FORM

Name: FORM
Address: 39 Gugeri Street, Perth, WA, 6010, AU
Telephone: +61893852200
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Building a State of Creativity through FORM Gallery & Café, FORM Creative Learning (Creative Schools and Scribblers), Spinifex Hill Studio, Cultural Tourism - Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah and the PUBLIC Silo Trail, plus Arts & Cultural Consultancy.

13/12/2024

ARTS & CULTURAL CONSULTANCY

🎨✨ Have your say on the future of arts, culture and heritage in the City of Cockburn!

FORM's Arts & Cultural Consultancy Team is working with the City to develop an Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy.

If you live or work in the City of Cockburn, we'd love to hear your feedback on how it can be further developed into a vibrant and exciting place.

Share your thoughts by 16 December 2025 by:

✅ Taking our survey on Comment on Cockburn
✅ Answer a short poll
✅ Drop a pin on your favourite piece of public art 🎯

🔗Comment on Cockburn: https://ow.ly/jOuL50UpEbE

💬 Your feedback is vital is shaping the City of Cockburn's future

📸 Coogee Live, 2018. Image courtesy of City of Cockburn.
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10/12/2024

Our CARE Schools program empowers students to reframe their approach to life and learning, unlocking the Five Creative Habits: imagination, persistence, inquisitiveness, collaboration, and discipline. By partnering with creative practitioners, we inspire students to shape their own learning journeys.

This life-changing initiative began in 2021 when educators and creative practitioners took a leap of creative bravery with FORM. Join us as our journey continues in 2025.

09/12/2024

It's a wrap. The Stormie Mills immersive storybook exhibition has come to a close. Thank you to everyone who came along to this powerful collection that spoke to the soul, encouraging you to embark on your personal story of silent reflection.

06/12/2024

ENDS TOMORROW! The Stormie Mills Once Upon A Sometimes exhibition closes its doors at 12pm Saturday. There's still time to see this FREE exhibition and revel in this silent storybook by our most iconic street artist. Thanks Stormie for such a powerful exhibit!
📸 Danielle Costley

04/12/2024

Check out our latest podcast series from this year's Conversation Caravan at Scribblers Festival (link in bio). It's more than a conversation — it's a platform where our Creative Schools students ask the big questions about what matters most to them. Join us as they explore the issues, ideas and experiences that shape their world, offering fresh perspectives and inspiring insights.
🎙️https://www.scribblersfestival.com.au/podcasts
Also available on Apple Music and Spotify

03/12/2024

A huge thank you to everyone who has come along to experience the immersive storybook exhibition by Stormie Mills at FORM Gallery & Cafe.It's been an incredible journey, but sadly, the exhibition finishes this Saturday. If you haven’t had a chance to see Stormie’s latest works yet — hurry up before it's too late!

📸 Danielle Costley

02/12/2024

We would like to thank our passionate team of volunteers and emerging writers for their hard work and enthusiasm as our resident Book Doctors at this year's Scribblers Festival .
Image: Dan MacBride Photography

30/11/2024

There's only ONE WEEK to go until we bid farewell to the Stormie Mills silent storybook exhibition at FORM Gallery & Cafe The gallery is open today till 12PM and weekdays till 3PM. Don't miss your chance to see Perth's most iconic street artist's FREE exhibition at FORM

29/11/2024

Calling all creatives and performers in Kalgoorlie & Hedland! Scribblers On The Road is bringing some of Australia’s top storytellers and authors to your region in 2025. We’re hosting FREE Family Fun Days with performances, workshops and more. We’re looking for local creatives, youth performers, youth makers, food and community stalls.
• Kalgoorlie: 5 April 2025
• South Hedland: 7 June 2025
Apply now for a chance to be part of the fun and get featured. Click on the link in bio.
FORM Creative Schools Scribblers Festival

28/11/2024

Time is running out to experience Once Upon A Sometimes by Stormie Mills at FORM Gallery & Cafe .

This collection of emotional and thought-provoking works offer a deep, silent connection that speaks to the soul. Free entry until 7 December. Come and experience it before it’s gone.

28/11/2024

Spinifex Hill Studio

That's right - it's one of your favourite times of year at Spini!

Join us at Spinifex Hill Studio's Project Space TONIGHT, 4:00PM - 7:00PM, for our annual Christmas Art Sale! A wide selection of stockroom artworks painted by the Spinifex Hill Artists will be available for purchase.

The sale continues 9:00AM - 3:00PM daily until 30 November.

For our friends who are unable to join us in person, a limited selection of artworks will be available online from 9:00AM AWST, Friday, 29 November 2024.

Visit https://www.spinifexhillstudio.com.au/shop.

Don't miss out!
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FORM | Spinifex Hill Studio

28/11/2024

Our latest podcast series from the Scribblers Festival weekend is LIVE! 🎙️ Every year, our incredible team of young podcasters dives into the big questions in the Conversation Caravan, as part of our Creative Schools program. We interviewed some amazing creative minds to find out what inspires them and drives their work.
🔗 https://www.scribblersfestival.com.au/podcasts (link in bio)

Together, Healthway and FORM are working with the Arts community, to increase mental health through the integration of social and emotional wellbeing practices.
, Child Disability - Telethon Kids Institute TOO Small to FAIL - Morris Gleitzman

Images by Dan McBride Films & Photography

27/11/2024

STATE CULTURAL TREASURES AWARDS

We'd like to extend a warm congratulations to the incredible Western Australian creatives who were honoured at Monday night's State Cultural Treasure Awards.

Among the recipients is artist-jeweller, historian, author and curator, Dr Dorothy Erickson AM, who was President of the Craft Council of WA (now FORM Building a State of Creativity) from 1979-1981. Dorothy has made a tremendous contribution to documenting and promoting Western Australian art, craft and design history as well as Australian jewellery. She has championed technical and aesthetic development and highlighted her own and her peers works in significant national and international contexts including through exhibitions, catalogues, journals and publications.

Congratulations again Dorothy, as well as Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Lancaster AO, Peggy Griffiths - Madij, Tony Jones OAM, Ray Walker, Katjarra Butler, Trevor Vickers, Jenny Davis OAM, and Peter Ghouse.

You can read about each of the recipients here: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/publications/publication/state-cultural-treasures-2024

📸Dr Dorothy Erickson AM. Photo by Jessica Russell.

26/11/2024

The community consultation for a potential Sculpture Trail in Esperance is still underway. A huge thank you to everyone who joined our workshop. We had an inspiring session exploring the next steps in growing your creative career — from starting a small business to building your own brand. We can’t wait to continue the conversation at future events.
FORM Esperance Community Arts Regional Arts WA Act Belong Commit Healthway

25/11/2024

This year's schools program at Scribblers Festival was full of fun, imagination and inspiration. Students got to dive into a jam-packed schedule, connecting with an incredible lineup of global creatives. There was such an amazing spread of talent at the festival and we can't wait to see you unleash your creativity at next year's event.

Lotterywest Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries City of Perth U.S. Department of State Culture Ireland MinterEllison
Cathedral Square
Images: FORM's Scribblers Schools Program, Jacki Elezov, 2024.

23/11/2024

Our Gallery is open till 12PM today. Pop in and see Stormie Mills free immersive storybook exhibition before it finishes. FORM

21/11/2024

🌟 JOIN THE TEAM 🌟

We're searching for a Senior Arts and Cultural Consultant who is an exceptional project manager with strong knowledge of contemporary art management practices, to help drive transformative creative projects in our Arts & Cultural Consultancy Team.

FORM's Arts & Cultural Consultancy Team delivers major public art and placemaking initiatives such as the works at Perth Airport, Elizabeth Quay, those around the Optus Stadium precinct, and the soon-to-be launched Spoilbank Marina in Port Hedland.

If you'd like to be at the forefront of creativity and meaningful community impact, find out more and apply here: https://ow.ly/Vilg50UaG63

Applications close Monday, 9:00AM, 2 December 2024.

📸 "Substratum" (detail), Carly Scoufos, Perth Airport, T1 Domestic Pier, 2017. Photograph by Bewley Shaylor.

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39 Gugeri Street
Perth, WA
6010

Telephone

+61893852200

Website

https://www.form.net.au/

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Spinifex Hill Studio That's right - it's one of your favourite times of year at Spini! Join us at Spinifex Hill Studio's Project Space TONIGHT, 4:00PM - 7:00PM, for our annual Christmas Art Sale! A wide selection of stockroom artworks painted by the Spinifex Hill Artists will be available for purchase. The sale continues 9:00AM - 3:00PM daily until 30 November. For our friends who are unable to join us in person, a limited selection of artworks will be available online from 9:00AM AWST, Friday, 29 November 2024. Visit https://www.spinifexhillstudio.com.au/shop. Don't miss out! _ FORM | Spinifex Hill Studio

The team @summithomeswa embarked on a creative journalling workshop with @stormiemills as part of their partnership with us @formwa #journalling #workshop #creativelearning

We can’t wait to welcome you to @scribblersfest this weekend, at Cathedral Square in the CBD. All you need to bring is your imagination! #writers #authors #illustratorsoninstagram

Stormie Mills has unleashed a giant tiger at FORM Gallery. This FREE exhibition is open Mon-Fri 9AM - 3PM and will be open this Sat 8AM-4PM. Check out: form.net.au/stormie for more details. Stormie Mills Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Wesfarmers Arts Summit Homes FORM

Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah Impact

🏆 THOMAS DAMBO'S GIANTS OF MANDURAH 🏆 We are immensely proud to share that Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah won the award for ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATION at the 2024 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence! A big thank you for this acknowledgment and recognition Economic Development Australia. This Australian-first experience, created by world-renowned artist Thomas Dambo, was initiated; produced; and managed by us - FORM, from 2019 - November 2023. Over the first 12 months from project launch it significantly boosted the City of Mandurah's economy and showcased what Mandurah has to offer both locals and visitors. The impact over the first 12 months included but was not limited to: ⭐ 498,000+ visitors to the Giants ⭐ $81 million in direct economic impact to local businesses ⭐ 400% increase in visits to the Mandurah Visitor Centre ⭐ 1 in 3 visitors from outside the region stayed overnight ⭐ 51,369 scans of the QR Code featuring audio of Bindjareb Noongar Elder George Walley reading the Mandjoogoordap creation story ⭐ 170kg of rubbish removed by 157 volunteers during 2 dedicated environmental clean-up days ⭐ 17,274 students from 114 schools across Western Australia, benefiting from FORM's Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah Learning Resource As an independent not-for-profit arts organisation, collaboration is one of our key values. This project would not have been possible without the support of our fantastic partners, including the State Government through Tourism Western Australia's Regional Events program, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, and Lotterywest; the City of Mandurah Visit Mandurah; the Alcoa Foundation and the City of Subiaco. We're also eternally grateful to Winjan Aboriginal Corporation, the 259 amazing volunteers, local community groups and businesses, students from Fairbridge College, Alta-1 College and Glencoe Primary School, Mandurah-based artist Cal

Mark your calendar! Stormie Mills is coming to FORM Gallery on 17 October to 7 December. Stay tuned. #FORMGallery #ArtExhibition #StormieMills #ArtShow

SPINIFEX HILL STUDIO LAND RIGHTS, SEA RIGHTS A Celebration of us Mob "LAND RIGHTS, SEA RIGHTS: A Celebration of us Mob shows the diversity of the Spinifex Hill Studio community, celebrating where we come from and our connection to Country. It’s the enrichment we get from practising and living our culture every day. "When we talk about our Country, we are talking above ourselves. It is a part of us and we are a part of it." View the exhibition catalogue here: https://ow.ly/N2Ha50SwFGg 📸 Nancy Nyanjilpayi (Ngarnjapayi) Chapman, "Untitled", 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 40.5 x 40.5 cm. 📸 Maywokka (Mayiwalku) Chapman, "Ngurra (Home, Country, Camp)", 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 91.5 x 152 cm. 📸 Mulyatingki (Muljadingi) Marney, "Ngurra (Home, Country, Camp)", 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 40.5 x 40.5 cm. 📸 Doreen Chapman, "Pilbara Road Train", 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 40.5 x 71 cm. 📸 Beryl Ponce, "Footprints", 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 45.5 x 61 cm. _ Spinifex Hill Studio | FORM

PERTH DESIGN WEEK Design, Art & Industry Mixer ⏰ Wednesday 20 March | 5:00PM - 7:00PM 🗺️ FORM Gallery (FORM Gallery & Cafe) 💌 $30 here | https://ow.ly/Gyck50QLhEz 👽 https://fb.me/e/aiaEwqvRr Share a bite, raise a glass and forge new connections as we celebrate Perth Design Week at FORM Gallery. Join us for an unforgettable night of connection and creativity, and elevate your network as we bring together professionals from across the design and related sectors for an evening of inspiration and collaboration. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of the charismatic and sensitively restored Goods Shed building, with a DJ providing the soundtrack for the evening. Explore some of the cultural canvas of our city with a visual journey showcasing captivating examples of public art. This mixer is the perfect opportunity to make meaningful connections, share innovative ideas, and explore the intersection of art, design and industry. Registration is $30 and includes light refreshments. This event is supported by Perth Design Week, and FORM Gallery’s generous Hospitality Partners Clairault Streicker and Otherside Brewing Co., as well as D'Orsogna. All proceeds from this event go towards helping FORM continue to Build a State of Creativity

SPINIFEX HILL STUDIO Badubadu Thurlagaragu Wanyabarrigu | Recognition + Respect ⏰ Until 30 March 2024 🗺️ Spinifex Hill Studio's Project Space 💌 [email protected] Badubadu Thurlagaradu Wanyabarrigu: Recognition + Respect, is currently on display at Spinifex Hill Studio in South Hedland. Respect and recognition go both ways. It's an ongoing dialogue and collective journey of acknowledgment, empathy and mutual understanding. The many different facets of this journey are reflected in the diverse collection of bold paintings and stories shared by participating artists. Browse the catalogue here: https://ow.ly/POjj50QCvak This year also marks a special milestone for Spinifex Hill Studio as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. Since 2014, Spinifex Hill Studio has established itself as a leading art centre in the Pilbara and a significant and meaningful part of the South Hedland community. The Studio has supported the creative practice of hundreds of Aboriginal artists from across the region and beyond, and while our official birthday is in March, the celebration of the amazing work of those who paint at Spini. as well as all the wonderful memories, achievements and experiences of the last decade will continue throughout 2024! _ Spinifex Hill Studio | FORM

THOMAS DAMBO'S GIANTS OF MANDURAH Explore the Giants in your classroom and prepare for 2024! Calling all teachers and educators! We're super excited to share FORM's FREE Giants of Mandurah Learning Resource. The resource and our accompanying overview for teachers complement the immensely popular Giants of Mandurah outdoor art trail by internationally renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo. Through FORM’s creative learning programs (Scribblers Festival and Creative Schools) and framework, we aim for young people to be inspired, observe and look closely at the world, discuss challenging concepts, question everything, engage with artworks and ideas, and most importantly, have fun! 🍃 Download the Learning Resource here: https://ow.ly/Xr2I50QabZA The Thomas Dambo Giants of Mandurah Learning Resource would not have been possible without support from Lotterywest and the Alcoa Foundation. Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah has been initiated and produced by FORM and delivered in collaboration with the City of Mandurah. The project has been supported by the State Government through Tourism Western Australia's Regional Events Program, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Lotterywest; plus the City of Subiaco and the Alcoa Foundation. 🎥 The Story of Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah by Peacock Visuals.

THOMAS DAMBO'S GIANTS OF MANDURAH 🤫 Shhhhhhh! Sleeping Giant - Do Not Disturb From 6 - 17 November 2023, Thomas Dambo's super secret Giant Jyttes Hytte is having a well-deserved nap while work takes place along the trail. We anticipate you'll be able to visit her from Saturday, 18 November onwards. All other Giants are still welcoming visitors! If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Mandurah Visitor Centre (Visit Mandurah) on (08) 9550 3999. 🎥 Jyttes Hytte, Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah, 2022. Videography by Peacock Visuals courtesy of FORM _ #thomasdambo #giantsofmandurah #formwa Western Australia #WAtheDreamState City of Mandurah #visitmandurah

We're super excited to share that FORM has been named a National Nominee for the Australian Event Awards and Symposium, in the category of Best Tourism Event, for our work in initiating, producing, delivering and managing Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah. 🎉 It takes a cast of many, and the #giantsofmandurah would not have been possible without the support of our incredible partners, including Tourism Western Australia, the City of Mandurah Visit Mandurah, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Lotterywest and the Alcoa Foundation; George Walley, Trevor Stack, Franklyn Nannup and Winjan Aboriginal Corporation; all the fantastic volunteers involved and the Peel Volunteer Resource Centre; Community groups who provided advice, feedback and opportunities for consultation and collaboration; local business and tour operators who have embraced the Giants; school students from Fairbridge College and Glencoe Primary School who helped create jewellery worn by the Giants; local artist Callum Davies for the time spent documenting and rendering each Giant in 3D and allowing us to use these renders to provide a different perspective and way to view the Giants; the dedicated artist team and, of course, Mr. Thomas Dambo. We are so grateful to each and every person who has contributed to this project, as well as everyone who has embarked on an epic adventure to discover the magic of the Giants and Mandjoogoordap. Fingers and toes crossed for next month's announcement of the winners! 🤞 📸 Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah. Video by Peacock Visuals. _ #formwa #WAtheDreamState #giantsofmandurah #visitmandurah

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Building a state of creativity.

We’re an independent non-profit organisation based in Perth, Western Australia.

We explore how creativity sparks art and culture, and inspires learning, opportunity and social connection.

We build creative capacity and skills through projects, programs and people, and through culture, visual arts, learning and community engagement in Western Australia.

We believe creativity drives positive change, and helps us achieve more fulfilling relationships with our environments, each other and the rest of the world.