Exhibitions are highlights of the Go Troppo Arts Festival 2009.

Exhibitions play a vital part in the structure of Go Troppo Arts Festival 2009.

This year, artists planning their exhibitions were asked to keep in mind the ideal of the golden mean or golden spiral , which also could apply to other creative endeavours, particularly music. The thought developed from discussions about Jack Heywood's play and accompanying exhibition which revolves around the nautilus shell.

The festival opening on October 2 at the sugar wharf involves about a dozen experienced Port Douglas and Cairns artists, who will exhibit work especially prepared for the occasion. Titled "Monsoon Passage" this group show is curated by Cairns artist and teacher, Christine Eyres.

Saturday October 3 is full of excitement at the Community Centre, Port Douglas. "Diana Bowden's Shell Jewellery" is a retrospective look at the life of Max and Diana Bowden, who started the now famous Nautilus Restaurant in Port Douglas. Much of Diana's jewellery, still in pristine condition, will be on display, along with memorabilia from the 'fifties' in the Far North.

Curated by Theo Tremblay, "Pillow Talk" is a lyrical printmaking display involving ten or so leading printmakers of the region as well as two of Far North Queenland's top glass artists.

In the evening, Tania Heben's exhibition, "My Journey" opens at the Sheraton Mirage Hotel, Port Douglas.

Brother and sister, Linda Lorywood and Cody Wood have collaborated on "Into the Woods" at Candlenut Gallery, Port Douglas, on Monday October 5 while a group of local artists present their interpretation of "Chaotic Perfection" at an exhibition of that name at the Community Centre in Mowbray Street.

Tuesday October 6 sees the official opening by Mayor, Val Schier, of "Diana Bowden's Shell Jewellery", followed by the opening night of the play "Max and Diana", by Jack Heywood.

On Wednesday October 7 Douglas Arts Base in Mossman is the venue for "The Way I See It" , recent paintings by Yoshiko Kirby.

Be at the Combined Club on Friday October 9 for the launch of "Port Paintings" by Mary Ann Runciman and Jeff Whitehill.

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