Totem by Ivan Lovatt, chicken wire sculptor of the Gold Coast with Luther Cora

SWELL Sculpture Festival

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Currumbin, Queensland

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Currumbin Beach,
Pacific Parade,
Currumbin,
Queensland
4223.

10 days of sculpture on the beach! SWELL Sculpture Festival is for everyone! Come and see for yourself! Over 70 large-scale sculptures along beautiful Currumbin Beach which is transformed into an outdoor sculpture park. Connecting people, art and place, SWELL transforms public spaces into family-friendly outdoor sculpture galleries! The annual SWELL Sculpture Festival is celebrating its 21st year as a free and all-inclusive 10-day outdoor sculpture exhibition by the people for the people. A celebration of narratives and stories spoken through the artworks produced by local, national and international artists. You are invited to immerse at your own level and pace with the sculptures set amongst the natural landscape. Delve deeper into the unique artistic elements programmed each year by attending artist talks, twilight walks, sculptural workshops and masterclasses. SWELL connects with younger artists through the SWELL Kids Education program. SWELL Fringe Festival includes morning beach meditations, to live music, DJs, workshops, artist panels and more - there’s always something happening. Visit Pop-Up Exhibitions that complete the SWELL compass. There is something for everyone at SWELL!...

Indicative Rates

$0

Product Types

  • Festivals and Celebrations
  • Exhibition and Shows

Accreditation

  • COVID Safe

Tourism Organisation

  • QLD - Destination Gold Coast

Facilities found here

  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly - Enquire
  • Public Telephone
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Accessibility Information

  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Dates

Friday 6th of September 2024Confirmed Event
Sunday 15th of September 2024Confirmed Event

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