The Artists of the Outdoor Gallery, with Mel Forbes
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In this episode, Mel Forbes, the project manager of the Building Better Regions Outdoor Art Gallery Project, shares some additional information about the project. This diverse exhibition showcases the artistic talent across the Outback Way from photography, indigenous art, sculptures, abstracts and landscapes. The billboards are all positioned on the majestic background of the East MacDonnel ranges in Central Australia. Mel outlines what’s on each billboard in order from West to East, if you were driving from the Queensland side of the Outback Way, up the Plenty Highway heading towards Alice Springs. Then we hear from 5 of the featured artists who share a bit about their artworks for the Outback Way Outdoor Gallery. In order of being Amy Dennis, Helen Dennis, Ann Britton, Karen Stephens If you are interested in being involved in the Outback Way Outdoor Gallery there is contact form on the website. Head to https://outbackway.gallery to view the works, order prints or perch, and get in touch. You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our travel journal and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to [email protected] and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.
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