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Fri 26 Aug 2022 - Sun 04 Sep 2022

is back in person from 26 Aug - 4 Sep after a two-year absence and is looking spectacular! The upcoming ten days of visual art, film, music, storytelling, dance, ceremony and more across venues on the Sunshine Coast/Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country has been much anticipated and I'm pleased to tell you about it.



Each year, draws our attention to the natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast and this year, Jack MacRae's collage work, depicting Sunshine Coast landscapes in simple shapes and bright colours, has imbued the festival with a vibrant, fresh and bold new look.

A series of his collages centring around the theme of 'the horizon line' have been incorporated into the festival through performance art, the festival website and the program.
You can learn more about Jack MacRae's work on Instagram @hell_ripper_boy_jack or here.

There are free and ticketed events in the Horizon lineup and I thought I'd highlight some of the free events you may like to check out which are also suitable for all ages and families.



Opening Ceremony Welcome in and pay respects to the Traditional Custodians of the Sunshine Coast. There will be performances and music by The Gubi Gubi Dance Troupe, Jinibara Dance Troupe, De Saint and The Metro Collective (electronic music) and more.When: Fri Aug 26 Sunset 5pmWhere: Cotton Tree ParkFREE EVENT/wheelchair accessFirst Nations arts and culture are at the heart of s creative vision. Dawn Awakening, Kabi Kabi Connections and Country is Calling are projects by Kabi Kabi and Jinibara multi-media artists/knowledge keepers which are all free events.



Dawn Awakening Invites people to connect with country through a celebration of ceremonial dance, song, fire installations and art.When: Sun 4 Sep Sunrise 5amWhere: Stumers Creek CoolumFREE EVENT registration essential


Kabi Kabi Connections Is a contemplative exhibition curated by Kabi Kabi knowledge keeper and artist Helena Gulash and James Muller on the waters of Maroochy River.When:Fri 26 Aug 5.30pmSat 27 & Sun 28 Aug 5-9pmWhere: Cotton TreeFREE EVENT/wheelchair access



Country is Calling Is a visual art exhibition curated by Jinibara artist Jason Murphy. This is where you can experience art by First Nations Artists on the Sunshine Coast that is deeply connected to Country.When: Sat 27 Aug-Fri 30 SepOfficial Opening Thur 1 Sep 4 pmWhere: Munnimbah Dja MalenyFREE EVENT/wheelchair access



Looks Like a Tourist Is directed by Daniele Constance and explores themes related to tourism. Follow performers dressed in floaty bright orange garb as they take you on ''tour'' through Cotton Tree. You'll need to wear comfortable shoes for this.WHEN: Sat 27 & Sun 28 Aug 4.30pmWHERE: Cotton TreeFREE EVENT/wheelchair access



De Saint and The Metro Collective De Saint is one of Australia's leading electronic artists. She will be playing with her selection of Queensland's best DJs in the Wonderland Spiegeltent gardens. There'll be plenty of room for dancing which is always good for the soul! LINK=https://desaint.com.au] Learn more about De Saint.
[/LINK]When: Fri 26 Aug 5.30-7.30pmSat 27 Aug & Fri 2 Sep & Sat 3 Sep 4-8pmWed 31 Aug & Thurs 1 Sep 4-7pmSun 28 Aug & Sun 4 Sep 3-6pmWhere: Wonderland Spiegeltent gardens Cotton Tree
FREE EVENT/wheelchair access



Horizon Kids: Family hours The Wonderland Spiegeltent is where children and their families can take part in activities, and art workshops with song, dance.When: Sat 27 Aug-Sun 4 Sep 9am-12pm dailyFeature Weekend Workshops:Instrument circuit with King St Music School: Sat 27 Aug & Sun 28 Aug 9am-12pm
Decorative ornaments with art for earthlings: Sun 4 Sep 9am-12pmWHERE: Wonderland Spiegeltent gardens Cotton TreeFREE EVENT/wheelchair access



Sunshine Coast Art Prize
Is an exhibition of artwork by the 2022 finalists from across the country.When: Fri 26 Aug-Sun 16 OctTues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-2pmArtist online talk: Wed 31 Aug 6pmWhere: Caloundra Regional GalleryFREE EVENT/wheelchair access



Pete Hudson Art Exhibition: The Mystery of being here Pete Hudson is a landscape painter from Maleny whose luminous paintings of country scenes and animals are often mysterious and dreamlike worlds. I am looking forward to this exhibition of over 50 works.When: Fri 19 Aug-Sat 29 OctMon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pmWhere: USC Art Gallery, Sippy DownsFREE EVENT/wheelchair access

For a full list of all free events in the lineup head to the website or follow their Instagram page @horizonartfest for updates. You can also grab a festival program from your local library or community/information centre which is beautifully designed with more of Jack MacRae's artwork.

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