Southern Forest Arts
We support individual & community flourishing by creating opportunities for inspiration, connection, wellbeing & growth.
Our current offerings
Artist in Residence: Fiona Gavino
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: FIONA GAVINO Interlinked is a community connection project by artist, Fiona Gavino, based…
The Alternative Archive – MIX
EXHIBITION: THE ALTERNATIVE ARCHIVE – MIX A collection of works from MIX Artists Albany. May 8th…
Artist in Residence: Gemma Ben-Ary
Artist, Gemma Ben-Ary is our Understory Artist in Residence next week. She’ll be creating a new…
Blooming Wild Bins – progress update (April)
We have ‘Blooming Wild Bins’ in Northcliffe thanks to artist’s Alicia Rogerson (@alicia_rogerson_art) and Tara Brooks…
Tree Lines – Writing for Wellbeing (Session #2: Northcliffe)
Session #2 in the Tree Lines – Writing for Wellbeing series with writer, with Nicole Sinclair…
Tree Lines – Writing for Wellbeing (Session #2: Northcliffe)Read More
Southern Forests Photography Club Annual competition and exhibition
The Southern Forests Photography Club held their opening night for the Annual Exhibition and Competition at…
Southern Forests Photography Club Annual competition and exhibitionRead More
Regional Artists & Curators Symposium – DRAFT Program Released
Regional Artists & Curators Symposium Southern Forest Arts is co-presenting a Regional & Artists and Curators…
Regional Artists & Curators Symposium – DRAFT Program ReleasedRead More
House concert: Notes for Nature
Two Autumn Afternoons with Tom Chvojka (and his grand piano). Only 18 tickets available for each…
Understory – 30 second virtual tour
Manjimup filmmaker, Mel North, has created a 30 second virtual tour of the Understory Art &…
Pilot podcast – feedback welcome
Feedback welcome: We’re seeking your comments and suggestions on the pilot podcast for the ‘Creative Mycelium’…
2021 Program launched
Our 2021 arts & culture program was launched on 25th January 2021. View the program here
2021 memberships now due
Support Southern Forest Arts to deliver quality arts & culture experiences that grow individual & community…
Guest Blog Posts from our Mycelium project
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…
Coming Soon
Mycelium Zoom Rooms
As part of the Mycelium project, Southern Forest Arts will present 12 zoom forums between march…
Understory podcasts soon to be broadcast
In the next few weeks we hope to announce the broadcast of our first podcasts. Thanks…
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.
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
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.
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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