Exhibition: 6 — 17 November
Opening night:
Thurs 6 Nov, 6pm
Colouring session with ghostpatrol:
Sat 8 Nov, 11am
Snuff Puppets roaming show:
Sat 8 Nov, 11am
Forest Forum:
Sat 8 Nov, 5pm
The Store
Free entry
These artworks are a call to action with compelling urgency for one of the last wild places on Earth.
Entry is free, and all artworks are available for purchase. Proceeds support the Bob Brown Foundation’s campaign to protect Takayna as a World Heritage–listed National Park, returned to Aboriginal ownership.
Bring your friends, family and colleagues to the unique Naarm experience of Takayna’s compelling beauty and help us spread the reach of our campaign to defend and protect this wild place.
“May this art lead to action – and the saving of this wonderland for our own wellbeing.” – Bob Brown
Opening night
Discover the works and meet the artists in this special exhibition launch.
Thursday 6 November
6pm – 8pm
Entry: Free
Snuff Puppets
Experience a special roaming performance by the Snuff Puppets. Two of their extraordinary Beasts of Oz — a giant Koala and Magpie — will wander through the space, delighting crowds with their playful energy and powerful presence. These larger-than-life creatures celebrate the wonder of Australia’s native wildlife and remind us why our forests must be protected.
Saturday 8 November
11am – 1pm
Entry: Free
Colouring Session with Ghostpatrol
Join the artists for an informal colouring session with Ghostpatrol and BBF campaigners. You will be able to contribute your time and passion to a blank artwork designed by Ghostpatrol, which will then be hanged in the gallery as part of our A4T exhibition. You’ll be provided with tools and materials to take part in this.
Suitable for all ages.
Saturday 8 November
11am – 1pm
Entry: Flexible pricing
Native Forest Forum: Why Native Forests Still Need You?
The Forest Roadshow 2025 is coming to Melbourne. Join leading experts, and campaigners as they share come together to explore the future of Australia’s native forests — and why they still need you.
Saturday 8 November
5pm – 6.30pm
Entry: Free
A Grand Piano in the Rainforest
For the first time in Australian arts history, a grand piano was placed in a threatened forest in Takayna for pianist Dave McEvoy to compose music and help save Takayna’s ancient landscapes from mining and logging. Immerse yourself in David’s compositions in this unique and breathtaking sound journey.
14 & 16 November
Entry: $19 — $50 Pay As You Feel
Soft Revolution
Join musicians Dave McEvoy (SA) and Rosemary Cann (TAS) for a unique, improvised performance inspired by their recent time in Takayna — one of Earth’s last great wild places.
Saturday 15 November
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Entry: $19 — $50 Pay As You Feel
This annual artist residency is made accessible by Bob Brown Foundation, encouraging artists to immerse themselves in Takayna, to see, feel and breathe the forest, its struggles and its global uniqueness.
Bob Brown Foundation takes direct action to protect nature, stops environmental destruction through the courts and conducts critical science to protect wild places and wildlife.
