2026 WORLD WETLANDS DAY EXHIBITION & PUBLIC PROGRAM
JANUARY 24 - FEB RUARY 2, 2026
COOLART WETLANDS AND BEYOND
Currents of Practice, an annual arts program that celebrates the deep relationship between wetlands, artivism, and creative expression.
Proudly supported by the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Community Investment Sponsorship program
Developed in alignment with the Ramsar Convention’s World Wetlands Day, the program brings together artists, scientists, educators, and community partners to draw attention to the ecological and cultural significance of the Mornington Peninsula’s internationally recognised wetlands.
Through exhibition, performance, and public conversations, Currents of Practice centres art as a conduit for environmental literacy, place based storytelling, and community connection.
The inaugural Currents of Practice exhibition and public program (January - February 2025) was held at Coolart Wetlands and Homestead, a Ramsar-listed site. Twelve artists presented site-responsive works spanning installation, photography, sculpture, sound, print making, textiles and works on paper. The program also included a public conversation hosted by broadcaster and writer Tracee Hutchison, and collaborations with Friends of Coolart, Western Port Biosphere, and local environmental groups.
The event welcomed significant visitor engagement and affirmed the importance of wetlands as places of inspiration, learning, and cultural storytelling. It also introduced a growing audience to the rich ecological heritage of Coolart and the wider Western Port environment.
