I was thrilled to receive this today –

Words To Wander To Outdoor Installation

in collaboration with Unleash Press

June 6 @ 10:00 am – October 25 @ 4:00 pm

In collaboration with Unleash Press, the Leighton Art Centre is thrilled to present a new installation of land-based writing throughout our breathtaking 80-acre property. Since January, we have welcomed submissions across all genres, each under 300 words, that responded in some way to nature, place, and the environment around us.

This project was created with the intention of encouraging visitors to slow down, explore their natural surroundings, and engage more deeply with both the landscape and the creative works they encounter along the way. By weaving writing into the land itself, the installation invites moments of reflection, curiosity, and connection between art, nature, and community.

After receiving more than 60 submissions, five outstanding works have been selected for installation at the Centre by June 6. The completed project will officially be unveiled during the Leighton Art Centre’s Clothesline Art Market on June 6 & 7, where visitors will be invited to experience the works across the property. Following the launch weekend, the installation will remain available for public viewing throughout the summer season.

We are excited to announce the winners whose works have been selected for installation:

• “Words to Wonder” by Adele Bright
• “The Two Bird Feeders” by Kim Hanson
• “Travelling Mountain Bluebirds” by Kelly Kaur
• “First Spring” by Marcia Lee Laycock
• “Seedling” by Arcana Shanks