Southern Forest Arts
We make life more wonder-full
Our current offerings
Shroom Zoom: What Happens Now? (1)
This is our eleventh Shroom Zoom within the Mycelium project. IN this session we’ll be discussing…
New Understory sculpture by Fiona Gavino
Artwork Commission: ‘Imagine More’ by Fiona Gavino. In late May-early June 2021, Fremantle based basket-maker extraordinaire,…
Mycelium Guest Blog – Ingrid Horn
My Alternative Archive By Ingrid Horn Ingrid Horn pictured front left (in yellow jumper and jeans)…
Creative Mycelium
Podcast: Creative Mycelium is a long-form podcast, exploring the courage, tenacity and generosity of the artists,…
Forest Music
Podcast: Young adult fiction written for the Understory Art & Nature Trail by award-winning writer, Louise…
Tree Lines
Podcast: Writers commissioned to create poetry and stories for the Understory Art & Nature Trail speak…
Shroom Zoom: Mother Lode (with Leah Rakbundel, Isla Birnie & Naomie Hatherley)
This is our tenth Shroom Zoom within the Mycelium project. Each session features a guest facilitator…
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Shroom Zoom: Ask Me Anything (with David Bowman-Bright)
This is our ninth Shroom Zoom within the Mycelium project. Each session features a guest facilitator…
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Shroom Zoom: Exploring models for sustainable arts organisations (with Julian Canny)
This is our seventh Shroom Zoom within the Mycelium project. Each session features a guest facilitator…
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Shroom Zoom: Making Time – Artist Self Care (with Scotia Monkivitch)
This is our eighth Shroom Zoom within the Mycelium project. Each session features a guest facilitator…
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Understory Art & Nature Trail
Set your imagination free as you explore Understory, Australia’s leading art in nature experience.
Discover artworks scattered like treasure along our 1.2km walk circuit through pristine native forest.
Sculptures, stories, poetry and music created by acclaimed local, national and international artists celebrate the South West’s unique spirit.
Our current state-wide project
Mycelium
Mycelium is the second project of the Creative Grid collective.
The Creative Grid is Southern Forest Arts’ vehicle for change across WA’s broader regional arts sector
Mycelium is a connection and collaboration initiative that responds to the challenges and opportunities of COVID-19.
Our latest project update is here
Upcoming Shroom Zooms: Online conversations through our Mycelium Project
Shroom Zoom: Mother Lode (with Leah Rakbundel, Isla Birnie & Naomie Hatherley)
This is our tenth Shroom Zoom within the Mycelium project. Each session features a guest facilitator…
Shroom Zoom: Mother Lode (with Leah Rakbundel, Isla Birnie & Naomie Hatherley)Read More
Shroom Zoom: Making Time – Artist Self Care (with Scotia Monkivitch)
This is our eighth Shroom Zoom within the Mycelium project. Each session features a guest facilitator…
Shroom Zoom: Making Time – Artist Self Care (with Scotia Monkivitch)Read More
Guest Blog Posts from our Mycelium project
Mycelium Guest Blog – Ingrid Horn
My Alternative Archive By Ingrid Horn Ingrid Horn pictured front left (in yellow jumper and jeans)…
Mycelium Guest Blog – Annette Davis
OPEN BORDERS I’m writing this at a time when the Perth and Peel regions are in…
Mycelium Guest Blog – Local Art Paper
WHY CAN’T WE TALK ABOUT ART? THE DEARTH OF CRITICAL THINKING By Daniela Palitos and Jenny…
Mycelium Guest Blog – Carrie McDowell
A STITCH IN TIME – MY EXPERIENCE AS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AT COSSACK Artist-in-residence programs give artists the opportunity…
Mycelium Guest Blog – Sarah Hinton
Hi! I love seeing Hi! My name is Sarah, I’m an arts worker living in Geraldton…
Podcasts: Coming Soon
Creative Mycelium
Podcast: Creative Mycelium is a long-form podcast, exploring the courage, tenacity and generosity of the artists,…
Forest Music
Podcast: Young adult fiction written for the Understory Art & Nature Trail by award-winning writer, Louise…
Tree Lines
Podcast: Writers commissioned to create poetry and stories for the Understory Art & Nature Trail speak…
Voices From The Forest
Podcast: Five stories for children written by WA author, Dianne Wolfer, connect young audiences with the…
The Understory
Podcast: Featuring personal reflections from the artists commissioned to create sculptures for the Understory Art &…
What we do
We move bodies, minds, hearts & souls through a diverse range of activities
The values that guide us
Joy Wonder Creativity. Connection Collaboration
Community Generosity Inclusivity Courage Unity
Testimonials
“I feel very lucky to be able to participate in varied high quality events within our region.”
“Stunning paintings that seem to convey a lot of feeling about the landscape.”
“We loved it all. The combination of art & nature was inspiring – bought us to tears (gentle ones). Fantastic work. Thank you.”
“A dynamic, sensitive body of work. Well done printmakers!”
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