TAOW wrap up

The Arts on Weyba was a wonderful success. It was beneficial to the artists who received great exposure for their excellent works, and visitors to the exhibition were thrilled with the art on display. The opening event was an enjoyable and enlightening evening of music, poetry and interesting talks.

Visitors gathered around to hear Colin Monk's recollections of Weyba history as no one else knows it, and Lyndon Davis gave insights to an intent crowd on the cultural history of his indigenous ancestors who were the original custodians of the lake.

To complete the night Weyba put on its own show with an amazing moonrise turning the lake to liquid silver.

'The Arts on Weyba' also drew the attention of the media, alerting the coast to the 'Noosa on Weyba' development and its ridiculously massive scale, which is a huge win. Friends of Lake Weyba has now greatly expanded its support net with loads of new members and eager locals now supporting its cause.

Witnessing so much public support has been uplifting and brought renewed feelings of hope to Weyba residents and the wider Sunshine Coast community. A lot of people are very passionate about saving Weyba from 'fly-through' developers, and holding an event such as 'The Arts on Weyba' has been a creative and positive form of activism, being beneficial to the community as well as offering more incentive for people to become involved than a march might have.

We have also witnessed an inspiring response from people wanting to volunteer their time and efforts to such a worthy cause, and for this we are extremely grateful.

If you haven't become a member of Friends of Lake Weyba or checked out their website yet, please go to:

friendsoflakeweyba.org

They're going to need all the support they can get over the next few months as the plans for 'Noosa on Weyba' are submitted to council and yes, your voice will make a difference!

Articles on The Arts on Weyba and related stories:

http://www.noosanews.com.au/news/inspirational-lake-weyba/1635932/

http://noosatoday.mysunshinecoast.com.au/default-article-display/artists-unite-to-fightlake-weyba-plans,588

See below for more photos

Thank you!

Thank you to the artists for contributing such wonderful works and thanks to the trusting people who loaned works from their private collections. A big thank you to all the excellent volunteers who helped out at our 'Grand Opening', Workshops, Sunset Event and throughout the exhibition. Thanks to the artists who held such interesting workshops and helped to spruce up the gallery space.

A BIG BIG thanks to all the editors and reporters who covered our story so well.

Thanks to our sponsors for all the wonderful food and materials.

Thank you to all the new members and supporters of Friends of Lake Weyba and everyone who visited The Arts on Weyba.

And please send out your warmest thoughts to Bill & Christine Tainsh for their tireless efforts in their quest to preserve Lake Weyba and prove its environmental, cultural and historical significance . . . not to mention introducing it's unique beauty to a whole new throng of Weyba groupies.

Works from 'The Arts on Weyba' exhibition

"Cocoons" by Elizabeth Poole & "The Ascension by Alan Pearson.
Works by Gabi Timm and Rowley Drysdale
Paintings by David Armfield and Hal Barton
Sculpture by Gabi Timm & ceramics by Rowley Drysdale.
Historical works by Robyn Fox, Hal Barton, Alice Tainsh, Kees Pel and Bill Tainsh
Paintings by Helena Lloyd and Robyn Fox
Video work by Eugene Howard
Works by Gabi Dick of Noosa Botanical Artists
Works by Helma Maiwald of Noosa Botanical Artists
Work by Mollie McCloskey of Noosa Botanical Artists