Sunday, Aug. 17, the Loon Foundation and local artist Joanna C. Cooke invite the community to a vibrant “Trash to Treasure” community art event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Tranquility Garden behind the EarthFair Store.
This free community event will transform everyday waste into powerful works of art while raising awareness about the growing threat of pollution in our oceans. Participants of all ages can visit multiple creative stations to explore how trash can be reimagined as meaningful, ocean-themed art.
A highlight of the day is the collaborative creation of a large-scale orca whale sculpture, made entirely from recycled materials. Once completed, the “3-D mural” will be displayed on the coast for one year to remind locals to reduce waste. “Practicing re-think and re-use strategies at home is something everyone can do to help keep our oceans clean,” says Joanna C. Cooke, local Sunshine Coast artist.
The “Trash to Treasure” event coincides with the final day of the inaugural Sunshine Coast Whale Festival. As part of the celebration, the Ocean Wise Sea Dome will be onsite from 1 to 4 p.m., offering an immersive, 360-degree experience of magical humpback and sperm whales.
This community art event is made possible thanks to the generous support from the Neighbourhood Small Grants program. Come be inspired, get creative, and help turn trash into a message of hope and action for our ocean.
For more information about getting involved in the Loon Foundation’s work, please visit www.loonfoundation.org.
