Key Dates
24 July 2017
ArtCycle Entries Now Closed
Entries for ArtCycle are now closed. We thank you for all your submissions, stay tuned for the annoucement of the winning entries.
29 April → 24 July 2017
2017 ArtCycle Prize Entries Open Now
ArtCycle Art Prize is inspired by Council’s Towards Zero Waste strategy, this component of Floating Land will be offered by Noosa Regional Gallery in partnership with Council’s Eumundi Road Resource & Recovery Centre.
Entrants will be invited to find the artistic potential amongst the disused and discarded items in the tip shop and other second-hand centres around the Sunshine Coast. Artworks will highlight the creative ability to discover a new future for household items and/ furniture that have served their initial purpose.
Shortlisted artworks will be exhibited at Noosa Regional Gallery from 9th September – 15th October 2017
Prizes:
The Winner will be selected by the community via a People’s Choice process.
There are three cash prizes to be won.
1st Prize $2000, 2nd Prize $1500 and 3rd $500.
Entrants will be invited to find the artistic potential amongst the disused and discarded items in the tip shop and other second-hand centres around the Sunshine Coast. Artworks will highlight the creative ability to discover a new future for household items and/ furniture that have served their initial purpose.
Shortlisted artworks will be exhibited at Noosa Regional Gallery from 9th September – 15th October 2017
Prizes:
The Winner will be selected by the community via a People’s Choice process.
There are three cash prizes to be won.
1st Prize $2000, 2nd Prize $1500 and 3rd $500.
24 July 2017
ArtCycle Prize Entries Close
Submissions for the inaugural ArtCycle Prize close at midnight on 24th July, 2017
09 September → 15 October 2017
Artcycle
Artcycle
2017 will see Noosa Council introduce the Artcycle Art Prize. Inspired by Council’s Towards Zero Waste strategy, this component of Floating Land will be offered by Noosa Regional Gallery in partnership with Council’s Eumundi Road Resource & Recovery Centre.
Entrants will be invited to find the artistic potential among the disused and discarded items in the tip shop and other second hand centres around Noosa Shire. The artworks will highlight the creative ability to discover a new future for household items that have served their initial purpose. Shortlisted artworks will be exhibited at Noosa Regional Gallery from 9th September – 15th October 2017 .
2017 will see Noosa Council introduce the Artcycle Art Prize. Inspired by Council’s Towards Zero Waste strategy, this component of Floating Land will be offered by Noosa Regional Gallery in partnership with Council’s Eumundi Road Resource & Recovery Centre.
Entrants will be invited to find the artistic potential among the disused and discarded items in the tip shop and other second hand centres around Noosa Shire. The artworks will highlight the creative ability to discover a new future for household items that have served their initial purpose. Shortlisted artworks will be exhibited at Noosa Regional Gallery from 9th September – 15th October 2017 .
09 September 2017
Opening - Floating Land 2017
Official opening for Floating Land 2017, to be held at Noosa Regional Gallery
16 September → 22 September 2017
Installation of works
Creative works installed in-situ between Tewantin and Noosa Woods
23 September → 02 October 2017
Outdoor events and exhibition
Creative works on display, artist talks, workshops and more
15 May 2017
Expressions of Interest - Applications Closed
Midnight, Monday 15th May 2017
Applications close for both Expressions of Interest processes - Commissioned Works and the Boreen Point Component.
Applications close for both Expressions of Interest processes - Commissioned Works and the Boreen Point Component.
03 April 2017
Expressions of Interest - Commissioned Works- Applications Closed
Noosa Council invites Expressions of Interest from artists to submit proposals for the creation of site-specific art installations in the 2017 Floating Land event. Council will commission at least ten creative works to be installed primarily along the Noosa river foreshore from Tewantin to Noosa Woods from 23rd September to 02nd October. Other locations within the Noosa Biosphere will be considered provided they fit the overall program and are logistically feasible.
Selection and engagement of the artists will be undertaken by an experienced curatorial panel. The panel will seek artists of proven ability to deliver new works responsive to the “Lost and Found” theme in an outdoor context.
Selection and engagement of the artists will be undertaken by an experienced curatorial panel. The panel will seek artists of proven ability to deliver new works responsive to the “Lost and Found” theme in an outdoor context.
05 April 2017
Expressions of Interest - Boreen Point Component - Applications Closed
Noosa Council invites Expressions of Interest from community organisations wishing to submit a proposal to plan and deliver the Boreen Point component of Floating Land. The connection between practicing artists, the community and the artworks is an essential component of Floating Land. This will occur in the unique environment at Boreen Point on the shores of Lake Cootharaba. This component will be delivered by the community with a $15,000 contribution from Council. The date/s of the Boreen Point Component will be determined in consultation with Council.