Winton Wetlands has launched a new online portal for artists and creatives as part of the Benalla Heritage Festival.
Over two days, Winton Wetlands hosted a series of events, all under the theme of ‘Mokoan Living Heritage’.
Artists gathered at the Mokoan Cafè and Hub for a social gathering as part of the recently formed Winton Wetlands Creatives on Saturday, May 4 as part of the Benalla Heritage Festival.
The event culminated in the launch of the new web portal for wetlands themed artwork, being officially opened by Benalla Art Gallery director Eric Nash and Wangaratta Art Gallery director Rachel Arndt.
“There are aspects of the life of these amazing wetlands that can’t always be adequately conveyed in writing and academic studies alone,” Winton Wetlands communications co-ordinator Graeme Domm said.
“This is where art can come in and add a whole new dimension to our appreciation of history and heritage and help us reflect on what we can all learn from it.”
Throughout the two-day festival, Winton Wetlands also hosted a series of other events, including an art journalising session and talks at the wetlands from Aunty Cheryl Cooper and a walk and talk through the area with cultural officer Nikki James and restoration manager Dr Lisa Farnworth.
“We’re excited that so many artists and other creative people enjoy coming to the wetlands to capture its different stories and moods, and we’ve delighted to encourage the formation of an ongoing group of creative people who may choose to make some of their work known via a new online portal,” Mr Domm said.
“We’re hoping this platform will grow over time.”
To find out more about the platform, head to https://wintonwetlands.org.au/art-on-the-wetlands/