The Overwintering Project is about the migratory shorebirds that spend the greatest part of their year on the shores of Australia and New Zealand. Migratory shorebirds are the fastest declining group of birds in Australia, and this project is designed to make them and their habitats visible, in the hope of helping save them from extinction.
Artists from Australia and New Zealand were asked to respond to the unique nature of their local migratory shorebird habitat. Australia and New Zealand have over 100 internationally important shorebird overwintering sites. These sites are not interchangeable: each possesses a unique combination of physical and biological features that make it the perfect sanctuary for migratory shorebirds to return to, year after year.
To date over 300 artists have joined the Overwintering Project. Anyone can join. To find out how, and for details of including upcoming and past exhibitions, visit www.theoverwinteringproject.com
Exhibition continues 5 to 17 July from Tuesday to Saturday.
Kingborough Community Hub
Civic Centre
15 Channel Highway
Kingston, Tasmania, 7050
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