Gannawarra Flood Reflections Exhibition items sought

Published on 08 January 2024

There is still time for residents to submit photographs, drone footage, digital media, art, poetry and stories inspired by the October-December 2022 floods for the Gannawarra Flood Reflections Exhibition.

Premiering at Kerang’s Sir John Gorton Library in March before travelling to other towns and districts across the Gannawarra, the 100-piece exhibition forms part of the Gannawarra One-Year-On Flood Reflections program.

“Thank you to all residents who have taken the time so far to submit items for consideration for this important exhibition, which will enable the perspective of residents to be recorded for local history,” Mayor Ross Stanton said.

“Gathering a pictorial and social history of what was our second major flood event this century is an important step in our flood recovery journey, which is now in its second year.

“No matter the inspiration of your submission, be it something that depicts the devastation of the floodwaters, the reinvigoration of the environment once the water moved through, or the spirit of the community both during and following the flood event, everyone has their own unique story to tell.”

Residents are invited to submit up to 10 items for consideration before 5pm Sunday, 21 January 2024, which can be done by completing a submission form available online under the Gannawarra Flood Reflections Exhibition heading at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/floods. Hard copies of this form are also available at Council’s Customer Service Centres at either Cohuna or Kerang for completion.

Each item submitted must include:

• The name and contact details of the photographer/creator;
• The date the photo/drone footage was taken, if applicable;
• The names of all identifiable people in any images;
• Identifiable location/landmark/activity;
• A short description of the piece being submitted; and
• Any other relevant information.

“Local schools are also invited to submit items created individually or collaboratively, such as a piece of art, poetry, or a storybook by Friday, 23 February 2024,” Mayor Stanton said.

Items selected to feature in the exhibition will be professionally presented and returned to contributors following the completion of the exhibition’s tour throughout the Gannawarra.

“Council will retain all digital images and drone footage submitted for historical records. This information will also guide the Gannawarra’s future flood planning,” Mayor Stanton said.

For more information regarding the Gannawarra Flood Reflections Exhibition, visit www.gsc.vic.gov.au/floods, phone Council’s Flood Recovery Team on (03) 5450 9333 or email communityrecovery@gsc.vic.gov.au