The City Renewal Authority has partnered with Canberra's national institutions as well as the makers and creators of Canberra to deliver a truly unique placemaking experience in the heart of the City Centre. Showcasing the creative knowledge of the city, STORYBOX Canberra will reveal moments of inspiration that have shaped our city's constant evolution.
Centred around a giant two-square-metre digital cube in Garema Place, and a series of digital plinths throughout the City West precinct, STORYBOX will invite Canberrans to reflect on different kinds of creative intelligence.
From Tuesday 12 July to Friday 30 September, the diverse and engaging program of content will be regularly updated from partners including the National Gallery of Australia, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Australian National University, Craft ACT, the National Museum of Australia and Canberra Museum and Gallery.
Featured content includes:
- Historical footage of Canberra from the National Film and Sound Archive's collection
- Selections from the National Gallery of Australia's Ceremony exhibition of works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Innovations such as data-driven interactive mood rings
Supported by digital placemaking studio Esem Projects, STORYBOX Canberra will bring interior worlds of learning, creativity and inspiration into the outside spaces of the City Centre through the theme of Inside/Out.
The digital cube and plinths will feature digital videos, photos, painting, drawing and building using a variety of materials, giving Canberrans a 'behind closed doors' insight into the creative development process or 'flow' of creators.
For the latest information on STORYBOX Canberra and the program of content, visit www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/places/city-centre/storybox
Quotes attributable to Malcolm Snow, CEO, City Renewal Authority
"We are proud to work with such a diverse group of partners and collaborate to provide new and thought-provoking ways for Canberrans and visitors alike to explore all that our City Centre has to offer. STORYBOX has created a unique opportunity for us to connect to all types of creatives in our community, from our Capital's national institutions to grassroots creators and makers. It's important that we celebrate local talent and we look forward to seeing their content come to life in this digital format."
Quotes attributable to Patrick McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
"The NFSA is thrilled to be join forces with the City Renewal Authority on the STORYBOX initiative, and to share incredible historical footage of Canberra held in the national audio-visual collection. There's something magical about seeing these moving images in site-specific installations in the heart of the city. They are a wonderful reminder of the history of our community. Their sense of ambition and optimism invite us to look at our surroundings in new ways and to imagine the future city we want to live in."
Quotes attributable to Sarah Barns, Director, Esem Projects
"Esem Projects are thrilled to present the STORYBOX program in the nation's capital. The Inside/Out program in Canberra is part of our wider mission to rethink the possibilities of public spaces for shared storytelling, presented in partnership with some of the nation's top cultural and educational institutions. We invite audiences to take a moment on their journeys to pause and reflect on the place of wonder, creativity and the imagination in everyday life."
