September 26, 2017
Anti-coal mine protest group, the Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group, will be bringing its unique 10-week art and photography competition to a climax on Sunday (October 1) with the presentation of awards and an exhibition of works.
The project, “385 Alive”, refers to Mining Development Lease 385 currently held by Moreton Resources over farmland near Coolabunia where the company proposes to develop an open-cut coal mine.
KCCG spokesman John Dalton said the purpose of “385 Alive” was to celebrate and preserve the visual, cultural and family heritage of the area in the event the mine was approved.
The project has included workshops with nature photographer Steve Parish, open farm days, and visits to the proposed mine site by schoolchildren.
Entries closed on September 15.
The exhibition will be held at Saint Mary’s Catholic College in Kent Street, Kingaroy, on Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
This will be followed by the presentation of awards from 4:00pm to 5:00pm at the same venue.
The judges for the competition will be accredited photographic judge Bernd (Ben) Stoffl, Patrick Burns from the Kingaroy Arts Team, and well-known local musician and former journalist Darren Schmidt.
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