Returning after seeing undeniable success in 2018, Open Actions is brought to life by Brisbane-based arts initiative people+artist+place.

Aiming to shine a light on the area’s rich history and cultural significance, a carefully curated collection of site-specific participatory and interactive artworks draws inspiration from the land, history and community of the area. The weekend-long arts program centres around four artworks that will reveal and revel in the richness of the Enoggera Reservoir.

Local contemporary artists, Aishla Manning, Anthony Baker, Aurora Liddle-Christie, Guyala Bayles, Joella Warkill, Keemon Williams, Kylie Spear (in collaboration with Tom Kidd), and Primitive Motion (Sandra Selig & Leighton Craig) have created new work to respond directly to the location and engage with the surroundings in a dialogue that reflects on our relationship to water, its health and cycle, use and management.

Cement mixers filled with rushing water, dingos guarding the dam, a mini water slide for giant ice cubes, bushwalks with poets, an immersive soundtrack and exclusive album release, the day-long art experience will be something a little bit different and a little bit wonderful for folks of all sorts and ages to engage with and enjoy.

In addition to the art, the Open Actions’ Hub will offer visitors a place to chill out thanks to new furniture designs from local design studio, Five Mile Radius, and tunes inspired by the dam from local creative, Joseph Burgess.