The biennial Climate Conversations project returns to Lone Goat Gallery this July, inviting the community to connect, reflect, and take action on climate change through art and dialogue. The project is a creative initiative of Byron Shire Council, bringing together Northern Rivers artists and communities to explore adaptation, resilience, and evolution in response to climate change.

The project will kick off on Friday, 11 July at 5pm with a launch event for Rise and Fall by acclaimed Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens. Her powerful installation explores the personal and collective trauma of climate catastrophe through a First Nations lens. The work draws deeply from Karla’s lived experience during the 2022 Lismore floods and her connection to Bundjalung Country.

“We are so excited to be running the Climate Conversations project again, and it is incredible to have the opportunity to bring this powerful installation by Karla Dickens to a local audience. Through the lens of our First Nations people and the power of art, we can listen and learn about our shared responsibility,” Lone Goat Gallerist, Sarah Harvey said.

“Karla brings an important message to the community – that we need to act swiftly and take action if we are going to care for this country. I think this growing urgency to act is something we all feel, as we continue to see more climate disasters,” she added.

The Climate Conversations exhibition will run from 12 July to 9 August, alongside a thought-provoking series of free talks, workshops, and creative activities designed to inspire action and foster community connection. This year’s theme: Rising.

Program of Free Events:

• Project Launch: Rise and Fall by Karla Dickens - Friday 11 July, 5–7pm.
• Project on exhibition, Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10am to 4pm - Saturday 12 July – Saturday 9 August.
• Let’s Talk Recycling: Reducing Plastics in Byron Shire with Sarah Child - Saturday 12 July, 10.30–11.30am.
• Working Together as Community with Ella Bancroft and Karla Dickens - Saturday 19 July, 2–3.30pm.
• Creating Space with Karla Dickens - Saturday 26 July, 1–3pm.
• Rescue Mission Making Space for kids and adults - 12 July – 9 August during opening hours.

Bookings are essential for selected events.

For full program details and to book your place, visit the Lone Goat Gallery website.