Reflections invites Sunshine Coast creatives and the wider community on a journey exploring our connection to nature and the diverse ways we care for place.
As the region faces growing environmental pressures—from habitat loss to climate change—this project brings together artists, cultural leaders, and environmental practitioners to reflect, respond, and imagine pathways for healing and positive change.
Over six months, artists have engaged in shared cultural and ecological experiences, beginning with a retreat led by local knowledge holders. These experiences have shaped a collection of individual and collaborative works, culminating in a public exhibition and engagement program at the Arts and Ecology Centre, Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden.
Reflections explores themes of environmental change, cultural knowledge, and our relationships with place. Visitors are invited to join talks, workshops, and storytelling sessions that foster connection, reflection, and creative expression.
Dates: Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 November
Open daily: 9.30am - 3.30pm
A full program of events, including details and registration links, is available on the project's website. These include:
- Official opening - 1 November, 4.30pm ($10pp)
- Butterfly keepsake tin with Shelley Harkness - 5 November ($75pp)
- Nature journalling with Ally Hayes-Hatten and Tigerlily Boyce - 8 November ($35pp)
- Artist talks with Ro Clark, Lyndi Page-Bickley and Magali Feuga - 8 November (free)
- Nature in linocut with Megan Ruby Lee - 9 November ($125pp)
- Guided walk & talk with Megan Ruby Lee - 12 November (free)
- Home art curation and biophilic design with Sally Stent - 13 November ($40pp)
- Artist talks with Shelley Harkness and Barry Back - 15 November (free)
Organisers gratefully acknowledge Kerry Jones (Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation), Aunty Beverly Hand, Uncle Lyndon Davis, Narelle McCarthy (Sunshine Coast Environment Council), and Cam Burton (Barung Landcare) for sharing their wisdom throughout this journey.
Special thanks to Ally Hayes-Hatten for the use of her stunning Banksia robur image from Cooloola National Park.