ENTRIES DUE 24 MARCH 2026

The exhibition Freshwater to Fatbergs will be presented at Newcastle Art Space in May 2026, supported by Hunter Water.

The deliberately provocative title is intended to spark curiosity and conversation about water use, water conservation and the pressures facing urban water systems. While freshwater is a precious and carefully managed resource, issues such as fatbergs act as a confronting and highly visible signal of everyday behaviours that undermine water and wastewater infrastructure.

By juxtaposing the value of clean freshwater and healthy catchments with the consequences of misuse, the exhibition creates an accessible entry point for the community to engage with complex water issues including what happens beyond the tap and down the drain.

The exhibition seeks to encourage smarter water use, improve understanding of catchments, highlight the impacts of fats, oils and wipes on sewer systems and promote shared responsibility for protecting water resources now and into the future

Hunter Water’s existing education resources will complement the exhibition and provide practical pathways for audiences to translate awareness into action.

An open call for artists to participate in Freshwater to Fatbergs will be released, inviting creative responses that explore freshwater, catchments, wastewater and water futures.

ENTRIES DUE 24 MARCH 2026

Follow the links to participate in this exhibition which is free to enter.