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Vessel acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and practice. We recognise the importance of ‘Dwerda Weelardinup’ as a significant navigational and communication site. We’d like to acknowledge that we are on Beeliar and Midgegooroo Country. We pay our respects and offer our gratitude for the immense care of Country that Elders past and present have, and are providing. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.


 Photography by: Aaron Claringbold

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Where historic space meets contemporary art.

Transforming Naval Store into an interdisciplinary exhibition
space and non-profit contemporary arts organisation that
explores and generates new ideas of change through art,
creativity, experimentation and societal exchange.



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Vessel aims to create meaningful, transformative public experiences with contemporary art. Through an experimental and progressive program of exhibitions, artist residencies and cross-disciplinary events, Vessel commits to the pollination of ideas and knowledge sharing. Art becomes the vessel that can hold these conversations around what the future might and can be.

Thanks to our visionary supporters, we have started the transition of Naval Store into a cutting-edge arts centre. 

But to push boundaries further and make art accessible to all, we need you.

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Help shape Western Australia's cultural future. Together, we'll create something extraordinary.

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PATRONS

Adam Jorlen & Jennifer Lowe


COLLABORATORS


The Farm Margaret River
The Spinifex Trust
The Fulcrum Fund

SUPPORTERS

Linda Savage
Sally & Vincenzo Savini
GKA Architecture
Didi Downie
Uta & Nick Juniper
Kate Parker


FOUNDING FRIENDS

Annie Silberstein,  Nina Juniper, Delwyn Everard, Zelinda Bafile, Raoul Marks & Annika Kristensen, Giorgia Mack, Rosie Iffla



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ABN - 92631761574

Moderation Policy
Vessel is supported through the Australian Cultural Fund.
Vessel Contemporary is the trading name for 
Fremantle Contemporary (Inc)


What’s next:



Vessel presents Khaled Sabsabi's exhibition ‘Between Suns’ curated by Mikala Tai, showcasing works spanning 1998-2026. Offering local audiences to engage with Australia’s representative at the 2026 Venice Biennale

The exhibition invites audiences into Khaled's long-term process and enquires into mysticism, fate, and coincidence, ideas that inspire and hold us together as humans. Sabsabi brings people together in immersive and engaging experiences, to reflect on art’s unique and powerful role in supporting the community through times of uncertainty. Through his work, Sabsabi explores human collectiveness and the quest for coexistence, inviting audiences to do the same.

Opening Weekend:
Friday 07 August:  
Artist Talk + Soft Opening 6-8 pm
Saturday 08 August:
Late Night Party with Peacefender
6pm-late

Opening hours:
Wednesday 1pm-7pm
Thu-Sun: 11am - 5pm


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