Art in the Public Realm 

Walyalup | Fremantle is a city for artists. We recognise that public art plays a significant role in the cultural, economic, social and artistic vitality of the city through the prioritisation and implementation of good quality art in the public realm.

Across the City of Fremantle, you can find a whole range of different types of artworks, both ephemeral and permanent – from painted murals, decorative street furniture, integrated designs and mosaics to figurative bronzes, stone memorials, and free-standing sculptures. They celebrate our cultural identity and stories, give greater meaning to our shared public spaces, and reflect community aspirations. They include works commissioned by the City, the State Government, private developers and created through community art projects and artist-led initiatives.

Here at the City, we also have a Public Art Advisory Group, an independent body made up of artists and industry experts who provide advice and recommendations to the City to help us make decisions about art in the public realm.

Chimera, 2016 | Artist: Susan Flavell | On loan from the collection of Kerry Harmanis to the City of Fremantle Public Art Collection | Location: Pioneer Park