Calling for EOI’s, for the 2023 Bimblebox Art, Science, Nature Camp.

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Calling for expressions of interest (EOI) for the 2023 Bimblebox art, science and nature camp.

Camp dates: Sunday 27th August – Monday 4th September, 2023.

*** I will reply to all messages within a couple of days. If you don’t hear from me in that time please message me through social media, see below ***

Who:

Open to artists, writers, photographers, musicians, scientists and all those who are interested in experiencing the Bimblebox Nature Refuge.

What:

Explore the spring bush flowers and the dynamic natural environment of the Bimblebox Nature Refuge. Camp for one week to experience this peaceful haven for wildlife while you pursue your area of creative work and study. Enjoy Paola and Susan’s cooking and the company of others who care about Australia’s bushland.  
Images and stories from previous camps can be found here and here.

Where:

The Bimblebox Nature Refuge is approximately 450km west of Rockhampton and approximately 50km north of Alpha (Queensland), and is an 8000 hectare, never been cleared, woodland environment in the Desert Uplands Region of central western Queensland.
More information about the Bimblebox NR: here
Scroll down for a map.

The Bimblebox Nature Refuge is supposed to be protected for perpetuity, but instead it has been fighting against big coal for more than 15 years. During 2022 the Bimblebox Alliance went to the Land Court of Qld to object to the Galilee Coal Project. On 3 April 2023 the Qld Environment Minister refused Waratah Coal’s Environmental Authority. For more information go here.

Cost:

$30 per day (this goes toward food costs)

How:

If you are interested in applying for the 2023 Bimblebox art, science, nature camp, follow these steps:

  • Request the 2023 camp information document through the below contact form.
  • Read through the information that I email to you.
  • Then, to apply, send me your Expression of Interest (EOI) by answering the questions below.
  • I will acknowledge all enquiries and applications within a couple of days (if you don’t get an acknowledgement, pls message me through social media (see below) or my own website (jillsampson.com)
  • You will hear results, two to three weeks after the closing date.

EOI closing date is 28 May, 2023.

Please Note:

  • The Bimblebox art, science, nature camps are self-funded and self-directed.
  • The Bimblebox Nature Refuge is a remote bush camping site away from towns, shops and medical facilities.
  • We ask that you have good health, a basic level of fitness, willingness to rough it, and that you are happy to be in a quiet bush environment.
  • There is a cap on numbers for the camp of 20 (this includes our volunteers).

For more information:

Use contact form below to ask for the Bimblebox Camp information document.
Please read the document that I will email to you before submitting your EOI.

Your Expression of Interest (EOI)

After reading through the 2023 camp information document, Please email me your EOI by 28 May 2023.
Tell us about:

  • What you do?
  • Why you want to go to Bimblebox?
  • What your area of interest or expertise is?
  • Where you are currently based?
  • What you think you might like to focus on whilst at Bimblebox NR?
  • Your initial thoughts about how you would travel to Bimblebox?
  • How you will manage, camping on a remote site?
  • Can you commit to the full camp dates?
  • If it is relevant to your area of expertise – send a short bio
  • If you have a website, linkedIn, social media, please provide links.

Note:

I will answer via email all enquiries and acknowledge all applications that I receive, asap. If you don’t receive an acknowledgement within two days, please contact me through social media or via my own personal website (jillsampson.com) Last year the contact form worked for most people, however there were a few times that the contact form didn’t send through to me. For those who already have my email address, please use that.
Jill Sampson

Images and stories from previous camps can be found here and here.

For updates, or any important changes, please click ‘follow’ on this website and follow the below Social Media sites:
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@jill_sampson_artist

Map by Megan Evans, reproduced with permission.

Credit for photos at the start of this post:
Photos by Malcolm Paterson from the 2022 Bimblebox art, science, nature camp.
Featured in the photos, top row, L to R: Rowena Lloyd-Jones and Syann Williams working in the field, Frida Forsberg at the easel; Emma Scragg and Peta Lloyd printing.
Bottom row, L to R: Lyn Laver-Ahmat drawing; Judith Sinnamon and Emma Scrag exploring Bimblebox on their push bikes.

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