Our Community-Driven Cultural Initiative Receives City Backing
City of Kalamunda Backs Community-Driven Cultural Initiative
Announcement from the City of Kalamunda, December 2024: At last night’s Ordinary Council Meeting, the City of Kalamunda supported a community-driven initiative to establish a significant cultural experience in the region with the creation of the Perth Sky Sculpture Park at the Perth Observatory.
The initiative, brought forward by a passionate local group, aims to integrate art, nature, and community, establishing the Perth Hills as a hub for cultural tourism. The Perth Observatory Sculpture Park will feature outdoor art trails set within the picturesque Bickley Valley, creating a world-class destination for locals and visitors alike.
The project will launch to life with an inaugural sculpture biennial exhibition in 2026, that will serve as the signature opening event of the sculpture park, positioning the Perth Hills as a cultural hub and boosting tourism.
The event promises to draw artists and visitors from across WA, around Australia, and the globe.
Mayor Margaret Thomas expressed her enthusiasm for the project, stating: “This project is something incredibly special because it comes directly from our community. As a City, we are thrilled to work with our community to make great things happen. It was incredibly easy to support this initiative, as the group behind it presented a robust business case, a realistic timeline, and a vision that promises to bring a significant cultural experience to our beautiful region.”
“The Perth Observatory Sculpture Park will appeal to locals, day trippers, and visitors to our State. I applaud the group for their dedication, and I look forward to seeing their vision come to life with a launch in 2026.”
For more information on the City of Kalamunda, visit www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au .
