Fire up for the return of Skywhales!

Tuesday, 4 April 2023

Set your alarms bright and early on Saturday 6 May, as Skywhales: Every Heart Sings is flying back to Tamworth at No. 1 Oval, Kable Avenue. The installation of the flight duo, Skywhalepapa and Skywhale, was previously cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Skywhales: Every Heart Sings was a project originally created by Canberra-born artist Patricia Piccinini to mark Canberra’s centenary in 2023. Since then, the giant whale-like floating sculptures have generated interest and inspiration throughout their travels across the globe. Bridget Guthrie, Director of Tamworth Regional Gallery and Museums, “strongly encourages families and friends within the region to be a part of the wonder and awe that surrounds the exhibition.”

Viewers are encouraged to arrive at Bicentennial Park on Kable Avenue at 5:15am to witness the magic surrounding each hot air balloon inflation. Once there is light in the sky, Skywhalepapa and Skywhale will depart on their journey across the Tamworth skies.

For more information on this event, head to the Tamworth Regional Gallery’s “Skywhales” section of their events page at https://tamworthregionalgallery.com.au/kms/events/Events