Knitted works of art to take over the trees
IN JUST 11 short weeks the Warwick CBD will be transformed into a living knitted art gallery for the 11th annual Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival.
More than 100 handmade artworks will be installed on the city's bare trees.
Warwick Art Gallery staff is hard at work co-ordinating the signature event and major tourism draw card.
Art Gallery director Karina Devine said she couldn't wait to see the creative designs this year's artists come up with.
"We expect the optional theme fusion to be a challenge but anticipate that it will inspire our artists to create clever and beautiful entries," she said."
Ms Devine said there were a handful of trees yet to be claimed. "We would really like to see all 105 trees decorated," she said.
While the tree jumpers are a major drawcard Warwick Tourism and Events CEO said the action-packed workshop program, dinners, jazz music and other quirky events would draw many to the Rose City.
"The warmth, ingenuity and quirkiness of this festival will leave you with an event experience like no other," she said.
If you would like to enter a tree jumper in this year's festival you can download an entry form from http://www.jumpersandjazz.com. You can also pick one up from the Warwick Art Gallery on Albion St. View the full JJJ program at http://www.jumpersandjazz.com.
Program highlights:
Tree jumper exhibition
When: all festival
Where: Palmerin, Grafton and Fitzroy Sts
Cost: free
Woollow Tree exhibition
The Woollow Tree, a celebration of our four seasons… will combine stunning pattern with cleverly beautiful creations made from yarn. Expect creatures and all things nature for the "oh, look at that!" moments.
When: 16-26 July
Where: Warwick Art Gallery Forecourt
Cost: free
Winter in Killarney Bonfire Night
Decorated fire drums, giant centrepiece bonfire, live band and fireworks to really warm winter. Rug up, bring chairs or picnic blanket and enjoy mulled wine, damper and stew, fondue or hot chocolates served by local community groups.
When: Saturday, 18 July 2015, from 4pm-9pm
Where: Killarney Polocrosse Fields, cnr Acacia and Willow Street, Killarney
Cost: $10 per adult or $20 per family
Warwick Credit Union Stroll 'n Swing Saturday
Arts and craft activities, including a Suitcase Rummage, as well as the Sheep Shack and a Regional Harvest display with plenty of jazz and street performances to send the festival swinging.
When: Saturday, 25 July 2015, 9.30am-3.30pm
Where: Palmerin Street, outside City Hall
Cost: free
Ergon Energy Picnic in the Park
Craft markets, live jazz, food and wine from local regional wineries plus kid's rides and entertainment make this an outdoor winter day to remember. Bring your picnic blanket and chairs and sit back and enjoy.
When: Sunday, 26 July 2015, 9am-3pm
Where: Leslie Park, Warwick CBD
Cost: free