Published on Monday, 1 December 2025 at 4:03:02 PM

An exhibition exploring how fire shapes regional identity and resilience will open at Albany Town Hall from December 12 to January 17.

Presented in partnership with the Regional Arts Triennial and Denmark Arts, Radical Futures: Fertile Ground invites audiences to imagine a future where fire is no longer associated with devastating loss and is instead bravely accepted as a generative presence in rural and regional life.

Curated by Kwoorabup-based emerging Curator Saira Spencer, the exhibition features eight artists and creative teams from across the Great Southern and South West working in a range of mediums.

The Great Southern creative community is represented by Carly Le Cerf & Jean-Michel Maujean, Jo Wassell & Samala Ghosh, Rachel Falls Williams, Freya Joy Parre and Ruth Maddren. Joining them is Margaret River-based Artist collective CYCAD, Helen Seiver from Bunbury and Peter Hill, based in Northcliffe.

Artist and curator talks will be held at 11am on December 13 and 11am on January 10.

Manager Arts and Culture Paul Nielsen said the exhibition offers space for reflection at a time when conversations about fire are often complex and deeply felt.

“Fire is part of life in regional Western Australia and it can carry many meanings,” he said.

“This exhibition approaches the topic through art, inviting audiences to consider different perspectives, acknowledge shared experiences and imagine how communities might continue to adapt in the future.”

The WA Regional Arts Triennial 3: Radical Futures is proudly supported by the Government of Western Australia through CITS. 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.

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