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.
Making Space: Outcomes of a Residency program
The Making Space: Outcomes of a Residency program showcases the work of the City of Stirling's 2026 Artists in Residence.
The 2026 residency program offered six artists time and space to deepen and extend their practice through an immersive, site-responsive residency.
Artists were encouraged to engage with and respond to the history, geography, physical qualities, character and community of their studio location through their arts practice.
Selected for their strong research, demonstrated arts practice and community-engaged approaches, the artists have spent nine weeks developing new work, expanding their practice, connecting with new audiences and entering into a dialogue with place.
This exhibition presents the outcomes of the 2026 City of Stirling Artist in Residence program. On display will be finished artworks, works in progress, collaborative community projects, documentation of process and reflections on the residency experience.
For more information, visit the Artist in Residence webpage.
Opening Night
Celebrate the opening of the Making Space: Outcomes of a Residency program exhibition, showcasing the work of the City of Stirling's 2026 Artists in Residence.
Meet the exhibiting artists, view new works developed during the residency program and learn more about the creative journeys, research and community connections that have shaped the exhibition.
The exhibiting artists are:
May Kee Cheah | Claire Davenhall and Amanda Kendle | Sheree Dohnt | Rebecca Ryan | Jenni Vacca
Thursday 5 November 2026 | 6.00pm - 8.00pm | Inglewood Arts Hub, 895 Beaufort Street, Inglewood
Registrations are essential.
Image description: Artworks by 2026 Artist in Residence Sheree Dohnt.
Artist Talks
Hear how the 2026 Artists in Residence developed new work, expanded their practice, connected with new audiences and entered into a dialogue with place through the stories and lived experiences of the people or groups they interacted with or researched.
Talks will be informal and engaging. Please register if you wish to attend.
Saturday 7 November | 11.00am - 12.00 noon | Inglewood Arts Hub Gallery, 895 Beaufort Street, Inglewood
Image description: Artists in Residence cohort for 2026 (T3) left to right: Sheree Dohnt, Jenni Vacca, Amanda Kendle, Rebecca Ryan, Claire Davenhall and May Kee Cheah. Photo credit: Miles Noel Studio.
Creatives + Connections: Emerging Artist Masterclass with Amber Creswell Bell
Join acclaimed arts writer, curator and emerging artist advocate Amber Creswell Bell for an intensive masterclass designed to help emerging artists confidently navigate the commercial art world.
Former Director of Emerging Art at Michael Reid Galleries, Sydney (2019-2025), Amber has worked with hundreds of artists and co-founded the National Emerging Art Prize (NEAP) in 2021. Now, she is bringing her expertise to Perth for a practical, information-packed session that demystifies the pathways to building a successful and sustainable arts career
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your profile, this masterclass will provide valuable industry insights, practical tools and real-world advice.
City of Stirling residents receive a discounted registration price. Proof of address is required upon registration.
Saturday 14 November | 10.00am – 12.30pm | Stirling Leisure - Inglewood (Community Hall)
Arts opportunities
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.
Art Awards and Exhibition
The City’s biennial Art Awards and Exhibition celebrates established, mid-career and emerging Western Australian artistic talent, bringing the community together to experience, support and purchase original artwork as part of a diverse exhibition and art prize.
Held every two years in October and November, the 2027 exhibition will feature a range of prize categories, artworks available for sale and a public program of events.
In 2025, over 1,200 people visited the Art Awards and Exhibition, which featured a prize pool valued at more than $14,000. The major $8,000 Acquisitive Award was presented to Wembley Downs resident, Deborah Collins-Worthy, for her eco-print on paper Kitchen Scraps #4, selected from a competitive field of more than 150 shortlisted artworks.
Entries for the next exhibition are expected to open in July 2027. Sign up to our eNewsletter to receive updates about the exhibition and other opportunities for artists.
Image: Deborah Collins-Worthy with her artwork, Kitchen Scraps #4. Photo credit: Ezra Alcantra Photography.
