Keith Cameron - 'Geodesic Dome'
A triennial Nature Sculpture Walk in Brunswick Heads
Over 40 nationally recognised artists
Connecting Artists and Community through sculpture in the environment where all 'play a part & all like to play'
Who we are
We are a Not for Profit organisation with members consisting of artists, designers, educators, environmentalists, event managers, business owners, curators, and the local community.
Through interactive installations and workshops we endeavour to create a sculptural walk along the foreshore of Brunswick Heads, culminating in an event held triennially over the October long weekend our inaugural event was held in 2015, 2018.
It is a free, grassroots event, developed to be sensitive to the environment. Sculptors, performers, artists, community and visitors are able to respond to site specific art and contribute to its evolving nature.
This diverse landscape has wetlands, coastal scrub, rivers, ocean dunes and open parklands lending itself to sculptural installations that raise awareness to place and connect community through Art and Nature.
We are a Not for Profit organisation with members consisting of artists, designers, educators, environmentalists, event managers, business owners, curators, and the local community.
Through interactive installations and workshops we endeavour to create a sculptural walk along the foreshore of Brunswick Heads, culminating in an event held triennially over the October long weekend our inaugural event was held in 2015, 2018.
It is a free, grassroots event, developed to be sensitive to the environment. Sculptors, performers, artists, community and visitors are able to respond to site specific art and contribute to its evolving nature.
This diverse landscape has wetlands, coastal scrub, rivers, ocean dunes and open parklands lending itself to sculptural installations that raise awareness to place and connect community through Art and Nature.
The 'Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk' invites nationally recognised artists to present works from the popular to the conceptually demanding.
Providing much needed opportunities for regional artists to engage with community and offer workshops and mentoring by interstate and local artists across different regions and states.
Visitors can engage with a range of sculptures and participate in art and environment workshops, guided tours and information from local environment groups such as Byron Bird Buddies, Landcare and Dune Care specialists.
'Nurturing through art in the landscape'
Providing much needed opportunities for regional artists to engage with community and offer workshops and mentoring by interstate and local artists across different regions and states.
Visitors can engage with a range of sculptures and participate in art and environment workshops, guided tours and information from local environment groups such as Byron Bird Buddies, Landcare and Dune Care specialists.
'Nurturing through art in the landscape'
Our History
- In 2012 The ‘Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk’ concept was included into the ‘Brunswick Heads Strategic Plan’ for the Byron Shire.
- In 2013 we received a CASP grant from ‘NSW Regional Arts’ Grant‘ - Fishtales’, a ceramic wall mosaic in Torakina Part, Brunswick Heads. This involved 800 community members, educating community groups and visitors about our local marine life through public and school run workshops.
A locally loved, significant outdoor sculpture event'
Our Achievements
A successful 2015 ‘Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk’ event
- Inaugural BNSW was held, with 45 national and local artists exhibiting sculptures set amongst the landscape of Brunswick Heads. Including workshops, Nature Walks and talks with Artists, Schools, and Environmental organisations e.g. Brunswick Valley Land Care, Brunswick Heads Dune care, Byron Bay Bird Buddies, Byron Bamboo, and Sustainability Byron Shire.
- The event attracted over 10,000 visitors bringing over $2 million dollars into the local economy.
- 3 Established Awards for excellence in sculpture ‘Brunswick Sculpture Award’ – in recognition for a work which reflects an environmental issue, ‘People’s Choice Award’ and ‘Local Artist Award
- 2 Permanent acquisitions, Joanne Mott – ‘Simpson's Sofa’ and David Walsh – ‘Oh My Cod'
- 15 permanent sculpture sites approved by Byron Shire Council.
- Commitment from artists and community to support a triennial event.
- A Documentary Film produced of ‘BNSW’ 2015’, interviews with 12 Sculptors about their arts practice.
- ‘Documentary Film and Small Sculptures Exhibit’ at the Brunswick Picture House accompanying exhibition Launch Oct. 2016
‘Nature is a place to connect'
Our Relationships
We have committed community support and are again seeking to gain sponsorship and funding through various organisations to help maintain this quality event.
The following organisations sponsored our 2015 event
- Brunswick Heads Progress Association
- Byron Shire Council, The Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, The Byron Shire Echo, Byron News, Bay FM
- Tweed Regional Gallery –judging committee and providing workshop facilities for 2018 event.
- Southern Cross University - judging committee. Student professional practice support program – ‘Live Ideas’ mentored by BNSW Artists, Participation of Sculpture students.
- 5 Local schools participated in workshops facilitated by artists Mirra – Winni Gaze, Joanne Mott, Sue Davidson and Kathleen Browne building links in community, students learn about their local Environment, Culture and Sustainability through arts related expression.
- local businesses sponsorships and in-kind donations from organisations throughout the Byron Shire
- 100's of community volunteers
Testimonials
“I loved that nature was the theme and this made it completely different to other sculpture walks."
" The walk was very relaxing and the crowd was great!! "
" The curating was excellent. My family loved the event.”
“A free event accessible for all and getting all sorts of people involved. "
"A reflective event, people connected with nature, each other."
“I loved that nature was the theme and this made it completely different to other sculpture walks."
" The walk was very relaxing and the crowd was great!! "
" The curating was excellent. My family loved the event.”
“A free event accessible for all and getting all sorts of people involved. "
"A reflective event, people connected with nature, each other."
Joanne Mott and Brunswick Primary Students - 'Simpsons Sofa'
