Esperance Sculpture Trail

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.