The Boorloo Heritage Festival is a vibrant celebration of Perth’s rich history and culture, running from 1 to 30 April. As part of the festival Raine Square features a diverse array of events, including connecting to community, key partner showcases, exhibitions of historical photographs, and artistic installations.
From the Archives is, part of the broader City of Perth Boorloo Heritage Festival, aims to foster intercultural understanding and appreciation of Perth’s diverse heritage, offering residents and visitors alike a unique opportunity to connect with the city’s past and celebrate its vibrant community.
EVENTS | | |
 | Human Library Book Cafe 📍Bankwest Place Mezzanine 📅16 April
🕛 4pm- 6pm | Step into meaningful conversations and help break down stereotypes at the Human Library. Borrow a “book” (a person) and listen to their personal stories and experiences. It’s a powerful way to build empathy and understanding. |
EXHIBITIONS | | |
 | WA Women's Hall of Fame 📍 Raine Lane, Gallery Space 📅21 April to 16 May🕛 11am - 2pm
💥 Closed ANZAC Day | This exhibition, presented in partnership with the WA Women’s Hall of Fame, celebrates the remarkable achievements of Western Australian women who have shaped our social, cultural, and civic landscape. A notable highlight is the inaugural inductee Mary Raine, whose visionary philanthropy and enduring legacy continue to influence medical research and community wellbeing. |
| Perth Streets Over Time Immersion📍 Bankwest Place Retail Tunnel & Activation Space (12)📅 1 to 30 April🕛 8am - 6pm | Stand amongst the cityscapes by Jed Lyall Productions and immerse yourself in a landscape exhibition like no other.Don't miss this unique blend of art and urban beauty! |
| From the Archives 📍Bankwest Place Lobby 📅 1 to 17 April🕛 8am - 6pm
| From the Archives: An Exhibition of Recovered Streetscapes and PhotographsImmerse yourself in the rich history of Raine Square and the Perth CBD with our captivating exhibition. This unique showcase features a collection of meticulously recovered streetscapes and photographs that chronicle the evolution of one of Perth’s most iconic areas. |
COMMUNITY | | |
| Spotlight Series 📍 Short Story Machine, Ground Floor📅 1 to 30 April The Short Story interactive machine will dispense stories at random with a press of the button. | Bite-sized Archives | Dive into the City of Perth archives with bite-sized transcripts and transcribed podcasts. Your Stories | Community Arts Network, Writing WA, Night Parrot Press, Open Call Stories and more. |
 | Mary Raine Tribute Mural 📍 Raine Square, Queens Lane ConnectionThe 13x13m interactive mural installation was painted by world renowned and local WA artist, Jerome Davenport, who commenced works on 17 February 2021, Mary Raine's birthday, and aptly completed the mural on 8 March 2021 in acknowledgement of International Women's Day. | Mary’s story is one of adventure, generosity and resilience. Born in London, she arrived in Australia in 1900 with 100 pounds to her name. Working as a barmaid she saved all her pennies to buy her first property in Perth, a remarkable feat in the male dominated age. Over time, she amassed a fortune built on smart investments and hard work. At one stage she owned most of the properties on William Street in Perth’s CBD and five hotes! |
 | An Evolution of Storytelling...
📍 Raine Square, Lower Ground In 2021 we collaborated with local artist, Rosie Paine, to hand paint six totem poles symbolising the six different seasons. The totems formed an art trail displaying through the precinct. In 2022 we learned how the six Noongar seasons | guided food gathering, distributing recipe cards inspired by native ingredients that aligned with each season.We were proud to collaborate with local Whadjuk Ballardong Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji man, Jayden Boundry, for cultural guidance and Whadjuk, Ballardong and Yuat artist Jarni McGuire. |
