Public Art in Cockburn

Percent for Art

All development proposals for commercial (excluding industrial uses), civic, institutional, educational projects or public works of a value greater than $1 million (exclusive of GST) are to set aside a minimum of one per cent (1%) of the total project cost (up to a maximum value of $250,000) for the development of artworks on the subject land which reflect the place, locality and/or community.

All development proposals for multiple dwellings of a value greater than $2 million (exclusive of GST) are to set aside a minimum of one per cent (1%) of the total project cost (up to a maximum value of $250,000) for the development of artworks on the subject land which reflect the place, locality and/or community.

Drive Through Art Gallery

The Cockburn Drive Thru Art Gallery consists of more than 30 public artworks across the City. This unique outdoor gallery showcases some of the region’s best public artists, spanning a number of different mediums and projects.

Assisted by numerous funding bodies, the gallery illustrates how art can be used to develop community morale and spirit whilst enhancing the aesthetic of the built environment. 

Below is a list of the Drive Thru Art Gallery’s artworks by suburb, including information on the artwork and its material, location and artist.

AtwellBeeliarBibra LakeCity WideCockburn CentralCoogeeCoolbellupHamilton HillNorth CoogeeSpearwoodSouth LakeSuccessYangebup

Contact

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City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodjar
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:
8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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Cockburn Nyungar moort Beeliar boodja-k kaadadjiny. Koora, yeyi, benang baalap nidja boodja-k kaaradjiny.
Ngalak kaditj boodjar kep wer kaadidjiny kalyakool yoodaniny, wer koora wer yeyi ngalak Birdiya koota-djinanginy.

The City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar Boodjar. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.