Tuesday 25 August 2020

A new rooftop venue for Art Gallery of WA

The Art Gallery of WA's rooftop is set to transform into a multi-use gallery space and rooftop venue – bringing art and entertainment together against Perth's city skyline.

Due to open in early 2021, the redevelopment project – Elevate – will create the largest, commercially-available rooftop venue in Perth, accommodating up to 500 people. 

The new rooftop will feature an open-air sculpture walk, featuring works from the State Art Collection; a new internal gallery space for exhibitions and events; and two outdoor multi-purpose spaces with stunning view of the city, Perth Hills and WA Museum. 

The centerpiece of the rooftop will be a new 34-metre contemporary Aboriginal art piece by Noongar/Minang artist Christopher Pease, which will wrap around one third of the rooftop wall. 

The project will also feature an external lift and sky bridge from the Perth Cultural Centre precinct – allowing visitors access to the rooftop when the gallery is closed. 

A fly-through video showcasing an artist's impression of the new space can be viewed here.

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