THIS PASTORAL LIFE

An art exhibition and an art auction!

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York has declared 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP).  

It recognises that: “Pastoralism is a dynamic and transformative livelihood linked to the diverse ecosystems, cultures, identities, traditional knowledge and historical experience of coexisting with nature”.  It adds that: “Healthy rangelands are vital for contributing to economic growth, resilient livelihoods and the sustainable development of pastoralism.”  

Rangelands cover over half of the world’s earth surface and are therefore our largest, but most endangered and least protected, ecosystem.  

Lapunyah Art Gallery is inviting artists to respond to the theme of ‘This Pastoral Life’ in their chosen medium and celebrate the Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. Artists may choose to celebrate the land, the flora and fauna, the people, the animals which graze the pastures, or the activities we all enjoy in our rural context.

Artists exhibiting in the exhibition will have the opportunity to place their artwork in an art auction to be held on Opening night and during the duration of the exhibition. Terms and conditions apply.

SILENT AUCTION OF ARTWORKS IS NOW HAPPENING AT LAPUNYAH!

The Opening of Lapunyah's first silent auction of artworks was a great success with over 10 bids placed and 2 bids accepted by an artist so far!

This is your chance to bid for artworks by:

Louise Cole, Kristen Flynn, Lee Cameron, Helen Dennis, Gayle Van der Veen, Peter Van der Veen, Margaret Stevenson, Anthea Howe, Rosanne Steele, Nancy Dicker, Evie O'Leary, Rowena Heath and Mackenzie Cox.

Come into Lapunyah and bid!

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Try an ONLINE bid!

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