The Southern Art + Craft Trail is a long-running regional arts event that brings together communities across the South West of Western Australia. The trail spans a wide range of towns and locations, including Albany, Torbay, Kronkup, Little Grove, Denmark, Walpole, Mount Barker, Kojonup, Manjimup, Pemberton and Gnowangerup, with participation varying slightly each year.
Across the trail, dozens of venues take part, including cafes, wineries, galleries, local businesses, community halls, libraries, art centres, studios and pop-up spaces. These spaces showcase a broad mix of professional and emerging artists, highlighting the diversity of arts and crafts in the region.
Works on display typically span textiles, painting, sculpture, jewellery, printmaking, photography, pottery and woodcraft. Many artists also open their studios to the public, offering demonstrations and talks that provide insight into their creative processes and a welcoming, community-focused experience.
Visitors can explore artworks directly through the ArtSouthWA website, which allows searching by location and artist, along with updates and inspiration shared through social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
A professionally designed trail booklet is also produced for the event and distributed widely across the region through visitor centres, libraries, local councils, galleries, cafes and other community spaces. It serves as a guide to help visitors discover participating venues and artworks throughout the duration of the trail.