Regional Arts Triennial #3

Thirteen unique exhibitions – one statewide conversation

The Regional Arts Triennial 3 (RAT3) is a statewide contemporary arts program connecting regional communities, artists and audiences across Western Australia through a series of locally curated exhibitions, events and conversations. Guided by the theme Radical Futures, the Triennial explores how art can help us imagine new possibilities for our communities, environments and collective futures during a time of rapid social, cultural and environmental change. Led by Lead Curator Sarah Roots, the program highlights the strength, diversity and creativity of regional Western Australia through locally grounded artistic and curatorial practices.

Spanning 2025–2026, the Triennial includes 13 regional exhibitions across Western Australia, bringing together 154 participating artists and 32 curators in one of the state’s most ambitious regional arts programs. Through exhibitions, workshops, artist talks and community events, RAT3 is expected to engage more than 10,000 audience members across regional and metropolitan WA. The program will culminate in a major survey exhibition and summit at John Curtin Gallery in 2026, showcasing selected works from across the state and creating opportunities for connection, reflection and exchange between regional arts practitioners and audiences.

Below you can explore upcoming exhibitions, events and key Triennial updates. For full program details and the latest news, please visit the Regional Arts Triennial 3 website.

The third iteration of the Triennial centres upon the theme of Radical Futures, exploring the role of the arts as a catalyst for change in times of collapse. Focusing on collective imagination and drawing upon the concept of aesthetic force, Radical Futures reveals aspirations for tomorrow, across what is now known as regional Western Australia.

For more info visit the WA Regional Arts Triennial website

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Regional Partners:

Albany / Kinjarling – Denmark Arts (Venue: Albany Town Hall)

Broome / Rubibi – Kimberly Arts Network (Venue: The Octagon & Library @ University of Notre Dame)

Busselton / Undalup – City of Busselton (Venue: Old Courthouse Complex)

Carnamah & Mingenew – North Midland Project (Venue: The Bank Gallery, The Exchange Gallery, Geraldton Regional Art Gallery)

Carnarvon / Gwoonwardu – Shire of Carnarvon (Venue: Carnarvon Art Gallery)

Esperance / Kepa Kurl – Cannery Arts Centre (Venue: Cannery Arts Centre)

Kalgoorlie / Karlkurla – Artgold (Venue: Artgold)

Kununurra – Warringarri Arts (Venue: Artopia Gallery)

Mandurah / Mandjoogoordap – Mandurah Performing Arts Centre (Venue: Alcoa Gallery)

Margaret River / Wooditjup – Arts Margaret River (Venue: Foyer Gallery)

Moora – Gardiner Street Arts Collective (Venue: Gardiner Street Arts Collective)

Port Hedland / Ngaru – The Junction Co. (Venue: The Courthouse Gallery + Studio)

Roebourne / leramugadu – BLB Creative (Venue: Old Roebourne Library)

Regional Curators

• Lead Curator – Sarah Roots
• Albany/Kinjarling – Saira Spencer (mentored by Anna Louise Richardson)
• Broome/Rubibi – Tracey Mulhardy (supported by Dora Griffiths and mentored by Cathy Cummins)
• Busselton/Undalup – Japneet Keith (mentored by Lesley Meanie)
• Carnarvon/Gwoonwardu – Rochelle O’Brien & Sofie Lammens (mentored by Stuart McMillan)
• Carnamah/Mingenew – Wiggy Mitsuda (mentored by Briony Bray)
• Esperance/Kepa Kurl – Cait Edwards (mentored by Alex Desebrock)
• Kalgoorlie-Boudler/Karlkurla – Claire Weir (mentored by Melissa Drummond)
• Kununurra – Jessica Ward (supported by Dora Griffiths and mentored by Cathy Cummins)
• Margaret River/Wooditjup – Elisa Markes-Young (mentored by Christopher Young)
• Moora – Nyree Taylor (mentored by Andrew Bowman-Bright)
• Port Hedland/Ngaru – Lauren Greatorex and Nicole Leuchter(mentored by Michelle Broun)
• Roebourne/Ieramugadu – Linda Rowlands (mentored by Sarah Roots)

Curatorial Advisory Group

• Lia McKnight, Curator, John Curtin Gallery
• Anna Louise Richardson, former Triennial curator (The Alternative Archive)
• Annette Davis, former Triennial curator (Open Borders)

Aboriginal Curatoral Advisory Group

• Michelle Broun
• Zali Morgan
• Ron Bradfield

Artists

There are 134 artists expected to contribute to the exhibitions series overall. To explore the full list of participating artists, curators and exhibitions across the state, please visit HERE.

Key Partners

The WA Regional Arts Triennial 3: Radical Futures is funded with support from the WA Government. It is coordinated by Southern Forest Arts with support from ART ON THE MOVE through the Regional Exhibition Touring Boost. Project partners include John Curtin Gallery, Regional Arts WA, GalleriesWest and Kimberley Arts Network.

Support Partners

• Australian Museums & Galleries Association WA
• Artsource
• Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
• Minderoo Foundation

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PHOTO CREDITS

1. Fiona Sinclair
2. Mellen Burns
3. C/O ART ON THE MOVE
4. C/O Shire of Carnarvon
5. C/O ART ON THE MOVE
6. C/O Shire of Carnarvon