Wild & Free 2022 - A static and interactive art exhibition

Friends of the Arts Inclusive Resource; FAIR, in partnership with Act Belong Commit & Heart Place present Wild & Free 2022: an interactive & static art exhibition at the Fibonacci Centre Fremantle for Mental Health Week 8-15 October 2022.

25 artists, including local, lead Whadjuk artist, Julianne Wade, will showcase 100 pieces of original, quality art which celebrates the freedom of Western Australians & the positive effect practicing art has on mental health, especially in light of current world events.

Our 3rd & final fling at the Fib, FAIR are the team who brought you Reflections on Resilience 2021 & Kindness Emerging in 2020. This year’s innovations include an interactive flow workshop for youth to learn poi, an all abilities arts appreciation afternoon & a mindfulness workshop presented by Heart Place.

The exhibition will launch Mental Health Week on 8 October 2022 with an extravagant Opening Night Gala with a “Moulin Rouge” theme. Think burlesque dancers, silk acrobatics, live painting, roving entertainment, an elephant in the room & a special acoustic set by a local super star, Claudie Joy. Freya Feasts of Featherhorn will be serving grazing platters. Come dressed in your finest ready to go wild!

On Sunday 9 October 2022; a special quiet event our All-Abilities Arts Appreciation Afternoon will include face painting & a secret special star. As with all FAIR events companion cards are accepted.

Heart place will lead a mindfulness workshop on Monday 10 October.

Our ever-popular Artists Talks returns on Tuesday 11 October; an elegant affair where the 25 artists are invited to share about their pieces and their journey to create them. Catering includes a vegetarian frittata cooked on site by local chef, Freya; paired with a wine tasting & entertainment by Cansu on the Santoor.

This year’s Children’s Art Making Workshop on Thursday 13 October will explore themes of place & connection to country. Led by Whadjuk artist, Julianne Wade, participants will be invited to contribute their dot painting on our community canvas.

Our exciting new Flow workshop, aimed at youth 12-25, will showcase a how-to workshop using poi and staff. Guests will go home with a gift from FAIR, their own practice poi or staff. The alcohol-free event includes entertainment by dancer with a difference, Vixen & a secret special super star musical performance. Food by Feasts of Featherhorn includes wood-fired pizza. A truly wild way to TGIF! Friday 14 October.

The Closing Sundowner on Saturday 15 October 2022 will provide a safe space for young adults and the young at heart to talk about their mental health journey in an environment that celebrates local arts and creatives.

From the delicious vegetarian menu to the amazing performing artists, the workshops, artist’s talks and sundowner and of course the exhibition itself; there will be something for everyone!