The Cheeky Parrot Gallery

23/09/2026

B O O K L A U N C H ! 📕

Please join us at 12pm this Saturday (26 September) at The Cheeky Parrot Gallery for the launch of local artist Christine Baker’s inspirational book 365 Days: a drawing challenge.

Last year, Chris embarked on an incredible self-imposed challenge - a sketch a day for a whole year…… what a remarkable achievement!

Come along and enjoy the celebration which also marks the opening of our exhibition ‘Recite, Recycle, Reinvent’ - part of the 2026 ArtSouth WA and the Southern Art & Craft Trail (venue 22).

It’s also a chance to marvel at the work of our young artists, who take part in the Explore Express Excel Program…. another awesome showcase of youth art! 🖼️

📍Find us opposite the Red Cross shop on Mount Barker Road, in Mount Barker WA.
The Barker Art Scene
Porongurup Village Inn, Shop & Tearooms
Porongurup Craft Group
Mount Barker Community College
Shire of Plantagenet
ABC Great Southern

19/09/2026

B O O K L A U N C H ! 📕

Please join us at 12pm next Saturday (26 September) at The Cheeky Parrot Gallery Gallery for the launch of local artist Christine Baker’s inspirational book 365 Days: a drawing challenge.

Last year, Chris embarked on an incredible self-imposed challenge - a sketch a day for a whole year…… what a remarkable achievement!

Come along and enjoy the celebration which also marks the opening of our exhibition ‘Recite, Recycle, Reinvent’ - part of the 2026 ArtSouth WA Art & Craft Trail (venue 22).

It’s also a chance to marvel at the work of our young artists, who take part in the Explore Express Excel Program…. another awesome showcase of youth art! 🖼️

📍Find us opposite the Red Cross shop on Mount Barker Road, in Mount Barker WA.

ArtSouth WA and the Southern Art & Craft Trail
The Barker Art Scene
Porongurup Village Inn, Shop & Tearooms
Porongurup Craft Group
Mount Barker Community College
What's On in Mt Barker WA
ABC Great Southern
Shire of Plantagenet
Lavender Bee

12/09/2026

B O O K L A U N C H ! 📕

Please join us at 12pm on Saturday 26 September at The Cheeky Parrot Gallery for the launch of local artist Christine Baker’s inspirational book 365 Days: a drawing challenge.

Last year, Chris embarked on an incredible self-imposed challenge - a sketch a day for a whole year…… what a remarkable achievement!

Come along and enjoy the celebration which also marks the opening of our exhibition ‘Recite, Recycle, Reinvent’ - part of the 2026 ArtSouth WA Art & Craft Trail (venue 22).

It’s also a chance to marvel at the work of our young artists, who take part in the Explore Express Excel Program…. another awesome showcase of youth art! 🖼️

📍Find us opposite the Red Cross shop on Mount Barker Road, in Mount Barker WA.

ArtSouth WA and the Southern Art & Craft Trail
The Barker Art Scene
What's On in Mt Barker WA
ABC Great Southern
Shire of Plantagenet

05/09/2026

F I N A L C A L L ! 📣

W O R D S O U T L O U D :
an evening of original stories & poetry.

This awesome event might be just around the corner but you’ve still got time to submit an entry. This free community event is open to everyone (18+).

*** Entries close tomorrow - 1:00pm Sunday 6th September (see entry form for details and T&C’s) ***

📝 Find the entry form in the first comment below. 📝

Please join us for this awesome event on Friday 25th September at 6:00pm. It’s going to be a fun night of storytelling here at the gallery and we can’t wait! It’s our start to the upcoming Southern Art and Craft Trail.

ArtSouth WA and the Southern Art & Craft Trail
The Barker Art Scene
What's On in Mt Barker WA
Lavender Bee
ABC Great Southern

31/08/2026

W O R D S O U T L O U D :
an evening of original stories & poetry

Our next event, Words Out Loud: an evening of stories and poetry, maybe edging closer but you’ve still got time to submit an entry. This free community event is open to everyone (18+). So why not come along on Friday 25th September at 6:00pm for a fun night of storytelling here at the gallery? It’s part of the upcoming Southern Art and Craft Trail and we just love having fun!

Grab an entry form from Margaretha at the awesome art and craft supply shop: Lavender Bee (26 Langton Road, Mount Barker) or find it in the first comment below.

Entries close 1:00pm Sunday 6th September (see entry form for details and T&C’s).

ArtSouth WA and the Southern Art & Craft Trail
The Barker Art Scene
What's On in Mt Barker WA
ABC Great Southern

12/08/2026

W O R D S O U T L O U D :
an evening of original stories & poetry

We’re so excited about our next event! This year we’ve decided to kick off the 2026 Southern Art & Craft Trail with a fun community evening of storytelling, that’s now open for registrations.

So if you’ve got a story to tell simply pick up an entry form from Lavender Bee (26 Langton Road, Mount Barker WA) or see first comment; write your poem or short story (max 200 words, age 18+) and return it by 1pm Sunday 6 Sept….. let the writer within you out!

ArtSouth WA and the Southern Art & Craft Trail
The Barker Art Scene
What's On in Mt Barker WA
ABC Great Southern

16/07/2026

Y O U T H A R T
e x h i b i t i o n 🖼️

It might be a while since we were last seen here, but our young artists have been busy preparing for their mid year exhibition and it’s looking absolutely awesome!

‘Relaxing Cats and Real Life Drawing’ opens tomorrow here at The Cheeky Parrot Gallery and you’ll be in for an absolute treat…. check out the incredible clay work and life drawing from participants aged 9-13 in our Explore, Express, Excel Young Artists Program.

Pop in and see us over the weekend: we’re open Fri 17, Sat 18, Sun 19 July from 10am to 2pm

Find us at:
The Cheeky Parrot Gallery
2 Mount Barker Road
Mount Barker WA
(directly opposite the Red Cross Shop).

21/05/2026

Such a sensationally talented artist who generously donates her time and knowledge with our young artists….. Congratulations Chris 👏

Kendenup artist Christine Baker has been named as a finalist in The Percivals, a nationally recognised portrait prize worth $40,000, for her work Self Portrait as a Shape Shifter.

03/04/2026

A L L A B O A R D !

It’s time to head out to Art in the Porongurup for this year’s sensational sculpture trail! The event opened today and there’s been plenty of smiles from visitors enjoying The Cheeky Parrot Gallery’s entry ‘Lost in the Porongurups’ by the young artists participating in our Explore Express Excel program ☺️

Check it out and all the inspiring sculptures that meander through the bush surrounding Porongurup Hall and the awesome art and crafts inside ….. on now until midday Saturday 11 April.

ArtSouth WA and the Southern Art & Craft Trail
Porongurup Village Inn, Shop & Tearooms
The Barker Art Scene
What's On in Mt Barker WA
ABC Great Southern
Mount Barker Community College

26/03/2026

L O S T I N T H E
P O R O N G U R U P S

It’s been a while since we’ve been seen here….. there’s been a lot of creativity happening in the meantime! Over 2 terms, young artists participating in the Explore Express Excel program at The Cheeky Parrot Gallery, have been diligently working on their entry for this year’s Art in The Porongurup event which opens on April 3.

They are just adding the final touches and the entry represents their exploration and development of sculpture techniques using clay. Each unique piece has been through the kiln (twice!) and the young artists have learned some additional skills including how to make their own wire springs and the older group got handy with their woodworking skills to work on the bus. What bus?! You might well ask! Come along to Art in the Porongurup and all will be revealed! It truly is a great “must see” event to enjoy over the Easter holidays - concludes midday April 11.

The Barker Art Scene
Porongurup Village Inn, Shop & Tearooms
Porongurup Craft Group
Mount Barker Community College
ArtSouth WA and the Southern Art & Craft Trail
What's On in Mt Barker WA
ABC Great Southern