Amanda Western- Ballarat Artist & Printmaker

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Hi, I’m Amanda Western, a printmaker based in Ballarat. I work primarily with detailed, large-format linocuts that explore the relationship between people and the environment. My art reflects on how human activity affects vulnerable species and ecosystems—something I care deeply about, shaped by my background in emergency recovery and permaculture.

I believe art has the power to heal, to spark action, and to connect us more deeply to the places we live. That’s what drives my practice, whether I’m creating solo exhibitions, public murals, or community-based installations.

I’ve been lucky to have my work recognised recently, including winning the People’s Choice Award for the 2024 Sunshine Coast National Art Prize and the Print Award at the 2025 Queenscliff Art Prize. I also received a Highly Commended in the 2025 Milburn Art Prize and have been a finalist in the Artists for Conservation Annual Juried Exhibition, the Stanthorpe Art Prize, Hornsby Art Prize, and Flanagan Award.

I'm currently serving on the Print Council of Australia’s Committee of Management and was recently elected President of the Ballarat Society of Artists. My work is held in public collections, and I love seeing it reach new audiences through exhibitions, murals, and collaborative projects with the community.