Bay of Fires Winter Arts Festival
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of the Bay of Fires Art Prize, showcasing 30 finalists at the Gala Opening on Friday night.
- Explore local talent at the Youth Art Prize, celebrating the future of East Coast art with innovative young artists.
- Join the Sand Sculpture Workshop, learning from award-winning sculptor Peter Redmond to create your own masterpiece.
- Dive into the Dawn Dash N Splash at Binalong Bay Beach, where a refreshing morning swim welcomes the day.
A winter arts festival held over the June long weekend in the north east region of Tasmania. The premier attraction is the annual Bay of Fires Art Prize. Some 30 odd finalists are selected by world renowned judges for the Gala Opening of the Exhibition on Friday night. Have a front row seat when the winner of $20,000 is announced. The exhibition is open to the public until 14th June.
Supporting the Art Prize at this Winter Arts Festival are:
Youth Art Prize: The future of East Coast art is in good hands. Check out their talent.
New this year: Sand Sculpture Workshop & Competition. Teams are given a master class in sand sculpture by award-winning sculptor Peter Redmond. They are mentored through the creation of their own sand sculpture. Prizes awarded for the best
Secret People, Secret Places: Invites you to step into the homes and studios of local artists. Purchase a piece directly from the artist for that blank wall in your house.
Artisans On Show. A niche & eclectic display of artisans and their wares. All for sale
Dawn Dash N Splash. Binalong Bay Beach hosts brave souls for a swim and splash to greet the dawn. Bathing costumes are optional, but bathing caps are not!
And there are many other niche events happening around the area. Something for everyone.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- Handrails on all stairways
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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