Southern Edge Arts
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Championing the creativity of young people in the Great Southern for 40 years
THE INVITATION
Join us for a truly memorable tribute to Albany’s stunning landscapes and its vibrant people. You are invited to be part of Carrying the Fire, a breathtaking lantern walk that will illuminate the night and the spirit of our community.
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, one of Australia’s largest lantern walks will take place at various locations around Binalup, Middleton Beach. This spectacular event will transform the landscape into a mesmerising river of light, flowing gracefully through the landscape.
As the Albany 2026 celebrations draw to a close, this event offers a chance for us to walk together. It is a moment to reflect on our shared history and our individual hopes for the future.
FORM Building a State of Creativity, the creative visionaries behind the breathtaking Field of Light: Avenue of Honour on Mount Clarence, are set to inspire our imaginations once again. This time, they are partnering with Southern Edge Arts to bring another large-scale participatory artwork to Albany.
This ephemeral masterpiece, Carrying the Fire, will be crafted by communities across the Great Southern and beyond, uniting us all in a shared creative journey.
Initiated, produced and presented by FORM, Carrying the Fire is brought to life in collaboration with Creative Producer Southern Edge Arts and Artistic Director Annette Carmichael.
HOST A LANTERN-MAKING WORKSHOP
Be part of the experience: Create your own lantern.
Everyone is invited to create a lantern and join the walk. To make this possible, Southern Edge Arts is offering free lantern-making workshops for community groups, schools, businesses, sporting clubs and service organisations.
Engage your members, staff or customers in a unique and creative experience. Our team of artists will guide your group in crafting beautiful lanterns to carry during the event. These workshops are a wonderful way to connect with others and start conversations about our collective hopes for the future.
Workshops are adapted for all ages and abilities, ensuring everyone has the chance to contribute to this spectacular river of light.
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 in hosting a free lantern-making workshop for your group. Let’s come together to create something beautiful and carry the fire for Albany’s future.
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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