Skywhales Across Australia: Mornington Peninsula - FREE EVENT

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Sat 26 Apr 2025

Come along with the whole family and witness the magic of the Skywhales at sunrise.

Skywhales Across Australia: Mornington Peninsula is a FREE community event which will see leading Australian contemporary artist Patricia Piccinini's hyperreal hot air-balloon sculptures 'Skywhale' and 'Skywhalepapa' take flight at Dallas Brooks Park, Mornington, on Saturday, 26 April 2025.

All are welcome to rug up and take part in this unique 90-minute experience in the early hours of the morning. Pack a picnic, grab a coffee from a food van and feel the anticipation build as the balloons inflate and take flight before your eyes.

A soundscape will set the mood, followed by a special introduction from the visionary artist Patricia Piccinini herself. Then, as first light of day breaks over Mornington, the Skywhales will ascend and lift your spirits at sunrise.

The Skywhale festivities will then continue back at MPRG, with a special sunrise session. The gallery doors will open at 7.30am, with Skywhale kids activities and a book signing with Patricia Piccinini at MPRG.

Other event highlights include the chance to sing karaoke with musician Jess Green (AKA Pheno)'s song 'We are the Skywhales,' receive a Skywhale knitting pattern by Canberra knitter Katy Griffis and grab a Skywhale-inspired treat from Nuno’s Southern Hospitality food truck on MPRG grounds.

ALL ARE WELCOME - REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE

PLAN YOUR VISIT

WHEN: Saturday 26 April,
WHERE: Dallas Brooks Park, Mornington
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Register your interest on the Facebook Event Page for all the latest updates.



Skywhales Across Australia is a National Gallery Touring Event, supported by the Australian Government through Visions of Australia and the National Collecting Institutions Touring Outreach Program. Skywhales is the third instalment of The Balnaves Contemporary Series and is a Know My Name project.

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