This show belongs to the FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026 season. This season is now over.

A woman wearing a yellow top, a red patterned apron, and a beaded necklace stands smiling in front of a vibrant blue mural. The artwork behind her features leafy shapes and numerous white birds in flight, along with a figure with outstretched wings. The scene is colorful and artistic, suggesting she may be the painter.

Vibrant painting of a child with white wings wearing an orange dress, flying through a deep blue, dreamlike forest. White birds surround the child in motion, while stylised leaves and branches fill the background in rich shades of blue and green.

Colorful, dreamlike painting of a forest bathed in deep blues and greens. A winged child in an orange dress flies upward among many white birds, while another child on the ground reaches toward a flock rising into beams of light. Large blue tree trunks and lush stylized leaves fill the scene, creating a magical, ethereal atmosphere.

FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

A Life Remembered - A Tribute To Dawn Meader

This special exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of Fremantle artist Dawn Meader (1962–2023), a woman whose vibrant paintings, mosaics, and teaching touched countless lives across Australia and the world. Known for her warmth and passion, Dawn inspired others to embrace creativity as a path to healing and joy.

Featuring her life’s work, finished paintings, unreleased and unfinished pieces, and sketches. This retrospective offers an intimate portrait of her journey. With many works available for purchase for the final time, it is both a tribute and farewell to one of Fremantle’s leading artistic voices.

Presented by: Charlie Meader

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G

Family friendly: No

Nudity: Mild

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Presented by: Charlie Meader

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