Kiss Before Parting I and II, 2008, Coral Lowry. Painted Aluminium. Dimensions variable. Installation view: Grand Ocean Entrance and Beachside Park, Burns Beach. Photo: Jessica Wyld.
The City of Joondalup Art Collection was formed with the inception of the City in 1998 with Joondalup inheriting the contemporary artworks from the City of Wanneroo’s Art Collection. With a primary focus on the work of West Australian contemporary artists, the City’s Art Collection includes sculpture, drawings, paintings, print works, textiles, ceramics, glass work, video, photography, and installation.
Along with standard collecting avenues, acquisitions are actively informed through the City’s annual exhibitions and the biennial $20,000 Visual Arts Commission. The Art Collection today is comprised of over 290 artworks and worth over $1.2 million. The collection is housed and is on display within the City of Joondalup’s buildings, including the Civic Chambers, Libraries, Leisure Centres and Administration buildings.
For queries about the Art Collection please contact the City’s Curator on visualarts@joondalup.wa.gov.au or 9400 4000.
Public Art Collection
The City’s diverse Public Art Collection includes sculptural, mural, lighting-based and integrated works. Comprised of over 50 public artworks, it is valued at over $7 million. Across the City, Public Art commissions and programs seek to create a sense of place, promote the expression of local identity, and reflect on the shared values of the community.
Public art contributes not only to the aesthetic appeal of urban and natural spaces, but also plays a crucial role in fostering community identity, civic pride, and a sense of belonging.
The City commissions art in the public realm and has an extensive Public Art Collection consisting of over 50 artworks ranging from sculpture, mural to lighting-based and integrated elements located throughout the City. The Collection has been valued at over $7 million and actively developed through commissions for City developments, invested via a Percent for Art Policy (1% for projects over $1 million).
The City’s public art programs seek to promote the expression of local identity and reflect on the shared values of the community and are guided by our Public Art Council Policy and Public Art Masterplan. For queries about the Public Art Collection please contact the City’s Public Art Officer on visualarts@joondalup.wa.gov.au or 9400 4000.
Image: Buds, 2023, Tony Jones, Ben Jones & Angela McHarrie. Installation view: Chichester Park, Woodvale. Commissioned as part of the City of Joondalup’s Public Art Program. Photo: Jessica Wyld.
Public Art Collection pieces
Buds
Buds, 2023, Tony Jones, Ben Jones & Angela McHarrie. Installation view: Chichester Park, Woodvale. Commissioned as part of the City of Joondalup’s Public Art Program. Photo: Jessica Wyld.
Visual Arts Commission
The City of Joondalup’s biennial $20,000 commission program supports the development of the Art Collection, commissioning a Western Australian artist to create a new artwork that adds value and resonance to the collection’s themes and role. Artists can respond to the social, urban, cultural or natural attributes of Joondalup and consider how this relates to their overall artistic practice.
Tarryn Gill is the current and ninth commissioned artist and joins a distinguished list of past recipients including West Australian artists Tony Windberg (2012), Lindsay Harris (2013), Nien Schwarz (2017), Paul Kaptein (2020), Christopher Pease (2021) and Perdita Phillips (2024), international artist Brandon Ballengee (2016) and interstate artist Helen Pynor (2019).
Image: Christopher Pease, Doondalup, 2021, oil on canvas, recipient of the 2021 Visual Arts Commission. Photo by Christophe Canato.
Visual Arts Commission pieces
Doondalup
Doondalup, 2021, Christopher Pease, oil on canvas, recipient of the 2021 Visual Arts Commission. Photo by Christophe Canato.
Mural Arts Program
The Mural Arts Program features a range of mural styles that reflect the diversity and character of the local community, region and identity of Joondalup. It provides community access to high quality mural arts for place-making, education and appreciation purposes.
The City of Joondalup has over 20 active murals across City buildings, community centres and public outdoor locations. Commissioned artists include Amok Island, Mike Bamford, Horatio T. Birdbath, Trevor Bly and Sam Bloor, Anya Brock, Jack Bromell, Camera Story, Kerise Delcoure, Andrew Fraser, Kyle Hughes Odgers, Cale Hummerston, Darren Hutchens, WOAH JONNY (Jon Ismailovski), Jeremy Lane, Justin Martin, Esty Nagy, JD Penangke, Peter Ryan, Sioux Tempestt, Hayley Welsh, and Sara Winfield.
Image: Learning and Growing, 2024, Cale Hummerston. Installation view: Joondalup Library. Commissioned as part of the City of Joondalup’s Mural Arts Program and the 2024 Joondalup Festival. Photo: Jed Lyall.
Mural Arts Program pieces
Rhythm of the Lake
Rhythm of the Lake, 2021, Jack Bromell. Installation view: Central Park, Joondalup. Commissioned as part of the City of Joondalup’s Mural Arts Program.
Mural Arts Program - Frequently Asked Questions
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