Culture Cruise was a unique opportunity to travel via lake cruise on the stunning Lake Burley Griffin on the beautiful ancient lands of the Ngunnawal people, Canberra. It was an exclusive half-day art immersion – memorable and sensorial – connecting Canberra’s premiere cultural destinations: The National Portrait Gallery and The National Museum of Australia.
The Cruise included:
- Two lake cruises with a performing guide
- Three dance or music performances
- Lunch at Water’s Edge restaurant
- Live music at the NMA
- Visits to the National Portrait Gallery and National Museum of Australia (‘Great Southern Land’ exhibition)
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Details
Locations: Lake Burley Griffin, Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Reconciliation Place, NPG, NMA
Season 1: October 2022
Season 2: February 2023
Artists
Directors: Alison Plevey & Sara Black
Performers: Stefanie Lekkas (guide), Creswick (music), Levente Szabo, Ryan Douglas Stone, Yolanda Lowatta, Pat Hayes Cavanagh
Costume: Aislinn King
Photography by Lorna Sim and O&J Wikner
Cuture Cruise was performed with the support of the National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of Australia, National Capital Authority, Lake Burley Griffin Cruises, Water’s Edge Restaurant, Canberra Art Biennial, and The Jetty Cafe.
