A stroll along Bellerive Boardwalk will become a whole new experience during the Festival. You’ll be stopped in your tracks by the sheer scale and magic of Taniwha Time Machine, a huge, vibrant, interactive installation by Aotearoa New Zealand artists, the Dreamgirls Art Collective. You won’t be able to resist the fun of stepping through […]
LUMI fosters authentic cultural collaboration, reciprocity and relationships between First Nations and Pasifika peoples across the island of Lutruwita. LUMI celebrates the ancient pathways of the Pacific, where ocean currents have carried stories, knowledge and peoples between islands since time immemorial. Aboriginal and Pasifika peoples have long been connected through shared stewardship of these vast […]
Caleb’s love letter to the place he calls home will shine bright in Pataway/Burnie during the Festival. Caleb Nichols-Mansell is an exciting young Palawa multi-media artist based in Pataway/Burnie. We invited Caleb to dream into new territory as an artist and he has visualised a three-part series of large-scale outdoor public artworks for the place […]
SWING is big, beautiful, joyous and free. It’s made for adults (and everyone else) to regain their childhood selves through a celebration of play. It’s a giant, yellow swing – a beautifully engineered steel structure, nine metres tall. No matter who you are, you are going to want to ride it! Helpers assist you onto […]
When the Fog Clears at the Watershed Franklin is a journey through the mesmerising mists of the Huon Valley. Each day, the fog performs a seductive dance, gently obscuring and revealing contours of the fertile land and waters. This exhibit, featuring six artists from Lutruwita/Tasmania, delves into the region’s iconic air through diverse mediums including […]
Bring the whole family to experience a thrilling and transformative journey with Slipstream Circus! Be inspired by their world of community, trust, and mutual support through daring circus performances. With high-flying acrobatics, balancing acts, and breathtaking stunts, We Care reflects the depth of care and camaraderie that defines the circus world. Performers rely on one […]
You’re invited to experience the first iteration of a new work by Nunami Sculthorpe-Green. Held on Aboriginal land, lakapawa lakaratu is an invitation to pause, listen, and connect to the sounds of Country. Here Nunami will share the rationale and process behind creating a series of sound installations that will be developed over two years. […]
Portrait of Community is a travelling, mixed-media exhibition curated by Dr Lisa Roberts. It showcases the collective efforts of scientists, artists, academics, and community members to highlight the impacts of climate change on our planet and its inhabitants. This evolving exhibition responds to the global failure to act on climate recommendations from Indigenous scientists and […]
Since its inception in 2007, the Burnie Print Prize has become a prestigious award, drawing innovative and renowned printmakers from across Lutruwita/Tasmania and Australia. This nationally significant event celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of printmaking, highlighting the evolving nature of this traditional art form. It is a showcase of the incredible skills and creativity involved […]
Event Produced by Performing Lines Tasmania and presented by the Moonah Arts Centre. Join us for the official Ten Days on the Island 2025 launch, weaving together the wisdom of island peoples, honouring ancient connections while nurturing new ones. This special event, which is open to peoples from all communities and diasporas, celebrates the opening […]
Colour Rush is a captivating celebration of the power of colour. An exhibition that will lead you through a rich tapestry of techniques and expressions, where the emotions evoked by colour underscore its powerful role in crafting narratives and forging connections. Featuring work from over 40 local, national, and internationally recognised artists each utilising a […]