FAQ

Where and when will the sculptural works be on display?
We would like to hold an event as part of Floating Land. What is the process for it to be considered?
How do we register to volunteer to assist with Floating Land?
What is Floating Land?

    Where and when will the sculptural works be on display?

    Council will commission at least ten sculptural 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. Some works will be created on-site in the week 16th - 22nd September.
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    We would like to hold an event as part of Floating Land. What is the process for it to be considered?

    Noosa Council is keen to talk to artists, community organisations and businesses who may wish to hold an event or activity during Floating Land and have it included in the program. Please email the project team at floatingland@noosa.qld.gov.au and a team member will be in touch.

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    How do we register to volunteer to assist with Floating Land?

    Volunteers are an important part of the community collaboration that makes Floating Land such a success. To register your interest in becoming a volunteer, please send an email to floatingland@noosa.qld.gov.au

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    What is Floating Land?

    Floating Land is a five-week arts festival of exhibitions, events and workshops in nature about nature, the highlight of which are the sculptures created in outdoor natural settings. Its aim is to leave no mark on the environment but only to make an impression on the people who visit.

    Floating Land is a biennial event, now in its 9th iteration. It includes outdoor art installations, gallery exhibitions, workshops, children's programs, open studios and discussion forums. It is managed byNoosa Council and involves international, national and local artists, local communities, volunteers, arts organisations and the business sector.

    Floating Land aims to:

    • take artwork out of galleries and put it into outdoor, natural settings
    • expose people to a diversity of artworks, particularly those people who would not ordinarily engage with art
    • explore environmental themes to educate people and potentially change behaviour
    • engage the community in the process of creating the pieces
    • encourage conversations around topical environmental issues
    • increase the skills and knowledge of local arts’ practitioners 

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