Join us on a bus trip to Collie to view the Inaugural Collie Art prize (an acquisitive $50,000 prize award - the highest regional art prize in Australia) 500 people entered and only 45 were chosen including Wendy and Bill Castleden's daughter Susanna Castleden and Monique Tippett whose work - 'Tree Columns' - hangs is...
Come and create your own working clock with the help of our creative and experienced team of artists Kerry Sibley, Chris Williamson, Molly Coy and Kay Gibson. Clock templates, mechanisms and embellishments will be provided along with a plethora of ideas, expertise and enthusiasm from our talented tutors. All Materials included along with morning &...
We are hosting weaving expert Cynamon Aeria for a twine weaving demonstration at the Margaret River Library on Thursday 19th September, 5 – 7pm This is a family friendly event with light refreshments provided. Cynamon will be demonstrating how to weave a basket large enough to hold the library’s puppet collection using rope and hand-made...
Margaret River Library is hosting a community celebration to recognise the work of visual artist Dr Michael Wise and current Cocoon Gallery exhibitor and conceptual artist Natalia Ford. The event, scheduled for 6pm to 7.30pm on Thursday 28 November 2019, will include a hosted interactive discussion about the individual approaches the artists took to achieve...
Margaret River Library is hosting an information session about the Spaced 4: Rural Utopias program and introducing the artist in residence, Sydney-based artist Ella Sutherland on Wednesday 18th March, 4 - 5.30pm. Light refreshments provided. Come along to the library to hear Soula Veyradier introduce the program and welcome Ella Sutherland to Margaret River. Find...
Frock up in your best all white outfit and join us for a delightful afternoon of delicious food and drinks, live music, stunning artworks and delightful company in a beautiful lakeside setting.
BIRDS/BEES/FLOWERS/FISH Featuring artworks created by local artists and artisans exhibited in a private outdoor garden setting.Over 40 unique and diverse artworks will be exhibited and available to purchase. Including sculpture, paintings, photography and more.View this unique exhibition while exploring this delightful garden. Morning and afternoon tea available. EXHIBITION ADDRESS: 29 Mentelle Road (off Kilcarnup Rd),...
Each year, the Visual Stories Art Competition and Exhibition forms an exciting part of the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival with unique works displayed for a month over the festival period in the foyer of Margaret River HEART. The creative theme for the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival 2022 is NO WORD LIMIT...
'Stitched & Bound' is a biennial, juried exhibition displaying the innovative work of West Australian textile artists challenging the concept of the ‘quilt’ medium.
High Tea, art auction, live music and fine wines in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Arts Margaret River and the Margaret River HEART team invite you to a free celebration of the freshly invigorated cultural hub.
Snowy is becoming more beautiful every day and The Wicked Queen is not happy!
The 'Visual Stories' exhibition is part of the 2023 Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival. Artists have been asked to respond to the festival theme: "Let's Take A Moment".
Experience, a memory, a lasting connection. Explore this multiple-piece installation of wall-hung vases by artist Shelley McNab. Created and decorated together, they share stories of brush and glaze, connecting both physically and remembered; tactile and invisible, and sharing a reminder that art reaches further than the physical piece.
Displaying key pages from the book and individual illustrations for an immersive comic experience. Rachel’s drawing desk will also be on display featuring working drawings, props, reference books in an insight into her creative process.
The magical stage adaptation of the beloved Australian story is back to celebrate its 40th birthday!
“This is not about creating art. It’s pure creativity, self-expression, spontaneous marking. It’s paint play! A place where everyone can come to paint and play without suggestion or direction. Bring your free spirit with you, your inner child and leave your inner critic at the door.” Annie Bourgault, Facilitator ‘The Paint Play Intergenerational Project’ is inspired...
“This is not about creating art. It’s pure creativity, self-expression, spontaneous marking. It’s paint play! A place where everyone can come to paint and play without suggestion or direction. Bring your free spirit with you, your inner child and leave your inner critic at the door.” Annie Bourgault, Facilitator ‘The Paint Play Intergenerational Project’ is inspired...
Come and enjoy the remarkable talent of around 200 actors, dancers and musicians as they take you on an engaging journey including ensembles, class bands, comedy, solos, duos and an eclectic mix of dance styles and troupes.
"Wannang Biridge, Light of the peppermint tree” brings together the multiple collaborations of photo artist Martine Perret with Elder Vivian Brockman Webb, Mitchella Hutchins, Mabenan Hutchins and Majinda Hutchins with music composer and video/sound artist Roly Skender.
Presented by The Arts & Culture Working Group Developing your own exhibition? Get all the tips and tricks on how to develop and manage your own exhibition and visual arts events. Hear from some of WA's Industry experts...
Inspired by the Japanese ancient art form ‘Oshibana’ where pressed flowers and other botanical materials are used to create an entire picture to make beautiful art, comes this new abstract floral series ‘Furawaato’ by artist Natalie Briney.
A Pop-up Exhibition of Artworks by Elisa Markes-Young September 28 to October 10. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sometimes I think we all have embedded in the brain a personal space like a home we’ve lost that lingers in our skulls (...) This place and (the) people - they’re like elements or primary colours, forming and haunting our...
The exhibition showcases Fine Art, Photography and Fine Woodwork, all produced by talented year 10, 11 and 12 students at Margaret River Senior High School.
Workshops for children aged 6-12.
We will create a ready to frame image which will be mounted and presented ready to fit easily into an off the shelf frame.
Fi Wilkie describes the role art plays in her life as the very small key that opened the big door.
Kate Miller-Heidke embarks on the CATCHING DIAMONDS Massive National Regional Tour of Australia. Coming to Margaret River in March 2024!
Inspiration for my artwork comes from Margaret River's seascapes, forest, native birds, wild flowers and people. I have my own unique style of painting and have experience using a wide range of mediums. I prefer using a limited palette with bold contrast. Most of my paintings in this exhibition are acrylic on canvas, but I have included watercolour, prismacolour and oil pastels.
Newlyweds’ Dream, is a collaboration between Broome based visual artists Jody and Benjamin Loaring, that tells a story of connection and disconnection to place.
For Marion Cardamone, creative therapist, mind-body specialist and artist, painting is a way to connect to the body and emotions, creating a feeling of safety and home; Painting is a way to turn suffering and confusion into gold: art, beauty & connection.