Burnie Central City, Cradle Mountain and Tasmania's Penguins

Program for the 4th Worldwide Exhibition and Conference


FRIDAY MARCH 7
OFFICIAL OPENING OF CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION AT THE BURNIE REGIONAL ART GALLERY.
Civic Reception and Official Opening of Exhibition at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery.

Delegates will be officially welcomed to the City by the Mayor of Burnie and the President of the World Federation of Miniaturists.

You will also get a chance to meet our international guest artists.

For dinner this evening, delegates will be encouraged to explore the many culinary establishments Burnie has to offer. Inside your delegate welcome pack you will find a list of all the eating establishments participating in the conference. There’s something for every taste. Get a group of friends together and discover what ‘Eating Out Burnie Style’ means. Don’t forget to sample our acclaimed Tasmanian wines and sparkling ales.

Burnie Civic Centre

SATURDAY MARCH 8 World Federation 4th Worldwide Conference • Report on the World Federation’s activities of the past four years. • Introduction of delegates • Constitution - review and acceptance • Reports from Societies • Close World Federation 4th Worldwide Conference Dinner in the Civic Centre Town Hall. Welcome to Tasmania – the Miniature Island! Tasmania is Australia’s island state and its smallest state. Despite its size and geographic isolation it holds an enviable place on the national and world stage. At this exquisite dinner you will experience Tasmania’s finest foods, wines and beers – some of the reasons this little island is so much a part of the bigger world picture.

Rhododendron Gardens

SUNDAY MARCH 9 Morning – Ecumenical Church Service. Lunch - at the Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens. Afternoon - Studios in the Gallery - demonstrations and displays of work by miniaturists. Evening - Eating Out Burnie Style - Check that list for another restaurant, café or pub.

Cradle Mountain

MONDAY MARCH 10 Travel to Cradle Mountain World Heritage Area. The Big Barbeque – an ‘aussie’ experience in a very special part of the world. In the evening join President Joan and her family at their home on the hill at 10 Hodgman Street, Burnie. From the front veranda of their home you will take in views of Bass Strait, the Civic Centre Precinct and the town and enjoy drinks and canapés prior to Eating Out Burnie Style. Eating Out Burnie Style – Got your group together? Try another venue. Enjoy.

TUESDAY MARCH 11
Farewell morning tea in the Gallery with the Friends of the Burnie Regional Art Gallery.