Sydney's historic and unique Rocks area is not governed by the City of Sydney Council but rather falls under the control of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and ironically the Minister responsible Frank Sartor. I must say I don't think they do a bad job at managing the area and balancing the various interests and needs of the diverse stakeholders from tourism operators to local residents.
On the weekend eCouncilor and partner visited the Rocks to experience the 4th annual 'Art on The Rocks' festival. The weather was excellent for a two day event featuring 65 artist sprinkled around the public spaces of The Rocks each competing for a $35,000 prize purse.
"The Rocks through many different eyes ..transforms into an outdoor artist's studio" is the promise of the promotion and it lived up to that as small crowds gathered around each artist's location to patiently and politely observe the artists go about their magic craft. I was reminded of a few artist known to me that could not tolerate being made produce something in 48 hours especially under the public gaze.
As we walked from First Fleet Park along the Overseas Passenger Terminal we were delighted to see a huge group of cyclists paying a visit to Sydney. Around to Campbells Stores with live Jazz and good food. It was well worth the visit and an event to mark in the diary for next year.
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