About Goolugatup Heathcote
Goolugatup Heathcote is a cultural precinct overlooking the Derbal Yerrigan in Applecross, Western Australia. The heritage site is home to a vibrant mix of arts, culture and recreation, including a contemporary art gallery, restaurant, artist studios, creative businesses, markets and events.
With expansive grounds, a large children’s playground and spectacular sunset views across the river, Goolugatup is a much-loved place for locals and visitors to explore, create, connect and spend time.
Goolugatup Heathcote, part of the City of Melville, acknowledges the Bibbulmun people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we stand and pay respect to the Whadjuk people and Elders past, present and emerging.
Exhibitions and Programs
Goolugatup LAB is our new creative learning space for all ages to enjoy, from the very young to the very old.
The activities here have been carefully designed by our Creative Learning team in collaboration with select exhibiting artists, with accessibility and interactivity in mind. They offer a play-based experience of the materials, methodologies and ideas within the exhibitions.
We welcome you to stay, play, experiment and test your creativity.
Goolugatup Heathcote Gallery presents an annual program of contemporary art exhibitions across three gallery spaces. We also produce three special commissioning programs: the site-responsive TILT, the Digital Art Program, and Melville Contemporary.
VHS Tracking presents… is a free, artist-led film club held monthly at Goolugatup Gallery and curated by beloved Boorloo film critic Tristan Fidler (creator of the VHS Tracking Film Recommendations zine).
The program invites local creatives to choose a film to show and discuss, resulting in a wide-ranging selection of art films, DIY gems, genre classics and iconic new wave cinema.
A program of exploratory live music performance, appearing at each exhibition opening at Goolugatup Heathcote, along with events throughout the year. Attendance is free, and all are welcome. Goolugatup Sounds is curated by Associate Curator Lyndon Blue and produced by Goolugatup and the City of Melville.
Applications and Opportunities
Goolugatup Heathcote is a contemporary gallery presenting ambitious, high-quality exhibitions and commissioning programs that support artists and curators working across a diverse range of creative practices.
Each year we offer several application-based opportunities, including our annual exhibition program, Melville Contemporary, Digital Art Program and the Gyinning Residency Program.
Explore current opportunities and learn more about how to apply.
Our Creative Community
Goolugatup’s five heritage buildings are home to a vibrant community of professional artists, not-for-profit organisations and creative small businesses who help bring the precinct to life.
Throughout the year, they offer exhibitions, workshops, open studios, events, creative services and opportunities to meet and learn from working artists.
Together, this creative community provides welcoming and accessible ways for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the arts, get involved and connect with creativity, while supporting local artists and creative practice.
Venue Details and Accessibility Information
Goolugatup Heathcote is a cultural precinct on the shores of the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) in Applecross, just south of central Boorloo (Perth).
The Gallery and Administration are open 10.00am to 4.00pm, Tuesday to Sunday and are closed on Mondays and public holidays. The grounds are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Goolugatup Heathcote is located at 58 Duncraig Road, Applecross WA, around a 10-minute drive from Perth CBD, with plenty of parking available on site. If travelling by public transport, the closest train station is Canning Bridge, with bus route 148 providing access to the area.
Goolugatup Heathcote features landscaped gardens, a large children’s playground and sweeping views of the river and Perth city skyline. With shaded grassed areas, public barbecues and spectacular sunset views, the grounds are a great place to enjoy a picnic or spend time outdoors.
Public toilets are available throughout the grounds and within the Gallery. Bus parking, loading bays and ACROD parking are also available on site.
Dogs are not permitted on the grounds, with the exception of assistance animals.
The Gallery is wheelchair accessible, with ACROD parking available nearby. The main entrance is 1.4 metres wide and accessible toilet doors are 0.9 metres wide. Unisex accessible toilets are available.
If you are attending an event and require an Auslan interpreter, please contact us in advance and we can assist with your visit.
Quiet hour visits are available by request for people with accessibility or inclusion requirements who may prefer to experience our exhibitions in a quieter, more relaxed environment. Visits are available from 9.00am to 10.00am on weekdays, before the Gallery opens to the public.
For more information or to book a quiet hour visit, contact us.
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