After serving as a car yard, a dance hall and a youth centre it was renovated in 1984 to its present state. 

It is now a vibrant community arts centre delivering facilities, exhibitions, and workshops to the Esperance region and its visitors. The Cannery Arts Centre is a not-for-profit organisation run by a volunteer committee. This unique facility relies on fundraising, sponsorship and income from art sales and venue hire.

Laverton Outback Gallery was established in 2002 to display, promote and sell authentic Aboriginal art on behalf of the people of the Laverton and Western Desert areas.The artists have connections to the land and share their stories through their making. 

 The gallery is run on a co-operative basis by a not-for-profit organisation. 

The toy solider collection was previously owned by Alex Smith who amassed the 10,000 toy soldiers over 60 years in displays depicting battles fought over hundreds of years. Also on display is a ball dress which was worn to the ball the night before the Battle of Waterloo.

There is also a section devoted to the Rabbit Proof Fence, showing its history in photographs and also telling the story of Norm Froome, who worked on the fence construction.

On display is a collection of local Aboriginal paintings, artefacts and glass works.

After over 15 years of consistent painting Tammy's work has developed a unique style, which has been described as having ‘poetic serene quality’.

Oils are Tammy's chosen medium because she loves sensual quality of the paint and its ability to be sculptured into form.

Original paintings and prints are available to buy at Baxter and Maree.