Southern Edge Arts
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Championing the creativity of young people in the Great Southern for over 35 years
The Invitation
Carrying the Fire is a tribute to Albany’s stunning landscapes and its people, and you’re invited to be part of it.
Everyone is invited to participate in one of the largest lantern walks seen in Australia, occurring on Saturday 14 November 2026 in locations around Binalup Middleton Beach. As Albany 2026 draws to a close, it’s a chance to walk together, and reflect on our shared and individual hopes for the future.
The project, conceived by FORM Building a State of Creativity, will create a river of light flowing through the landscape, illuminating the night and the spirit of the community.
Locals will remember FORM as the organisation that produced the Field of Light - Avenue of Honour on Mount Clarence for the centenary of Anzac.
Now they join forces with local Artistic Director Annette Carmichael and Southern Edge Arts to design a large-scale participatory ephemeral artwork, created by communities throughout the Great Southern and beyond.
HOST A LANTERN-MAKING WORKSHOP
Southern Edge Arts invites local community groups, businesses, schools, sporting clubs and service organisations to register their interest in hosting FREE lantern making workshops with our team of artists.
During these workshops you and your members will learn more about this unique event and create your own lantern to carry on the day.
It’s a great way to engage your members or customers in a highly engaging experience that opens up conversations about our hopes for the future.
Everyone is invited to create a lantern and be part of the event
Workshops will be adapted for all ages and abilities and everyone is invited to create a lantern and be part of the event.
Local artists, arts teachers and community leaders are also invited to register for a Professional Development workshop that will equip you to lead your own lantern making workshops and participate in the final event.
CONTACT & REGISTRATION
Register your interest to receive more information.
For lantern-making workshop enquiries: contact Southern Edge Arts CTF Team,
Lantern Making Workshops: February – November 2026, Various locations in Albany and Denmark, register your interest now.
Carrying the Fire: Saturday 14 November 2026, Albany, locations around Binalup Middleton Beach
Carrying the Fire is initiated, produced and presented by FORM Building a State of Creativity in collaboration with Creative Producer Southern Edge Arts and Artistic Director Annette Carmichael. It is presented as part of the City of Albany’s Albany 2026 program.
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