Avon Valley- Region -

ART+CULTURE

western australia's

beverley

goomalling

northam

toodyay

york

Beverley Station Arts &Platform TheatreLocated in the centre of townon Vincent street is a multi-purpose cultural precinct. TheVictorian Tudor style RailwayStation which was built in 1886houses the Shire of Beverley artcollection. Take time to talk tothe Artist in Residence abouttheir work or maybe purchaseone of their artworks. Walkbeyond the restored buildingand gardens to the outdoorPlatform Theatre and stagewhere events are heldthroughout the year. 

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Beverley Visitor Information Centre141 Vincent StreetBEVERLEY WA 6304

P: (08) 9646 1600 |E: beverley@crc.net.au

A DAY AT YOUR OWN PACE

Beverley

East End GalleryThe owners of the gallery Kate andMichael are passionate supporters ofall local and regional artists. Browsethe extensive collection for sale witheverything from paintings, sculptures,jewellery, craft and clothing. OpenThursday to Sunday 11am-5pm.Contact Kate 0414255781 foralternative times.

Street ArtTake a stroll down the main street ofBeverley and admire the historicbuildings and series of muralspainted by James Giddy. You will alsofind a kinetic sculpture located acrossthe road from the Visitor Centre andother murals can be found at theStation Gallery gardens, IGA, The ArtGarden and Red Vault.

A taste of country life

Goomalling

Goomalling Visitor Information Centre28 Throssell Street (Caravan Park reception)GOOMALLING WA 6460

P: (08) 9629 1183 | E: caravanpark@goomalling.wa.gov.au

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Wander WallLocated on Railway Terrace, the Wander Wallis a community art project coordinated andinstalled by renowned ceramicist and local,Fleur Schell. The artwork draws inspirationfrom the C.Y. O'Connor pipeline andinanimate rural objects and includes ceramictiles created by community members depictstheir life and connection to Goomalling.

Crystal Serpent SculptureLocated in the Oak Park reserve area of theWalyormouring locality. As part of the Salt ofthe Earth community art project, theGoomalling schools and interested residentsjoined together to create a "crystal serpent",which looks striking when flooded.

Our cafes support local artisans, so makesure you pop in to see their work.

Art TrailLocal and visitingartists have adornedblank walls and spaceswith sculptures,mosaics and murals toetch their mark on ourcommunity. The trailcontinues to evolveand expand as moreart pops up, so checkin with the Shire forthe most up to datelist, includingsculptures by ArcadiaFarm Art, mosaics byFleur Schell andmurals by CherieBroadhurst.

experience the heart of the avon valley

Northam

Bilya Koort BoodjaThe Bilya Koort Boodja Centre offersan interactive educational experiencethat recognises the rich Aboriginaland environmental presence in theNyoongar Ballardong region. TheCentre protects, celebrates, andshares the culture of the Nyoongarpeople and highlights landmanagement practices that drawupon the knowledge of the land’straditional custodians. Check thecalendar of events for regular tours,exhibitions, and workshops, as wellas cultural activities and celebrations.

Adults $10 | Children/Concession $5Discounts available for tours &groups 

Northam Visitor Centre2 Grey StreetNORTHAM WA 6401

P: (08) 9622 2100 |E: tourist@northam.wa.gov.au

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WA Silo TrailPainted by Phlegm (UK) and HENSE(US) as part of FORM’s PUBLIC2015 project, the Northam Siloswere the first grain silos painted inAustralia, and are the start of WA’sexciting Silo Art Trail. For fulldetails, head into the NorthamVisitor Centre, or towww.publicsilotrail.com

Artwork around the Town With a variety of murals, sculptures,and exhibitions from local artgroups, Northam has a wealth ofarts for you to discover on yourtravels around town. Head into theNortham Visitor Centre on yourvisit, or contact us beforehand forinformation on what there is toexplore.

Charcoal Lane MuralsAdmire Toodyay’s public murals in Charcoal Lane behind IGA. Thebright birds mural was completed in 2019, a joint venture betweenToodyay Tidy Towns and the Shire of Toodyay following Toodyay’swin at the 2015 National Tidy Towns awards. Across from the bright birds is the Bushells sign dating back to the1930s. It is situated behind the heritage listed Jager Store whichhas undergone a number of business changes since it was built in1897 as Oddfellows’ Hall. Uniquely ToodyayUniquely Toodyay is a cooperative of local artists and producers.Browse original artworks & creations and discover local produce &products. Uniquely Toodyay can be found in the Old Post Office, abeautiful historic building on Toodyay’s main street.

 

Toodyaya valley for all seasons

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Toodyay Visitor Centre7 Piesse StreetTOODYAY WA 6566

P: (08) 9574 9380 | E: visitorscentre@toodyay.wa.gov.au

Wara Art TrailWara Art is a Japanese weaving technique which has been used bytraditional artists to create a number of giant-sized sculptures madeusing locally sourced wheat straw. Designed by the founders of WaraArt Japan, Shingo Miyajima and Masaharu Noguchi, the sculpturesfeature Australian endangered fauna located around York. Trail mapsavailable from the York Visitor Centre and website. Flour Mill PrecinctThe Historic Flour Mill precinct offers insta-worthy motives andfeatures the Flour Mill emporium – a collective of local artists andcraftspeople - as well as the Mill Café, Honey & Fig homewares andgifts, and the speciality grocer Gather York. The Flour Mill is also ahireable venue.  Arts, Antiques & CollectablesYork boasts a number of local artisans, antiques and collectibleshops throughout the township as well as an annual Antiques &Collectables Fair in April. A collectibles trail will be released in 2020and available from the York Visitor Centre and website. 

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Yorkyour journey back in time starts here

York Visitor Centre81 Avon Terrace (inside York Town Hall)YORK WA 6302

P: (08) 9641 1301 | E: info@york.wa.gov.au