, Perth Cultural Centre,
6 Wheels & dollBABy (d2)
ConCert And liVe
musiC Venues
( 9427 2776
26 King Street, ( 9481 8488
1 AmPlifier (C2)
www.museum.wa.gov.au
www.wheelsanddollbaby.com
10am – 6pm Mon–Thurs + Sat.
Rear laneway, 383 Murray Street
10am – 4.45pm weekdays.
10am – 9pm Friday. 11am – 5pm Sun.
( 9321 7606
11am – 4.45pm weekends.
www.amplifiercapitol.com.au
Books, gifts, jewellery, cards, local craft, fossils,
Rock ‘n Roll vintage inspired fashion design.
Found amongst some of the worlds best
One of Perth’s top live venues, also featuring
gemstones, toys and Museum souvenirs.
boutiques.
indie and alternative DJs.
2 the BAKery ArtrAge ComPlex (C1)
233 James Street, ( 9227 6288
West AustrAliAn www.artrage.com.au
theAtres And CinemAs
designer fAshion Hip and happening world music.
Performance and screening times vary.
retAil outlets
These outlets stock at least 50% West Australian
product.
1 emPire rose (d2)
41 King Street, ( 9321 0525
www.empirerose.com.au
9.30am – 5.30pm Monday – Thursday
9.30am – 8pm Friday, 9.30am – 5pm Saturday,
12pm – 5pm Sunday.
Distinctive collection focusing on detailed hand
1 the BAKery ArtrAge
ComPlex (C1)
233 James Street, ( 9227 6288
www.artrage.com.au
Host to an array of theatre, visual arts and live
music experiences.
2 the Blue room (d2)
53 James Street , Perth Cultural Centre,
( 9227 7005
www.blueroom.org.au
3 BlACK Betty’s (d1)
Cnr Aberdeen & Parker Streets ( 9228 0786
www.blackbettys.com.au
Perth’s hottest live venues, with the best local
and interstate bands.
4 CAPitol (C2)
393 Murray Street, ( 9321 7606
www.amplifiercapitol.com.au
Perth’s premier venue for touring international
live acts and DJs.
finishing and unique fabrics alongside a selection
of celebrated Australian designers.
An intimate and unpretentious venue hosting
new and diverse theatre productions.
5 the deen (d1)
84 Aberdeen Street
2 PieruCCi And
PieruCCi mAn (d2)
317 Murray Street, ( 9321 7098
www.pierucci.com
10am – 6pm Monday to Thursday. 10am – 9pm
Friday. 10am – 5pm Sat.
11am – 5pm Sunday.
Finest quality men’s and women’s suiting,
exclusive couture and stylish casual wear.
3 red striPe Clothing (d2)
3 CinemA PArAdiso (d1)
164 James Street, ( 9227 1771
www.lunapalace.com.au
Quality foreign and independent films.
4 his mAJesty’s theAtre
(d2)
825 Hay Street, ( 9265 0900
www.hismajestystheatre.com.au
Home to the West Australian Ballet and
( 9227 9361, www.thedeen.com
A historic pub featuring live band & DJ
entertainment in a unique atmosphere.
7 the ellington JAzz CluB (e1)
191 Beaufort Street, ( 9228 1088, www.
ellingtonjazz.com.au
Featuring the finest touring acts and the cream
of Australian jazz talent.
8 metro City (C1)
8–10 Roe St, Northbridge
( 9328 1983
www.redstripeclothing.com
10am – 6pm Mon – Thurs
10am–7pm Friday,
10am – 5pm Sat, 12pm – 5pm Sun.
Local, domestic and internationally sourced
alternative clothing, accessories and footwear.
West Australian Opera, this historic theatre
showcases high quality theatre, opera and
ballet.
5 PiCCAdilly CinemAs (d2)
Piccadilly Arcade
700 Hay Street Mall, ( 9322 3577
www.piccadillycinemas.com
146 Roe Street, ( 9228 0500
www.metrocity.com.au
The biggest clubbing and concert experience in
Perth.
9 mustAng BAr (d1)
46 Lake Street, ( 9328 2350
www.mustangbar.com.au
4 ruth tArVydAs (d2)
32 King Street, ( 9322 7004
New release mainstream films at
a budget price.
An American style sports bar and music venue with
live entertainment daily.
www.ruthtarvydas.com
10am – 5.30pm Monday – Thursday.
10am – 8.30pm Friday. 10am – 5.30pm Sat, 11am
– to 5.30pm Sun.
6 PlAyhouse theAtre (e2)
3 Pier Street, ( 9323 3400
www.playhousetheatre.com.au
10 Perth ConCert hAll (f3)
5 St Georges Tce, ( 9231 9900
www.perthconcerthall.com.au
Glamorous Australian label that is well known for
creating high quality pieces that are exciting and
ahead of the curve.
Offering a comfortable and centrally located
entertainment experience across all artforms.
Australia’s best acoustics venue, and home of
the West Australian
Symphony Orchestra.
CITY OF PERTH ART & CULTURE MAP

11 the Perth toWn hAll (e2)
Cnr of Hay Street & Barrack Street
4 Between 1979 – 1980
(1981), (d2)
11 Channel markers, posts
and seats (1995), (g1)
( 9229 2965 Artist: Clement Meadmore. Artist: Malcolm McGregor.
www.cityofperth.wa.gov.au Cultural Centre, James Street. Claisebrook Cove.
Standing against the city skyline is this Inspired by the channel markers used to aid
12 roCKet room (d1) geometric modern sculpture implies a lightness in river navigation and constructed from
174 James Street, ( 9227 9599
www.myspace.com/rocketroomperth
An Australian theme bar for lovers of live blues
that belies the massive weight of the steel
sections.
jarrah timber salvaged from the demolition of
warehouses on the site.
music.
13 the shed (d1)
69-71 Aberdeen Street
( 9228 2200
www.the-shed.com.au
World-class clubbing with the best local and
5 Der Rufer (The Caller)
(1967), (d2)
Artist: Gerhard Marcks.
Cultural Centre, James Street.
A man who called across a river to attract the
ferryman on the other side, was inspiration for
this work.
12 Peter Pan Statue (1929), (g2)
Artist: George Frampton.
Queens Gardens, Corner Hay & Plain Streets.
A replica of the famous original statue in
Kensington Gardens, London and a gift to the
children of Perth.
interstate live bands and DJ’s.
14 uniVersAl BAr (d1)
221 William Street, ( 9227 6771
www.universalbar.com.au
Award-winning cocktail bar with live music and
premium function packages.
6 Gate 2: Coalesce (1987), (d1)
Artist: Akio Makigawa.
Cultural Centre, James Street.
Akio Makigawa’s sculpture has become a Perth
landmark and meeting place.
13 Tree of Symbols (2002), (g2)
Artist: Kevin Draper.
Cnr Hay Street & Forrest Ave.
Constructed using hand-forged and welded
steel, the five metre sculpture takes the form of
a wrought iron Banksia tree.
PuBliC ArtWorKs
The City of Perth is home to over 200 public
artworks dating as far back as 1863. The
locations of a small selection are included on
this map. A public art brochure is available
from the City of Perth.
( 9461 3333, www.perth.wa.gov.au
7 Nexus (2002), (d1)
Artist: Simon Gauntlett.
Plateia Hellas, Lake Street.
Based on classical Greek architecture, Nexus
celebrates the Greek community in Northbridge
.
8 The Impossible Triangle
(1999), (g1)
Artist: Brian MacKay & Ahmad Abas.
Claisebrook round-about.
14 Yagan (1984), (h4)
Artist: Robert Hitchcock.
Heirisson Island.
This statue was installed to commemorate
Yagan, a courageous Noongar tribal leader.
15 The Sea Queen (1995), (g1)
Artists: Tony Jones, with Matt Dickmann.
Claisebrook Cove.
1 Memory Markers (2006), (e3)
Artist: Anne Neil.
Corner Barrack Street and
The Impossible Triangle is a geometric
phenomenon, that when viewed from a specific
position creates the illusion of a perfect triangle.
The artist’s childhood, learning to sail, playing,
swimming and fishing in the Swan River was
inspiration for this work constructed from
recycled jarrah and old boat parts.
The Esplanade.
Memory Markers was inspired by the process
of recording and documenting history and the
written memories of Stirling Gardens, the
State’s first botanical gardens.
2 Judith (1936), (d3)
Artist: Karin Tulloch.
Howard Street
9 Ngango Batta’s Mooditcher
(Sunbeam’s Living Strength) (1997), (h1)
Artist: Toogar Morrison.
Victoria Gardens.
The Claisebrook bank of the Derbarl Yerrigan
(Swan River) has always been a sacred meeting
place for the Noongar people.
A dreaming track meanders along the water’s
edge.
16 Eliza (2007 ), (C5)
Artists: Tony Jones and Ben Jones.
Crawley Bay.
Eliza is a reminder of the Crawley baths, built in
1914 and central to aquatic activities in Perth as
a training pool for many champions, a centre for
swimming, lifesaving and recreation. The baths
were demolished in 1964 with the advent of
modern ‘Olympic’ style pools.
Sitting with her head leaning on her bent knee,
this life-sized sculpture of a nine-year old Judith
Anketell lost in thought, is situated in Howard
Street between St Georges Terrace and The
Esplanade.
10 Willem de Vlamingh Memorial Statue
(2007), (e3)
Artist: The Smith Sculptors
Barrack Square
This memorial commemorates the epic voyage
from Amsterdam, of Willem de Vlamingh and his
3 Kangaroos (1997), (e3)
Artist: The Smith Sculptors.
St George’s Terrace near the corner of
Barrack Street.
These life size bronze kangaroos are a realistic
representation of how kangaroos might behave
in the bush and make a surprising contrast to the
backdrop of the city.
fleet who mapped the west coast of Australia in
1697.
A giant sundial with two clock faces showing
Perth time and Amsterdam time is a living link in
space and time between Holland and Australia.
CITY OF PERTH ART & CULTURE MAP