Sculpture on the Swan

About Us

The Heirisson Island Sculpture Park is the vision of a group of private individuals who are seeking to establish a major outdoor arts attraction for residents and visitors to Perth. It will exhibit international standard outdoor sculpture and be a place of delicate environmental detail, as well as interpretation and celebration of Indigenous heritage.

Heirisson Island Sculpture Park Inc. was established in 2001 to act as a catalyst to progress the sculpture park concept. The group's overall vision for a sculpture park is now supported by the City of Perth via its 2008 Master Plan for the Island.

Heirisson Island Sculpture Park Inc. believes a sculpture park on Heirisson Island will:

• Create a major tourist attraction in the heart of the city
• Create a 'landmark entrance' or 'gateway' to the City of Perth
• Focus the national and international arts community's attention on Perth
• Give Western Australians exposure to important international sculptors
• Create educational opportunities
• Define indigenous and other interests in the history of the Island
• Attract publicity and promotion for Perth, nationally and internationally
• Rejuvenate an under-utilised part of the city and river
• Provide a community focus for the redevelopments taking place at the eastern end of the city
• Link different areas of activity around the river foreshore as it sits halfway between South Perth and East Perth and adjacent to the Burswood Entertainment Complex
• Create an appropriate long-term sustainable use for Heirisson Island
• Protect the unique ecology of the island's environment