Southern Forest Arts
We grow personal & collective wellbeing by creating meaningful connections between people and the world around them.
What's On
Mycelium
A connection and collaboration project within WA’s regional arts sector to nurture resilience, sustainability and vibrancy…
Film: Shaun the Sheep
In partnership with the Northcliffe CRC we will be screening a summer holiday kids film -…
Understory Art & Nature Trail
Australia’s leading art in nature experience moves you body, mind and soul. Discover artworks scattered like…
Coming Soon
Artist in Residence: Nat Scholtz
Nat Sholtz will spend time in the Painted Tree Gallery during late January to early February…
Film: Shaun the Sheep
In partnership with the Northcliffe CRC we will be screening a summer holiday kids film -…
2021 Program launch
Our 2021 arts & culture program will be launched soon. Visit our website again soon for…
Workshop: Skin in the Game
Nat Sholtz, artist of London and Persian descent, currently living in Perth and frequently working in…
Exhibition: Skin in the Game
Solo exhibition by Nat Scholtz, Painted Tree Gallery, opens late January 2021 (Date TBC) Natalie Scholtz…
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
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!”
