NEWS & UPDATES
NEWS & UPDATES
NEWS & UPDATES
NATURE-INSPIRED ART MURALS, SET THE SCENE FOR THE FUTURE OF WAMA
Visual artists Mike Maka and Conrad Bizjak recently visited WAMA to paint 2 building murals inspired by the natural surroundings of the Grampians National Park (Gariwerd), complimenting the regions silo art tourism trail. The artists were commissioned to paint 2...
WEEKLY TIMES ARTICLE-APRIL 28, 2021
WHEN The Weekly Times last spoke to Glenda Lewin, she was embarking on an ambitious project, not just for the Grampians, but the nation. In 2010 the Stawell resident, with fellow enthusiasts, had a vision to create the Wildlife Art Museum of Australia, near Halls Gap....
WAMA RECEIVES LOCAL ART COLLECTION CELEBRATING WILDLIFE ART
WAMA is honoured to be the recipient of the intriguing wildlife art collection of the late Bill and Maureen Mann of Horsham, celebrating artists who are inspired by wildlife and the environment. WAMA plans to exhibit the collection within the local community before...
INSPIRATION WILD: FOUNDATION ARTISTS 6 YEARS ON
WAMA is excited to bring you this very special exhibition, Inspiration Wild: Foundation Artists 6 Years On, showcasing a broad selection of nationally and internationally recognised artists from Australia who are deeply inspired in their artwork by the natural...
MIKE MAKA TO PAINT WAMA MURALS
WAMA has appointed visual artist Mike Maka to create 2 building murals to be painted on the WAMA site, that will symbolise the interconnection between art, the natural environment and the community. The paintings will be created on 2 portable buildings that will be...
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK – CHANGING COMMUNITIES, CHANGING LIVES
National Volunteer Week is a great initiative to acknowledge and thank all Australia’s volunteers for their generous contribution to our community.
WAMA Parton, Glenda Lewin gives a special message of thanks to all WAMA volunteers.
NATIVE GRASSLANDS PLANTING COMMENCES
WAMA has partnered with Jallukar Landcare and Greening Australia, to develop a 1.6-hectare native grasslands area on the WAMA site.
The prepared area has been direct seeded today with over 55 different species of native grasses and wildflowers many of which have been collected and propagated …
THE BIGGEST SCIENCE EXPERIMENT
WAMA introduces an exciting new community event, The Biggest Science Experiment engaging the Northern Grampians shire region in being a science savvy community. The Biggest Science Experiment (BigSciExp) has been created to get the community thinking, talking and...
WAMA RECIEVES A $48,000 GRANT TO CREATE A GRAMPIANS ENDEMIC PUBLIC GARDEN
The WAMA Foundation Inc., has received a $48 000 grant from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) as part of the department’s Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens Program to develop the WAMA Endemic Public Garden ….
WAMA ART MEETS NATURE EXHIBITION
16 – 25 November 2018
An initiative of WAMA’s Arts Council and held at Lucy McEachern’s Gallery in Wingeel.
Opened by Louise Tegart and curated by Merle Hathaway, the exhibition showcased art inspired by nature by 26 artists Australia-wide.
GRANNES OPEN GARDEN
14th October 2018
An initiative of WAMA’s Engagement Team and held at Grannes, near Stawell.
Over 100 people visited the beautiful native and sculpture gardens, relaxed and engaged in the activities. Grannes is a small example of what we aspire to with the WAMA Project ….
DUNKELD RECITAL
12 September 2018
An initiative of WAMA’s Philanthropy Team
Managed by Suellen Wilkie and held in Dunkeld.
Over 120 people attended. The evening was a great success, in particular, as we were able to share the WAMA vision ….
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Acknowledgement of country
WAMA is honoured to be able to do what we love within an ancient, diverse and unique cultural landscape that we call home. A landscape created by the great creator Bunjil, crafted by the many rich creative beings and forces, and cared for by the First Nations’ peoples. We acknowledge and respect their enduring knowledge, wisdom, leadership and friendship and their Elders past, present and future.