OUTDOOR GALLERY
Fitzroy St Projections
The Tamworth Regional Gallery is excited to deliver digital artwork onto the Outdoor Gallery in Fitzroy St from now until December 2026.
Each month you can experience a different large-scale art installation created by regional artists and local groups. This project helps celebrate our legacy as the city of light and showcases some of the regional talent we have.
August 2025
Celebrating Landcare Week
Tamworth Regional Landcare Photography Competition
Monday 4 August - Sunday 10 August (from dusk till 11pm)
Competition Award Night - Friday, 8 August, 6pm - 8pm
Tamworth Regional Landcare Association (TRLA) is thrilled to announce the success of its 2025 Landcare Photography Competition, with over 135 stunning photo entries showcasing the rich biodiversity of our local landscapes. This year’s theme, “Biodiversity in Our Area”, invited photographers of all ages and experience levels to capture the unique plants, animals, and ecosystems that make our region so special—from majestic red gums and delicate seasonal wattles to blue wrens, kangaroos, frogs, echidnas, and native pollinators like the blue-banded bee.
Whether taken with a professional camera or a smartphone on a morning walk, the entries reveal a deep connection to country and a keen eye for detail. The photos were taken across the Tamworth region’s grassy white box woodlands, creeks, rivers, backyards, parks, and billabongs—each image telling its own story of the life teeming within these spaces.
To mark Landcare Week, the full collection of photographs will be projected in the Fitzroy Plaza on Friday 8 August, providing a public and free celebration of community creativity and environmental awareness. The collaboration with the Tamworth Regional Gallery allows these images to shine in a new light—literally—transforming The Fitzroy Plaza into a living gallery under the stars.
The evening of Friday 8 August also includes a community awards night and photo viewing event from Burger Urge, Fitzroy Street. It’s set to be a fun, family-friendly night with finger food, a warm atmosphere, and a chance to immerse yourself not only in the visual beauty of our region but also in the talent of local photographers. Prizes will be awarded for top entries across several categories, including junior and adult divisions. Everyone is welcome—whether you entered the competition or are just keen to celebrate our natural environment.
The event is part of Landcare Week, 4-8 August a national celebration of local environmental stewardship and community-driven conservation. TRLA plays a key role in this, supporting landholders, schools, and community groups with practical programs that improve soil health, restore habitats, conserve biodiversity, and build resilience in our landscapes. From hosting workshops and planting days to educating young people and supporting local farmers in regenerative practices, TRLA’s work is grounded in building strong community connections and a deep respect for the natural world.
The 2025 Photography Competition has not only highlighted the region’s biodiversity but also sparked conversations and awareness about what’s worth protecting. It reminds us all that biodiversity isn't just found in far-off forests—it’s right here in our own backyards.
So come along on Thursday 8 August, admire the creativity and care captured in each photograph, enjoy a night out with the community, and rediscover the incredible biodiversity that surrounds us every day.
Winners of the Landcare Photography Competition 2025
1st is JL Off farm - Bush Walk
"A Living Tapestry: This vibrant snapshot from Tamworth’s highland rainforest captures the incredible biodiversity thriving in just one small patch of undergrowth — from moss-draped branches and flowering shrubs to ferns and fungi, every layer tells a story of resilience and interconnected life."
2nd is LT Biodiversity in the Veggie Patch
"Backyard Biodiversity: A flourishing home garden in Tamworth showcases the power of community stewardship — where vegetables, flowers, and native plants grow side by side, supporting pollinators, soil health, and local resilience."
3rd is NC Watching and Waiting
"The Small Guardians: This striking close-up of a spider reminds us that even the tiniest creatures play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance — from pest control to pollination support, biodiversity thrives in the unseen corners of our world."
Junior
1st is Cora GB JUNIOR
"Perched Perspectives: Captured with a keen young eye, this image shows a lizard basking on a weathered tree stump — a perfect snapshot of how native wildlife relies on even the oldest trees for shelter, sun, and survival in a diverse and thriving landscape."
2d is CB Incognito JUNIOR
"Hidden in Plain Sight: This clever close-up reveals a perfectly camouflaged frog nestled among the rocks — a reminder that biodiversity isn’t always bold and bright; sometimes, it’s quietly blending in, waiting to be discovered by a careful eye."
3rd is OK River escape JUNIOR
This photo beautifully captures the diverse ecosystems thriving at the water’s edge. From the aquatic habitat beneath the surface to the varied plant life on land, it’s a peaceful reminder of how biodiversity connects all elements of our natural environment. A thoughtful and well-composed image celebrating nature in action.
Calendar of Upcoming events
September 2025
Tamworth PRIDE Photography
Friday 6pm, 12 September
October
Bush Lines
A partnership between Art Gallery of NSW and Tamworth Regional Gallery
Friday 6pm, 3 October
October
Tamworth Surf Club - Celebrate World Post Day
Thursday 6pm, 9 October
November
The Hidden Precinct – Ian Austin
December
Overhead + Underneath - Tamworth Regional Art Collective
6 - 13 December
Friday 6pm, 6 December
This project funding was secured by Tamworth Regional Council through the NSW Government Department of Planning, Industry and Environment ‘Streets as Shared Spaces’ initiative and Council has now allocated ongoing funding to continue the Outdoor Gallery for a two-year trial period.
