Canberrans traded trash for treasure at a Lakeside Scavenge event, combatting pollution and textile waste to save the planet. The event was located at Bowen Park beside Lake Burley Griffin, in conjunction with the World Environment Day weekend in June. Event coordinator, Josh Holliday said that the aim was to increase the community’s responsibility in regards to litter, with the goal of keeping Australia’s waterways clean. “We’re trying to raise awareness about single use plastic pollution, as well as teaching people about the waste involved in the fashion industry,” Mr Holliday said. “The main idea is for people to pick…
Author: Jessica Wainwright
A backyard laundry-turned-gallery has had its fifth exhibition of tiny artworks, supporting emerging Australian National University art students and local artists within the Canberra community. The Gallery of Small Things (GOST) has just finished its annual exhibit, partnering with the ANU’s Emerging Artist Support Scheme to promote budding artists. Gallery curator and co-owner Anne Masters said that despite being located rather close to home, the experience the gallery provided emerging artists was worth it. “This is their first show, and we wanted to kick start their career by challenging them to create brand new work, in a very short period…