Ilia Henaway

If you're a Newcastle local, or simply visiting this beautiful coastal city, make sure you take the walk up the stunning hill to Lighthouse Arts Newcastle.

Once you've reached the top and taken in the breathtaking coastal views, be sure to step inside the Lighthouse and explore the wonderful exhibitions on display, especially the WILD Exhibition, featuring the outstanding work of 28 talented artists.

It truly lives up to its name.

WILD. Inspiring. Unforgettable. 🌿✨

My sincere thanks to Lighthouse Arts Newcastle for hosting such a memorable Meet the Artist Day and for including my work in the WILD Exhibition.

It was a joy to spend the day surrounded by inspiring artists, thoughtful conversations, and a community that truly values creativity.

Thank you to everyone involved for making the experience so welcoming and rewarding. It has been an honour to be part of this exhibition.

My sincere thanks to Lighthouse Arts Newcastle for hosting such a memorable Meet the Artist Day and for including my work in the WILD Exhibition.

It was a joy to spend the day surrounded by inspiring artists, thoughtful conversations, and a community that truly values creativity.

Thank you to everyone involved for making the experience so welcoming and rewarding. It has been an honour to be part of this exhibition.

WILD brings together 28 artists, exploring their own interpretation of what it means to be ‘wild’. Through diverse mediums and perspectives, the exhibition explores WILD from the raw beauty and untamed power of nature, to the instinctive and emotional aspects of ourselves.

Saturday 23 May — Sunday 12 July 2026
Open on Saturdays and Sundays 10 am – 4 pm
Closed public holidays.
Free entry. Donations welcome.

Featured artists include Carol Archer, Ronald Atilano, Michelle Ball, Diana Boyd, Louella Dent, Andrew Eaton, Sally Egan, Seong Gurung, Ylia Hena, Lorraine Hollis, Denise Honan, Christopher (Kit) Kelen, Gemma Kirschner, Emily Lloyd, Margaret Lukas, Brenda Madden, Stephen McDonald, Kristen Morris, Sara Motta, Helen Murphy, Melissa Murry, Mary Prema, Rebecca Rath, Julie-Anne Rogers, Mel Tume, Tim Ungaro, Ryan Wild, and Leah Zimmerman

🎨: Summer Hill by Rebecca Rath, oil on canvas

🔥🔥 Now showing at the WILD Exhibition, Newcastle, until 12 July.

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️ In Newcastle, NSW on 27 June? Pop in and say hello. I'd love to meet you.🫶

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WILD brings together 28 artists, exploring their own interpretation of what it means to be ‘wild’. Through diverse mediums and perspectives, the exhibition explores WILD from the raw beauty and untamed power of nature, to the instinctive and emotional aspects of ourselves.

Saturday 23 May — Sunday 12 July 2026
Open on Saturdays and Sundays 10 am – 4 pm
Closed public holidays.
Free entry. Donations welcome.

Featured artists include Carol Archer, Ronald Atilano, Michelle Ball, Diana Boyd, Louella Dent, Andrew Eaton, Sally Egan, Seong Gurung, Ylia Hena, Lorraine Hollis, Denise Honan, Christopher (Kit) Kelen, Gemma Kirschner, Emily Lloyd, Margaret Lukas, Brenda Madden, Stephen McDonald, Kristen Morris, Sara Motta, Helen Murphy, Melissa Murry, Mary Prema, Rebecca Rath, Julie-Anne Rogers, Mel Tume, Tim Ungaro, Ryan Wild, and Leah Zimmerman

🎨: Remembrance by Julie-Anne Rogers, mixed media

Visiting or residing in Newcastle, NSW?

I invite you to explore the Lighthouse Arts Newcastle at 41 Nobbys RD , showcasing diverse artworks by 25 artists that includes three sculptures created by me.

A heartfelt thank you to Bridgette Willis, at the North Sydney Community Centre , for her guidance during the pottery classes, which made me fell in love with clay and sculpture,
and Lighthouse Arts Newcastle
for believing in my work and for accepting my sculptural artworks into their exhibition.

Furthermore, a big thank you to my amazing husband Mark for being my no one fan and support crew. All this is possible because of you! 🫶

Very excited for what’s ahead.