Armadale Arts Bush Trail

The natural beauty of the Armadale Settlers Common East will be highlighted during the inaugural Armadale Arts Bush Trail. Local schools and community groups have been working with local artists Renae Whyte and Elise Marshall to create stunning ephemeral artworks utilising the natural materials of the area.

Guided by nationally and internationally renowned land artist Elaine Clocherty, the Armadale Arts Bush Trail provides a serene environment to stroll around and enjoy nature while your eyes wander, exploring the natural bush in all its glory.

While you are there, consider putting your own hand to an artwork as you are invited to also contribute to a major work created by Elaine Clocherty.

The art trail is fully accessible with artworks viewed from the pathways, accessible toilets will be on site and ACROD parking will be reserved.

Armadale Arts Bush Trail

Wanjoo Ngarla Whajuk Kullaark (Welcome to our Whajuk home/family)

We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land. We acknowledge the strength of our people and our culture. We also pay respects to the Elders both past and present, to their connection to land, courage, resilience and stewardship in the preservation of the land.

Guided by renowned land artist Elaine Clocherty and Local Artists Renae Whyte and Elise Marshall, the Armadale Arts Bush Trail provides a serene environment to stroll around and enjoy nature while your eyes wander to the stunning ephemeral artworks created by local schools and community groups.

While you are there, consider putting your own hand to an artwork as you are invited to also contribute to the major work created by Elaine Clocherty.

The art trail is an accessible trail with artworks viewed from the pathways, accessible toilets will be on site and ACROD parking will be reserved.

We would also like to say a special thank you to the groups involved: Armadale Senior High School, Armadale Settlers Common Working Group, Bungendore Park Environmental Group, Pioneer Village School, Wildflower Society of Western Australia (Armadale Branch).

More information about the groups involved is as follows:

Armadale Senior High School

Armadale Senior High School is dedicated to providing students from year seven to year 12 with an ethos of strong academic achievement and positive engagement. With high expectations of all students, our school will develop your child through learning that is reflective, innovative, engaging and relevant to the real world.

Armadale Settlers Common Working Group

Armadale Settlers Common is a large bushland reserve (383 ha) home to a huge diversity of plants and animals. The Armadale Settlers Common Working Group (ASCWG) are dedicated volunteers who undertake bush care activities to assist with the conservation and management of the reserve.

Bungendore Park Environmental Group

Formerly the Bungendore Park Management Committee, many volunteers have worked with this group since 1981, to restore Bungendore Park to a high quality collection of ecosystems of enormous importance in this world of ever decreasing natural areas.

Pioneer Village School Armadale

Pioneer Village School Armadale is an affordable, nondenominational, co-educational private school delivering excellence in education to all students. Located in the picturesque and heritage protected setting of the Darling Ranges foothills, our school resembles a pioneer town of the 1800’s.

Wildflower Society of Western Australia (Armadale Branch)

Armadale Branch was founded in 1961 and has worked to Know, Grow, Conserve and Enjoy and promote the wildflowers of the City of Armadale. We live in a very high biodiversity area where the bush is in very good condition. This is partly due to the members of Armadale Branch.

More information about the artists is as follows:

Elaine Clocherty

As a site specific artist, for 20 years, I work directly in the landscape, using found local natural materials and allow the stories and characteristics of a place to directly inform the work. I try to follow my intuition to genuinely collaborate with the landscape. I have worked with Australian Aboriginal Artists and Elders in the creation of artworks and now understand that getting permission from and if graced, collaborating with traditional owners is a crucial step for works being at home in their place.

Elise Marshall

I have been passionately involved alongside my husband and five children with our local Armadale community over the past 22 years, in either paid or volunteer positions, fuelling creative community outlets including weddings, school artworks, nature playgrounds, gardens and landscaping, Jull Street Mall activation group and also recently starting up a floral business with two other local mothers in conjunction with the Artist Retail Collective in Jull Street Mall.

Renae Whyte

Renae Whyte is a local visual artist, Art Therapist and Education Assistant. Her works have a strong focus on cultural celebration and expressive portraiture. Other works include; live art performances, murals, private commissioned portraits, community workshops and art installations.

To ensure this bushland and the ephemeral artworks are respected and looked after we ask visitors please:

• keep dogs on their lead
• pick up after them where required
• stay on the pathways
• ensure rubbish is placed in the bins provided