Floating Land: Rising Seas
art. environment. conversations
The venue is Boreen Point, Lake Cootharaba in the UNESCO-listed biosphere of Noosa
Floating Land is an ongoing conversation about the environment, creativity and culture.
The10-day event brings together visual and performance artists, writers, photographers, educators, researchers and the community to explore the theme of climate change.
Free Exhibitions
➤ Opening night at the Noosa Regional Gallery: Meet the
artists, explore the exhibitions - Waters of Tuvalu: a Nation at Risk
(from Museum Victoria) and Legacy Tuvalu: Footprint on Funafuti.
| DATE | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
Saturday 20 |
6.00pm |
Noosa Regional Gallery, Pelican Street, Tewantin |
➤ Sculptors On Site: Watch the artists in the process of creation from 20-26 June or visit on 27-28 June to see the finished pieces.
| DATE | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
20-28 June |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Lake Cootharaba, Boreen Point |
➤ Firings by the Lake: Pack a picnic and watch the spectacle of sunset, lake and fire as the paper kilns, glowing on platforms in the water, slowly smoulder, eventually shooting flames into the sky.
| DATE | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
Friday 26 |
4.00pm - 7.00pm |
Lake Cootharaba, Boreen Point |
➤ Beautiful Words – Writers and Photographers Exhibition:
An exhibition of words and images inspired by the Floating Land
exhibition as it is held.
| DATE | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
26-28 June |
9.00am - 12noon |
Top Tent, Apollonian Hotel, Boreen Point |
➤ Childrens Sculpture Performance: Local school children
collaborate with acclaimed Queensland sculptor Terry Summers
to showcase their cardboard artworks in an exclusive one-off
performance.
| DATE | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
Friday 26 |
1.30pm Lake |
Lake Cootharaba, Boreen Point |
➤ Boreen Point Photo Exhibition: Meet the community of
Boreen Point that is hosting the event. Look through their
camera lens at the majesty of the largest lake on Noosa River,
Lake Cootharaba.
| DATE | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
20-28 June |
10.00am-3.00pm |
Lake Cootharaba, Boreen Point |
➤ Pacific Island Dancers: Experience the joy of the Tuvaluan
dancers and singers as they present traditional performances
about their homeland and lifestyle.
| DATE | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
Sat 20 and 27 |
12noon |
Lake Cootharaba Foreshore, Boreen Point |
➤ Culture Markets: Sunshine Coast artists and local marketeers
bring to Boreen Point a unique market of arts, crafts and culture.
| DATE | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
Sunday 28 Starts |
10.00am |
Top Tent, Boreen Point |
➤ Children’s Workshops: The drop-in style workshop will teach
children to use their hands and imaginations to create their own
Floating Land inspired works of art.
| DATE | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
Sat 20 and 27 |
11.00am - 3.00pm |
Workshop Tent, Lake Cootharaba |
Workshops @ Boreen Point
Bookings: Noosa Regional Gallery – Phone 07 5449 5340
➤ Connecting Threads: Internationally acclaimed sculptor, Virginia
King will guide the creation of naturally aesthetic works to either be
launched on the lake or joined as part of a collaborative work.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Sunday 21 |
9.30am-4.00pm |
$110* |
Storytelling Tent, Lake Cootharaba |
| * Excludes material costs | |||
➤ Originating Actions: With a background in European floral
design, Tijn Meulendijks will teach participants to create objects
from the pure form of plant material. Think stacking, winding,
binding and scattering.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Saturday 20 |
9.30am - 4.00pm |
$75* |
Storytelling Tent, Lake Cootharaba |
| * Excludes material costs | |||
➤ Floating Islands: Mornington Peninsula artist Mandy Gunn will
workshop floating islands made from twigs, twine, and remnants
to symbolise the remnants of land left after the sea rises.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Saturday 27 |
9.30am - 4.00pm |
$75* |
Storytelling Tent, Lake Cootharaba |
| * Excludes material costs | |||
➤ Sound Reflections: Local composer Leah Barclay collaborates with participants to create an electro acoustic sound sculpture and performance installation using Zoom H4 digital recorders.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday 22 |
9.30am - 4.00pm |
$75* |
Storytelling Tent, Lake Cootharaba |
| * Excludes material costs | |||
➤ Wandering Thirst: Renowned artists Tamara Kirby and Corrie
Wright will explore contemporary ‘automata’ techniques to
combine movement and imagery to produce a 2D mechanical
postcard.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Sunday 21 |
9.30am - 4.00pm |
$75* |
Storytelling Tent, Lake Cootharaba |
| * Excludes material costs | |||
➤ Fish, Fibre and Form: Versatile artist Phyl Williams will guide participants in weaving techniques to mould and define a framework for an individualised piece that can later be floated or kept.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Friday 26 |
9.30am - 4.00pm |
$75* |
Storytelling Tent, Lake Cootharaba |
| * Excludes material costs | |||
➤ Art and Environment Publishing in Magazines: Art Monthly
editor Maurice O’Riordan will provide editorial insights on getting
your art and environment writings published.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Thursday 25 |
9.00am - 12.30pm |
$30* |
TopTent, Apollonian Hotel |
| * Excludes material costs | |||
➤ Art and Environment Books and Booksellers: Fiona Stager, President of Booksellers Australia and owner of Avid Reader, will expose the world of art and environment books, distribution and booksellers.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Thursday 25 |
1.00pm - 5.00pm |
$30* |
TopTent, Apollonian Hotel |
| * Excludes material costs | |||
Forums @ Boreen Point
Bookings: Noosa Regional Gallery – Phone 07 5449 5340
➤ Climate Change and Cultural Knowledge: University of
Queensland Professors Ockie Bosch and Kambiz Maani will host
international speakers, artists and academics in a discussion about
climate change and art’s role in environmental issues.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Saturday 20 |
9.00am |
$65* |
TopTent, Apollonian Hotel |
| *Includes lunch & morn. tea | |||
➤ A Collation of Eccentrics: Dr Tamsin Kerr is joined by
Drs Margaret Somerville and Paul Carter in hosting a day of
presentations and discussion for writers and artists interested in
culture and creativity.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Sunday 21 |
9.00am - 4.30mp |
$65* |
TopTent, Apollonian Hotel |
| *Includes lunch & morn. tea | |||
➤ Shifting Paradigms: Nature and Culture: Acclaimed
artist Robyn Archer joins Adjunct Prof Peter Bycroft (USC) and
Prof Amareswar Galla (UQ and UNESCO Chair in Museums & Sustainable Heritage Development) to explore the future
relationship between art, culture and environment.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Saturday 27 |
9.00am - 4.30pm |
$65* |
TopTent, Apollonian Hotel |
| *Includes lunch & morn. tea | |||
➤ Artists On Art: An opportunity to meet artists, ask questions and
discuss their art practice and dedication to environmental themes.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday 22 |
5.30pm |
Free |
TopTent, Apollonian Hotel |
➤ Writers On Writing: Meet the writers of Writing Floating Land.
Talk to the budding green art writing industry and be encouraged
to write your own words.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Thursday 25 |
5.30pm |
Free |
TopTent, Apollonian Hotel |
➤ Photographers On Photography: NZ photojournalist Jocelyn Carlin will join the Floating Land photographers to discuss techniques and modern practice in photography and film.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday 24 |
9.00pm - 12.30pm |
Free |
TopTent, Apollonian Hotel |
For more information see www.floatingland.com.au
or www.noosaregionalgallery.org
For bookings contact Noosa Regional Gallery 07 5449 5340
or email gallery.noosa@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au