About Percent for Art
Western Australian State Government Percent for Art Scheme
Western Australian State Government Percent for Art Scheme was established in 1989 with two key objectives identified by the Ministerial Taskforce on Public Art (1988-1997).
The two objectives are underpinned by a number of supporting goals.
Key Objectives
- Improve the quality of the built environment and value of public facilities; and
- Identify and create new professional and economic opportunities for West Australian artists.
Supporting Goals
- Establish new design partnerships between artists, architects and other professionals;
- Create new opportunities for community expression;
- Enliven and enhance public buildings and spaces;
- Heighten a public profile for the arts;
- Enhance the tourist potential of our towns and cities;
- Increase employment opportunities for West Australian artists;
- Increase public awareness of the value of art and design; and
- Further the integration of contemporary art and daily life.
Please refer to the documents below for more information
A Review of Western Australian State Government Percent for Art Scheme
Integrating Views (Download PDF version 3.1 mb)
Western Australian State Government Percent for Art Scheme Discussion, Feedback & Recommendations
The Issues (Download PDF version 1.6 mb)
Western Australian State Government Percent for Art Scheme Appendices
Appendices (Download PDF version 1.4 mb)
Western Australian State Government Percent for Art Scheme Statistics & Recommendations
Statistics (Download PDF version 675.6 kb)
Read about the State Government Percent for Arts Scheme Projects
