“Art Byron strives to support the representation of leading Australian Art while connecting the local community in a gathering of ideas, understanding and shared knowledge. The biennial event encourages participation, collaboration and reflection of what is important in today's perpetual information age. The 2024 iteration welcomes open learning on ideas and thought in relaxed, inclusive and motived spaces. In an ironic turn of events, perhaps we all can take a little solace and heed some sage advice from Byron Bay’s iconic motto that greets every newcomer that enters the shire, and equally, Art Byron also welcomes you to ‘Cheer up, slow down and chill out’ ” Laith