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Books & Art

  1. 1Up Microcinema

    1Up Microcinema

    Boutique & cinema

    A boutique downstairs stocks urban fashion from Fairground, My Pet Square, Ziggy Denim and Jesen, while a 20-seat microcinema upstairs screens cult films several nights a week at this cool multipurpose venue.

    Address
    312b William St, Northbridge
    Phone
    0421 670 097

  2. Art Gallery of Western Australia

    Art Gallery of Western Australia

    State art gallery, shop & café

    The foremost art space in the Perth Cultural Centre houses Western Australia's State Art Collection - an impressive mix of historic and contemporary local, national and international works, including an extensive Indigenous art collection. It also hosts a diverse and distinguished exhibition schedule from all over the world. Take a guided tour before visiting the inspired gallery shop which stocks books, design products, fashion, jewellery and more

    Address
    Perth Cultural Centre, Perth
    Phone
    9492 6600

  3. Beaufort Street Books

    Beaufort Street Books

    Enviable book selection

    Cook books, kids books and quality literature is what you'll find in this book store. Browse the shelves - interspersed with art - or settle back in an ample leather arm chair before deciding on your final purchase.

    Address
    2/567 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley
    Phone
    08 6142 7996

  4. Blue Room Theatre

    Blue Room Theatre

    Contemporary performing arts

    Showcasing award-winning new live theatre works to adventurous audiences for over two decades, this laid-back and unpretentious theatre also houses a stylish bar with views of the Cultural Centre.

    Address
    53 James St
    Phone
    9227 7005

  5. FORM Gallery

    FORM Gallery

    Building a State of Creativity

    FORM Gallery offers a calendar of innovative new exhibitions, curated by not-for-profit organisation FORM, that benchmark local artistic excellence and offer platforms for dialogue around current issues and ideas. A true advocate for creativity.

    Address
    357 Murray St, Perth
    Phone
    08 9226 2799

  6. FOUND at Fremantle Arts Centre

    FOUND at Fremantle Arts Centre

    Retail gallery at FAC

    This much-loved retail gallery is housed in multi-arts organisation FAC. A creative space with an eye for design and an evolving showcase of pieces by WA artists including jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glass, wood, books and gifts for kids.

    Address
    1 Finnerty St, Fremantle
    Phone
    9432 9555

  7. Gadfly Gallery

    Gadfly Gallery

    Contemporary & investment fine art

    Tucked away in riverside Dalkeith, this friendly and comprehensive gallery showcases paintings, studio glass, jewellery and sculpture by established and emerging Australian and international artists. You'll also find a selection of fine Aboriginal art.

    Address
    131B Waratah Ave, Dalkeith
    Phone
    9386 8369

  8. Gallows Gallery

    Gallows Gallery

    Art gallery

    A sleek, neutral exterior contrasts the vibrant works displayed inside. With solo exhibitions by carefully selected Australian artists renewed every three weeks, this light-filled, modern space expertly curated by Kathryn Stafford is never static.

    Address
    53 Glyde St, Mosman Park
    Phone
    9286 4730

  9. Harvison Gallery

    Harvison Gallery

    Contemporary Australian Art

    Close to bars and cafes, Harvison Gallery specialises in contemporary Australian and Indigenous art. Here, fine art sits alongside art literature, etchings, prints, pottery and other treasures, making art accessible to all.

    Address
    195 Brisbane St, Northbridge
    Phone
    08 9227 6619

  10. Lister Gallery

    Lister Gallery

    Australian art specialist

    Dealing in major contemporary and modern Australian art from the 50s to the present.

    Address
    316 Rokeby Rd
    Phone
    9382 8188

  11. New Edition Bookshop

    New Edition Bookshop

    Book-lovers paradise

    From fiction to fringe art titles to diagrammatic tomes on rare flora and fauna, this space packs a huge literary punch. Book-lovers will find themselves lost for hours among the shelves of this iconic Fremantle store.

    Address
    82 High St, Fremantle
    Phone
    9335 2383

  12. New Edition Bookstores

    New Edition Bookstores

    Book-lovers paradise

    As the little sister of New Edition in Fremantle, whatever the Northbridge store lacks in size it makes up for in content. From fiction to fringe art titles to diagrammatic tomes on rare flora and fauna, this small space packs a huge literary punch. Book-lovers will find themselves lost for hours among these shelves. Plus, in a departure from the Fremantle store, select top quality second-hand books are available at unusually low prices.

    Address
    289 William St, Northbridge & Fashion Annexe, upstairs Fi & Co
    Phone
    08 9227 0930

  13. Outre Gallery Perth

    Outre Gallery Perth

    Pop underground art, books, curios

    Contemporary international pop, street, tiki, folk, surrealism, retro and underground art share the floor at Outr� with an eclectic collection of books, rare magazines, kooky designer toys and other curiosities.

    Address
    260 William St, Northbridge
    Phone
    08 9227 0666

  14. Ovest

    Ovest

    Not your average gift shop

    One of the CBD's best kept secrets for quirky, affordable gifts dedicated to adults, kids and bubs, this shop is brimming with accessories, toys, skincare and homewares from the likes of Mozi, Fred, eeboo and Urban Rituelle

    Address
    Shop 3, 800 Hay St, Perth
    Phone
    08 9322 1319

  15. Perth Cultural Centre

    Perth Cultural Centre

    Come to your fun place

    For a sizzling summer season of events visit www.perthculturalcentre.com.au

    Address
    Between William, Foe, Beaufort & Francis Streets
    Phone
    9222 8000

  16. Planet Video

    Planet Video

    Books, music, video, DVDs

    A Perth institution for pop-culture fanatics. Planet's extensive space houses departments in music and film, posters and prints, games and gifts, clothing and a bookshop with quirky and iconic cards.

    Address
    636-646 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley
    Phone
    08 9328 7464

  17. State Theatre

    State Theatre

    Performance venue

    This glimmering state of the art building brings together three distinct performance spaces presenting local, national and international contemporary theatre and dance. It's also home to the Black Swan State Theatre and Perth Theatre Companies. 174/192 William Street, Perth. T: 6212 9200. To book tickets, call BOCS Ticketing on T: 9484 1133, head to www.bocsticketing.com.au or book in person at the BOCS office

    Address
    174/192 William St, Perth
    Phone
    6212 9200/Tickets:9484 1133

  18. The Bodhi Tree

    The Bodhi Tree

    Bookstore cafe

    A haven for the spiritually and ethically minded, this bookstore and cafe has an array of feel-good books and gifts, and serves a largely vegetarian menu with fairtrade and organic coffee and tea. Linger with a book or enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi.

    Address
    Shop 1/416-418 Oxford St (Cnr of Oxford St & Scarborough Beach Rd), Mt Hawthorn
    Phone
    9444 9884

  19. Venn

    Venn

    Gallery, shop, bar, cafe, studios

    Behind a gleaming shop front, this one-time flour mill is now home to a gallery, artists' studio, bar+cafe and design retail space. View the latest exhibition upstairs before sampling the delicious menu and boutique beers and wines.

    Address
    16 Queen St, Perth
    Phone
    9321 8366