Media Release September 24, 2009Go Troppo Arts Festival 2009 Excitement is building as the ten day Go Troppo Arts Festival in Port Douglas rapidly approaches. Artists involved in eight separate exhibitions are making finishing touches to their entries before the physical work of hanging them begins in a few days. The opening exhibition of the festival is a gala cocktail party at the old sugar wharf in Port Douglas – a relaxed and convivial, yet elegant opportunity to enjoy the artwork and accompanying entertainment whilst meeting up with old friends and making new ones. Who knows, the painting of your dreams might be waiting for you! Festival director and coordinator, Jill Booth (pictured) is happy with the way that the multi-arts festival is coming together. “Enormous effort and creative talent have been concentrated on this artistic celebration of tropical culture and the arts,” she says. “The last, but most important ingredients to be added for a wildly successful arts festival are participants.” This year the emphasis is on providing hands-on, special arts experiences for locals and visitors alike. They may try their hand at a variety of fabulous workshops in stunning locations – learn acting, clay sculpture, printmaking, animation…the list goes on and includes eighteen choices. This is true creative tourism. Over the last few weeks a whole stage and set has been built at a property out of town for the presentation of a new play, “Max and Diana of the Nautilus”. This is an intimate “in the round” setting and will be further enhanced by a complementary exhibition of shell jewellery made by the legendary Diana and recently discovered in pristine condition. Most events are free or heavily subsidised by government, businesses or private individuals and are excellent value. For those few that are ticketed it is important to book as soon as possible as tickets and workshop places are limited. Friends of the Festival ($10 membership) receive discounts to all events and workshops. TICKETS Max and Diana of the Nautilus - $30 or $28 – Re:hab , Goodies or online www.tourismportdouglas.com Danny Ross at the Clink - $25 or $20 at Re:hab, Goodies or at the door.
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