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.
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 publicart@joondalup.wa.gov.au or 9400 4000
Public art collection pieces
Buds
Kambarang
2011, Kate McMillan. Steel poles and canvas. Dimensions variable. Installation view: Seacrest Park, Sorrento. Photo: Jessica Wyld.
Inscription
1998, Brian McKay. Copper and paint. Dimensions variable. Installation view: Joondalup Library. Photo: Jessica Wyld.
Love Motels for Insects: Emperor Gum Moth
2016, Brandon Ballengee. Aluminium frame, canvas, LED lights. Dimensions variable. Installation view: Grand Boulevard, Joondalup. Photo: Jessica Wyld.
Yarn Circle
2017, Paula Hart. Corten steel and timber. Dimensions variable. Installation view: Troy Pickard Hockey Club, Warwick.
I'll Take You There
2021, Kate Hulett. Aluminium and UV coated vinyl decals. 170 x 237cm. Installation view: Mullaloo Beach Foreshore. Photo: Rebecca Mansell
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.
Inside-Out Billboard Project
The Inside-Out Billboard Project is a commission program for West Australian visual artists to create a large outdoor billboard, adding vibrancy to the City’s Centre. The project offers artists an opportunity to play with scale and site and consider how their practice can translate into large-scale public art.
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For further queries please contact the City’s Public Art Officer on publicart@joondalup.wa.gov.au or 9400 4000.
Image credit: Façade Climb, 2025, Erin Coates. Commissioned by the City of Joondalup as part of the Inside-Out Billboard Program. Artwork photo: Dion Borrett. Installation photo: Aaron Claringbold.
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.
For further queries please contact the City’s Public Art Officer on publicart@joondalup.wa.gov.au or 9400 4000.
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
2021, Jack Bromell. Installation view: Central Park, Joondalup. Commissioned as part of the City of Joondalup’s Mural Arts Program.
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.
Rise and Doondalup/The Lake that Glistens,
(left mural) Rise , 2024, Sioux Tempestt. (right mural) Doondalup/The Lake that Glistens, 2024, JD Penangke. Installation view: Joondalup Library. Commissioned as part of the City of Joondalup’s Mural Arts Program and the 2024 Joondalup Festival. Photo: Jed Lyall.
Heathridge
2022,Trevor Bly and Sam Bloor. Installation view: Admiral Park, Heathridge. Commissioned as part of the City’s of Joondalup’s Mural Arts Program. Photo: Christophe Canato.
Creatures of Marmion Marine Park
2016, Amok Island. Installation view: Marmion Anglican Aquatic Centre (MAAC) Car Park, Sorrento. Commissioned as part of the City of Joondalup’s Mural Arts Program.
Mural Arts Program - Frequently Asked Questions
Please check our Artist and Creative Resources for current opportunities and subscribe to the monthly Arts in Focus enews for future opportunities.
For further queries about the Mural Arts Program please contact the City’s Public Art Officer on publicart@joondalup.wa.gov.au or 9400 4000.
For further queries about the Mural Arts Program please contact the City’s Public Art Officer on publicart@joondalup.wa.gov.au or 9400 4000.
No, the City does not need to be contacted for approval on private property.
No, if you do not own the property the City must be contacted for approval.
Generally not, however you may be eligible to apply to the City’s Community Funding Program.
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