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PBEAT2025

The Pearl Beach Arboretum Environmental Art Trail
ran from Saturday 22 March to Sunday 27 April 2025

PBEAT is a biennial event that provides a venue for artists to create inspiring temporary public art that promotes nature conservation, supports community identity, and increases cultural vibrancy on the NSW Central Coast.  The theme for PBEAT2025 was "#harmony through nature".  Twenty three amazing adult art installations were selected, togeher with works by community groups and younger artists.
All the works - including the Artist in Residence work and Local Emerging Artist work - were for sale. pbeat@pearlbeacharboretum.org.au @pbeat2025 #pbeat2025

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PBEAT2025 was excited to include an Artist in Residence and a Local Emerging Artist as part of the Creative Art Central Program. Their instrallations were separate from our regular PBEAT competition.

Fiona Gavino is a WA artist who explores the potential of using natural and repurposed materials to create innovative sculptures and installations. Fiona has recently exhibited at Sculpture by the Sea. Fiona will rund free weaving workshops throughout PBEAT2025.

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Anna Seymour is an early career artist  from the Central Coast NSW. Her practice explores  forms relating to the natural world during a time of ecological devastation. Anna holds a circular approach to materials, intending to leave minimal trace and impact upon the earth.

ABOUT THE ARBORETUM

The Arboretum, established in Pearl Beach since 1976, is a natural botanic garden open to the public for free. Our Arboretum is a sanctuary for rare and threatened plant species, spanning 5.5 hectares of land in the Pearl Beach community. Sorry no domestic animals, fires, BBQs or smoking are allowed in the Arboretum except with special permission.

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CONTACT US

        69-71 Crystal Ave,

        Pearl Beach NSW 2256

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      0407 272 495

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For general enquires:

     contact@pearlbeacharboretum.org.au

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For events and weddings:
     events@pearlbeacharboretum.org.au

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© 2023 Crommelin Native Arboretum. ABN 79 080 936 319.

Drawings by Pim Sarti. Paintings by Marijke Greenway.  

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