About R|Short Program

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R|Short Program: K’gari Field Trip is a workshop program conducted on World Heritage listed K’gari across 4 days and 3 nights. It offers a unique opportunity for artists to explore the convergence of art, science, technology and the environment.

The workshop program will encourage interdisciplinary thinking, collaboration and experimentation supported by cutting-edge technologies. Grounded in a respect for Indigenous knowledges, the program will offer embodied experiences and the opportunity to connect with and learn from Butchulla/Badtjala traditional owners.  

14 - 17 July 2025

About K’gari Field Trip

The diverse ecosystems of K'gari are rich with cultural and ecological significance providing a unique foundation for exploring creative technologies, including spatial audio, XR, drone photography and locative media.

The program will be delivered by UniSC academics and leading artists with the support of Butchulla/Badtjala Traditional Owners.

Artists will be introduced to these cutting-edge tools opening up new opportunities for creative expression and enabling them to respond to the environment in nuanced, ethical and innovative ways. 

This program includes:

  • All workshop programming

  • 3 nights shared accommodation at K'gari Research Station

  • Vegetarian catering

  • Return transfer from Rainbow Beach to K’gari Research Station

  • Use of technical equipment

  • Mentoring

Image courtesy of Leah Barclay

Image courtesy of Leah Barclay

About K’gari

K’gari is a UNESCO World Heritage site and part of the Great Sandy Biosphere Reserve, located in the Southeast Queensland Bioregion of eastern Australia. K’gari is the largest sand island in the world and home to a complex ecosystem of sand dunes and lakes with subtropical forests growing solely on sand.

About the facility 

UniSC’s K’gari Research Station is a base to explore, research, learn and stay on the world’s largest sand island, offering participants the unique opportunity to explore K’gari’s unique ecosystems.

Access

The workshops will be physically active including night walking. A reasonable level of physical fitness is necessary. The group will visit sites that feature different and uneven terrain, and please note the K'gari Research Station is not accessible. Contact us at hello@therefinerysunshinecoast.com for more information about accessibility.

Application Process

R|Short Program: K’gari Field Trip is by application. Applications for 2024 are now CLOSED.

Applications must include:

  • 2 page CV

  • examples of previous work provided as a PDF or a link to a website

  • 1-2 paragraphs addressing why you’re interested in participating in the program.

What are we looking for?

Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria. You must:

  • Be a professional artist seeking to explore the intersection of art, science, technology culture and environment using technologies.

  • Have a demonstrated interest in exploring natural ecologies and the environment in your practice.

  • Be open-minded to interdisciplinary experiences and new technologies.

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