Esperance Sculpture Trail

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. 

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.  

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).

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.