Presented by Bob Brown Foundation
Exhibition Hours:
Friday June 12 – Sunday June 21, 2026
Open 10:00am – 6:00pm daily
Opening Event:
Thursday June 11, 2026
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Showcasing works from the artist residency hosted by Bob Brown Foundation in the wild and ancient forests of Takayna in north-west Lutruwita / Tasmania. This unique gathering brings together artists from across the country — and beyond — to immerse themselves in one of the world’s last great temperate rainforests.
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Art for Takayna is more than an exhibition, it is a call to action. For five days, artists from across Australia camped in Takayna’s remote forests. Under myrtle trees and the hidden gaze of animals, they created art as a living memory of this ancient ecosystem. This is the story of Takayna told through the eyes of over 100 artists.
This year’s exhibition brings together a powerful collection of works spanning photography, painting, sculpture and performances.
Together, they form a compelling call to action – a visual reminder of what stands to be lost forever.
Entry to the exhibition is free, and artworks are available for purchase. A variety of performances, artist talks and workshops will also happen throughout the exhibition.
Proceeds go towards our ongoing campaign to protect Takayna as a World Heritage-listed national park, returned to Aboriginal ownership.
Bring your family, friends or coworkers to share in the wonder of Takayna.
Featuring artworks by:
Andrew Phipps, Arwen Dyer, Charels Chadwick, Colette Harmsen, David Booth (Ghost Patrol), Graham Wilson, Jill Pierce, Lousia Wills, Trace Balla, Tyto, Wendy Galloway, Xan Nunn, and many others.
Performances by:
Nidala Barker, Tilley Song and many others
Click here to view performances
WARNING: These artworks contain scenes of wild Takayna that corporations and government don’t want you to see. Viewing these works may trigger extreme emotions ranging from “How is this place real?” to “How could anyone destroy this?”
Witness at your own risk – beauty this profound has been known to turn ordinary citizens into extraordinary defenders. Not recommended for those comfortable with environmental complacency.
Some artworks in this exhibition contain nudity and adult themes.
Accessibility
Accessible Toilet (located on level 1 and in the Courtyard)
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Accessible entry via the lift in the Courtyard
