Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This program is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre.

Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This program is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre.

Join us for the opening of Esperance Senior High School’s Exhibition of Creative Works.

Featuring work by students from Years 7 to 11, An Exhibition of Creative Works is a lively mix of art, design and making. Expect painting and drawing alongside jewellery, ceramics, textiles, photography, woodwork and metalwork, with plenty of different ideas, styles and personalities on show.

Opening night will also feature live performances from Esperance Senior High School music students, bringing even more young local talent into the Cannery.

Wednesday 4 Nov | 6PM
All welcome | Complimentary refreshments | Alcohol free event

Exhibition is on until Sunday 15 Nov
Gallery Open Tie - Fri 10am - 4pm & Sat - Sun 12pm - 4pm

Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

Did you know our Studio spaces are turning forty this year? We’re hosting an afternoon tea to celebrate!

Joining us will be Life Member Penny Blumann who was previously Chairperson of our committee and key in the establishment of the Studios; it is an honour to have her celebrate with us!

Join us from 2pm for tea, coffee and sweet treats. You’ll also get to see glimpses of the history of the spaces through images and memorabilia hung up around the Print Room.

WHEN: Thursday 22nd October 2 - 3PM

WHERE: Courtyard / Outside the Studio Spaces, Cannery Arts Centre

RSVPs are appreciated via the link below or drop by on the day.

Forty years is a long time between upgrades, so we’re fundraising to give the Print Room some love. Every dollar donated in the first $5,000 of our goal is being generously doubled by Creative Australia. Visit the link below to read more and to donate.

This year, as part of AusArt Day, we’re making art happen in the Print Room!

On Thursday 22nd October we’re running a print making marathon with the goal of creating 100 fishy prints in one day. Some keen printers will be in the space between 10am - 4pm creating prints. Come along to watch the printers at work or try your hand at creating your very own prints to take home and add to the tally!

RSVPs are appreciated via the link below or drop by on the day.

Why 100 prints?

AusArt Day 2026 is all about making art happen! AusArt Day is a national day celebrating Australian art and the artists, organisations and communities that make it happen.

Whilst we’re busy making 100 prints, we’re also aiming to raise $15,000 to give our Print Room some much-needed love. Even better, every $1 donated will be matched with $1 from Creative Australia, meaning if our community helps us raise $10,000, we can turn it into $15,000 for the Print Room!

Why fishy prints?

Did you know that the Cannery was once an actual fish cannery in 1948? Our Studio spaces are also turning forty this year, so we thought what better way than to pay homage to our fishy beginnings than through this print-athon!

Can’t make it on the day? You can still help us reach our fundraising target and have your donation doubled.

Banner - Samantha Thompson Artist in Residence working in the Print Room, 2026. Photo by Rosie Henderson.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

AusArt Day is a nationwide fundraising initiative designed to mobilise artists and arts organisations to raise funds for their work and creative ambitions on a single, powerful day!

On Thursday 22nd October, the Cannery will come alive with activities showcasing what we do and making art happen! Click the images below to discover more.

Spring into Parks Gather & Grow Session

9am - 12pm & 3pm - 4pm | Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Gather & Grow will be joining Spring into Parks 2026 campaign with a special event aiming to inspire more people to get outdoors and experience the benefits of nature.

Esperance Potter’s Club Open Studio

11am - 4pm | Pottery Room

The Esperance Potter’s Club is welcoming you to their open studio. Come by and see some artists at work and browse through some of their works for sale.

Donate to upgrade our print room!

AusArt Day invited all Australians to show their support for artists and arts organisations by making a donation, big or small, to support the creativity they love. This year, we’re raising funds to upgrade our beloved Print Room! Every dollar in the first $5,000 of our goal is being generously matched by Creative Australia, meaning $1 is actually $2 towards the Print Room and $10,000 becomes $15,000!

Banner image - The Hobby Collectors Papier-Mache Session, 2026. Photo by Rosie Henderson.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

Gather & Grow, will be joining the Spring into Parks 2026 campaign with a special event. The aim is to inspire more people to get outdoors and experience the many benefits of spending time in nature.

Nature is right on our doorstep. You don't have to travel far to enjoy the benefits of spending time outdoors.

• Spending time in nature supports physical health, mental wellbeing and social connection.

• Spring is one of the best times of year to explore WA's national parks, marine parks, forests, reserves or your local community garden.

Everyone is welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday morning, 9 - 12pm and 3 to 4pm.

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This event is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, WA Parks Foundation, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre.

Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This program is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre.

Beloved local and esteemed artist Tammy Andrews returns to the Cannery Arts Centre for her first Esperance exhibition in a decade.

Tammy brings with her a collection of works on paper and canvas, alongside three-dimensional painted pieces, created from her “studio on the road” while travelling Australia by caravan.

Moving through the Australian landscape, Tammy captures its people, places and everyday goings-on, translating moments of travel, observation and connection into her distinctive visual language.

Opening: 6pm, Friday 9 October
Nibbles and limited complimentary drinks provided.
Bar open for purchased drinks.
Exhibition: Saturday 10 October – Saturday 31 October

Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This program is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre.

Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This program is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre.

Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This program is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre.

We really love The Cannery and we really love Open Mics, and it honestly would not be an Esperance Spring without a cosy Open Mic in the Art Room.

Always a substantial vibe.

Byo Drinks and Nibbles.

Pa and Drums Supplied.

Saturday 19th September
5:30pm–10:00pm
Cannery Art Room
Free Entry

Brought to you by The Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents. Proudly supported by OD Transport.

Join us for the opening of 64Fifty, a solo exhibition by Jamie Coyle aka Koffii.

WHEN: Friday 18th September | 6 - 8 PM

WHERE: Cannery Arts Centre Main Gallery

Free, all welcome to attend.

Light refreshments provided. Bar open for purchased drinks.

Exhibition then runs from Saturday 19th September - Saturday 31st October.

Gallery open Tue - Fri 10am - 4pm & Sat 12 - 4pm.

Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This program is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre.

The Cannery Arts Centre needs some freshening up for spring!

Join us for a morning of light gardening and tidying up the campus.

We’ll then get the barbeque going for a free sausage sizzle lunch.

All are welcome and encouraged to volunteer. We appreciate all the helping hands!

WHEN | Saturday 12 September 10am - 12pm

WHERE | Cannery Arts Centre. Meet in the Courtyard outside the Galleries.

BYO gloves. All other tools and materials supplied.

Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This program is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre.

Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This program is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre.

In a facilitated talk by Artistic Director Alex Desebrock, hear from EPiC curator Karen Ritchie alongside artists Carol Hoggart and Sarsby Martin. Discover insight into the process of curating a group exhibition, experimenting with Raku firing, and the processes and inspiration of each artist.

WHEN | Thursday 27 August 6 - 7.15 PM

WHERE | Cannery Arts Centre Main Gallery

Free event, all welcome to attend. RSVP below.

Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This program is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre.

Please note that this event has been cancelled.

Join First Nations Mudjar artists Atheleen Thomas and Talisia Bourne for a conversation about their creative practice, exploring the opportunities, complexities and responsibilities of creating contemporary Aboriginal art today and their exhibition Echoes of the South Coast.

From paintings inspired by Country and culture to Aboriginal-designed sporting jerseys proudly worn across the community, Atheleen and Talisia will share how their work weaves together storytelling, identity and connection.

Discover how art can honour tradition while embracing new mediums, creating meaningful connections between culture, community and contemporary life.

WHEN: Thursday 20 August, 6 - 7.15PM

WHERE: Cannery Arts Centre, Art Room Gallery

Free event, all welcome to attend. RSVP below.

Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This program is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre.

Join us at the Cannery Arts Centre for a free lunch alongside the Echoes of the South Coast exhibition.

WHEN: Tuesday 18th August 12 - 1 PM

WHERE: Cannery Arts Centre. Lunch served in the kitchen.

Lunch, tea, coffee, and sweet treats provided.

Come along, catch up, have a yarn, and enjoy some good food!

Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This program is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre

Join EPiC curator Karen Ritchie for a casual tour of the exhibition, learning about some of the artists, practices, and process of curating a group exhibition.

WHEN | Tuesday 11 August 11 AM

WHERE | Cannery Arts Centre Main Gallery

Free event, all welcome to attend.

Join Gather & Grow, a free community gardening group at the Cannery Arts Centre Forage Garden, each Thursday morning for social gardening and morning tea.

All are welcome to attend: families, grandparents with grandchildren, travellers, and friendly dogs.

WHEN: Thursday mornings, 9 - 11am (unless specified)

WHERE: Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

Morning tea and gardening equipment supplied.

This program is made possible with the support of the Shire of Esperance, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Smith Shearer and the Cannery Arts Centre

Join us for the opening of Echoes of the South Coast, an exhibition by Mudjar artists Atheleen Thomas and Talisia Bourne.

WHERE: Cannery Arts Centre, Art Room Gallery

WHEN: Thursday 30 July, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Free event. All are welcome to attend.