2025 Southern Highlands Art Trail: Celebrate Painting, Sculpture & More in Bowral

October 6, 2025

Join the 2025 Southern Highlands Art Trail in Bowral. View inspiring art, meet artists, and enjoy shopping and dining at the vibrant High Street Bowral.

The 2025 Southern Highlands Art Trail promises to transform Bowral into a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture. High Street Bowral, with its distinctive European-inspired shopping and dining, provides the perfect backdrop for visitors exploring the diversity of painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and more. This year, with the generous support of Wingecarribee Shire Council as major sponsor, EA Experience and The Pop-Up Project proudly present an inspiring program that brings together artists and audiences across the region.

Painting and Sculpture: The Heart of the Art Trail

Painting exhibitions at the 2025 Southern Highlands Art Trail showcase everything from delicate watercolours to bold contemporary works, immersing visitors in colour, texture, and technique. Indoor and outdoor sculpture displays bring another dimension, inspiring reflection and admiration. Meeting the artists provides a unique opportunity to connect with their vision, creative process, and material choices.

Beyond Visual Arts: Crafts, Ceramics & More

Crafts are celebrated with equal importance, showcasing exquisite textiles, jewellery, and glasswork that highlight the diversity of talent across the region. Ceramics exhibitions reveal the artistry of form and function, from decorative statement pieces to finely detailed works. Each display reflects a commitment to quality and originality, ensuring that visitors encounter a truly inclusive creative experience.

Discover the Vibrant Art Scene in Bowral

Bowral has long been recognised as the cultural hub of the Southern Highlands, making it the perfect host for a festival of this scale. Local galleries and studios open their doors, while pop-up exhibitions and interactive spaces create a sense of discovery for both residents and visitors. The art trail not only celebrates creativity but also strengthens community connection, drawing people together through shared appreciation of culture.

The reasons to attend are clear:

• Immersive experiences – Engage in live workshops, demonstrations, and talks with artists.
• Diverse art forms – View painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and jewellery within one event.
• Cultural connection – Meet artists and learn directly from their stories and practices.
• Shopping and dining – Enjoy the creative energy of High Street Bowral’s boutiques, lifestyle retailers, and cafés.
• Support for local talent – Contribute to the growth of regional artists and their communities.

Plan Your Visit to the 2025 Southern Highlands Art Trail

Running from 2–17 November 2025, the event spans Bowral and neighbouring towns. Locations are accessible by car or public transport, and visitors can rely on maps and digital guides to navigate the wide array of exhibitions.

To get the most from the experience, consider booking a guided tour or participating in artist-led workshops. Supporting local creators by purchasing artwork directly ensures that the cultural economy of the Southern Highlands continues to thrive.

High Street Bowral: Where Art and Lifestyle Meet

The 2025 Southern Highlands Art Trail showcases outstanding artistic talent while positioning Bowral as a destination where culture and lifestyle connect. High Street Bowral elevates the experience, with boutique retailers, eclectic finds, and relaxed dining between exhibitions.

Plan your visit to enjoy the art trail alongside the distinctive charm of High Street Bowral, and celebrate the Southern Highlands in style.

Want to showcase your creativity at the art trail? Apply here to become part of Bowral’s most anticipated cultural event.

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