Shipwreck Coastline - Busselton Heritage Festival
Contemporary works by Susie Vickery, Jill Paynter O’Meehan & others, Explore the theme of water, shipwrecks, submerged worlds and archival echoes.
Expressions of Pride
The Expressions of Pride exhibition showcases the creativity, resilience, and diversity of LGBTIQ+ artists living and working in the South West.
Glow with Pride
Kick off the Pride Wellbeing Festival 2025 with a night of celebration, community, and pride!
The Midas Touch
Biannual group show by the Australasian Porcelain Art Teachers of WA - hand-painted, kiln-fired porcelain at its finest.
Visual Voices
Discover the creative vision of South Regional TAFE's Visual Arts students in this dynamic exhibition. Bringing together an exciting range of artworks from both Certificate III and Certificate IV students, this collection celebrates artistic diversity across painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and more.
Paint and Sip - Christmas Bouquet!
Join Studio Merlot at The Old Courthouse, Busselton this festive season for a fabulous Paint & Sip Event, painting a bright and colourful Christmas bouquet!
Paint, Drink and Be Merry!!
Whispers of the Wild
Whispers of the Wild - Busselton WAFTA Group | 8 Jan – 1 Feb 2026
Discover the beauty of Western Australia’s South West through fibre art. Handcrafted textiles inspired by the wild landscapes, flora and fauna.
Resistance & Resilience
Ceramics by Rosemary Helmis | 8 Jan – 2 Feb 2026
Rosemary Helmis explores the tension between human-made convenience and nature’s endurance. Her ceramic sculptures reflect the fragile yet resilient patterns of the natural world, prompting reflection on sustainability, beauty, and the objects we create.
In the Quiet of the Land
Regional Arts Triennial 3
Gerald Ashcroft · Elaine Clocherty, Waljin - Mitchella Hutchins & Dwardinan - Vivian Brockman Webb · Merle Davis · Christian Fletcher · Francesco Geronazzo · Gary Hambleton · Melanie Jarman · Kay Manolas · Kim Perrier · Barbara Weeks
Mindful Monday - October
Join Sharon Williams for Mindful Monday - Drawing with the Seasons at Old Courthouse Complex - Fodder Room on second Monday of each month.
Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature through a gentle, guided journey into mindful drawing.
Opening Function - Woodfire Survey
Opening function with guest speaker - Chester Nealie.
This unique exhibition showcases ceramic works by Southwest artists using the ancient and mesmerising process of wood-firing, where each piece tells a story shaped by fire, ash, and time.
Meet the Artist - Carol Mulhearn
Meet potter Carol Mulhearn and her quirky clay animals – full of fun, personality, and stories to share
Artist Talk - Rebecca Miller
Step inside the world of Rebecca Miller as she reveals how she transforms landscapes into luminous, powerful paintings in this special artist talk.
Mindful Monday - September
Join Sharon Williams for Mindful Monday - Drawing with the Seasons at Old Courthouse Complex - Fodder Room on second Monday of each month.
Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature through a gentle, guided journey into mindful drawing.
Brush and Earth – Adventures in Canvas and Clay
A vibrant coastal exhibition by South West artists Carol Mulhearn and Rebecca Miller, blending sculptural ceramics and expressive painting. Inspired by whales, wild seas, and windswept land - where clay and colour meet in motion.
Chasing the Light - Gerald Ashcroft
Opening Function for Gerald Ashcroft’s latest oil painting exhibition - Chasing the Light.
Chasing the Light - Gerald Ashcroft
Gerald Ashcroft’s latest oil paintings capture the shifting beauty of pastoral and coastal landscapes. Imbued in personal reconnection with nature, the works evoke memory, emotion, and a deep sense of place.
Mindful Monday: August
Mindful Mondays: Drawing with the Seasons
with artist Sharon Williams
Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature through a gentle, guided journey into mindful drawing.
Ceramics Workshop with Tracie Anderson
Join ceramics artist Tracie Anderson for two mornings of fun with a seaside twist.
Heritage tour of the Old Courthouse Complex Winter school holidays.
Join us for a heritage tour of the Old Courthouse Complex during the winter school holidays.
WAAPA Design Workshop
Are you ready to bring a show to life? Join WAAPA for an immersive one-day Theatre Design Workshop, where creativity meets practical design in a collaborative and hands-on environment.
Mindful Monday - Mandala
Join Sharon Williams for Mindful Monday - Mandala at Old Courthouse Complex - Fodder Room on second Monday of each month.
Artist’s Talk - Jeremy Williams
Join us for an artist talk with Jeremy Williams, whose debut solo exhibition reflects a lifetime of creative exploration.
Spin-In Fibre Festival
Local spinners and weavers will converge on the Old Courthouse Complex for the Spin-in Fibre Festival on Saturday, 24 May to demonstrate spinning in action.
Painting with Gerald - Friday Group
The new term of painting with Gerald Ashcroft begins Friday 23 May. This weekly class runs for 7 weeks.
Mindful Monday
Join us for a relaxing hour of creating lotus mandalas and practicing mindfulness this Mindful Monday!
Flight
West Australian Photographer and aspiring pilot Danielle Briggs brings FLIGHT to Busselton – an exhibition that explores gravity and our attempts to defy it.
Opening Event
Join us for the ceremonial opening of Women of the Southwest, a gallery exhibition honouring the strength, stories, and artistry of women from the Southwest region. Through evocative imagery, storytelling, and artistic expression, this collection offers a deeply personal and collective reflection on womanhood, land, and lineage.
Paint and Sip - Freshly Picked!
Get ready to unleash your inner artist as we sip and paint beautiful Freshly Picked Blooms on Saturday 26 April 2025!
Women of the Southwest
The Women of the Southwest celebrates the strength, sensuality, and resilience of women across our region. The evocative portraiture is a visual ode to feminine identity, reclamation, and connection to this sacred land - Wadandi Boodja.
Heritage Tours
Join us for a free tour of the precinct and watch history come to life. A great free school holiday activity! Thursday 11am.
Mindful Monday - mandalas
The hamsa hand or hand of Fatima has long been associated with repelling evil and bringing good luck.
Rhythm Fiesta! Free concert by Defying Gravity
City of Busselton presents WAAPA's Defying Gravity percussion ensemble live for one night only. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music on the grass in the courtyard.
We are Many Things
We are Many Things is a celebration of creativity, friendship and the boundless possibilities of artistic expression.
Image credit, Gwen Plumb, High Country
Mindful Monday - mandala series
Take some time to relax by learning the art of mandala drawing. Your instructor Sharon Williams will gently guide you through the process and leave you wanting more.
Meet the Photographer - Joel Davies
Meet the photographer behind the exhibition. Joel is incredibly proud to be exhibiting for the first time. He says this is his dream come true. So make Joel’s day and pop in and say hi!
Serendipity by Sandy Winkle
This solo exhibition explores the fusion of adventure photography and textiles, resulting in serendipitous and unexpected artistic outcomes.
Introduction to drawing traditional Mandalas - compass work practice
Dedicate one hour each month to explore the meditative practice of creating simple mandalas. You will acquire fundamental skills that will swiftly evolve into intricate designs you’ll love.