get Involved in 2026
Like many regional arts events, River of Art is also navigating a changing funding landscape, making this an important moment to review how the Festival can remain viable into the future.
After more than two decades as a key feature of the annual program, the much-loved Arts Trail as we know it will pause for the 2026 Festival while the organisation reviews, with participant input, the model and considers how it can best serve artists, audiences and the broader arts community going forward.
As we head into our 22nd year, River of Art proudly reaffirms its founding values: to champion local talent, activate regional spaces, and celebrate the diverse voices and practices that shape the creative soul of the South Coast.
Have Your Say – Take Part in our Participant Survey – Your Voice Matters
Survey closes July 2026 This is will then inform an in person forum
Planning an exhibition, open studio, workshop or creative event during the Festival period?
Let us know.
Planning an exhibition, workshop, open studio or creative event? Let us know and we’ll help spread the word.
While the Arts Trail is paused in 2026, River of Art remains committed to supporting and promoting creative activity across the region. Although our resources are limited, we’ll do our best to help share your event through our communications channels and connect audiences with the incredible creativity happening across the South Coast.
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