FEBRUARY AT WAMA: COLLECT, CREATE AND EXPLORE IN THE GRAMPIANS

Kate Gorringe-Smith_ White faced heron at twilight

Art, nature and creativity come together this February at WAMA in Budja Budja/Halls Gap, where visitors can buy and collect works from the WAMA Art Prize 2025, take part in botanical illustration workshops, and experience the unique cultural landscape of Gariwerd/Grampians National Park.

With the WAMA Art Prize exhibition entering its final weeks, now is the time to visit, vote and acquire works before the exhibition closes on 8 March 2026.

CURRENT EXHIBITION: WAMA ART PRIZE 2025

Finalist Exhibition | Closes 8 March 2026

Presented in Australia’s first National Centre for Environmental Art, the WAMA Art Prize showcases 54 finalist works selected from more than 450 entries from across the country.

Now in its third edition, the biennial prize has established itself as a significant platform for artists deeply engaged with the natural world. Dedicated to environmental art, the exhibition spans drawing, printmaking, collage, sculpture and experimental works on or with paper.

Importantly, with the exception of the Major Acquisitive Prize winner, all finalist artworks are available for purchase.

Digital catalogues are available online, offering collectors and first-time buyers the opportunity to explore and acquire museum-quality environmental art exhibited within Australia’s first National Centre for Environmental Art.

Gariwerd Kate Proctor - Earthy Media

For the first time, the Art Prize also includes a Salon des Refusés, a digital showcase of selected non-finalist works, expanding access to even more artists responding to art and nature.

Visitors are invited to participate in the People’s Choice Award , voting either in person or online. Voting closes 23 February 2026, with the winning artist to receive $2,500. Three voters will also receive a WAMA Prize Pack. The winner will be announced on 27 February 2026.

The exhibition runs until 8 March 2026 and can be viewed online at wama.au.

WAMA WORKSHOPS

Botanical Illustration with Dolores Skowronski-Malloni

WAMA continues its popular botanical illustration workshop series, hosted by WAMA Art Prize Award Winner Dolores Skowronski-Malloni.

Encouraging participants to slow down and observe closely, these workshops introduce botanical illustration techniques using watercolour pencil on paper. All materials are supplied and places are limited.

The Remaking of Things (Second Telling) at WAMA

Upcoming sessions (10am–1pm):
• 28 February 2026 – Leaves
• 28 March 2026 – Fungi

Bookings are available via wama.au.

COMING SOON

Entanglements with Fungi: Life, Death and Renewal
Curated by Dr Felicity Spear
21 March – 1 June 2026

Opening in March, Entanglements with Fungi explores the complexity and diversity of the fungus kingdom and its vital role in sustaining life, reflecting on art, science, history and politics in a time of ecological change.

VISITING WAMA

Located in Budja Budja/Halls Gap at the foothills of Gariwerd/Grampians National Park, WAMA spans 16 hectares and unites art, gardens and environmental awareness across its purpose-built National Centre for Environmental Art and surrounding landscape.

Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am–5pm. Just seven minutes from Halls Gap.

For a limited time, entry is $2 (under 12 free).
For more information: wama.au

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