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

“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...

“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...

Ron Maidment Archives Shire of Capel

Murals abound along the main street of Capel, an expression of local pride in the town. When you see the possum peering at you, you will have found the Iluka Capel Public Library, which houses the Ron...

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...

Gnowangerup Heritage Group

Visit three sites to take in this local collection.

Visit a place where graffiti from prisoners still exists on the old jail cell walls or take in the history of farming. The Gnowangerup Heritage Group collection is held over three sites, the old...

Collie Art Gallery

The contemporary-designed Collie Art Gallery is a shining example of a community never giving up on its dream. For forty years, the community pursued the idea of having a new gallery, and finally, in...