Where we came from
Army Art was born from the SASR Auxiliary Art Show whose first event was held on 5th July 1971 in the Assembly Hall of Campbell Barracks.
Army Art was born from the SASR Auxiliary Art Show whose first event was held on 5th July 1971 in the Assembly Hall of Campbell Barracks.
The Auxiliary created an event that became a fixture of not only the Regiment calendar but a much-anticipated community event. For thirty-two years the team, through the exhibition, raised funds for many local charities and organisations from Koondoola Special School to the Obstetrics Unit at King Edward Memorial Hospital. The Exhibition was recognised as building a unique camaraderie across families of unit members and, through their donations to community organisations around the locale, became a vehicle for the unit to build relationships with the wider community.
By 2005, the global climate had shifted and it became impossible for the base to continue their generous hospitality. The wider ADF family came forward and Karrakatta Community House Inc. became the umbrella under which the exhibition continued.
The committee and event became Army Art while the exhibition moved to the historic Drill Hall at Leeuwin Barracks where it continues to this day.
Find quick answers to common questions about tickets, the exhibition, artist submissions, and event access.
The Art Show: Army Art is an annual contemporary art exhibition in Fremantle, WA. Open to any creating artist in Western Australia, there is no requirement to have a military connection or defence influenced subject matter. We welcome participants across all mediums and encourage emerging and established artists to engage.
The event takes place at the historic Drill Hall at Leeuwin Barracks, Fremantle. Please note, this is an operational Defence Base and government issued ID is a requirement for access.
Tickets can be purchased online through links at this website or Humanitix direct. We recommend signing up to our e-newsletter for early access.
Expressions of Interest for The 51 st Art Show are available now. Please download through the link at this website or email the team direct for more information at armyartwa@hotmail.com
Set along the Swan River at Leeuwin Barracks in East Fremantle, the Army Art Show features inspiring artworks from Australian Army artists and creatives.
Riverside Rd, East Fremantle
WA 6158, Australia
