Esperance Sculpture Trail | Cultural and Creative Forum

Join us at The Cannery Arts Centre for the Esperance Sculpture Trail Cultural and Creative Forum on Friday, 21 February 2025, and immerse yourself in essential conversations shaping the future of art and tourism in Western Australia and beyond.

Presented by FORM Building a State of Creativity, this FREE event is designed for creatives, cultural practitioners, and anyone interested in learning about cultural tourism and Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP).

Kickstart the day with networking over morning tea before diving into a talk from Michael Deller (FORM's Senior Cultural Tourism Specialist). Michael will discuss the Esperance Sculpture Trail Project, community engagement findings, and the transformative power of cultural tourism. Then, explore the complexities of ICIP in-depth during a comprehensive workshop led by Terri Janke and Company, featuring real-world examples, practical strategies for protecting ICIP, and the legal vs. best practice requirements for engaging with Traditional Owners. Experience a unique blend of knowledge-sharing and community connection as we wrap up with a cultural walking tour by Dabungool Cultural Experiences and an informal sundowner at a local venue. 

Spaces are strictly limited! Secure your free ticket now and be part of a vital discussion on shaping Esperance’s cultural future!

SCHEDULE

9:00AM - Arrival, networking and morning tea

9:30AM - Presentation | The Esperance Sculpture Trail Project & Cultural/Regenerative Tourism by Michael Deller (FORM Building a State of Creativity)

10:30AM - Presentation | Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP) by Laura Melrose

11:00AM - Lunch catered by Bread Local

12:00PM - Workshop | ICIP with Laura Melrose including copyright, case studies in public art, story telling in place (truth telling and placemaking), practical strategies for ICIP protection throughout a project, what are the requirement by law vs best practice, engaging with Traditional Owners and Corporations regarding ICIP

Time TBC - Afternoon Tea provided

4:30PM - Walking Tour | Dabungool Cultural Experiences from the Cannery to sundowner location

FORM is leading Community Consultation for the Esperance Sculpture Trail project, which is supported by the Mt Burdett Foundation and Lotterywest. The Esperance Sculpture Trail Cultural and Creative Forum is also supported by the Goldfields Esperance Development Commission.

ABOUT THE ESPERANCE SCULPTURE TRAIL

In 2019, the Mt Burdett Foundation was established by Chris Reichstein, owner of Mount Burdett Farm, with a vision to create a vibrant, resilient Esperance community. Before his passing in 2021, Chris had a vision “to create a world class sculpture trail of high quality, unique installations that respond to the dramatic land and seascape of Esperance.” Through his legacy and the support of the Mt Burdett Foundation, not-for-profit arts and cultural organisation FORM Building a State of Creativity is partnering with the project Steering Committee to test this vision with the Esperance community, listen, and collaborate on an outcome that takes this vision as a starting point, and meets community needs and aspirations

ABOUT FORM BUILDING A STATE OF CREATIVITY

FORM is an independent, not-for-profit arts and cultural organisation based in Claremont and operating across Western Australia. We aim to be a leader in the development of a vibrant creative economy for the benefit and wellbeing of all Western Australian communities. 

FORM’s vision is to be a major contributor in ensuring Western Australia is a vibrant, thriving, and connected participant in a global creative economy, and that our work is world-renowned for its ability to catalyse unique cultural expression, arising from our State’s healthy and prosperous communities. Our vision is realised through our values: creativity, excellence, integrity, community empowerment and collaboration. 

Our unique programs include FORM Creative Learning (Scribblers and Creative Schools), FORM Gallery & Café, Spinifex Hill Studio, major Cultural Tourism projects such as the PUBLIC Silo Trail and Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah, plus Arts & Cultural Consultancy.

ABOUT TERRI JANKE AND COMPANY

Terri Janke and Company is a 100% Indigenous owned and run law firm that empowers clients to achieve success in business and innovation. Founded in April 2000 by Dr Terri Janke (Solicitor Director), they are multi-award winning and a Certified Supplier with Supply Nation. Their expertise includes Commercial Law and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP). They strive to offer the best service and reliability to clients, working with Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, corporate and government organisations.

IMAGE CREDIT: The National Gallery of Australia's Visual Arts in Education Conference, Western Australia satellite event presented at FORM Gallery, 2024.