Released 19/09/2019
The City Renewal Authority’s new inflatable, inhabitable pavilion will materialise in the middle of one of the city centre’s key green spaces, as part of the Haig Park Experiments.
Bubble has been designed by immersive art creators Goldberg Aberline Studios as a movable, multi-purpose art installation and events space for park users to gather and share in an exciting program of performances, workshops and activities.
City Renewal Authority chief executive Malcolm Snow said Bubble was one of many events, installations and improvements currently being trialled in Haig Park as part of the Authority’s efforts to revitalise this key green space.
“Following on from the success of recent events such as Festival of the Forest, the monthly Paw Parties and painting with light workshops, it’s clear that the ability to hold different events and activities in Haig Park is important to the Canberra community,” Mr Snow said.
“The partly translucent Bubble provides a space to host smaller-scale activities and performances outdoors and provides shelter from the elements, while still revealing the beautiful treescape of the city’s unique forest, Haig Park.”
Haig Park Experiments infrastructure manager Richmond Henty praised the unique and immersive design of the Bubble and its striking appearance nestled amongst the trees.
“Bubble is truly magical and will encourage attendees to see the park in a new light. Providing Haig Park with temporary, movable infrastructure gives us the flexibility to host performances and activities in many weather conditions and in different locations,” Mr Henty said.
The Bubble program will include local community activities as well as events programmed by Haig Park Experiments. The diverse program includes events such as a film screening, poetry slam, school holiday activities, musical performances, bush tucker workshops, and many more.
Bubble events will be held on Fridays to Sundays from 20 September to 7 December 2019. At the conclusion of the project, the City Renewal Authority will evaluate its success before Bubble makes future appearances around the city to support other events and activities.
Bubble is part of the Haig Park Experiments, an initiative of the City Renewal Authority and implemented by a consortium led by the University of Canberra.
For more information and to view the developing program, visit www.HaigParkCBR.com.au or find Haig Park Experiments on Facebook and Instagram.
A media opportunity will be available in Haig Park at the top of Lonsdale Street at 11:30am, Friday 20 September 2019.
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