Bathers Beach Arts - Fremantle

Directions Contact the establishment

Bathers Beach Arts - Fremantle The area is originally know as Manjaree (in Nyoongar Aboriginal). The first artist here was the famous JOAN CAMPBELL in 1975.

Bathers Beach Arts was on the historic Arthur Head A class reserve - Fremantle, Australia (1975 to 10/6/2026). Bathers Beach Arts - Fremantle is part of Arthur Head - A class reserve. The original name which was "Bathers Beach Art Precinct" (this title is now being used by the City of Fremantle for there precinct)

Over the years the artists practising in the studios at Arthur Head reserve have become great friends and meet regularly to discuss ideas. This active art community at Arthur Head A class reserve includes highly respected sculptors, painters, photographers, ceramic artists and designers. Amongst them is the famous sculptor - Greg James. Some of the Bathers Beach Artists have a close working relationship with Western Australian indigenous artists (most noted Sandra Hill with J Shed Art Studio), often engaging in collaborative public art projects. There are also galleries which display the works of local artists. Joan Campbell is the original Bathers Beach Artist. She open her studio in the Old Kerosene Store building (today Kidogo Arthouse Fremantle) near the ruins of the original Fremantle Jetty in 1975. It is an area that is evolving into a vibrant arts precinct which is rapidly being recognised worldwide for its beauty, heritage and the talent of the artists within it. Walyalup is the Wadjuk/Noongar Aboriginal name for Fremantle and the Bathers Beach or Manjaree (in Noongar Aboriginal) area is of historical significance to indigenous Australians in that Fremantle sits at the mouth of the Swan River. In Aboriginal beliefs known as Dreamtime, the Wadjuk/Noongar people consider the river to be evidence left behind of the existence of the winding path of the Rainbow Serpent, known as the Wagyl. In 1829 British settlers claimed the land and in 1831 built Western Australia’s oldest public building, the Round House jail, on the natural promontory of Arthur Head. The Round House jail was the first building to imprison Indigenous peoples of this land. The Whaler's Tunnel, Round House and the other historic and natural features of the area make for a wonderful journey through history, nature, culture and art.

11/06/2026
Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre (repost) hosted a Community Canvas for Reconciliation week with Artist Amanda Hart f...
09/06/2026

Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre (repost) hosted a Community Canvas for Reconciliation week with Artist Amanda Hart from Manda Art.

Visit Fremantle

Check out the art that has come out of Jenny Dawson - J Shed Art Studio and Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery. All mad...
09/06/2026

Check out the art that has come out of Jenny Dawson - J Shed Art Studio and Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery.

All made in Fremantle at J Shed Freo.

Video by Rodney Stratton

https://vimeo.com/315169510

Visit Fremantle City of Fremantle City of Perth fans

This is "J TIME pt2" by Rodney Stratton on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Glen Cowans' Studio at the Roundhouse, Fremantle: World Oceans Oceans Day - June 8 2026To celebrate here is just a few o...
08/06/2026

Glen Cowans' Studio at the Roundhouse, Fremantle: World Oceans Oceans Day - June 8 2026
To celebrate here is just a few of my favourite images over the 32 years Louise and I have been documenting the amazing marine world in images and video.

‘Eddy the Octopus’ is back at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. Art work by Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery. 📸 Peter Z...
06/06/2026

‘Eddy the Octopus’ is back at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. Art work by Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery.

📸 Peter Zuvela - Photography
Visit Fremantle


Peter Zuvela_tag

Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre ✍️: A lovely group of Yorgas came in today for Sandra Egan’s first session of her 2-...
27/05/2026

Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre ✍️:
A lovely group of Yorgas came in today for Sandra Egan’s first session of her 2-Week Weaving Workshop. Everyone picked up on the skill fairly quickly and had a good time yarning with one another 🧺☺️ We look forward to seeing you all again next week!

Visit Fremantle

Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre: COMMUNITY CANVAS Leave Your Mark for ReconciliationCommunity members are invited to...
27/05/2026

Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre: COMMUNITY CANVAS
Leave Your Mark for Reconciliation
Community members are invited to contribute to a special Reconciliation Community Canvas. Using handprints and shared creative expression, the canvas will grow as a collective symbol of connection, respect, and our shared commitment to reconciliation.

Drop in between 10am-2pm to add your handprint and be part of this meaningful community artwork.

Wed 27 May | Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Visit Fremantle

Rachel Stephen, First Nations artist from Mt Tambourine QLD and Rachel Cowin and her partner, former state soccer player...
26/05/2026

Rachel Stephen, First Nations artist from Mt Tambourine QLD and Rachel Cowin and her partner, former state soccer player for New South Wales with Jenny Dawson - J Shed Art Studio at J Shed Freo. What a lovely visit. ❤️


📷 Peter Zuvela - Photography
Tag_ Peter Zuvela fans

24/05/2026

At Kidogo Arthouse Fremantle. Join us in relaxed company by the sea for an evening of music, songs, poetry and storytelling as the sun sets over Bathers Beach. 🌅

If you’d like to share something, wonderful! and if it’s in Irish, even better still. But simply coming along with an appreciation for the language, culture and community is more than enough.

Come be with us at Kidogo before the sun goes down. ✨
SATURDAY 30th OF MAY
4-7PM
Confirm your assistance: [email protected]

Visit Fremantle

Address

2 Fleet Street
Fremantle, WA
6160

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bathers Beach Arts - Fremantle posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Establishment

Send a message to Bathers Beach Arts - Fremantle:

Shortcuts

Share

Category