Regional Arts Australia’s Artlands took place in Launceston from 1 - 3rd of September.
As described on the Artlands website ‘…Artlands is a strategic exchange that responds to emerging trends, discovers new ideas, considers adapted approaches and showcases artists as well as highlighting the creative and cultural sector across regional, rural and remote Australia.’
With assistance from RANT Arts and the Australian Government’s Regional Arts fund, Burnie Arts Council Vice President Lyndal Thorne attended the event, and was also a presenter.
Lyndal’s presentation focussed on the evolution of Design Eye Creative paper on skin, particularly in the context of Burnie’s cultural and economic transformation since the closure of key industries during the 1990’s.
It was a jam-packed few days filled with inspirational, thought-provoking presentations. There was a good representation of artists and arts workers from the North-West Coast present. The schedule provided ample opportunity for networking and debriefing between sessions. It was very affirming to see the connections being made and the intensity of discussions occurring around the morning tea tables!
Instagram image by Regional Arts Australia’s official photographer.
Top - Nathan Tucker from Rant Arts leads a discussion with a panel of young artists involved in the Soliloquy project. Middle - Lyndal’s ready for Day 3. Bottom - panel discussion about the TV show ‘Little J and Big Cuz’