Autumn Programme of Events
Art Deco in Perth: A Glimpse into 1930s Elegance
Date/Time: Tue 8 April – Sat 3 May, 9am – 4pm Mon – Sat
Accessibility: Wheelchair, ACROD
Location: Perth Town Hall Lower Foyer, Corner Hay & Barrack Streets, Perth
Suitability: All ages
Cost: Free – no bookings required
Indulge in the opulence of Art Deco at an exhibition hosted by the Art Deco and Modernist Society of WA. Journey back to the 1930s and discover the captivating influence of Art Deco on Perth’s architecture, culture, and lifestyle. Immerse yourself in the era’s distinctive geometric designs, sumptuous materials, and the spirit of modernity that defined this dazzling period.
Perth Girls School – Art Deco Guided Tour
Date/Time: Sat 26 April, 3pm – 4.30pm
Accessibility: TBC
Location: Old Perth Girls School , 2 Wellington Street, East Perth
Suitability: All ages
Cost: Free – Fully Booked, waitlist available
See inside the former Perth Girls School in East Perth. Built in distinctive Art Deco style, the school operated from 1936 to1962, later becoming the WA Police Traffic Branch. The Art Deco and Modernist Society of WA invites you on a guided tour of this iconic heritage building.
Art Deco Discovery Walk – Nedlands
Date/Time: Saturday 3 May & Sunday 4 May, 2pm-3:30pm
Location:
Suitability: All ages
Cost: Free – bookings required
Stirling Highway, Nedlands, showcases an array of significant Art Deco heritage places that tells the story of the 1930s Perth, from the introduction of flats as a viable housing option to the elegance and glamour of picture palaces. Join passionate enthusiasts from the Art Deco and Modernist Society of WA in a guided walk, in one of two walks being held as part of the Society’s programme of activities for autumn 2025.
These walks are part of the Australian Heritage Festival and is supported by the Heritage Council, community grants program.
Art Deco Discovery Walk – Mt Lawley
Date/Time: Saturday 10 May & Sunday 11 May, 2pm-3:30pm
Location:
Suitability: All ages
Cost: Free – bookings required
Join members of the Art Deco and Modernist Society explore the rich history of Mt Lawley and one of the most important Art Deco Heritage Precincts in Western Australia. Choose one of two walks being held as part of the Society Programme of activities for autumn 2025.
These walks are part of the Australian Heritage Festival and is supported by the Heritage Council, community grants program.
Art Deco Discovery Walk – Beverley
Date/Time: Sunday 18 May, all day – meet at 9am
Location:
Suitability: All ages
Cost: General – $95
Society or National Trust member $75, Concession $75 (inc Lunch at the Beverley Hotel) – bookings required
Join members of the Art Deco and Modernist Society and explore the rich history of Beverley one of the most important regional Art Deco Heritage Precincts in Western Australia.
These walks are part of the Australian Heritage Festival and is supported by the Heritage Council, community grants program.
GOVERANCE
The Art Deco and Modernist Society of Western Australia is an incorporated association and registered charity. The Society is a membership-based organisation managed by an elected management committee, with support from several working groups—all made up of dedicated and passionate volunteers.
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