Canberra 100: One Very Big Year Snapshot

SN AP SH O T

“When we devise and launch a program, it’s only ever a blueprint. Our success is measured by how people pick up that program, run with it, and make it their own” R obyn A rche r, C re ativ e D irecto r

COTTER RESTORATION The Centenary partnered with Greening Australia in a three-year project to replant the Lower Cotter Catchment, a beloved spot devastated by the 2003 bushfires.

IMAGE: BEN DAVIES

A LEGACY OF GOOD DESIGN “It is initiatives like the Centenary of Canberra—a legacy of good design—and the works showcased in the project which solidify the idea of Canberra as a place with a strong, beating heart” Glen Martin

Of the five winning designs, there have been multiple re-orders: Megan Jackson, designer of The Marion Scarf, went on to win Best in Category (Fashion Accessories) at the Australian Craft Awards. Sean Booth’s brooches have been very popular.

IMAGE: ART ATELIER PHOTOGRAPHY

FEBRUARY

NATIONAL ARBORETUM CANBERRA IMAGE: NATIONAL ARBORETUM CANBERRA

More than 415,000 visitors have made their way to the National Arboretum Canberra since opening in February. The Margaret Whitlam Pavilion opened on 6 May.

FEBRUARY

COMMONWEALTH BANK SERIES ONE DAY INTERNATIONAL “We always have a great day here with the Prime Minister’s XI and to get the One Day International here between the West Indies and Australia­—I think that’s a huge coup for the region, especially to play under lights” B rad H addin, Australian Cricke te r

With a sellout crowd, the cricket was viewed by 2.54 million people worldwide.

FEBRUARY

The ACT received 2.05 million domestic overnight visitors for the year ending June 2013, a 9.0% increase compared with the year ending June 2012 (1.88 million). This increase was well above the national average (2.6%) for the same period.

(2020 Tourism Strategy, Australian Capital Tourism)

2013 ISPS HANDA WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN OPEN Telecast to more than 97 million households in 22 countries around the world. The ABC TV broadcasts of the four-day event reached an audience of about 788,000. Ticket sales totalled 27,800 (13% more than last year’s event in Melbourne).

“The 2013 event in Canberra was the best Australian Women’s Open to date” Go lf Au stra lia

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RO C Y SH AN A L O BE W R RA

FEBRUARY

“Have you ever seen 100 Hereford heifers in the same place, at the same time? Just imagine those lovely white faces, with gleaming red shiny coats, parading on the green grass of the main arena�

R o d Cro mpto n, Pres ident, R oyal Natio na l Ca pita l Ag r icu ltu ra l S o ciety

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TH SE E RI C VE RE R T IMAGE:ELLIS PARRINDER

FEBRUARY

Co-commissioned by the Centenary of Canberra, Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Festival and Perth International Arts Festival, The Secret River carried the Centenary’s logo all the way. Winner of five Helpmann Awards, this is the first time that Canberra has appeared in the Helpmanns. Creative Director, Robyn Archer, also won Best Cabaret Performer 2013 for her performances at the National Gallery of Australia, and Spiegelgarden. John Bell was nominated for his performance in Henry 4, which had its world premiere at the Canberra Theatre Centre as part of Collected Works: Australia. The season was supported by the arts departments of every state and territory.

“This great tragedy is told with such heartbreaking eloquence and humanity that there is no doubt it will become a classic of the Australian theatre”

“The Secret River is an unmitigated triumph, an unforgettable piece of theatre that will live on long after its creators are gone”

The Au st r a l i a n

The Da ily Telegra ph

FEBRUARY

KUNGKARANGALPA: SEVEN SISTERS SONGLINE “I am learning so much about the role of culture in keeping a country together. The discussion is full and exciting.

It is a privilege to watch and an honour to serve these stories” Wesley E n och , A rtistic Di r ector, Qu e en sl an d Th eatr e Compan y

Traditional owners travelled from Central Australia to perform the world premiere of this theatrical version at the National Museum of Australia, as part of the Centenary’s Indigenous Cultural Program.

“This is how we look after strongly this big important creation story and teach the young ones who come after us so that they can look after it in their turn and teach their children, the many to follow” Inawin ytji Wil l iam son , Sen ior Law Wo ma n (En glish tr an sl ation by D r D ia n a J a mes ) IMAGE: WAYNE QUILLIAM

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11 BI M C R A EL TH R E B D CH RA AY TI O N

MARCH

“Congrats and thank you for everything that’s happening— particularly yesterday. Sitting at the bubbly bar and watching the fireworks was an incredible experience. I am sure this will be a turning point for Canberra and Canberrans thanks to your vision” Ju dy Waters Ca nb erra Co n sultan t

MARCH

“Canberra’s 100th birthday celebration was named one of the best events of 2013 in the prestigious Australian Event Awards. From hundreds of entries across Australia, it was selected as the state winner in the Coates Hire Best Community Event category” Au stralian Ev e n t Awards

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150,000 people attended 1,628,590 square metres of event site 289 volunteers, 445 volunteer shifts 325 local participants for the lake program More than 40 community groups 141 local performers 22 interstate performers 1,000 diverse community members for HOME project 3,200 tickets to the Bubbly Bar pre-sold 144 security guards 3 semi-trailer loads of pyrotechnic equipment 1,500 pyrotechnic crew hours 10,000 firework items for finale Weight of finale letter ‘N’ 1.15 tonnes 1,100 kites and 2,500 people through Belconnen Arts Centre kite workshop marquee

IMAGE: KATE LUKE

MARCH

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PARTIES AT THE SHOPS

MARCH

“Following the great success of the Yarralumla Parties at the Shops, many of the residents and shopkeepers have been asking the Yarralumla Residents Association what we are planning for next year and how they can be involved“ David H a rvey, Ya rra lu mla R es idents A s s o ciatio n

“I’ve lived in Lyneham for 40 years and I’ve never seen anything like this happen at the shops!”

Chris Endrey, Mu s icia n IMAGE: DEVIL MOON

MARCH

YOU ARE HERE “You Are Here is something I think a festival should be: a mess of ideas, flung about the city, in turn redefining the place it seeks to enhance and reflect. You Are Here is the best of Canberra. [The festival] throws ideas to the wall. It is not careful. It strides into the future unafraid�

BM A M ag az in e

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10 days, 330 artists, 67 unique events and 11,416 attendees.

MARCH

Glorious Days ON SHOW AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA, CANBERRA, 7 MARCH – 13 OCTOBER 2013

AU ST R A L I A 1913 Step back in time to a young and hopeful nation.

Immerse yourself in the fashions, cars, designs and ideas that expressed our dreams before the world changed forever.

www.nma.gov.au Free entry | Open 9 am – 5 pm daily (closed Christmas Day) Acton Peninsula Canberra | Freecall 1800 026 132 Donations (tax deductible) are welcome, visit www.nma.gov.au/support_us The National Museum of Australia is an Australian Government Agency Image: Nellie Donegan, rollerskater, 1913, Mitchell Library, State Library of NSW, P1/486 Colourised image © National Museum of Australia

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MEDIA PARTNER

6/02/13 2:35 PM

8 MARCH–10 JUNE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA, Canberra FREE Exhibition Gallery Open Daily 10 am–5 pm WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN (1876–1937)  CANBERRA, FEDERAL CAPITAL OF AUSTRALIA, PRELIMINARY PLAN, 1913  (detail)  nla.map-gmod34 1914  MARION MAHONY GRIFFIN (1871–1961) after WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN (1876–1937)  REVEREND CHEOK HONG CHEONG DWELLING, CASTLECRAG, SYDNEY  (detail)  c. 1921  nla.pic-an23594241

“The celebration of Canberra’s centenary shows how a historical commemoration should be done. While the festivities feature the sepia tones, top hats and bonnets of our past, they are also multi-faceted, multicultural, forward-looking and outward-facing.

The commemoration is cheerful, does not take itself too seriously, only lasts for a year and no one minds if we ignore it and go to the coast instead”

The Ca n b e rra Times

MARCH

CAPIThetical 1292 registrations 114 entries from 24 countries The jury (Chair, Professor Barbara Norman, Dr Catherin Bull AM, Councillor John McInerney, Callum Morton, Professor Alastair Swayn) selected 20 finalists from a pool of 41 student entries and 73 open category entries. $108,000 in prize money First Prize: The Northern Capital, by Ecoscape Aust Pty Ltd (FREMANTLE) Second Prize: Sedimentary City Canberra,

by Brit Andresen and Mara Francis (BRISBANE) Commendation: Made in Australia—The future of Australian Cities, by Dr Julian Bolleter and Professor Richard Weller, of the Australian Urban Design Research Centre (PERTH) Student Prize: Capital, by Kate Dickinson and Annabel Koeck (SYDNEY)

“The top three entries form an important and integrated narrative about the future challenges and the nation’s capital, that include: better connecting to the north, our Indigenous communities in that region and to SE Asia; recognising and responding to extreme weather and climate change and living with our environment; and embracing regional Australia as a critical consideration in our strategic national vision”

P ro f es s o r B a r b a r a N o r ma n , C ha i r

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APRIL

CANBERRA CENTENARY SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIMMING COMPETITION More than 400 swimmers, from 39 regions across Australia and Over 400 swimmers, from 39 regions Japan, stayed and competed at across Australia and Japan, stayed the Australian Institute of Sport.and competed at the Australian Institute of Sport.

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Local resident ‘pride in Canberra’ during 2013 increased to 91%. Many people (94%) also now claimed that they feel “there is more to Canberra than people know”. (MARS commissioned study 2013)

IMAGE: SEAN DAVEY

APRIL

ACCESS CLASS SAILING The 2013 Asia-Pacific Access Class Championships: 109 competitors of all abilities from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

IMAGE: SEAN DAVEY

M AY

TERRAIN MAPPING STRATHNAIRN IMAGE: MARTIN OLLMAN

THE SKYWHALE

M AY

“The Skywhale looks like something that was not meant to fly. It is only because of great engineering that it can” Prof. Brian P Sc h m idt AC 2011 Nob el Laureate P h ysic s A N U Disting uish ed Fe l low A RC Laureat e P ro f.

IMAGE: MARTIN OLLMAN

IMAGES: MARTIN OLLMAN

M AY

“Piccinini has created an evocative and politically-charged hybrid for us—tailored for our place and our times. Behind that beguiling sea-turtle grin, and beneath those pendulous protuberances, there lies not just hot air but some very serious intent…For me the strength of the Skywhale comes in how it concentrates the wonder, awe and mystery we experience in nature, with an urgent insistence on social engagement…As in all the best art, I find that the Skywhale challenges me, quietly, and on a personal level…Its boldness inspires me to move forward into uncharted ways of being, even if I cannot surely translate the signs or accurately classify the species. This balloon speaks to me at an elemental level”

Canberra-raised artist, Patricia Piccinini, created The Skywhale which has been seen at close quarters by around 10,000 people at separate tethers in Hobart (Museum of Old and New Art’s Dark MOFO festival), Launceston, Eden Whale Watching Festival, Gunning Fireworks Festival, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne, and Canberra: The National Gallery of Australia, Government House (Yarralumla), University of Canberra, and Floriade.

Shan e B rey n ard , D irector , Canb erra M useum an d G a l l e ry

 The

She has been seen in the air by tens of thousands more and by millions in worldwide media:  20,491  1,010

unique visits to theskywhale.com across 126 countries

uses of the hashtag on Instagram

 5,200

mentions on Twitter

 35,000+

uses of the Twitter hashtag, 5,000 times between 9 -20 May

video series has received 123,000+ views

FASHFEST

“In her centenary year, Canberra has been formal and fabulous, but the city has never been more frocked-up than at the opening of Fashfest” Th e Canb erra Tim es

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M AY

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M AY

MONUMENT “Quite simply, Monument is a collaborative tour de force” Th e Sydn ey M o rn in g H e ral d

“…one of the most exciting nights of my life—to see the building move” World premiere Centenary co-commission from The Australian Ballet to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Parliament House.

A ldo Giu rgo la , lea d a rchitect Pa rlia ment H o u s e

IMAGE: AUSTRALIAN BALLET’S ‘SYMMETRIES’ © BRANCO GAICA 22.05 (306)

M AY

IMAGE: PENNY BRADFIELD

JUNE

KICK UP YOUR HEELS One social dance per month, packed to the rafters, to represent each decade since 1913: Canberrans dressed up and danced up in numbers not seen for thirty years.

IMAGE: STEPHEN COREY

CENTENARIANS AND CENTENARY BABIES “Former Governor-General [and Centenary of Canberra Patron, Sir William Deane] was the brains behind the idea of giving a medal to Canberra’s oldest and youngest citizens in this centenary year, those aged 100 or more and those born on 12 March. Sir William said the roll call of names reflected the multicultural nature of Canberra and suggested the infants were lucky to be growing up in such a tolerant city” The Ca n berra Times Centenary medallions were awarded to a select group— Canberrans 100 years old and older, and babies born on 12 March.

IMAGE: SEAN DAVEY

JUNE

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H FL IT TO O TH O G R E ET H ER

J U LY

“A powerful and engaging work of contemporary dance reflected the incredible young dance talent fostered through the tireless work of the team at QL2 Dance. It was also a work which demonstrated the power of collaboration in artistic practice and its ability to bring people together, no matter their age, cultural background, or level of experience” B M A M ag a z i n e

“Hit The Floor Together’s success was inherent in its concept and application.

We did not shine a light on a better future, we became the light itself.

This to me is successful art” D e a n C ro s s , C ho r eo g r a p he r Q L2

J U LY

CITY OF TREES

BY JYLL BRADLEY

Of the Centenary’s sole direct international commission, 17 works from City of Trees have been acquired for the Canberra Museum and Gallery and the National Library of Australia for their collections.

The inspirational City of Trees recordings will be held within the National Library of Australia’s collection.

“There can be few honours greater than to be invited to take part in the centenary of a country’s capital city. I still have to pinch myself that this was so, and this privilege was mine…Like Canberra perhaps, the show didn’t give itself away upfront, but required patience and discovery. For me the city is as much what you bring to it as it brings to you. In my own humble opinion I believe that this was what Walter and Marion had in mind. The city they created, whilst full of symbolism, is not an easy read, it’s a layering of events both personal and collective. It is the people who bring content to place, by way of symbiotic exchange. The city creeps up on you slowly, but once it’s under your skin it is so forever. I think on a deep psychological level this has been my abiding experience of the city, it’s in the water, the light, and the air and the trees” J y l l B r a d l e y, a rt i st

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J U LY

ONE RIVER “I was moved by the enormous generosity of people willing to share their stories with a complete stranger, and the openness of people to talk about places they cared deeply about and to embrace the opportunity for storytelling that the project presented�

M a lcolm McKinno n, Filmma k er

AUGUST

“Our proximity to the Murray -Darling Basin means we’re important in Canberra, just as much as we recognise Canberra’s important to us” J oa n n e S u t to n, O ne R iver A rtist

From the mouth of the Murray at Goolwa, to the upper reaches of the Darling in Northern Queensland, projects from across the MurrayDarling Basin gathered in Canberra, the largest city in the basin. The website www.oneriver.com.au will be archived by the National Library of Australia.

IMAGES: SEAN DAVEY

AUGUST

JENNI KEMARRE MARTINIELLO After exhibiting in Centenary of Canberra exhibitions at Canberra Glassworks, Canberra Contemporary Artspace and the ANU School of Art, and taking away a prestigious two-year Australia Council Fellowship from the Red Ochre Awards at the Sydney Opera House, Canberran artist Jenni Kemarre Martiniello also won the overall prize at this year’s Telstra Indigenous Art Awards.

IMAGE: DANIEL HARTLEY-ALLEN

AUGUST

“The opportunity to partner with the Centenary to develop the Murumbung Yurung Murra Cultural Tours has been a huge learning curve for the ACT Parks Aboriginal Rangers. The tours have opened the potential for us to develop a new tourism venture as well as the provision of cultural awareness and appreciation sessions” Deb M el al uc a Partnersh ips Coord in ato r – Indige n o us P rog ram s ACT Parks an d Conse rvation Serv ic e

IMAGE: STEPHEN COREY

SEPTEMBER

THE RIVER CEREMONY “It’s a long ways, but our people were involved in ceremonies, including the Murrumbidgee, all the rivers that connect up to the Murray and the Darling and all the water from here eventually gets down to our country…

So ceremonies were right along the rivers and all we are doing is putting the energy back in and getting the ceremonies going again” Major Sumne r ( U n c l e M o o gy )

IMAGE: SEAN DAVEY

OCTOBER

SPIN: CANBERRA’S WEEKENDS ON WHEELS “This is the biggest number of riders we’ve ever had register for an event, including a number of national champions. It’s a great result” David Ault, S ec retary Trials Club of Can b erra H u b Capital Fairb airn

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“One of my favourite events so far this centenary year… an occasion where the audience was privileged to witness true genius at work” Th e Canb erra We ekly

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IMAGE: BETH SOMETIMES

OCTOBER

MUSEUM OF THE LONG WEEKEND “It was an amazing experience. We love Canberra anyway and the warm supportive response from the other vanners and the lovely Canberra public. And Canberra itself has come a long way since I first visited as a young person in the 1980s. I suspect it’s always been funky if you knew the right people, but now it’s obviously a classy place even to casual visitors like us” I ain R i tc hi e , C he l s e a V IC ( va n ow n e r )

OCTOBER

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD “…the program was a wonderful opportunity to open our embassies and high commissions to the wider public, so they could see how we live and work in their midst, as well as to provide samples of our cultures in the form of music, food or art objects. It was a way to say: Happy 100 years Canberra and we wish you the best for many more to come!”

Dean of the D ip lom atic Co rps t h e Amb assa d o r o f A rg e n tin a Pedro Raul Vil l ag ra D e lg ad o

OCTOBER

KIDS, CREATURES & 100 HARLEQUINS “Kids, Creatures and 100 Harlequins was fun because we got to make stuff” Q i Y u n , ag e 9

“I liked KC and 100 Harlequins because I was in charge of the money at our stall” M a s u m, ag e 9

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7,000 people across two days More than 50 performances and workshops World record for “Largest Group of People Dressed as Harlequins” (127 harlequins + 2 harlequin dogs!)

CENTENARY TRAIL 145 kilometres of self-guided, nonmotorised loop trail for walkers and touring cyclists. It showcases Canberra and takes users on a journey between urban and rural environments, past iconic sites and hidden treasures.

IMAGE: DREW MORGAN

OCTOBER

“With this ambitious trail, I believe we finally have something we can all hang our hats on and collectively beat our chests about. In fact, I suspect the trail will be one of the only true lasting legacies of our Centenary... the trail will still be weaving its way through our suburbs, national institutions, nature parks and rural fringe�

Tim th e Yow ie M an

THE MUSICAL OFFERING

600 free events 800 separate performances 7,000 performers 150 musical groups, performers, choirs, rock bands, jazz bands, instrumentalists Dozens of school bands and choirs All done on a voluntary basis through Pro Musica

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“The kids had a wonderful experience” A dam Desmo n d , B in ar S p orts, WA

16 registered teams from across Australia including Mildura (VIC), Port Hedland (WA), Onslow (WA), Cowra (NSW), Pinjarra (WA), Canberra (ACT), Kalgoorlie (WA), Coffs Harbour (NSW), Melbourne (VIC) and South Australia.

IMAGE: STEPHEN COREY

NOVEMBER

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS BASKETBALL AND GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS

80 players from as far away as Perth WA, Clarf and Meningie SA, Slacks Creek and Hervey Bay QLD, and Nhulunbuy NT. The ACT’s Brad Moggridge won the Men’s Championship. The last time he played in the Nationals was in 1987 as a junior.

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CANBERRAVILLE An exhibition by Canberra LAB at Photoville 2013, a festival for contemporary photography held in Brooklyn, New York City.

Building on the shipping container aesthetic of their Walt and Mazz Centenary pop-up, Canberra Lab showed a selection of Canberra photography featuring Lee Grant, Stella Rae Zelnik and Andrew James, plus images from Photo Access’ 100 Views of Canberra.

IMAGE: ANDREW JAMES

“ It was a great opportunity to have a small selection of the Belco Pride series show in the Big Apple. I’m happy that Belco is finally on the world map” L ee G r a n t, Ca n b e r r a p hoto g r a p he r

NOVEMBER

HUY NGUYEN

Huy Nguyen, founder of EnableCanberra, was given a Community Centenary Initiatives Fund grant in 2012 to expand his online resource which helps people with access needs to plan their visits to Canberra’s national institutions. In November 2013 he was named ACT Young Australian of the Year.

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THE CANBERRA CENTENARY COMMUNITY TAPESTRY

Artist Valerie Kirk led the project in which experienced and first-time weavers created the tapestry, designed by Annie Trevilian. It will hang in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

“One of the great achievements of the Centenary of Canberra, in my mind, has been the unearthing of community and city pride.

This is something we must carry forward as a legacy—the means to a permanent departure from Canberra bashing and self-deprecation about our city. A city brand is far more than a logo. It’s a collective idea—and a collective advocacy—about who we are and what we have to offer” C hi e f M i n i st e r Kat y G a llagher, 201 3 B lack fria rs Lect u r e at t he Au st r a l i a n Catho lic U nivers ity

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Canberra in so Many Words, 11 March 2013

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Foundation Stones Ceremony, 12 March 1913

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The Centenary of Canberra would like to thank its partners for their generous support

HOST GOVERNMENT

GOVERNMENT PARTNER

PRINCIPAL PARTNER

MAJOR SUPPORTERS

MEDIA PARTNERS

ACCOMMODATION PARTNER

The Aranday Foundation

THE GRIFFIN GROUP

Our special thanks go to Capital Arts Patrons Organisation (CAPO) for its assistance.

The Centenary of Canberra also wishes to thank our many program partners and members of the community for their creativity, enthusiasm and passion for these celebrations.

DISCLAIMER: THE DATA IN THIS PUBLICATION WAS COLLECTED PRIOR TO 1 DECEMBER 2013 AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE FINAL REPORTING FIGURES

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