The inaugural Art Byron will gather local and nationally-celebrated artists, for a feast of events spanning exhibitions, gallery talks, music, film, a multimedia installation and an art dinner.
The festival asks the question 'do we choose love or fear?', and this theme was envisioned by renowned First Nations woman and artist Karla Dickens, who lived through the March flood events which swept across Bundjalung country around Lismore – a place she has called home for the last 20 years.
Art Byron will include three main exhibitions, all curated by Karla. Plus Byron School Of Art will host an exhibition featuring neon and sculptural works, and THOM Gallery will host an exhibition by the Tennant Creek Brio.
First Nations artists and Indigenous cultural experiences are integral to Art Byron's vision. The Sand And Water exhibition features local Bundjalung artists.
To learn even more about Art Byron, we had Festival Director Lisa Cowan list five reasons you should be checking out the event.
Stephen Bird - pair of pugilists (2012)
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The annual gathering will bring together outstanding talent, creating an open forum for like-minded people to share, discuss and explore contemporary culture.Two
Art Byron 2022 has been curated by renowned First Nations artist Karla Dickens. The theme chosen by Dickens is 'Love Or Fear'.Three
The event showcases 21 amazing artists from near and far across an array of venues, celebrating contemporary art.
Beki Davies - Innudated. Cyanotype, ink, acrylic on Fabriano paper. 760 x 560 (2022)
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All exhibitions are open to the public and free to attend. Other highlights include artist talks, an arts market and an interactive installation.Five
Art Byron celebrates local artists and creators as well as bringing renowned, internationally recognised artists to the area such as Polly Borland and the Tennant Creek Brio.Art Byron is on at Byron Shire from 30 September-3 October.
