The History of the Shrine Travelling Exhibition is touring regional Victorian centres from 2006 to 2009. Over 20 leading institutions are hosting this important exhibition which aims to connect all Victorians to the Shrine of Remembrance. The exhibition features information panels, archival photographs and audiovisual material. It traces the Shrine’s fascinating history from concept to construction through to its role as a contemporary commemorative and interactive learning space. The Shrine exhibition will be in Bairnsdale through June and July.
Festival of Fishing Saturday, September 20, 2008 to Monday, September 29, 2008
An action packed program over nine days including fishing expo, fishing tours, seminars, slide shows, fishing competition, and tackle demonstrations. Based in Lakes Entrance with activities throughout East Gippsland, there is something for everyone. Full program details available in March. Contact Fishcare if you want to sponsor or offer an activity in this Festival.
Cyanotype printing Workshop Sunday, September 14, 2008 to Sunday, September 14, 2008
The Cyanotype process, or blueprinting, is absolute magic. Blueprinting is a simple photographic process that lets you capture the image of objects laid on the surface of either paper of fabric as it is exposed in the sun - leaving a qhite image on a blue background. Cyanotype printing is a favourite with artists and quilters who use the process to create unique patterns or images. Details and cost the be decided. Registration with East Gippsland Art Gallery is essential.
LOCATION: Community College East Gippsland
CONTACT NAME: East Gipsland Art Gallery
Disapperaing Shibori Workshop -- East Gippsland Art Gallery Saturday, September 13, 2008 to Saturday, September 13, 2008
Enjoy the Disapperaing Shibori Workshop with Barbara Schey. Shibori is a wonderful method of dying and is applicable to paper or material. Barbara Schey has many years experience as a practising artist and tutor. For more information including a materials list and cost, contact the EG Wool and Craft Group. Participants MUST register.
LOCATION: Community College East Gippsland
CONTACT NAME: EG Wool & Craft Group
EJ Short Story Competition 2008 Sunday, June 01, 2008 to Friday, September 12, 2008
Try your writing skills and enter your story to the 2008 EJ Brady short story competition. Maximum length for the short story is 2500 words, and maximum length for the very short story is 700 words. There is no set theme for the story, you may write in any genre in adult literature including Science Fiction. For full details visit the Mallacoota Arts Website.
LOCATION: East Gippsland
CONTACT NAME: Mallacoota Arts Council
EJ Brady Short Story Competition Tuesday, April 01, 2008 to Friday, September 12, 2008
Long running competition hosted by Mallacoota Arts Council, Australia-wide. Prizes: -$1500 for story under 2500 words -$200 runner up -$500 for story under 700 words -$100 Tom Donovan encouragement award Entries close September 12th 2008. Winners announced in November. Current entry forms can be downloaded from www.madeineastgippsland.com but past winning stories are viewable on our website mallacootaarts.org
The coastal region stretching from Lake Tyers in East Gippsland to Mimosa Rocks National Park in Southern New South Wales and inland towards Bombala was recently presented under the name Australia’s Coastal Wilderness to international tourism and travel representatives at a trade show in Perth. Held at the Australian Tourism Exchange the conference was attended by East Gippsland Mayor, Cr Mendy Urie, CEO Steve Kozlowski and Shire economic development and tourism coordinator Phil Rickards who is chair of the steering committee for Australia’s Coastal Wilderness.
Mr Rickards said the launch that was part of the National Landscapes Program signalled a new era for tourism in East Gippsland and Southern New South Wales.
“Devised by Tourism Australia and Parks Australia, the program was designed to identify the best of Australia’s natural and cultural landscapes that are inspirational destinations in their own right and that transcend borders and boundaries,” he said.
“The landscapes also include Australia’s Red Centre, the Australian Alps, Kakadu, Flinders Ranges, the Great Ocean Road, Australia’s Green Cauldron (Mt Warning and surrounding areas inland from Byron Bay and the Gold Coast) and the Greater Blue Mountains.
“These landscapes are to be marketed to the global audience known as Experience Seekers who want to get off the beaten track and immerse themselves in Australian nature and culture.”
Mr Rickards said that from a marketing point of view, two of East Gippsland’s most spectacular natural assets, the High Country and parts of the beautiful coastal region would be now promoted internationally alongside other national icons under a high profile brand.
“The other great benefit of the program is that it encourages stakeholders including land managers, tourism agencies, local government and industry to work closely together for the conservation of Australia’s outstanding natural and cultural experiences.”
Cr Urie said the name chosen for the coastal region - Australia’s Coastal Wilderness – made the statement that we have a world-class destination right here in our own back yard.
“Although there are other coastal wilderness areas around Australia our wilderness area is distinguished by its accessibility to visitors coming from Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra and its proximity to unique communities including Mallacoota, Bemm River and Eden that that are bases for exploring spectacular lakes, rivers, forests and beaches.
In addtition, the linkage between the two National Landscapes, part of which lie in East Gippsland - Australia's Coastal Wilderness and the Australian Alps means that a strong marketing partnership can be formed. This will enable a more successful delivery of the product to the international and domestic markets so benefitting the tourism industry and numerous communities in both East Gippsland's coastal region and High Country. " she said.
