Negin Chahoud: Art, Refuge and Letters of Love

Artist credit: Negin Chahoud @negin_chahoud By The Pop-Up Project In the peaceful embrace of the Southern Highlands, artist Negin Chahoud’s journey stands as a poignant testament to resilience, identity and healing. As an Iranian-Australian refugee, Negin’s life is a powerful story of survival, displacement and connection, which she now channels into her art practice. Through […]

Southern Highlands Arts Trail Returns for Its 14th Year in 2024

Artist credit: Miel Kroon, Studio 29 Discover Creativity and Talent in the Heart of the Highlands I Southern Highlands | 9-10 & 16-17 November 2024 The much-anticipated Southern Highlands Arts Trail is back for its 14th consecutive year, inviting art lovers, curious explorers, and the broader community to experience the vibrant local art scene like […]

That’s a Wrap: The 2024 June Long Weekend with The Pop-Up Project

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The 2024 June Long Weekend was nothing short of spectacular for The Pop-Up Project! From June 8-10, 35 talented artists across 16 studios opened their doors to the public, creating an immersive and unforgettable art experience. A miraculous last-minute weather change brought three days of perfect winter sunshine, helping the event exceed its target figures […]

How art trails are building pipelines of new gallery audiences

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24 Apr 2024 Written by Jo Pickup for ArtsHub Artists’ open house art trails are often very popular events in their own right. But they are also a big win for galleries… Here’s why. When WA artist Ian de Souza and his wife Ros decided to open their Fremantle home for their first artists’ open […]