Jackeys Marsh Forest Art Trail
15 Tasmanian artists respond to issues of sustainability with site responsive works in a stunning bush setting
http://www.forestfestival.org/arts-trail-artists/
open daily 10-4 continues till 20th March
Jackeys Marsh Forest Art Trail continues to impress - a special forest art trail showcasing environmental installation artwork from 15 Tasmanian artists on the theme of sustainability was launched as part of the 2010 Jackeys Marsh Forest Festival earlier this month, and will remain open to the public until March 20th.
The art works installations are located on a beautiful meandering bush pathway leading through ferns, mosses and old and regrowth forest on the foothills of Quamby Bluff in the beautiful Jackeys Marsh Valley – adjacent to the recently opened Forest Walks Eco Lodge.
The Forest Art Trail was supported by funding from Festivals Australia, an Australian Government program which supports cultural activity at regional and community festivals. The Australian Government was proud to be associated with the 2010 Jackeys Marsh Forest Festival.
Lodge host and festival committee member Rosemary Norwood said
“I think it’s fantastic that the festival has achieved funding for the Forest Art Walk, and we are pleased that we are able to keep the works up for a further five weeks after the festival itself – this will provide many more people with the opportunity to see the artworks, and also to visit this very special part of Tasmania.”
Artists included in the 2010 Jackeys Marsh Forest Art Trail are Martin Cole, Vicki West, John Parish, Laura McKew, Jo Anglesey, Gardenia Palmer, Niecy Brown, Cecily Edwards, Ralf Haertel, Rob Ikin, Sam Beckman and Maya McDonell, Annie Zohn, Eric Broome, Chris Legend, and Ross Byers. Artists Statements and more information on the installations is available at www.forestfestival.org/arts-trail-artists
The Jackeys Marsh Art Trail is open to the public 7 days a week 10 am to 4pm. To find the Art Trail visitors should take the Meander road from Deloraine, and turn off to Jackeys Marsh on the edge of Meander, then follow signs to Forest Walks Lodge.
Park near the lodge and follow art trail from flags either end. Maps available on site,
Art Walks Lodge contact 63695150
