The hills environment has played a significant role in the cultural life of Western Australia and this tradition continues today, offering visitors and residents a host of rewarding cultural experiences. Many artists and writers live and work in and around the Shire of Mundaring, attracted to our unique natural environment from which they draw much of their inspiration.
Mundaring Arts Centre
7190 Great Eastern Highway
Cnr Nichol Street
Mundaring 6073
The MAC is a non-profit incorporated community arts organisation. It provides a focus for arts and cultural development within the Shire of Mundaring and strives to promote and foster the Arts to all sectors of the community. The MAC enjoys an active membership base and thrives on community involvement and participation. It therefore actively responds to the general public as well as the needs of local, established and emerging artists with a vibrant program of exhibitions, workshops and public art initiatives. As well as an exhibition space and community room, the MAC boasts a gift shop that is full of exquisite hand made arts and craft which is popular among locals and tourists looking for that special gift from the hills.
For more information about the MAC phone 9295 3991 or visit their website at www.mundaringartscentre.com.
This Month's Exhibition
Following the success of our On Fire and ALL FIRED UP exhibitions and auction, we are continuing our 30th celebrations with another milestone - the 25th Shire of Mundaring Acquisition Exhibition. Like the Mundaring Arts Centre, the Shire's collection has matured and expanded into a faithful record of Mundaring's cultural and creative development, this year with artists not already acquired but who have had a strong link with the strengthening of the Mundaring Arts Centre but also the Shire's cultural identity. For more information click here.
Shire of Mundaring Art Collection
Established in 1985, the Shire of Mundaring Art Collection is a unique, valuable and richly varied body of artworks created by local artists and craftspeople who have a close connection with the Mundaring community. While the collection is comprised of some donated pieces, the majority of artworks have been purchased via an annual Acquisition Exhibition. This exhibition is curated and hosted by the Mundaring Arts Centre, who also manages the care, interpretation and display of the Collection on behalf of the Shire. The collection is comprised of over 100 artworks including paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, silver and wood crafts, most of which are displayed in the Shire Offices, Council Chambers and community buildings. The rich variety of works in the collection reflects the Shire’s sustained support of the hills' visual arts community at large and local practicing artists in particular. Click here to view the Shire of Mundaring Art Collection on line. Contact Colin Daly at www.designbynumbers.com.au for further details about access to this database.
Mundaring Community Park
Located on the site of the former Mundaring Railway Station, this unique site features a number of fascinating public sculptures that speak to the visitor about Mundaring’s unique history, heritage and native environment.
So far nine Western Australia artists have created sculptures for the park: Hans Arkeveld, Michael Arnold, Alan Clark, Peter Dailey, Stuart Elliott, Nola Farman, Ron Gomboc, Ron Sims and Jon Tarry. More information about these and other public artworks in the Shire can be obtained from the Mundaring Arts Centre.