Download the Winton Wetlands Visitor Map for the full list of Art in the Landscape locations or pick up a copy from the Mokoan Hub & Café.
Connect with our stories…
Steeped in a rich historical tapestry, the integration of art into Winton Wetland’s landscape has added an interpretive layer to the site, driven by the surrounding environment and community – past, present and future. Prominent artists such as Andrew J Bourke, Troy Firebrace and Guido Van Helton have told stories inspired by the landscape, on a canvas uniquely “Mokoan”.
During your next visit, make sure to explore the extensive art trail and unravel the history and ecological aspects entwined in the reserve. The Mokoan Hub & Cafe’ makes a perfect starting point.
See also Sculpture Walk and Artists on the Wetlands
Featured Works
In 2019 Andrew J Bourke painted ‘The Sanctuary’ mural in the Mokoan Hub & Café during Wall to Wall Festival. This piece, depicting a Lace Monitor and Growling Grass Frog, expresses the current conservation ideals of the restoration project.
The famous North East Victoria Silo Art Trail Water Tank, painted by Guido Van Helten in 2016, showing three local Country Fire Authority volunteers, has proved most popular for its unique situation in the site, nestled amongst throws to European and Aboriginal history and the eerie backdrop of spindly River Red Gums.
Taking in a self-drive Art in the Landscape tour, you’ll also experience what it’s like to swim with the fish painted on the trees at Boggy Bridge Road, explore the Water Gallery at Ashmeads Swamp and find Hilda Bain’s portrait at The Lunette.
It’s August sketching time!
Casual get-together for artists of all abilities Sunday, 25 August at 1 pm Meet at the Education Centre – 668 Lake Mokoan Road, Winton North,
Showcasing Wetlands Art
Art Gallery on Ovens, Wangaratta, is the venue for an upcoming art exhibition featuring art produced at Winton Wetlands or inspired by wetland environments. The
Mokoan Living Heritage
Winton Wetlands in association with the Winton Wetlands Creatives is proud to present a series of activities in support of the Benalla Heritage Festival 2024.
Get your 2024 Winton Wetlands calendar!
The first-ever Winton Wetlands wall calendar is about to go on sale. It’s packed full of fabulous photos taken by talented wetland visitors people who
Palimpsest Exhibition – August 2023
An art exhibition inspired by the Winton Wetlands restoration project, was held at the Bainz Gallery, at Wangaratta Library, in August 2023. This exhibition, called
Art at the Wetlands
Winton Wetlands inspire art ‘extravaganza’ Wetlands are often a source of inspiration for artists and other creative types – and this year it seems more
Want to see one of your photos on our calendar?
Update: 15th September 2023 – Entries have now closed. Our calendar will be available later in 2023 Who doesn’t love a good picture of Winton
New artistic landmark and ‘gathering place’ to open at Winton Wetlands
Sunday 15 May will be a historic milestone in the ongoing development of the Winton Wetlands project, with the opening of a major new outdoor
Wall to Wall @ Winton Wetlands
Join us for Wall to Wall Festival this year! Jump aboard one of our guided bus tours or help us complete our larger-than-life turtle play
Wall-to-Wall at Winton Wetlands
Renowned street artist Andrew J Bourke (Sirum) will be at the wetlands this weekend to turn the main interior café wall into an eco-inspired masterpiece, capturing the ecological essence of the site.
Calendar Art Competition
$100 vouchers up for grabs, as well as the chance to have the artwork featured in the 2019 Winton Wetlands calendar Simply enter the Winton
Woman (in silver) by Sonia Payes remains until 6 April
The Sonya Payes sculpture Woman [in Silver] represents humanity and female strength, reiterating that history falls within the inevitable cycle of birth and death, beginning with the individual, and intertwining the past and present in the future.
