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The Town of Claremont is committed to developing and fostering art and culture within the local community. Providing the opportunity to express and celebrate our creativity, identity and history is an integral part of the Town’s cultural identity.

The Town of Claremont recognises the significance that arts and cultural development plays towards community enrichment. Making visual art broadly accessible to the community helps to develop civic pride, creates opportunity for community engagement and contributes to a sense of place.

As part of our commitment, the Town offers a range of activities, initiatives and activations. You can read more about these below.

Creative Opportunities

The Town is proud to provide creative people within our community the opportunity to promote and develop their artistic talents.

Please see below details for current opportunities.

Town of Claremont x Bindaring Youth Fashion Mentorship - Applications open between Monday 2 March 2026 and Monday 23 March 2026.

This mentorship is open to youth aged between 12-20yrs living in the western suburbs. The Western Suburbs include Town of Claremont, Town of Cottesloe, Town of Mosman Park, Shire of Peppermint Grove, City of Nedlands, City of Subiaco & Town of Cambridge.

This initiative is proudly supported by Hawaiian and industry partner Claremont Quarter.

April - June 2026: A series of workshops will be held on Sunday afternoons at the Bay View Community Centre.

June - July 2026: Access to an open sewing room with textile support.

August 2026: Final garment submissions and prizes awards in August. A minimum of 30% of the final garment will need to be recycled material.

To apply please send a cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining why this opportunity excites you, what makes you the best candidate, for this amazing opportunity and what level of sewing or textiles you have , along with any images of creative work you have done (max of 5). Please note: Images are not essential, if you do not have any.  

All questions and queries can be directed to Bridget Reeve, Arts Officer Town of Claremont via email artaward@claremont.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9285 4300

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Youth mural mentorship mentees - Applications are now closed for the 2026 program.

Grants and Funding

We encourage artists and creatives to explore funding and support programs offered by the Town. You can find out more about these opportunities on the following page.

Claremont Community Funding

Art Awards & Exhibition

The Town runs a biennial Art Awards & Exhibition to support and celebrate West Australian emerging and established artists across a variety of art forms, including oil, watercolour, ink, sculpture, and mixed media.

The Town's next Art Awards & Exhibition is scheduled for 2027.

Art Awards & Exhibition

Partnerships

The Town enjoys a partnership with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) which allows the magic of symphony music to be enjoyed by residents and the community alike.

WASO feature at our Carols in the Park event and also A Night on Bay View each year.

Through our Community Funding program we also have a partnership with the Claremont Concert Band.

Activations

The Town works with local artists and businesses to create engaging activations each year.

In 2025 the Luminous Street Festival took place which saw Bay View Terrace within the Claremont Town Centre transform into an illuminated wonderland.

This event was very well attended and drew visitors from outside the local area into the Claremont Town Centre.

FORM Gallery & Cafe

FORM Gallery & Cafe is one of the few non-profit galleries and cafes in the State.

Located behind the Station Masters House in Claremont, the heritage railway building has been transformed into a creative space used for exhibitions, installations and commissions, and for artist and thinker residencies and community activity and exchange. 

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