Shire of Busselton Art Collection Art Geo Overview

Busselton Cultural Precinct

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Where art and heritage meet

Art collections can be a fascinating way of dipping into the history of a place and this is certainly the case with the City of Busselton Collection. Like many other local government collections in WA, this one started with a donation of paintings by the philanthropist and arts patron, Claude Hotchin. Since then, art has been acquired at different times through particular connections and events, creating a diverse collection.

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Address:

Queen Street Cultural Precinct
Busselton WA 6280
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9751 4651

Email:

hello@saltwaterbusselton.com.au

Opening Hours

7 days 10am - 4pm

“I Belong” by Michael Gabriel Francas

I belong

This intriguing abstract oil painting on wood is by Michael Francas, a Western Australian artist who is influenced by the contrasting ideas of exile and belonging. His interests are inspired by his...

“Family Group Luxembourg Gardens” by Kathleen O’Connor

Family Group, Luxembourg Gardens

Picture the artist, seated at an easel with her palette in front of her, in one of her favourite locations in Paris where she often made quick drawings and paintings of people enjoying the beautiful...

“Sakura Blossom Mt Fuji” by Hiroshi Tomihari

Sakura Blossom Mt Fuji

How has art by a Japanese National Treasure found its way into the City of Busselton Art Collection? This is a story of connections, friendships and generosity across countries and cultures. In 1995...

Bunbury Regional Art Gallery

Look out for the pink building! Now a ‘must visit’ destination for any art lover, this heritage-listed building was once a Sisters of Mercy Convent and Chapel, dating from 1897. You can find some of...

Boyup Brook Museum

A secret society

In many towns the list of historic buildings includes the local Masonic Lodge. The Freemasons were exclusively male, non-Catholic and often with significant influence on the ‘goings-on’ in the town...

South West Rail and Heritage Centre Boyanup

Railways were critical in opening up regional areas of Western Australia and when the Bunbury to Boyanup railway was built in 1887 it was the first railway in WA specifically built to serve an...

Mandurah Historical Society

A slice of history preserved amid modern canal-front homes

Tucked away, aside luxurious and imposing canal-front homes, is the wonderfully quaint historic Halls Cottage. The stone and thatched-roof building was once the abode of one of Mandurah’s first...