Takayna is a place where nature has evolved for millions of years, much unchanged since the time of the Palawa Ngini (the Old People). Located in Tasmania, it is home to Australia’s largest temperate rainforest, holds globally significant Aboriginal cultural values, and is a critical refuge for endangered wildlife. Yet, it is under threat from mining and logging.
Under these ancient myrtles and the hidden gaze of animals, artists from across Australia created art as a living memory of the forest as part of Bob Brown Foundation’s annual artists’ residency. Everyone has a part to play in protecting nature and this is how artists play theirs.
See this powerful collection of work spanning photography, painting, film and more created by artists in this wild and ancient place. And premiering in Adelaide, experience a brand-new immersive film of Takayna in all its magnificence, created exclusively for our one-of-a-kind Studio by Bob Brown Foundation. Surrounded by our 110m2 of LED screens, the forest will wrap around you – the next best thing to being there. Also screening is a beautiful film of Adelaide’s own Dave McEvoy improvising on a grand piano with the forest as it wakes up at dawn.
This is Takayna and its story told through the eyes of artists.
Together, they form a compelling call to action – a visceral reminder of what is at stake, and what do we stand to lose?
Presented by Bob Brown Foundation and Immersive Light and Art
Proceeds from the exhibition go towards Bob Brown Foundation’s ongoing campaign to protect Takayna as a World Heritage-listed national park, returned to Aboriginal ownership. Find out more here.
Part of South Australian Nature Festival 2026.
DATES AND TIMES
18 Sep – 10 Oct 2026
Wed | 10am to 5:30pm
Thu – Sat | 10am to 8pm*
Purchase a ticket to your preferred session listed below and arrive anytime within that window. Please allow 30-45 minutes to enjoy the full Art For Takayna experience at your leisure.
10am – 12:30pm
12:30pm – 3pm
3pm – 5:30pm
5:30pm – 8pm*
*No evening sessions on Wednesdays and on 19, 25 Sept and 9 October for a series of live music events. See below for full list of events and times.
TICKETS
You can purchase tickets in advance via our website with a small booking fee attached, or from the ILA Bar on the day.
Pre-booked via our website
General Admission | $20 + booking fee
Seniors Card* | $15 + booking fee
Concession Card* | $15 + booking fee
Groups of 6+ | $15 per person + booking fee
At the ILA Bar on the day:
General Admission | $24
Seniors Card* | $18
Concession Card* | $18
Groups of 6+ | $18 per person
Free, but must have a valid ticket
Children under 12
Companion Cards*
*Must have a valid card and present to staff upon arrival.
ARTIST TALK
Friday 18 September, 6pm
Artivism – Why do we need our artists lens on a crisis? Join frontline activists and artists alongside Jenny Weber, Campaign Director for the Bob Brown Foundation, for a provocative and affirming discussion, facilitated by ILA’s Head of Creative Sarah Bleby.
Included with evening tickets to Friday 18 September.
OTHER EVENTS
Enjoy a range of complementary events presented alongside the Art for Takayna exhibition:
High Tea: Art for Takayna | Sat 19 Sep
Anya Anastasia Trio – Live | Sat 19 Sep
Naomi Keyte Trio and Tessa Leon – Live | Fri 25 Sep
Forest Songs for Little Ones – Live | Wed 7 Oct
Dave McEvoy Trio – Live | Fri 9 and Sat 10 Oct
ACCESS INFORMATION
Relaxed Sessions
Wed 23 Sep | 10am – 11am
Sat 26 Sep | 12:30pm – 3pm
Relaxed sessions are specifically designed to make our events accessible for neurodiverse audiences, the Autistic community, and individuals with sensory needs. They have reduced capacity, lowered sound levels, and clear signage and audiences are invited to enjoy the experience in their own way.
Companion Cards
We honour the Companion Card scheme. Card holders are entitled to a second ticket to this event for their companion at no cost.
Tickets must be booked in advance via our website. Please purchase a zero price “Companion Card” ticket when making your booking and present your Card on the day with your ticket at the ILA Bar.
Venue Access
The ILA Gallery and Studio is located on level 1 of Immersive Light and Art | ILA. There is level access via a lift to the first floor and a unisex accessible toilet is available on level 1 to ensure a comfortable experience for all guests. If you would like further support for your visit or have any questions, please contact the ILA team here.
Our venue accessibility guide is available here.
EAT AND DRINK
Visit our light-filled ILA Bar on level 1 for a refreshment alongside this performance.
Or enjoy a meal at our award-winning restaurant Aurora on the ground floor. Open Friday and Saturdays from 6pm.
Thank you to the incredible wine sponsor of Art for Takayna:
GETTING HERE
Immersive Light and Art | ILA is located in the heart of Adelaide’s West End at 63 Light Square, Adelaide. The ILA Gallery and Studio can be found upstairs on level 1, accessible by stairs or lift.
A combination of free and ticketed (until 6pm) street parking is available directly outside the venue on Light Square, with additional parking available nearby on Waymouth Street and Elizabeth Street, both just a short walk away. For added convenience, K Park Car Parks on Currie Street is also located close to this venue.
ILA is also easily accessible via public transport, with bus, tram and train options within walking distance. We are a short walk from the North Terrace and King William Road tram stops, Adelaide Railway Station and have multiple bus routes operating along nearby Currie Street.
CONNECT WITH US!
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EXHIBITION CREDITS
Presented by Bob Brown Foundation and Immersive Light and Art.
Artists
David Booth, Rob Blakers, Trace Balla, Viola Barnes, Tim Cooper, Arwen Dyer, Fiona Francois, Bianca Hoffrichter, Corrie Hosking, Heidi Kenyon, Kerry Kershaw, Jon Kudelka, Karo Lutkiewicz, Dave McEvoy, First Dog On The Moon, OAKEY, Jaimee Paul, Liza Savchuk, Robert Whitson and Graham Wilson.
Film
Ramji Ambrosiussen
Music
Dave McEvoy
Immersive Takayna Videography
Anna-Marie Harding
Producer
Kat Traill
Exhibition Management
Margherita Mezzasoma
Exhibition Image
Susan Wright
