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Cannery Art Awards Call Out
May
18
to 18 Oct

Cannery Art Awards Call Out

Thinking about exhibiting for the first time? Got a piece worthy of an award? Or keen to create something new for the exhibition? This is your invitation to get involved in the Cannery Art Awards!

The awards are a chance to share your work with the community, connect with other artists and be part of a vibrant regional exhibition celebrating contemporary creative practice.

With over $12,000 in prize money across multiple categories — including some exciting new awards — there are plenty of opportunities for artists working across different mediums, styles and experiences to participate.

Open to artists and creatives aged 16 years and over.

Click through for more information and to register.

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Echoes of the South Coast Open Studio
Aug
5
to 19 Aug

Echoes of the South Coast Open Studio

Mudjar artists Atheleen Thomas and Talisia Bourne will be working from the Art Room Gallery each Wednesday 5, 12 & 19 August during their exhibition, Echoes of the South Coast.

Drop in betwteen 12 - 2PM, say Kaya, watch the creative process unfold, ask questions, and gain an insight into the stories, techniques and inspiration behind their work.

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Gather & Grow
Aug
20
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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RESCHEDULED: Artist Talk | Canvas to Sporting Jerseys
Aug
20
6:00 pm18:00

RESCHEDULED: Artist Talk | Canvas to Sporting Jerseys

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.

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Gather & Grow
Aug
27
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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EPiC Artist Talk | Clay in Conversation
Aug
27
6:00 pm18:00

EPiC Artist Talk | Clay in Conversation

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.

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Gather & Grow
Sept
3
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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Gather & Grow
Sept
10
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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Busybee - Volunteers Needed!
Sept
12
10:00 am10:00

Busybee - Volunteers Needed!

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.

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Gather & Grow
Sept
17
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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Gather & Grow
Sept
24
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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Gather & Grow
Oct
1
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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Gather & Grow
Oct
8
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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Gather & Grow
Oct
15
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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Gather & Grow
Oct
22
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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Gather & Grow
Oct
29
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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Gather & Grow
Aug
13
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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

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EPiC Exhibition Tour
Aug
11
11:00 am11:00

EPiC Exhibition Tour

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.

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Esperance Sculpture Trail Incorporated Association AGM
Aug
6
5:00 pm17:00

Esperance Sculpture Trail Incorporated Association AGM

FORM WEBSITE
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Gather & Grow
Aug
6
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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

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Echoes of the South Coast Exhibition Opening
July
30
5:30 pm17:30

Echoes of the South Coast Exhibition Opening

Artwork by Talisia Bourne.

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.

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Gather & Grow
July
30
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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EPiC Exhibition Opening
July
23
6:00 pm18:00

EPiC Exhibition Opening

Join us for a complimentary drink and some nibbles to celebrate the opening of EPiC.

DATE: Thursday 23rd July

TIME: 6 - 8PM

LOCATION: Cannery Arts Centre, Main Gallery

Free event | All welcome

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Gather & Grow
July
23
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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Gather & Grow
July
16
9:00 am09:00

Gather & Grow

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.

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OPEN MIC Winter Edition
July
10
5:30 pm17:30

OPEN MIC Winter Edition

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

Always a substantial vibe.

Byo Drinks and Nibbles.

Pa and Drums Supplied.

Friday 10th July
5:30pm–10:00pm
Cannery Art Room
Free Entry

Brought to you by The Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents. Proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay and OD Transport.

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2027 Expressions of Interest
July
6
to 16 Aug

2027 Expressions of Interest

We're interested in ideas from artists at every stage of their career, from emerging through to established practitioners, so if you're wanting to have an exhibition, workshop, artist residency, community project or something completely new, we'd love to hear about it! 

Click through for more information & to submit an EOI.

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Australia Wide Nine | Tea & Textiles
July
2
1:30 pm13:30

Australia Wide Nine | Tea & Textiles

Do you love to quilt, embroider, knit, crochet, sew, felt, or are just an avid crafter or textile lover?

Join a group of like-minded individuals for an afternoon of tea and textiles surrounded by the works of Australia Wide Nine.

Bring a handheld project to work on whilst you sip and chat.

Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.

Thursday 2 July | 1:30 - 3:30 PM

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MAMA STITCH
June
19
to 21 June

MAMA STITCH

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A live music & storytelling experience about Motherhood.
Inspired by local people from Kepa Kurl Esperance.

Step into a cosy and unforgettable winter evening with Mama Stitch — a heartfelt celebration of mums in all their beauty, messiness, strength and vulnerability. Blending powerful storytelling with live music, Whiskey & Boots bring together the voices of Kepa Kurl Esperance community members in a moving performance about motherhood, childhood and the ties that shape us.

Using the captivating form of headphone verbatim theatre — where actors wear headphones and repeat recorded interviews live, word for word — Mama Stitch is mesmerising, honest and deeply human. Stories unfold with humour, tenderness and emotion, becoming at once familiar, surprising and profoundly relatable. Some stories you may recognise, while others will leave you wondering.

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AGM
May
27
6:00 pm18:00

AGM

All members of the Cannery Arts Centre are warmly invited to our 2026 Annual General Meeting.

Date: Wednesday 27 May
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Cannery Arts Centre - MAIN GALLERY

Join us as we reflect on an incredible 2025 celebrating the artists, events, exhibitions and community moments that brought the Cannery to life. It’s a chance to hear what’s been happening behind the scenes, gain insight into how the Centre operates, and look ahead to what’s next.

We’ll also be celebrating a special milestone, with the induction of a new Life Member, recognising an individual who has made a lasting contribution to the Cannery community.

AGMs are an important part of how we connect, reflect and shape the future of the Cannery and we’d love you to be part of it.

Stay after for a relaxed, social catch-up as we celebrate together.

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OPEN MIC
May
15
5:30 pm17:30

OPEN MIC

Postponed Due To Weather

Open Mic Night returns to the Cannery Courtyard on Friday 15th May – a space for anyone to jump up and share a song, a story, or a tune. Whether you’re performing or just soaking it all in, it’s a relaxed night full of good vibes and local talent.

Bring your drinks, snacks, voice, instrument, and crew. We’ll supply the PA system and drums – you bring the magic.

Friday 15th May
5:30pm–10:00pm
Cannery Courtyard
Free Entry

Brought to you by The Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents. Proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay and OD Transport.

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Artist Talk: The Journey to here
Apr
23
6:00 pm18:00

Artist Talk: The Journey to here

Join Kepa Kurl/Esperance-based creatives Rosie Henderson and Halla Kim for an intimate conversation exploring their creative practices, career journeys, and current exhibitions at The Cannery Arts Centre.

Together, they’ll reflect on what it means to be a professional artist in Esperance, sharing insights into their artistic career, inspirations, and the ideas shaping their work. The discussion will also dive into their exhibition processes - unpacking motivations, creative approaches, and reflections on how each body of work has evolved.

A shared thread in their practices is an exploration of environment - both familiar and unfamiliar - and how place influences their work.

Date: Thursday April 23 at 6pm
Bar will be open to purchase drinks.
Free tea and coffee.

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Cannery at the Bistro
Mar
28
to 17 May

Cannery at the Bistro

A pop-up exhibition in the Green Room Gallery at Bistro Louis, celebrating the work of Cannery SHOP artists and their connections to Kepa Kurl / Esperance.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS | Tammy Andrews, Rachel Bond, Kelsey Clark, Elaine Fewings, Esti Nagy, Speedline Art, and Cassie Wehrenberg.

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GROWING MAITAKE MUSHROOMS ON LOGS
Mar
26
9:00 am09:00

GROWING MAITAKE MUSHROOMS ON LOGS

This week at Gather & Grow we have Steve teaching us how to grow Maitake Mushrooms on logs. Technique applies to oyster and shitake mushrooms as well. We have the logs ready so come down and learn about growning mushrooms at home on logs.

FREE TO ATTEND

Gather & Grow, is a free weekly social gardening, garden crafts, and morning tea session at the Forage community garden at the Cannery Arts Centre. Running every Thursday during school terms (excluding Week 1), from 9 am – 11 am, this inclusive program is open to all members of the public looking to connect with nature and others in a relaxed, welcoming space.

The Forage community garden is comprised of geometric patterned raised wicking garden beds, worm farms, and composting, where participants can enjoy light gardening, harvesting fresh produce, creating garden crafts, or simply soaking in the garden’s beauty while chatting over morning tea. Led by an experienced gardener, each term will also feature a special guest presenter offering workshops or talks.

🌱 All are welcome! No bookings required just come down.

This program is made possible with the support of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, Peter Rundle MLA, Riverlee Farm and Elders Insurance Esperance & Kalgoorlie.

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Artist Talk: Making Through Illness
Mar
12
6:00 pm18:00

Artist Talk: Making Through Illness

With Ron Bradfield Jnr, Melissa Cameron & Sarsby.

SICK AF delves into the personal narratives of artists who have navigated life-altering illness or injury, using contemporary craft and the arts as powerful tools for expression and healing.

This Artist Talk, facilitated by our Artistic Director - Galleries Alex Desebrock, will unpack the themes of the exhibition, explore each artist’s practice, and consider the balance between art as profession and art as a means of survival, care, and recovery.

This talk is for anyone who has experienced — or supported someone through — life-altering illness or injury. It is also for artists and creatives interested in the exhibition and the layered relationships between art, identity, and healing.

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Our Stories Matter
Mar
9
5:30 pm17:30

Our Stories Matter

There isn't one Australian that doesn't have a survival story to thank for their being a part of our society. I invite participants to share their stories and hear how we've come together to form the communities we know now. How much do you know of your family's survival story and how far back behind you, is it?

A generous and warm yarning experience for everyone.

Let's find out!
Tea, coffee & snacks provided.

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GATHER & GROW - Social Gardening and Morning Tea at Forage
Feb
12
to 26 Mar

GATHER & GROW - Social Gardening and Morning Tea at Forage

Join us for Gather & Grow, a free weekly social gardening, garden crafts, and morning tea session at the Forage community garden at the Cannery Arts Centre. Running every Thursday during school terms (excluding Week 1), from 9 am – 11 am, this inclusive program is open to all members of the public looking to connect with nature and others in a relaxed, welcoming space.

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Artist Talk on Radical Futures: Unearthed
Feb
11
5:30 pm17:30

Artist Talk on Radical Futures: Unearthed

With curator Cait Edwards and artists Rani Fankha & Elaine Fewings

Go beyond the gallery wall and join us for a relaxed artist talk diving into the ideas behind Radical Futures Unearthed. Facilitated by our Artistic Director, Alex Desebrock, curator Cait Edwards will be joined by artists Rani Fankha and Elaine Fewings for an open conversation exploring the making of the exhibition.

What does Radical Futures mean from a personal, artistic, and regional perspective?
How did each artist respond to the theme - and where did the work take them?
What challenges surfaced, and what new ideas emerged through process?

This is a moment to slow down and dig a little deeper - into practice, material choices, unexpected turns, and reflections from participating in the Regional Arts Triennial. You’ll hear directly from the artists about how their work developed and how the exhibition came together as a collective response.

Whether you're an artist, a creative, or simply curious - this is a thoughtful space to engage, reflect, and chat all things art.

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Sound In The Round
Feb
7
4:00 pm16:00

Sound In The Round

ALL Ages/BYO Beverages

Spend a summer evening under the trees at the Cannery Arts Centre Round Garden for a magical celebration of Western Australian songwriting. From 4pm, the Round Garden comes alive with performances from an incredible lineup of artists including Tanya Ransom, Adele Oliver, Soul Kitchen Choir with Tilly Kay, Gary James, Prisoners of the Sun, and Laura Petrie.

This all-ages, family-friendly, BYO evening invites you to bring a picnic rug, settle in and enjoy heartfelt songs, rich storytelling, and warm community vibes. There’ll be food and ice creams available, plus a handful of fun activities to keep all ages engaged throughout the night.

And make sure you’re there to experience something truly special — Tanya Ransom and Adele Oliver will be joined by local vocalists to form the Soul Kitchen Choir for one composition each, lifting the garden with soaring harmonies and big-hearted energy.

Music, connection, and summer night magic — all in one of Esperance’s most beautiful outdoor spaces.

Everyone’s welcome.

Many thanks to the Shire of Esperance, Dixon Construction, Elders Esperance and Down to Earth for sponsoring/supporting the evening.

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OPEN MIC
Jan
16
5:30 pm17:30

OPEN MIC

🎤 Open Mic is Back – First One for 2026!

Kick off the new year with an evening of live music, spoken word, and spontaneous creativity under the stars.

Open Mic Night returns to the Cannery Garden on Friday 16th January – a space for anyone to jump up and share a song, a story, or a tune. Whether you’re performing or just soaking it all in, it’s a relaxed night full of good vibes and local talent.

Bring your drinks, snacks, voice, instrument, and crew. We’ll supply the PA system and drums – you bring the magic.

Friday 16th January
5:30pm–10:00pm
Cannery Garden
Free Entry

Brought to you by The Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents. Proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay and OD Transport.

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9 x 5 Auction
Dec
14
10:30 am10:30

9 x 5 Auction

Own a Piece of Art — and Support the Cannery

Looking for something special for your wall while supporting your local arts centre? Don’t miss the 9x5 Art Auction — our biggest fundraising event of the year!

With over 200 artworks up for grabs, you’re bound to find something you love. This lively biannual event is a true community favourite — enjoy a drink, a cucumber sandwich or a snag, and settle in for a fun morning of art and bidding.

📅 Exhibition: 14 November – 13 December
🎨 Live Auction: 11am Sunday 14 December (doors open 10.30am)

We recommend visiting the exhibition in advance to see all the works and plan your bids.
Find out more about the exhibition and bidding process here.

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Snake Information Night 2 Term 4 2025
Dec
8
5:30 pm17:30

Snake Information Night 2 Term 4 2025

Join us at the Cannery Arts Centre for a free community snake awareness seminar presented by Darren Darch from Fauna for the Future Australia, in partnership with Key Pest and Weed Control, Swan Veterinary Services, Domino’s Esperance, and The Cannery Arts Centre.

Learn what to do if you encounter a snake at home or outdoors, and how to keep your family, kids, and pets safe this season. Darren and Jenelle are experienced native fauna rescuers who believe education is the first line of defence—for both humans and snakes.

Darren will also share insights from his new Snake Awareness book, full of practical advice for living safely alongside our local wildlife. Thanks to Domino’s Esperance for providing a bite to eat on the day.

📅 When: Monday, 8th December
⏰ Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
📍 Where: Cannery Arts Centre - Art Room

Please note: there may be live non-venomous snakes at this event.

Spaces are limited, and registration is essential.

If the event is full, join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Don’t miss out!

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Balmy Nights
Nov
22
5:00 pm17:00

Balmy Nights

And we are back.... In 2025 catch a red hot live lineup featurong the Witchy Djypsies, Sunday Lemonade, Hello Stranger, Dani Enli, Tracey Barnett and Izzie Dutoit.

Balmy Nights challenges the perception of an Arts Centre event, fusing live music with all The Cannery has to offer. CAC’s 9x5 exhibition is always an absolute hit, the perfect fit for Balmy Nights, returning in 2025 with local, regional and national artwork on display. Live Pottery Studio, Art Installs, Zen Den, Secret Wine Bar, Food Court, you know it lets go.

18+ Event

Thank you to key supporter The Mt Burdett Foundation, also our primary local sponsors Luxe Floral and Home Co and Tim Green Construction.

May thanks to our local business sponsors, Elders Esperance, Tide Town, The Vibart Family, Wells Building Designers and Consultants, TV Financial, Coffee Cat, Esperance Records, Dempster Street Barber Shop, ESP Museum Village, Naturally Esperance the Lillypad and Renewable Bio.

Balmy Nights Festival is located in Kepa Kurl (Esperance) on Wudjari Boodja. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners, Custodians of these ancestral lands and waters, Nyungar Elders koorah, nitja, boordahwan (past, present, future) of the Indigenous Nations of Australia, and honour the continued and enduring ties to country and culture.

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Open Mic Night
Nov
7
5:30 pm17:30

Open Mic Night

Join us for a classic Open Mic Night at The Cannery Arts Centre.

Pa system and drums supplied.

Free Entry

Open Mic is brought to you by The Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents and proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay and Od Transport.

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GATHER & GROW - Social Gardening and Morning Tea at Forage
Nov
6
to 18 Dec

GATHER & GROW - Social Gardening and Morning Tea at Forage

Join us for Gather & Grow, a free weekly social gardening, garden crafts, and morning tea session at the Forage community garden at the Cannery Arts Centre. Running every Thursday during school terms (excluding Week 1), from 9 am – 11 am, this inclusive program is open to all members of the public looking to connect with nature and others in a relaxed, welcoming space.

CLICK IMAGE TO FIND OUT MORE

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