Southern Forest Arts
We support individual & community flourishing by creating opportunities for inspiration, connection, wellbeing & growth.
Our current offerings
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’…
Wild Weaving With Native Grasses
Workshop: with artist Fiona Gavino. Saturday 13th March, Petrichor Gallery, Walpole. Workshop Title: ‘Wild Weaving with…
Exhibition: Skin in the Game (too)
Solo exhibition by Natalie Scholtz, Painted Tree Gallery, opened late January 2021. To view images from…
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…
Mycelium
Celebrations! Stage 2 of Mycelium has been fully funded thanks to support from Lotterywest, The State…
Understory Art & Nature Trail
Australia’s leading art in nature experience moves you body, mind and soul. Discover artworks scattered like…
Coming Soon
Trust Me, I’m An Artist
Exhibition: ‘Trust Me I’m an Artist’. Recent works by Fiona Gavino on show from March 13…
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
Creativity
Connection
Community
Collaboration
Inclusivity
Wonder
Unity
Courage
Joy
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!”
