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Arts & Culture Guide
Art City is your guide to Perth’s art in public places. This walking guide features artworks commissioned by the City of Perth and other organisations.
Aspects of Perth’s cultural heritage may be discovered and explored as you follow the walking guide and view the artworks. Central to the Art City walk is Perth’s CBD. Along St George’s Terrace are examples of significant architecture ranging from early colonial buildings to contemporary developments. From the Terrace you can experience shopping in the malls and arcades or visit Barrack Square and Perth’s spectacular foreshore.
On a walk through Perth’s Cultural Centre to Northbridge, you will find the Art Gallery of WA, the WA Museum and the State Library. Renowned for being Perth’s cultural and entertainment district, Northbridge offers a number of fine restaurants, cafes and great galleries to enjoy.
For more information about Perth’s Public Art, please contact the Community Services Unit on 08 9461 3403.
For information about guided walks, please contact the City Visitor Program Officer on 08 9461 3444.
Art City is sponsored by Transperth’s CAT buses and Healthway to promote Be Active Everyday.
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The Arts and Culture Map is a comprehensive guide to the city of Perth, Western Australia’s centre for the arts, craft, culture and entertainment. This vibrant city is home to many of the State’s major arts and cultural attractions and host to numerous festivals and events. Here you can enjoy a diverse range of experiences all year round.
Most attractions are open daily and offer interactive experiences and guided tours to enrich your visit. State-of-the-art entertainment venues present a diverse range of theatre, dance, music, comedy and film showcasing the State’s rich creative spirit.
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 Aboriginal theatre company, Yirra Yaakin, is located in the City, as are a number of specialist Indigenous art and craft retailers. The Western Australia Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia both maintain exhibitions 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.
In the evening, immerse yourself in music, as venues come alive with the sounds of local and interstate bands. If classical music is more to your liking, the acoustically magnificent Perth Concert Hall offers regular performances by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, as well as shows by touring artists.
At the City’s many theatres, which include the Edwardian-era His Majesty’s Theatre, you can enjoy performances by the West Australian Ballet, the West Australian Opera, the State’s leading theatre companies and emerging young artists.
Perth’s performing arts companies stage numerous events in spectacular natural settings during the warmer months of December to April. Take a picnic, a rug, and relax while you are entertained under the stars.
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