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...

“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...

“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...

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...

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...

Waroona Museum

The Waroona Museum occupies the old Roads Board Building for the Drakesbrook District, as Waroona was known prior to 1946. This smart wooden building on the South West Highway was built in 1932. The...

Recollections of War

As you walk through this impressive private collection, listening to your hosts Kathryn and John Shapland talk about the story behind each item, you realise that this is a very special experience. An...