Natural History Illustration and Beyond

This exhibition was held from Friday 15 May 2026 - Friday 5 June 2026

Natural History Illustration image of insects, flora, and feathers

Natural History Illustration and Beyond

Sami Bayly, Deirdre Bean, Ebony Bennett, Kate Boag, Mike Burleigh, Teresa Byrne, April Collison, Daniel Cox, Sarah Crotty, Charmon Cummins, Tallulah Cunningham, Natasha Heckenberg, Anne-Maree Hunter, Elisabeth Lawrence, Linda Lunnon, Lauren May Sahu-Khan, Lynda McPherson, Tim Owers, Fiona Pfennigwerth, Susan Ryman, Prue Sailer, Greg Salter, Peter Simmons, Kimberly Swan, Nerita Taylor, Leda Turner, Trevor Weekes, Lillian Webb, Louise Wills, Meredith Woolnough


15 May – 5 June 2026

The University of Newcastle’s Natural History Illustration Program has had a strong reputation for producing exceptional artists who bridge the gap between art and science. This exhibition invites a curated selection of Alumni and mid-career artists who create work with meticulous detail and scientific accuracy. Through various mediums the artists highlight Australia’s unique natural history.

This exhibition is presented in parallel with Natural History Illustration and Beyond at Cstudios Art Gallery.

IMAGE: Linda Lunnon Sense of Place, 2014, mixed media, 49 x 64 cm

Event Information

  • Date: 15 May – 5 June 2026
  • Location: The University Gallery
  • Campus: Newcastle (Callaghan)