Nakunbalook Art Show

26/07/2025

Congratulations to this year’s Nakunbalook Art Show award recipients!

🏆 2D Works – Penny Carruthers
🏆 Sculpture – Andrea Hall
🏆 Under 25 Years – Gus Mott

A heartfelt thank you to our judge, Louisa Waters, Collections & Exhibitions Co-ordinator at Gippsland Art Gallery, for taking on the incredibly difficult task of selecting winners from such a diverse and inspiring group of works.

Most of all, thank you to all the artists who entered. Your creativity, courage, and connection to our Grandfather Trees shine through every piece. For some, this was their first time exhibiting—what an incredible achievement.

The Nakunbalook Art Show runs until 2 August, 10am–4pm daily. Free entry. Most artworks are for sale.

Come and experience the beauty, strength and sensitivity of Gippsland’s creative community.

24/07/2025

The artworks are in, and we can’t wait to share them with you at the Nakunbalook Art Show 2025.

From stunning paintings to intricate sculptures, Gippsland’s artists have captured the spirit of The Grandfather Tree in so many incredible ways.

Join us for the opening night tomorrow night at 6pm and immerse yourself in this celebration of nature and creativity.

22/07/2025

Sneak peak…

14/07/2025

It’s going to be a great show…

See Gippsland’s ancient trees through the eyes of their artists 🎨

Big, bold, beautiful trees with deep roots and deeper stories - this year’s Nakunbalook Art Show is all about honouring Gippsland’s ancient giants. The ones that have seen it all.

We’re talking bark with battle scars, limbs that cradle wildlife, and roots tangled in cultural history.

🌿 Pop in and be amazed. The exhibition runs from Friday 25 July until Saturday 2 August, 10am to 4pm daily in Sale.

📅 Opening night and winners will be announced Friday 25 July, 6pm – 8pm.

📢 Attention artists: you have until Monday to get those entries in! For more info, check https://brnw.ch/21wU3BS

📷: Nakunbalook Environmental and Cultural Education Centre, on the banks of Lakes Guthridge and Guyatt, next to Seed Community Garden

Gippsland Times ABC Gippsland Gippsland Art Gallery The Middle of Everywhere Main Street Merchants Gippsland Visit Gippsland The art room - gippsland Friends of the Gippsland Art Gallery Friends of the Sale Botanic Gardens Sale & District Field Naturalists Club

26/06/2025

We get it. It’s a busy time of year—ironically, the time that’s meant to slow down.

There are things you’ve wanted to do, but they’ve kept being pushed back.
We hear you.

To help with the pace of life and give you a little breathing room, we’ve extended the deadline for the Nakunbalook Art Show 2025.

🎨 Entries now close on 14 July 2025.
That’s an extra two weeks to finish your work, finalise your concept, or simply take that first step.

For those ready to jump in, you can enter here:
👉 https://forms.gle/fbxJxg7eooWAfzeN7
(link also in our bio)

14/06/2025

Have you found your Grandfather Tree yet?

The Nakunbalook Art Show 2025 invites artists to reflect on the majestic, timeworn trees that have quietly shaped our environment and stories. These trees may have hollows, housed wildlife, stood through storms, and watched the world change around them.

- All entries that meet the guidelines will be exhibited.
- Prizes include $1000 First Prize, $500 Sculpture Prize, and $200 Youth Prize.
- Entries close June 30, 2025.

Let your art tell the story of Gippsland’s oldest guardians.

Applications Now Open - Unfinished entries will be considered but will need to be finalised by the delivery date. Entry details and apply here: https://forms.gle/fbxJxg7eooWAfzeN7

03/06/2025

Where’s your favourite Grandfather Tree? Ok, maybe you have more than one. Tell us or tag us in one of your photos.

Only three weeks left to get your entries in. Apply here: https://forms.gle/fbxJxg7eooWAfzeN7

01/05/2025

What is a Grandfather Tree? ✨🌳

For generations, Gippsland’s oldest trees have stood as silent witnesses to history. They have sheltered birds and possums, seen the movement of First Peoples across Country, and watched as landscapes changed over time.

This year, we invite artists to honour these ancient sentinels in their work. Is there a special tree in your area that has a story to tell? 🍂 Share your thoughts in the comments!

Entries are now open for the Nakunbalook Art Show 2025!

Apply here: https://forms.gle/fbxJxg7eooWAfzeN7

23/03/2025

CALLING ALL GIPPSLAND ARTISTS!
Entries are now open for the Nakunbalook Art Show 2025! This year’s theme is “The Grandfather Tree”—celebrating the resilience and history of Gippsland’s ancient trees.

All eligible entries will be exhibited, and there are fantastic prizes to be won:

First Prize: $1000
Sculpture Prize (3D work): $500
Youth Prize (Under 25 years): $200

Entries close: June 30, 2025
Exhibition: July 25 - August 2, 2025
Winners announced: July 25, 2025

Submit your work now!

Apply here: https://forms.gle/fbxJxg7eooWAfzeN7