The City of Stirling recognises the important role art plays in the creation of a liveable, vibrant and prosperous city. We support and advocate for Western Australian artists and are committed to a best practice approach to the development of a strong, sustainable creative economy.
Arts opportunities
Creatives + Connections: Lost in Space Series
Created to anchor artists in physical, digital, and personal space. Continue the conversation over a wholesome meal of vegetable soup and crusty bread.
Read on for more information and to secure your tickets. For additional enquiries, email arts@stirling.wa.gov.au or call the Arts team on (08) 9205 8555.
Residency Space
Thursday 26 March, 5.30pm – 7.00pm | Stirling Leisure – Osborne Community Centre
Rich with fresh stimuli, support and meaningful connections, residencies parachute artists into spaces with renewed purpose and focus. Join Know Thy Neighbour Curator Rebecca Riggs-Bennett, and Artist, Makaela Rowe-Fox for news about an exciting collaboration. Plus discover our reimagined artist-in-residence program for 2026.
Studio Space
Thursday 30 April, 5.30pm – 7.00pm | Stirling Leisure – Osborne Community Centre
Securing space to meet your needs can be instrumental in maintaining a healthy and productive arts practice. Connect with key space providers, Peter Grant, CEO and Artistic Director of Artsource and Joel Benichou, Architect and Co-Director of SPACEMRKT. Hear about their respective organisations, processes and opportunities, enabling you to secure the studio space you need.
Personal Space
Thursday 11 June, 5.30pm – 7.00pm | Stirling Leisure - Scarborough Beach Community Centre
Passion for the Arts propels many of us to give generously of ourselves. Let’s learn to unwind as we barrel towards the end of the financial year. Join certified meditation teacher, Annie Knoth (City of Stirling Public Arts Officer) and walk away with tools to regulate, heal and soothe body and mind. Wear comfortable clothing, please bring a yoga mat, blanket or cushion.
Promotional Space
Thursday 23 July, 5.30pm – 7.00pm | Stirling Leisure – Scarborough Beach Community Centre
How do artists promote themselves and their practice effectively? Navigating this physical and digital space whilst maintaining studio time, boundaries and one’s sanity is challenging! Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre Audience and Engagement specialists Prudence Riley and Kassandra Zaza will share knowledge and skills in this dynamic space.
Open EOI: Carine Community Parkland Public Art Project
The City of Stirling is excited to announce an Open Expression of Interest (EOI) call‑out for the Carine Community Parkland Public Art Project.
This major public art initiative offers four distinct art opportunities within the project scope.
We invite professional artists with demonstrated experience in public art to submit an EOI.
Be part of a fun, and creative project that will celebrate identity and playfulness.
Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 9 February
Submit your EOI to: art@stirling.wa.gov.au
Image courtesy: Offshoot Content
Artist in Residence
Artist in Residence programs offer fresh stimuli, support, and meaningful connections; an exciting opportunity to step into new environments with purpose and focus.
Our reimagined residency program will be announced here, early April with residencies commencing from July 2026!
Five selected artists were provided with opportunities, funding, and resources from 7 October to 8 December 2024:
- Ross Potter investigated slow movements of nature and the ecology within Star Swamp, gaining a deeper understanding of the site through community consultation
- Claire Billie Bushby explored the diverse birdlife at Star Swamp Reserve and the entwined relationships of people and birds
- Sally Stoneman used her residency at the Stirling Women's Shed to invest time and creativity into their transformation of wooden treasures from her southwest property
- Annette Peterson explored the concept of ‘Tender Connections’, inspecting the coastal plain and surrounding areas of Mount Flora Regional Museum to illuminate intimate, often overlooked moments
- Robyn Jean invited Aboriginal women and community members to participate in portrait sessions at Stirling Libraries - Mirrabooka, with props or fabrics of personal significance, capturing stories, identities, and connections to culture.
Public art expressions of interest
Are you an artist or landowner looking to create a mural in the City of Stirling?
Murals are a great way to bring colour and life to empty walls, floors, fences and utility infrastructure. They can tell stories, highlight social issues, provide commentary, create a sense of place or simply bring beauty to a location where there was none.
Throughout the year, the City works with a number of community groups and businesses to deliver murals to bring life and vibrancy to an area. Before you get started on your mural project, there are some things to consider.
Read the City’s handy Mural Guide to find out more, and reach out to the City's Public Art Officer on 9205 8555 or at art@stirling.wa.gov.au for any mural enquiries.
Image: 'Daydream Club' by Kyle Hughes-Odgers.
