Public Art Strategy 2025-35 Survey

Thank you for taking the time to contribute feedback on these important documents. Please make sure you have reviewed the draft Public Art Strategy, Action Plan and all related materials before submitting your comments.

We are asking the public to:

Review the draft Public Art Strategy, Action Plan, Key Documents and Frequently Asked Questions.
Contribute feedback by completing the survey below.
Provide a written submission or request a 1:1 meeting with a City Officer.

If you would like to meet with City staff before submitting your feedback, please email communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au.

Please note, submissions for this project close 5pm AWST, 12 December 2025.

Introduction Questions

First Name

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Last Name

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Where do you live?

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Beaconsfield

Fremantle (Central)

Hilton

North Fremantle

O'Connor

Samson

South Fremantle

White Gum Valley

Other (please specify)

Please tell us about you. Which of the following do you identify as? Select all that apply.

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Resident

Renter

Ratepayer

Business Owner

Developer

Student

Visitor

Artist

Other (please specify)

Overall Support

Do you support the draft Public Art Strategy 2025-2035 and 5-Year Action Plan?

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I support the Public Art Strategy 2025-2035

I somewhat support the Public Art Strategy 2025-2035

I do not support the Public Art Strategy 2025-2035

Can you tell us why you chose that option?

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Guiding Principles

The Public Art Strategy 2025-35 states that the spirit of the following five Guiding Principles should underpin all decisions in the delivery of public art across the City.

Sense of Place: Create artwork that is responsive to site and to place, inspired by Walyalup | Fremantle’s rich cultural, historical and social history, diverse community, and dynamic landscape. Strengthen the connection to the area, enhancing the environment and sharing stories and ideas
that reflect the identity of this place.
Artists + Art Making at Centre: Place artists and the creative process at the heart
of the experience. Empower our local artists and creatives, as well as those from further afield. Advocate for, and value artists’ professional expertise, ideas and voice.
Creativity + Innovation: Embrace creativity and innovation, inspire new ways of thinking, and push conceptual and art-making boundaries. Encourage exploration, provocation and experimentation.
Accessible: Ensure artwork is accessible to all, that it is thoughtfully designed and located so that art becomes an integral part of our everyday experience. Ensure everyone — whether you’re a local or visitor to the port city—can engage with and enjoy artwork in our shared public spaces.
Sense of Excellence: Strive for excellence in all areas of delivery, through artistic expression, concept, planning and delivery, upholding appropriate cultural protocols and safety, inclusive approaches, sustainable practices and industry standards.

How important are these priorities and commitments to you?

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Important

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Can you tell us more about your answer? Which priority area is most important to you, and why?

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The Strategy also aims to make public art more inclusive and reflective of Fremantle's diverse stories (including First Nations voices, women and suburban communities).

Are there particular groups, communities, voices or approaches you'd like to see better reflected in Fremantle's public art?

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Community Connection and Experience

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Community connection is a key part of the Action Plan.

How would you most likely connect with public art in Fremantle?

Public art trails or walking tours

Artist talks and workshops

School and education programs/kits

Community co-design projects

Online/virtual resources

Other (please specify)

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Public art can take many forms, from permanent sculptures and murals to temporary or digital works, trails and performances.

What types of future public art would you like to see in Fremantle? Please select your top 3.

Permanent works (such as sculptures)

Murals and street art

Interactive works / Works you can participate in

Temporary and ephemeral projects (e.g. projections, performances)

Integrated or functional artworks (e.g. furniture, landscaping, lighting)

Other (please specify)

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Can you think of a public artwork in Fremantle that left a strong impression on you? What made it memorable?

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Local, National & International Opportunities

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The Strategy seeks to nurture and expand creative careers by commissioning local artists and creating opportunities for emerging talent.

How important do you think it is for the City to invest in opportunities that support local and emerging artists?

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Important

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Works in the public realm by artists from interstate and overseas bring new ideas, styles, and perspectives to our City, enriching the cultural landscape.

How important do you think it is for Fremantle residents and visitors to have opportunities to interact with public art from outside the region?

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Important

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Is there anything else you'd like to add?

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