Eumundi Voice - Issue 103, 3 October 2024

ART ABOUT

Colourful and creative takeover of Cooran

From the opening of the Tall Trees Art Exhibition on Saturday morning to the close on Sunday afternoon the Noosa hinterland village of Cooran was buzzing with the fabulous welcoming vibe of this annual community event.

A total of 10 venues along the main street showcased a great variety of artworks from Sunshine Coast and Noosa hinterland artists. The transformation of the historic Cooran Hall into a well curated gallery was something to behold. There was something for everyone besides the great artwork, from live music up and down the street, a mini art market and kids activities in Pioneer Park, kids heritage trail, guided heritage town walk, poetry and story slams in the Cooran Brewery.

One visitor commented, “It was very enjoyable to wander along the street to the various venues. The stalls in the park were interesting, and the music in the various venues was a very nice addition. There were some peaceful and relaxing places to take in the works of art, but the brewery was pumping if you were after a different vibe.”

A highlight of the event was a live portrait painting session in oils each day by Boreen Point artist Ellenie Faith Kirkman which saw close likenesses of both models emerge in just a few hours from the blank canvases by this talented 17yo.

The Saturday evening get together was well attended with an inspiring wearable art fashion parade inside followed by some great music by Groove Union outside with large images of artworks entered into the exhibition projected

onto the hall and a large tent. With food and drinks available and a kids fluro pen drawing activity, many families settled in picnic style to have a great night out.

At the closing event several prizes and awards were announced including the People’s Choice award of $250. Winner Keisha Sunderland won the prize and one of her two interested artworks sold earlier in the day.

Winner of the Eumundi Voice Youth Prize was 15yo Jozi Pride who was awarded a Highly Commended prize last year. She was inspired to enter her work after being part of the first Small Trees exhibition in 2021 for 6-12yo.

Wendy Birrell spokesperson for Tall Trees Art Inc. which brings this event to the community, stated that, “The return of our much loved event in 2023 was a triumph and this year's event was another great success with a few new additions

to the program and more prizes and awards for artists.”

The visitor survey is open until 13 October with a chance to win $100. All feedback will greatly assist in planning for 2025. Visit: talltreesart.com.