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Canoe Point Wetlands Reflection Bench Competition
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Entries close: 14th August 2023
The Boyne Tannum Turtleway Artscape teamed up with the Tannum Crab Classic and Gladstone Region Awareness & Suicide Prevention (GRASP) to create a reflection space in Boyne Tannum in support of mental health and suicide prevention.
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Artists in the Gladstone Region are invited to submit a design for a bench which will be installed at the Canoe Point Wetlands, Tannum Sands.
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This site is situated in a tranquil and quiet area with nature and water abound, and includes exercise equipment for a healthy
mind & body.
COMPETITION
Aim:
To create a reflection space in a peaceful outdoor setting to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.
To enter:
Download and email your completed entry form together with your artwork (digital or hand drawn) to boynetannum.turtleway@gmail.com
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Design inspiration:
Location - Canoe Point Wetlands
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Tranquility and peace
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Animal & Bird life
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Nature
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Exercise opportunities
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The sponsors and their missions
Also incorporate the theme of a reflection space for mental health awareness and/or suicide prevention
Find examples of designs on recycled plastic benches here
OUR MAIN SPONSORS
GRASP -
Gladstone Region Awareness & Suicide Prevention Network
aims to connect and collaborate with communities in the Gladstone Region to reduce suicide through education, awareness and advocacy.
They host regular meetings, grief circles, information sessions and also support men’s mental health through the Gladstone Manwalk.
Tannum Crab Classic
This annual event is a nonprofit organisation which raises funds for Suicide prevention.
Gladstone Regional Council
Thank you to the GRC for donating and installing the cement slab bases for the benches.
