Artify was engaged by the Multiplex/Perkins Joint Venture, on behalf of the WA Country Health Service, to deliver an integrated public art program for the Bunbury Hospital Redevelopment under the State Government's Percent for Art Scheme.

Our scope spans the preparation of the Site Interpretation Report and full public art coordination and production services, across both the public realm works and the interior artworks. Developed in close consultation with Wardandi Elders, artists, stakeholders and the local community, the Site Interpretation Report establishes the project's curatorial framework and cultural narrative, drawing on Bunbury's coastal setting, its layered history and the living culture of the Wardandi Noongar people.

Artify's role reaches across the whole life of the program, from visioning and strategy through artist procurement and commissioning to project management and final handover. A key driver is a deep connection to place, reflected in a procurement process that paired a broad, state-wide open call with targeted engagement of artists connected to the South West. The response was extraordinary, with 114 submissions received.

To build capacity and create lasting local impact, Artify facilitated public art training workshops for Wardandi artists, offering professional development and supporting the region's creative community. A Cultural Sharing Session with Wardandi Elders opened the process, followed by a three-day Design Assist workshop at Bunbury Regional Art Gallery, where artists developed culturally grounded concepts through mentorship and collaborative design.

Installed in stages from mid-2026 through to 2028, the final suite will bring a diverse, place-responsive collection across the hospital precinct, spanning large-scale integrated sculptures, architectural interventions and a curated collection of 2D artworks, all contributing to a healing, welcoming and culturally resonant hospital environment.