ARTS & cULTURE | 2025 SOUTHERN ART & CRAFT TRAIL
Sat 27 Sep - Sun 12 Oct | Vancouver Arts Centre & Albany Town Hall
The City of Albany Arts & Culture | 2025 Southern Art & Craft Trail Events
Sat 27 September to Sun 12 October
Running from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 12 October, Western Australia’s premier regional arts event will showcase the talents of over 500 artists across 63 venues throughout the Great Southern and surrounding regions.
Presented by ArtSouthWA, the Trail spans more than 46,000 hectares, offering locals and visitors a vibrant, accessible celebration of the arts during the spring school holidays. Now recognised as a key cultural tourism event in WA, the Trail features a rich variety of artistic mediums—including painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, jewellery, pottery, glasswork, and more.
This year also sees 17 schools participating, alongside live demonstrations and hands-on workshops, ensuring there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy.
Exhibitions at the Vancouver Arts Centre:
- Searching for Fibonacci by Heather Brown
Heather Brown creates unique small canvases using paper, paint, and natural materials like homegrown flowers, seeds, and nuts. Her larger prints capture scenes from the local, biodiverse ecosystem.
- A Year of Challenge by Felters in the Great Southern
Find Felters in the Great Southern (FIGS) exhibition in the large meeting room at the Vancouver Arts Centre at venue number 48 on the Southern Art and Craft Trail map.
- Open Spectrum by the Albany Art Group
The Albany Art Group is a vibrant collective of diverse and talented artists working across a range of mediums. The AAG is venue number 49 on the Southern Art and Craft Trail map.
#Scapes is a multimedia and printmaking exhibition. The artists will focus on the Great Southern area taking inspiration from the different Scapes that comprise the region. This exhibition is venue number
Exhibitions at the Albany Town Hall:
- Paul's Choice City of Albany Art Collection
A special exhibition from the City of Albany’s Art Collection upstairs at the Town Hall.
Vancouver Arts Centre open times during the Art Trail:
Mon - Fri 10-4pm. Sat - Sun 10-2pm
Albany Town Hall open times during the Art Trail:
Mon - Sat 10-5pm. Sun 10-2pm
For more information on the art trail or to download a trail map head to Art South WA https://artsouthwa.com.au/
COLOURS OF KINJARLING | SPENCER PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
23 Oct - 4 Nov 2025 | Vancouver Arts Centre
Spencer Park Primary School is proudly hosting its biennial exhibition in 2025, with this year’s theme titled The Colours of Kinjarling. Through a diverse range of visual art forms—including sculpture, painting, mosaics, and mixed media—students will present their unique interpretations of the theme.
The exhibition highlights the natural beauty of the region, with artworks inspired by local flora, fauna, the ocean, and the surrounding landscapes. Every student is represented in the exhibition, including those from the Spencer Park Education Support Centre, who share the school site.
Throughout the year, students have developed and refined their artistic techniques, supported by enriching residency visits from local artists. The exhibition celebrates not only their creativity but also their connection to place and community.
Vancouver Arts Centre - 85 Vancouver St
Mon - Fri 10-4pm