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Swell Sculpture 2008 will present an exhibition of 50 leading sculptors along the impressive Currumbin Beach, using the ocean and natural landforms as a backdrop. The sculptures are built for the outdoor environment and utilise materials such as steel, bronze, timber, stone, glass and copper.
Awards
Gold Coast City Council Acquisition $20,000
Gold Coast Sun Media Award - editorial
Jennie Neumann OAM Emerging Artist Award $1,000
GCD Alliance Environmental Awareness Award $2,000
Currumbin Palm Beach RSL People's Choice Award $3,000
Currumbin Palm Beach RSL Kid's Choice Award $2,000
NEW! Artist Peer Award
The awards will be announced on the 12th September.
The Currumbin RSL People's Choice and Kid's Choice Awards will be announced on Sunday 21st September at 4pm.
Don’t forget to drop your entry in the barrel to go into the draw for a prize yourself!
People’s Choice Award you could win .... a 'swimmer' sculpture by Frederic Berjot.
Kids’ Choice Award you could win ... a family pass to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Swell Smalls Gallery
The Swell Smalls Gallery is an exhibition of smaller works by the exhibiting artists of the Swell Sculpture Festival. A selection of dynamic, beautiful and energising pieces are presented at The Way of Design Gallery adjacent to the beachfront along Pacific Parade. The exhibition will run from the 5th - 21st September 2008
2/792 Pacific Parade Currumbin 9.30am - 4.30pm Next to The Deck Cafe
Hosted by
Twilight Walks
Guided Twilight Walks allow visitors to gain an insight and understanding into the sculptured works. These run Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 5pm commencing at sculpture 1, the northern Currumbin Alley end.
Meet the Artist Talks
Meet the Artist Talks are held throughout the exhibition and visitors can obtain times from the information tent.
Swell Kids Workshops
More information can be found on the Swell Kids page....
click here
Public Art Symposium
Public Art - is it a waste of space of does it energise our public spaces and transform our everyday life?
The one day symposium, run in conjunction with the main exhibition, will explore the topic with keynote speakers plus panel discussions.
Keynote Speakers include Associate Professor Patricia Wise, Nicole Voevodin-Cash, Andrew Trump and Louise Dauth with Antone Bruinsma and Ian Brazier joining the panel discussion.
Session 1 - So, What is Public Art?
Associate Professor Patricia Wise - Griffith University
Session 2 - Energising our Public Spaces
Nicole Voevodin-Cash – visual artist
Session 3 - Initiating New Visions through Policy and Partnerships
Andrew Trump – GCCC Cultural Development Officer
Sesison 4 - art+place
Louise Dauth – Government Curator art+place
The audience is encouraged to participate in these discussions to determine whether Public Art is an Object or an Experience.
Download more information and the Registration Form here
Tickets on sale now phone 07 5598 6004
Tuesday 16th September 2008 9.30am - 3.30pm
Point Restaurant & Bar, Pacific Parade, Currumbin Beach
For further information, please email ruth@swellsculpture.com.au
Swell Music Stage
Sultry sounds to entertain you ...
MUSIC PROGRAM DOWNLOAD
SWELL 2008 PROUDLY SUPPORTS:
13th - 20th September 2008 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Parklands www.inthebin.net.au
Tomewin Street Currumbin www.cws.org.au
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