Conference of the Birds - Art Walk

Conference of the Birds - Art Walk 'Conference of the Birds art walk' is a 2km walk along the Rail Trail in the small township Boolarra, GunaiKurnai country.

The walk takes you on an adventure based on an ancient tale with bonfire finale. Created by DOUGLAS & MACKAY ART PROJECTS CONFERENCE Of THE BIRDS - Sat 24th May Centenary park BOOLARRA

Conference of the Birds is a community-based event inspired by the resilience, artistic talents and community spirit of the people of the Latrobe Valley & South Gippsland & it celebrates the beautiful bird-life

& lands we call home. Based loosely on the Sufi poem by 12thC poet Farīd ud-Dīn Attār Conference of the Birds art-walk is conceived of as a processional night -time pilgrimage along the Boolarra-Mirboo North Rail Trail. The pilgrimage explores land, climate, survival & belonging created in collaboration with First Nations peoples, artists & the broader community. As an open & inclusive processional art-event Conference of the Birds will bring together locals from villages & towns in the Latrobe valley & Strzelecki ranges including: diverse community groups, schools, visual and performing artists & participants of all ages and abilities. This pilot project -The Valley of the Quest will take place entirely in Centenary Park Boolarra. Under the Artistic Direction of D&M community will create the art-walk together - celebrating the natural environment & the region's diversity and artistry. A series of ritual-art installations & performances embedded in landscape – & emerging out of it - along the rail trail will re-interpret the seven valleys found in the text. IN 2025 installations / performances & sound-scapes help light the pathway along the rail trail to the finale bonfire event at The Meadows. WORKSHOPS - Every Sunday from 16th March at 2pm Boorun UV Painted Shrine : Ronald Edwards Pepper Boorun Lantern Puppet: Margie Mackay Photo credits: Kath Kershaw

Boolarra is a hidden gem and great place to visit anytime of the year!
04/08/2026

Boolarra is a hidden gem and great place to visit anytime of the year!

Winter is here! ❄️Can't believe that just over a week ago we had the most magical night for the community celebration! C...
01/06/2026

Winter is here! ❄️

Can't believe that just over a week ago we had the most magical night for the community celebration!

Creative art, amazing music, dance and a fiery finale!

Thanks to the creators, artists, performers, volunteers, food vendors and the weather gods for a fabulous day and night to remember!

Lots more highlights to share over the coming weeks. But here's a few fireside images to welcome in the new season

TODAY in Boolarra at 2.30pm! Rug up and bring a torch - see you there!Conference of the Birds is a community-based event...
22/05/2026

TODAY in Boolarra at 2.30pm! Rug up and bring a torch - see you there!

Conference of the Birds is a community-based event inspired by the artistic talents and community spirit of the people of Latrobe Valley and South Gippsland. The artwalk explores country, survival and belonging created in collaboration with First Nations peoples, artists and the broader community and celebrates the beautiful bird-life on lands they call home.

The event includes a free art-walk and festival along the Boolarra - Mirboo North Rail Trail to 'The Meadows'.

​The Journey begins by Gathering in Railway Park, then walkers set off on The Quest to the First Nations' ceremony circle for Welcoming. Afterwards the audience follow the rail trail towards The Meadows.

Walkers will pass through seven mysterious Valleys, past art installations and performances before reaching The Meadows for live music, dance, story and a bonfire. Food trucks will sell warm food and drinks at The Meadows.

Walkers should rug up well, bring a torch and something to sit on.

Are you coming to Boolarra tomorrow?If you have been following along this week you'll know there is just 1 more sleep 😴 ...
22/05/2026

Are you coming to Boolarra tomorrow?

If you have been following along this week you'll know there is just 1 more sleep 😴
Conference of the Birds is happening tomorrow! Saturday 23rd starting at 2.30pm.

There has been a lot of hard work happening behind the scenes and it is going to be a great afternoon and evening to look forward to.

See you there!

TONIGHT! There will be tickets available at the door if you have not already booked in. Come and have a sing with Kavish...
22/05/2026

TONIGHT!
There will be tickets available at the door if you have not already booked in. Come and have a sing with Kavisha ahead of tomorrows festivities. 🎶 🤗

2 days until the bonfire is lit as the ceremonial finale! 🔥 The weather outlook is looking good. Perfect for welcoming i...
21/05/2026

2 days until the bonfire is lit as the ceremonial finale! 🔥

The weather outlook is looking good. Perfect for welcoming in the winter with a community celebration!

👀 Look out for the sacred Ibis on trail on Saturday.Which of the 7 valleys on the quest do you think it will appear at? ...
20/05/2026

👀 Look out for the sacred Ibis on trail on Saturday.

Which of the 7 valleys on the quest do you think it will appear at?

3 sleeps to go! 🙂There will be story telling, art installations and performance and a great line up of music artists at ...
20/05/2026

3 sleeps to go! 🙂

There will be story telling, art installations and performance and a great line up of music artists at the meadow.
Kavisha Paola Mazzella Penelope Swales Monica Jasmine Karo - MpathSoul Invy Horn Jam
Followed by a fabulous lantern parade and the bonfire 🔥
There will be food trucks and coffee and fires to keep you warm!

It all kicks off at 2.30pm in Railway Park, Boolarra, see you there!

19/05/2026

Would anyone have capacity to help us with a trailer today? After 2 large vehicles got bogged we need to fill in some large holes for Conference of the Birds - Art Walk 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Grand Ridge Rail Trail
Boolarra, VIC
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