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Earth Canvas supporting young people in Regenerative Ag and Holistic Management If you have trained in Holistic Management, and Under 35 years of age and would like financial support to attend this workshop. Tell us  Why you would like to attend. When you trained in Holistic Management How you feel about the future of Regenerating…

Earth Canvas Young Person Educational Support If you are under 35 yo and would like to attend the Nutrisoil Worm Fest 2024 Healthy Soil, Healthy Food: Creating Wellness through Regenerative Farming 2 Day workshop and Festive Dinner on Thursday and Friday March 21 and 22 at Baranduda Victoria www.nutrisoil.com.au  For more information Please apply directly…

The Earth Canvas limited edition book has sold out. Thank you to everyone who supported the book and exhibition.

Richard Morecroft’s interview with Earth Canvas artist Jenny Bell: Exhibition – with Richard Morecroft – YouTube

Listening to the Landscape Tools to improve land management skills This event has been postponed – watch this space for updated rescheduling At Bibbaringa Bowna (south of Holbrook) A day at Bibbaringa with Dick Richardson from Grazing Naturally and Cultural Burning specialist and Natural Capital specialist Sue Ogilvie from Future Farming.

John Wosleley participation in the Earth Canvas Journey has been a significant part of the groups success. His knowledge of ecology, the arts and passion about looking after the planet is expressed through his art practice. I hope you enjoy the following essay about his Earth Canvas experience and works he has produced.

Audio recordings from NEW FARM NEXT DOOR Regenerating farmscapes. Visit this website to hear Podcasts: newfarmnextdoorpodcast.buzzsprout.com

New Farm Next Door was a forum instigated by Earth Canvas and held at the National Museum of Australia in August 2022 in conjunction with the opening of the Earth Canvas Exhibition. The forum invited farmers, artists, scientists and writers to participate in creative and lively discussion of the approaching regenerative agriculture paradigm. Considering the…

Earth Canvas Book – Limited Edition Be inspired by the creative journey of Australia’s leading contemporary artists as they interpret their experiences of regenerative farming.  This limited edition book, 68pp in full colour, links the artists’ perspectives with the farmers’ management of the land. It records all 79 artworks commissioned for the Earth Canvas Exhibition…

Earth Canvas at the National Museum of Australia This blog is about Earth Canvas – what it is, what it has done, what it is doing, what it might catalyse. I prepared this blog as a form of sensemaking – of endeavouring to contextualise what I have observed and learned having participated in a number…

Sasha Grishin’s story on the Earth Canvas exhibition Sasha is an art critic and has a deep understanding of art and its relationship with the landscape. We hope you enjoy this reading this blog by Sasha Grishin who presented it at the Earth Canvas NEW Farm Next Door symposium, National Museum of Australia.

The Earth Canvas project invited contemporary artists to work on regenerative farms between the Murray and Murrumbidgee rivers in Southern New South Wales. New Farm Next Door is a one day forum that explores the experiences of the regenerative farmers and the artists. Book your tickets at: eventbrite.com.au/new-farm-next-door

Earth Canvas showcases works by leading contemporary artists, developed in response to regenerative farming on properties situated between the Murray and Murrumbidgee rivers in Southern New South Wales. Join us as the artists discuss their works and the Earth Canvas project. Book your tickets at: eventbrite.com.au/earth-canvas-artists-talks

Soils for Life Field Day – Wednesday 10 August 2022 Hear how members of the 8 families support group have adapted a regenerative approach to agricultural production and drought management strategies. It will be an interactive day including a farm walk and talk with David Hardwick from Soil Land Food in the paddock talking about…

Recording for Peace Creek forum Interview with Susan Dyer from Peace Creek Northern NSW  Earth Canvas Artist John Wolseley and Gillian Sanbrook Regen Farmer, Bibbaringa Holbrook NSW.

Farm & Art Open Day in Wagga Wagga Saturday February 26 2022, 10am to 3.30pm Art talk and walk 10am to 10.45am: Start at the Museum of the Riverina (Cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets Wagga Wagga) for a guided tour of the Earth Canvas Travelling exhibition. Wagga Wagga artist Arthur Wicks will share his experience…

Art Workshop with Idris Murphy & Ross Laurie Tuesday May 3 to Monday May 9 2022 For artists or anyone wanting to enjoy 6 & 1/2 days of painting and exploring in the outback. At Fowlers Gap Research Station and conservation area via Broken Hill. Arrive for lunch on day 1 and depart after lunch…

Earth Canvas at Mildura Arts Centre Mildura Arts Centre commissioned former local artist Filomena Coppola to create a work for the Earth Canvas exhibition. In this 5 minute video, learn how Filomena’s work provides an important local link to Earth Canvas while at the same time highlighting the amazing work of Food Next Door. Thanks to Joselyne Majambere, Joel…

Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th June 2021 An opportunity to work and paint with one of Australia’s leading abstract artists. Be challenged by learning about art and regenerative agriculture. $400 per person for two days, includes lunch, tea and coffee. Bookings essential as numbers are limited to 15 people. Starts 10am at Bedarbidgal Farm Hay…

A regional Victorian art exhibition is being showcased at a national level, taking pride of place on the walls of the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

Photo: With local MLA Sussan Ley Federal Minister for Environment with the Earth Canvas Chairman Gill Sanbrook, Emma Williams Albury LibraryMuseum and Artist Jo Davenport Farrer MP Sussan Ley has announced new funding to support a national tour of Albury’s ‘Earth Canvas’ exhibition on its way to the National Museum in Canberra. Read the Media…

Earth Canvas By Artist Profile The Earth Canvas exhibition displays works by contemporary Australian artists, developed in response to regenerative farming properties situated between the Murray and Murrumbidgee rivers in southern New South Wales. Looking beyond limiting the impact of industrial agriculture, these farmers actively work to rehabilitate the land and nurture healthy ecosystems. By…

The Land, 30 Oct 2019 Janet Laurence Sydney based multi medium artist and Rebecca Gorman from Yabtree West Mundarlo discussing the relationship between art and landscape. Photo: Gillian Sanbrook   Visiting a farm is a rare opportunity for many Australians; but through a series of innovative projects those with a keen interest in landscape regeneration…

Stephen Burns, The Land 30 Nov 2019 Earth Canvas Farmers: Jill Coghlan, Eurimbla, Gerogery, Bill, Joy and Polly Wearn Yammacoona, Little Billabong and Gill Sanbrook, Bibbaringa, Bowna with Ian Coghlan at the recent art and regenerative farming open day on Eurimbla. Photo: supplied Practical examples of artists connecting with the landscape has been the focus…

Linking Artists with Regenerative Farmers – the Earth Canvas Exhibition starts 24th October 2020 at Albury Library Museum. In collaboration with the National Museum of Australia ACT. The Exhibition will travel to four states of Australia with artists and Farmers at regional Galleries… The Albury LibraryMuseum from October 24 2020 to February 7, 2021 The…

Provenir & Mark LaBrooy from Provenir on Vimeo.

Writers at the Woolshed enables writers and readers to experience a ecological cattle farm on the Southwest Slopes of Southern NSW. Be inspired by the Murray Valley landscape and ecosystems working on Bibbaringa while listening to writers in conversation in the newly renovated WoolShed. Enjoying presentations by authors with international recognition including Kim Mahood, Patti…

Local MP Sussan Ley has announced two major grants to help foster the arts scene in the Albury-Wodonga region. $45k has been awarded to Albury’s Library Museum to help foster their collaboration with ‘Earth Canvas’, which links artists and regenerative farming. The aim is to share the vision and creativity of local farmers and their…

Tony will guide you on a relaxed and enjoyable journey to learn the ancient technique of photographic printing called Cyanotype.

Come & enjoy a day in the country and learn about the Landscape, families welcome! Click here to download our Open Day Brochure.

SARAH HUDSON, The Weekly Times Photo: Cattle producer Gillian Sanbrook on her Bowna property, where she aims for complete ground cover, adjusting stocking rate for the sake of soil health. Pictures: David Geraghty GILLIAN Sanbrook is an agricultural powerhouse. If you need any convincing, just listen to her diary schedule. Over three weekends in November…

Stephen BurnsThe Land17 Jul 2019, noon She is more accustomed to answering questions but Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley put her audience in the hot seat over regenerative agriculture. In a reversal of form, Ms Ley was the one asking questions when she was invited to attend the regenerative agriculture forum and field day hosted…

Book your tickets today for the 2 day on Farms Art Workshop for beginners with artist Jenny Bell. When: 21st and 22nd September 2019 Where: Starts Sat 21st 10am-3.30pm at Bibbaringa 1268 Wymah Rd Bowna. Sunday 22nd 9.30 at Mt Narra Narra 1854 Jingellic Rd Holbrook Cost: $300 per person for 2 days Tickets via…

A revolution in the paddocks – regenerative farming Listen on ABC https://abclisten.page.link/DJ2MwBqc2Px2WKfEA IMAGE: THE TAPSCOTT FAMILY ON THEIR FARM Virginia and Rhys Tapscott, a young farming couple from North West NSW, find out how they can rehabilitate the natural environment on their farm while also producing healthier food. They meet an underground network of regenerative farmers…

Book your tickets today for the Art Workshop on Farm for 2 days. When: 31st August and 1st September 2019 Where: Bibbaringa, 1268 Wymah Rd, Bowna, NSW 2644 (45km from Albury) Cost: $400 per person for 2 days, Student discount for art students Tickets via Eventbrite: www.trybooking.com/BDRRG

Book your tickets today for the Art Workshop on Farm for 2 days. When: 12th & 13th October 2019 Where: Bibbaringa, 1268 Wymah Rd, Bowna, NSW 2644 (45km from Albury) Cost: $400 per person for 2 days, Student discount for art students Tickets via Eventbrite: www.trybooking.com/514864

Book your tickets today for the Building Resilience into the Landscape Workshop. When: On Monday 8 July 2019 at 10:00amWhere: Bibbaringa The Woolshed, 1268 Wymah Rd, Bowna, NSW 2644Cost: $30 includes lunch and morning teaTickets via Eventbrite: www.trybooking.com/BDEOJ

The river. I have seen the river, sometimes only stopping at Wilcannia to see its’ dwindling form or to notice the green movement, while on the way to even dryer places. Having in mind other times, stopping kilometres from the township, the river resembling the sea in its movement and width, a vast grey green…

ABC Landline visits Gillian Sandbrook’s property “Bibbaringa” to talk about regenerative farming. Click on this link to watch the episode: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/landline/series/0/video/RA1901Q015S00

On the importance of nutrient-dense soil and thoughtful farming practices Written by Gillian Sanbrook and published on dumbofeather.com There is a quiet revolution going on in agriculture—the regenerative farming revolution. It responds to farmers’ concerns about the quality of food being produced in the modern age and the degradation of the land and soil where…

We have several workshops available to anyone who would like to work with our visiting artists. Visit our Workshop page to see all available dates and don’t forget to register your interest by completing the form.