University of Queensland Great Court Sculptures

 UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND GREAT COURT SCULPTURES

Sunday 27^th March 2022.

Apart from its stunning setting and architecture, the St. Lucia campus of the University of Queensland is home to some real treasures. An exploration of just three of these is planned for two activities in late March 2022. 

This event is on 27th March and is a one hour guided tour of the famous grotesque sculptures in the Great Court by Dr Rhyl Hinwood AM, the scupltor. This is following the separate event on 25th March visiting some University Museums.

Separate registrations are required for each event.

Great Court sculptures. The sandstone sculptures of the Great Court are icons of Queensland.  Participants on the visit on the 25th March will have their appetite whetted for this activity. The Great Court Sculptor, Dr. Rhyl Hinwood AM, will conduct a tour of the Great Court and talk about her work and experience in her creation of these stunning elements of Queensland heritage. 

Meeting Place. To be advised closer to the event date

Timing: 4pm - 5pm on Sunday 27th March

Cost: $25.00 members. $30.00 non-members.

Access: Parking at UQ is available on Sunday afternoons close to the Great Court. If travelling by public transport (bus, CityCat), there is a 10 minute walk from the ferry terminal and Eastern bus station, or 2 minutes from the Western bus terminal to the Great Court precinct.

Convenor: Roger Grimley 0429 029 037