Uncle Eddy Harris shares some thoughts about art
Karin Donaldson asked well-known artist and teacher Uncle Eddy Harris how his life as an artist developed ... " In 1988, I started painting lizards and turtles on sandshoes. People who were interested in Aboriginal people and our practices were interested in what I was doing and they started buying them."
In Conversation: Leila Jeffreys with Julie Mclaren
We have just confirmed that acclaimed Sydney-based wildlife photographer Leila Jeffreys will be visiting Ballarat later this month for the launch of her work on the new Art Screen in Alfred Deakin Place. Join her as she discusses her career and experiences working with birds with Gallery Curator Julie McLaren.
“In the eye of the beholder”
In the realm of artistic expression, Linda Gallus stands as a luminary whose work transcends conventional boundaries, inviting audiences to perceive the world through her unique lens ... In a style reminiscent of the iconic Sydney Nolan, Gallus seeks to weave elements of mystique and unpredictability into her art.
Byron Bay Film Festival showcases local shorts at Brunswick Heads
Spotlight on Byron – a long-standing highlight of the Byron Bay Film Festival – hails the work of Northern Rivers filmmakers in a showcase of nine films to be screened at the iconic Brunswick Picture House. The diverse talent on display never fails to amaze BBFF’s audiences, and Spotlight on Byron provides an opportunity for filmmakers to have their work shown on the big screen for friends, family, and the whole community.
A huge celebration of music, art, and community at Wallaby Creek Festival 2023
The Wallaby Creek Festival 2023, held from September 22 to 24 at Shipton’s Flat Road in Rossville, Tropical North Queensland, proved to be an overwhelming success, marking its 21st anniversary in grand style. Festival Director Jen Midgely expressed her delight, saying, “This year’s Wallaby Creek Festival has been a phenomenal celebration of music, art, and community.
Charlton prepares for art and photography exhibition
Charlton Arts is in the final stages of preparations for its inaugural Art and Photography Exhibition on the weekend of October 13 to 16.Formally run by the Charlton Rotary Club, the members of Charlton Arts are excited to continue this popular annual event.
2024 calendar released
The cover of the newly released Maldon Museum 2024 calendar is a photograph of a beautiful watercolour of the Beehive Mine by David Relph Drape ... The Maldon Museum has a unique photograph collection and the calendar has a distinctive photograph of Maldon for each month.
Silo art impacts local communities
Australian Geographic has announced the release of ‘Silo Art, Australia's Outdoor Art Revolution’, a visually stunning book that pays tribute to Australia’s silo art phenomenon and chronicles the transformation of Australia into an expansive outdoor art gallery. It features a comprehensive map detailing each silo, silo owner, and silo artist across Australia and locations of the street art, festivals, murals, and water tower art featured in the book.
Big country hoedown brings line dancers to town
Narrandera hosted the Annual Big Country Hoedown Line Dance Competitions recently at the Narrandera Ex-servicemen’s Club, which is one of the event’s major sponsors since it transferred to Narrandera in 2017. These annual events started off with a fabulous Welcome Social at the Exies.
ASQC23 – presented by Alice Springs Quilting Club
The Alice Springs Quilting Club Exhibition is an annual exhibition held in Witchetty's at Araluen Arts Centre in Alice Springs | Mparntwe. The exhibition showcases the club members remarkable creations of the year and gathers quilters and enthusiasts together to share camaraderie and innovations in quilting concepts and techniques.
Public artwork celebrates Scenic Rim’s fauna
Vibrant artworks featuring some of the Scenic Rim's celebrated wildlife are set to transform an alleyway and block wall in Beaudesert’s town centre into colourful public spaces.
Creatures feature at art market: BCAM
The Ballina Contemporary Art Market (BCAM) is a free, one-day, fun-filled arts and cultural event taking place on Saturday 14 October ... come and meet the Australovenatordinosaur, baby Muttaburra dinosaurs, and help the deep-sea diver discover treasure!
Excitement grows for Murtoa’s Big Weekend
Murtoa’s Big Weekend will bring the region new and exciting elements in the 3-day event during October 6 to 8, 2023. A stunning line-up will offer the local community and visitors to Murtoa an opportunity to come together and enjoy a large variety of features to suit every age.
Local architect joins Greater Bendigo Heritage Advisory Committee
Maldon’s own Andrew Fedorowicz was last week formally appointed to the Greater Bendigo Heritage Advisory Committee. He will join one other architect, as well as the Greater Bendigo councillors, heritage advisors and town planners who make up the committee of around 10 members.
Band celebrates 160 years of music on YP
Michelle Daw. Audience members took to their feet for a standing ovation after the final notes were played at the Kadina Wallaroo Moonta Band’s 160th anniversary concert in the Wallaroo Town Hall ... The band’s 25 musicians performed a rousing selection of marches, popular music, hymns and movie themes before a crowd of about 200 people.
King Neptune exhibition in Downstairs Gallery revamped area
The King Neptune exhibition is on in the Downstairs Gallery in a recently revamped area, which was originally part of the gallery, until Sunday, October 1 ... Ewing said the gallery has been there for more than 20 years and they were planning something special for the gallery’s 21st anniversary in March.
Book traces growth from grass roots to iconic event
A new book launched by the Henty Machinery Field Days traces six decades of history from its early days to a grass roots event driven by farmers to its position as a global agricultural phenomenon. The 84-page coffee table style book was written by Henty Machinery Days Media Manager Kim Woods and launched at the official opening of the 60th anniversary event...
Australian Army Band Kapooka to exercise its Freedom of the City
Residents of Wagga Wagga and surrounds are urged to save the date and head down to the city centre for the Australian Army Band Kapooka’s Freedom of Entry to the City Parade on Sunday 15 October 2023 ... “The Freedom of Entry to the City is a symbolic presentation which represents the highest honour a city can confer on an individual or a Military Unit": Dallas Tout, Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga.
Australian Musical Theatre Festival continues to perform during winter: Street
“The Australian Musical Theatre Festival was developed to bring a cultural festival to our state’s north during winter, and it is now an established feature of our annual events calendar,” Minister Street said.
Whole Loddon Love: a music revival for flood recovery
October promises a revival of spirits and music along the Loddon River as the ‘Whole Loddon Love’ initiative orchestrates a series of live music events ... A bevy of talent is set to grace the Baringhup Hall stage, with performers like The Maes from Melbourne (ex Maldon), The Jess Parker Band from Castlemaine...
Art Gallery supports Naracoorte Show
Adair Dunsford. With Spring in the air, the Naracoorte Art Gallery is supporting the local show this year with a targeted floral art workshop. Two designs from the Show catalogue will feature in an afternoon session with former florist, Lisa Caon on Saturday October 7.
Tulips After Dark
Enjoy live music, food and drink and brightly lit displays of the tulips which offer a wonderfully different perspective to the day time tulip time garden display ... It’s a lovely community vibe which will also have a number of visitors to the Southern Highlands region due to the Festival being held over the long weekend.
