Esperance Sculpture Trail

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Esperance Sculpture Trail - DEFINE phase

As we move into the DEFINE stage of the Esperance Sculpture Trail (EST), we will be working alongside the Esperance community to co-design a Public Art Strategy for the EST project, as well as inform the Artist Brief(s).

In July and August 2025, the Esperance community will be invited to attend a series of community workshops to inform the next stages of this exciting project. Online surveys and engagement tools, plus will be available alongside the in person sessions. Feedback from these facilitated sessions will inform the Public Art Strategy, Artistic Brief(s), and artworks themselves through a co-designed approach.

Over the past year of engagement with the Esperance community in workshops, one-on-one, and through the various online engagement tools employed, we have a clear understanding of the Esperance community’s aspiration for this project.

  1. It is clear that the community supports this project and is keen to see it come to life, if it is done the right way.
  2. Accordingly, a successful outcome will be an installation of artwork that involves the community through the project design and planning process, artists and artwork selection process, and involves local artists in some capacity.
  3. The artworks themselves will need to embody a strong connection to Esperance as a physical place, and as a community of people. It is clear that the community are hesitant for any ‘outside’ or foreign art or artists to be imposed upon them without this strong connection to and relevance for Esperance.
  4. The Esperance community is excited and aspire to be involved in the project as much as possible.

The project is moving from the ‘what if’ stage to the ‘how’ and ‘where’ stage. We want the entire community to be part of this journey and give their input!

How you can get involved

We are keen to hear from you! And would very much appreciate any feedback you can provide us.

There are lots of ways to be involved in this project such as community workshops, community surveys, as well as through this online engagement hub! This is an opportunity to shape a historic project that can express the identity and beauty of Esperance for the community, and to the world.

Complete our online survey here

Share your IDEAS here for what you'd like included in this project!

Or submit a STORY below about your memories and thoughts of Esperance.

Your contributions will help us generate alternatives, new ideas, options and propositions, which will enrich the project.

Esperance Sculpture Trail - DEFINE phase

As we move into the DEFINE stage of the Esperance Sculpture Trail (EST), we will be working alongside the Esperance community to co-design a Public Art Strategy for the EST project, as well as inform the Artist Brief(s).

In July and August 2025, the Esperance community will be invited to attend a series of community workshops to inform the next stages of this exciting project. Online surveys and engagement tools, plus will be available alongside the in person sessions. Feedback from these facilitated sessions will inform the Public Art Strategy, Artistic Brief(s), and artworks themselves through a co-designed approach.

Over the past year of engagement with the Esperance community in workshops, one-on-one, and through the various online engagement tools employed, we have a clear understanding of the Esperance community’s aspiration for this project.

  1. It is clear that the community supports this project and is keen to see it come to life, if it is done the right way.
  2. Accordingly, a successful outcome will be an installation of artwork that involves the community through the project design and planning process, artists and artwork selection process, and involves local artists in some capacity.
  3. The artworks themselves will need to embody a strong connection to Esperance as a physical place, and as a community of people. It is clear that the community are hesitant for any ‘outside’ or foreign art or artists to be imposed upon them without this strong connection to and relevance for Esperance.
  4. The Esperance community is excited and aspire to be involved in the project as much as possible.

The project is moving from the ‘what if’ stage to the ‘how’ and ‘where’ stage. We want the entire community to be part of this journey and give their input!

How you can get involved

We are keen to hear from you! And would very much appreciate any feedback you can provide us.

There are lots of ways to be involved in this project such as community workshops, community surveys, as well as through this online engagement hub! This is an opportunity to shape a historic project that can express the identity and beauty of Esperance for the community, and to the world.

Complete our online survey here

Share your IDEAS here for what you'd like included in this project!

Or submit a STORY below about your memories and thoughts of Esperance.

Your contributions will help us generate alternatives, new ideas, options and propositions, which will enrich the project.

  • Let us know about the Esperance Sculpture Trail project.

    Thanks for being involved to date in the Discovery phase of the prospective Esperance Sculpture Trail project. 

    Over the past 12 months, various activities have been undertaken including an artist in residence program, artists workshop, ICIP workshop with Terri Janke and & Co, pop-up engagement activities at various Esperance community events, presentation at the Esperance Chamber of Commerce and Industry CONVERGE conference, a Cultural and Creative Forum and workshop, as well as long-form interviews with key stakeholders, business owners, community members, community groups, accommodation providers, environmental groups, and tourism operators. These activities were supported by an online engagement hub, surveys, idea and story digital boards, and digital newsletters. 

    As we wrap up Stage 1, we are keen to hear your thoughts on the activities that have taken place over the last 12 months where we have focused on gaining an understanding of the desires of the Esperance community and its sentiment towards a potential world-class sculpture trail. 

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  • Let us know about the Cultural & Creative FORUM!

    Thanks for joining us for the Esperance Sculpture Trail: Cultural and Creative Forum!

    The day was filled with great discussions and information. As you will recall, we heard from Michael Deller (FORM's Senior Cultural Tourism Specialist) giving a re-cap of the Esperance Sculpture Trail project thus far as well the topic of cultural tourism. Then, we explored ICIP with a presentation and a comprehensive workshop led by Laura Melrose from Terri Janke and Company. Lastly we finished the day with a Cultural tour from Dabungool Cultural Experiences.  

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  • From Hobby to Pro: Taking the Next Steps in Your Artistic Career, Workshop Survey

    Thanks for joining the From Hobby to Pro: Taking the Next Steps in Your Artistic Career workshop in November.

    This workshop included a presentation on the Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Small Business presented by Michael Deller (FORM's Senior Cultural Tourism Specialist, small business owner), a presentation about brand "Your Brand, Your Story" from Laura Motherway (published author, writer and poet) as well as a Q & A panel discussion featuring Laura Motherway alongside local artists Jason Wooldridge (creator) and Pat McCarthy (Fish on Fish Skins).

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  • Artist in Residence Survey

    Thanks for joining the workshops and talks by Stuart McMillan as part of the Esperance Sculpture Trail Artists in Residency in November 2024.

    These workshops included Wild Nature Mono-Printing, Breath and Mark Making, an art walk as well as presentation about Stuarts work and the residency.  

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