VISITOR INFO

WHERE WHERE DOES SWELL TAKE PLACE? SIGNATURE EXHIBITION OVER 60 LARGE SCALE SCULPTURES SET AMONG THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE OF CURRUMBIN BEACH. SWELL Sculpture Festival (SWELL) – Pacific Parade, Currumbin, Queensland 4223 AUSTRALIA ALSO VISIT POP UP EXHIBITIONS northerlySWELL – Helensvale Cultural Precinct and Library, Crn Lindfield Rd and Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale, Queensland, 4212, AUSTRALIA easterlySWELL –

SWELL 2024 | RAFFLE

SWELL 2024 Raffle – Over $2,000 in Prizes! Enter our 2024 raffle for the chance to win an array of fabulous prizes, valued at over $2,000! Support SWELL by purchasing your raffle tickets from the Information Hubs and SWELL Smalls Gallery throughout the festival. When | 6 – 15 SeptemberWhere | Information Hubs & SWELL
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SAT 7 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Introduction to Hyperrealism Illustration with Hollie Elena

Introduction to Hyperrealism Illustration with Hollie Elena Join Hollie Elena as she shares her secrets to mastering hyper-realistic illustrations with graphite pencil. From fundamental methods to intermediate techniques, her teachings will elevate each participants creative skillset as she takes them on a step-by-step fine art journey. Artists at all levels of expertise are invited to
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SUN 8 + 15 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Introduction to Wire Automata with Russell Solomon

Introduction to Wire Automata with Russell Solomon Automata have been around for centuries, they range from elaborate clocks to simple children’s toys. We marvel at the movement and feel a sense of connection through interaction with the mechanism. Participants will create their own take home wire automaton. When | Sunday 8th + 15th September Time | Sunday
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SAT 14 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Lino Printing with Bianca Alice

Lino Printing Masterclass with Bianca Alice Participants will learn skills on how to carve and create a linoleum relief print. They will learn the basic carving techniques, what tools to use and how to create, transfer, carve and print a design using linoleum silk cut. Each participant will take home their own printed design on
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SAT 14 SEP | SWELL 2024 | The People’s Art Party

SWELL invites you to join us for a sunset soiree. An afternoon of art, food and drinks. Stroll along the sand and hear the stories of SWELL as sunset transforms the sculptures. Be taken on a guided sculpture walk with SWELL Curators and have the opportunity to meet the artists.   When | Saturday 14th September Time | 4.30pm – 7.00pm  Where | Meet at
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SUN 15 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Native Arabesque Drawing Workshop with Kathie Najar

Native Arabesque Drawing Workshop with Kathie Najar In this workshop artist Kathie Najar will take you on a journey, showing you some skills and tips on how to create a beautiful repeat arabesque rosette design incorporating Australian native flora elements. Participants will work with local flora that inspired Kathie’s artwork ‘Constellation Pool’ for SWELL Sculpture
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WED 13 SEP | SWELL Fringe | Pecha Kucha | FREE

Pecha Kucha at SWELL Join Pecha Kucha Gold Coast and SWELL for a fast paced night of ideas from some of your favourite artists, curators, builders and volunteers. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of ‘chit chat’, PechaKucha rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20
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