Gecko Studio Gallery Newsletter – September / Octo ber 2012
Our next exhibition…….
'Collections of the Gatherer' a collection of prints, paper cuts and sculptural etchings Sheridan Jones September 16 to October 20. Opening Sunday September 16 from 2 5pm.
Artist statement With a keen love of nature and a passion for natural history Sheridan's work revolves around themes that comment on our relationship to the natural world in modern times. Drawing out the intricate beauty nature has to offer through the medium of print she reminds us that beauty is all around us at all times, sometimes we have just forgotten how to look. 'Collections of a Gatherer' is a tribute to those of us who revel in the natural landscape, it's offers us the chance to explore nature's bounty without any disruption to the delicate balance of our ecosystem as each piece is lovingly crafted from 100% cotton rag paper.
SHERIDAN JONES
For a little glimpse of me at the moment please follow this link http://www.thelaundryroompressandstudio.com
Education:
2012 Master of fine arts RMIT (hopefully) 2005 2007 Bachelor of Visual Arts, La Trobe University Bendigo 2006 Australian Print Conference, 121 View Street 2004 Art ways, Continuing Education Castlemaine 1998 Bronze Casting course, Continuing Education Bendigo 1993 V.C.E, Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Awards:
2011 Short listed for the Rick Amor Print Prize 2011 CPM National Print Awards exhibitor 2008 Highly commended for the Port Jackson graduate print award 1
2007 Rod Fyffe Award for The Best Essay 2007 Neil Wallace Award for Intaglio Printing 2007 Dean’s Honour List (University) 2007 Short listed for the National Tertiary Art prize 2007 Short listed for the Bendigo Works on Paper prize 2006 Dean’s Honour List (University) 2005 Dean’s Honour List (University)
Group Exhibitions:
2011 Christmas show, Caspa, Castlemaine 2011 In Suspense, Hand Held Gallery, Melbourne 2011 M.L.C Print Festival, Melbourne 2011 Paper Trails, Art Piece Gallery, Mullumbimby 2011 Winter Salon, Lot 19, Castlemaine 2011 Esmerelda and Ray fall in love, Art Piece Gallery, Mullumbimby 2011 Rick Amor Print Prize, Montsalvat, Eltham 2011 Soft Steel, Hard Dirt, c3 Gallery, Abbottsford 2011 Cause and effect, Lot 19 as part of the Castlemaine state festival 2011 CPM Nation Print Award, Tweed River Regional Gallery 2010 Intimate works at the winter salon, lot 19, Castlemaine 2010 52 A Print Exchange Folio, Geelong Regional Art Gallery 2010 Neil Wallace fine art show, Fitzroy Gallery 2009 La Petit Morte, Dudley house 2008 Over the rainbow, The Rainbow hotel 2008 Port Jackson Press Graduate Print awards 2008 Works on paper prize , Bendigo Regional Art Gallery 2007 Graduate Exhibition, Phyllis Palmer Gallery Bendigo 2007 National Tertiary Art Prize, Bendigo 2007 Volunteers in print, Mount Alexander Shire touring exhibition 2007 Blank, Brunswick Arts, Melbourne 2007 Culpeppers Fine art and Craft gallery, Castlemaine 2007 Castlemaine Fringe Festival fundraising art show and auction 2007 Linden contemporary Postcard prize 2007 Bendigo works on paper, Bendigo Art Gallery 2006 Cutting remarks, Phyllis Palmer Gallery Bendigo 2005 Mothers Art, Castlemaine state festival 2004 Art ways, Castlemaine Continuing Education
Solo Exhibitions:
2011 Above the Mantle, Caspa, Castlemaine 2011 Menagerie, Hand held Gallery, Melbourne 2007 Goodfood, Castlemaine 2006 Lot19 Art Space and Studio’s, Castlemaine
Grants and Commissions:
2007 2011 Various private commissions 2009 Dudley House exhibition grant
Collections:
Methodist Ladies College Geelong Regional Gallery Various local and international private collections
Community Involvement:
2011 The Wonderful Printed Things Fair, Abbotsford Convent 2
2009 2011 Private printmaking workshops 2009 2011 Edition printing for various local artists 2007 Print technician, work experience, Chrysalis Publishing 2007 Graduate Exhibition Student Committee, La Trobe University 2007 Hanging of the Volunteers in Print exhibition, Mount Alexander Shire 2007 Artists Market, Theatre Royal, Castlemaine 2006 2007 Running small local Printmaking workshops, Castlemaine/Bendigo 2006 Australian Print Conference, 121 View Street 2006 Art and Craft making with children, Castlemaine Steiner School 2006 Edition Printing with Jennifer Marshall, 121 View St Print Studio 2005 Children’s art workshops as part of the Castlemaine State Festival 2005 Coordinating and hanging of the Mothers Art exhibition for the Castlemaine State Festival 2004 Garden program for class three children, Castlemaine Steiner School
Gecko Studio Gallery What’s next? • “Remember Me” A collection of dry point etchings ranging from endangered and local species printed on geological maps Clare Whitney October 21 to November 17. Opening Sunday October 21 from 2 5pm. • Martin King – prints and drawings November 18 to December 15. Opening Sunday November 18 from 2 5pm. • Kerry Spokes December 16 to January 19. Opening Sunday December 16 from 2 5pm.
Gecko Studio Gallery workshops
• Drypoint and white ground etching on copper plate workshop with tutor Kate Zizys . Saturday October 27 between 9.30am and 4.30pm. White ground method is excellent for depicting clouds, water and textural aspects of printed images. In this workshop we will be using the techniques of drypoint line work coupled with an aquatint over the plate for tone, and using white ground or soap ground to create texture and contrasting white areas to your image. It’s a great process and non toxic! Cost $150* which includes lunch and morning tea (tell us about any food requirements), materials and notes. To book, phone Gecko Studio Gallery on 5683 2481 Thur to Mon or Michael on 0421 209 878, fill in the form on the website or email [email protected] *prepayment of the workshop fee is required. • Monoprinting with tutor Mandy Gunn . Saturday November 24 between 9.30am – 4.30pm. Cost $150* which includes lunch and morning tea (tell us about any food requirements), materials and notes. To book, phone Gecko Studio Gallery on 5683 2481 Thur to Mon or Michael on 0421 209 878, fill in the form on the website or email. • We run a separate mailing list for those interested in hearing directly about our workshops. There are currently 80+ people on the list. If you would like to go on the email list, send us an email at [email protected] or through the contact page on the website. Otherwise, phone us or let us know when you are next in the gallery.
Gecko News ● We have been having discussions with some of our art materials suppliers with a view to presenting some talks, demonstrations and workshops featuring art materials we stock through these suppliers. At this stage we have Canson lined up for later this year with a date nearly finalised. Glenn and Andrew from Canson will demonstrate a range of art materials highlighting the uses, qualities and comparisons with similar materials. There will be notes to take away as well as samples, giveaways and some bargains at reduced prices only available at the event. ● We are now hosting Sue Gilford’s drawing classes in our studio at Gecko Studio Gallery between 9.30 and 12.30 and 1.30 to 4.30 Mondays. The classes are for beginners through to established artists who want to push themselves a little and find new ways of approaching their art. Sessions are $40. Easels are provided, and an extensive range of drawing equipment, materials and papers are available through Gecko Studio Gallery at 10% off retail (a discount available to all members of local art groups and classes), or you can bring your own materials. Bookings are essential due to class size. Contact Sue on 5688 1550. ● Best wishes and a speedy recovery to Celia Rosser who took a fall recently resulting in a stay in hospital. See also:
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Art Gallery of Ballarat Capturing Flora: 300 years of Australian Botanical Art . Tuesday, September 25 Sunday, December 2, 9am – 5pm. Admission: $12, Concession $8, Child and Gallery Member Free. This remarkable exhibition celebrates our continent's amazing and diverse flora and the ways Australian plants have been recorded, interpreted and popularised by botanical artists from William Dampier and the early explorers to the present day. The European discovery of this continent took place during the Enlightenment, an era when time, effort and finances were put into voyages of exploration. The botanical art which recorded newly discovered plants which were radically strange to European eyes was of extraordinarily high quality. During the 19th century, the growing middle class, both in the colonies and the home country developed an insatiable interest in horticultural pursuits while scientific institutions were building up their knowledge of botanical resources. New printing techniques allowed prints to be coloured mechanically, resulting in a boom in botanical art which lasted into the 20thcentury. Since the 1950s there has been a renaissance of botanical art under such luminaries as Margaret Stones and Celia Rosser . Australia now has one of the most vibrant practicing botanical art traditions in the world and the exhibition includes some of the finest examples of the work of Australia's contemporary botanical artists. Capturing Flora aims to be the most comprehensive exhibition of Australia botanical art ever held in this country. It brings together over 300 images, the vast majority of which have been collected by the Art Gallery of Ballarat in recent years. It will be accompanied by a major publication, the first comprehensive monograph to cover this 'territory' for over 10 years. 40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat. Ph 5320 5858. www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au/home.aspx
Check this out • www.neatorama.com/halloween/2012/08/17/Masterful Pumpkin Carvings by Ray Villafane/ ● www.wired.com/rawfile/2012/07/artists create giant portraits on live grass/ (Note – Gecko Studio Gallery is not responsible for material found on 3rd party websites) Local Art Venues and Events
Prom Coast Arts Council ● The next meeting will be on September 17 at 7.30pm at Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2481. All welcome. Stefani Hilltop Gallery Artist in residence Bianca Biesuz Stefani . 39 Keane’s Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2253. http://members.dcsi.net.au/hilltop_gallery/ Open Thursday to Monday or by appointment. The Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Café Promontory Road, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2628 Open Saturday & Sunday 10 – 4pm. www.celiarossergallery.com.au/ Ride the Wild Goat Workshop & Gallery 5 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2661. Paintings and one off handmade furniture & objects by Andrew McPherson . Open Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon – 10.30 – 4.30pm. 0417 370 596 [email protected] Stockyard Gallery ● South Gippsland Secondary College – Year 7 to 10 Arts and Technology Exhibition . A survey of creative artworks using a variety of mediums and materials. Thursday Sept 6 to Tuesday Sept 16. ● Recent Paintings – Contemporary local and desert landscape Andrew Stacey . September 20 to October 9, opening Friday September 21 at 5.30pm. www.andrewstacey.com.au 20 Main Street, (PO Box 211) Foster 3960. Open 10 am to 4 pm daily Phone: 5682 1125 email [email protected] www.stockyardgallery.org.au/ Meeniyan Art Gallery ● Liberated Books Celebrating artists and the 40th birthday of Leongatha Arts and Crafts Society Inc. September 1st September 27th. Artists involved are Barb Adams, Theresa Bateman, Chris Beehag, Julie Bookless, Heather Bruce, Robyn Cantwell, Celia Collins, Lyn Dickson, Jenene Evans, Grant Flather, Lisa Giles, Sue Gilford, Mandy Gunn, Julia Hancock, Noelene Henson, Patricia Hill, Marlene Houlden, Janet K Howard, Jennifer Jensen, Sacha Lamont, Spider Lee, Margaret Mason, Kim McKechnie, Joy McPadden, Jan Melville, Leslie Monahan, Jánis Nedéla, Ann Parry, Caroline Paturzo, Sandra Pearce, Carmel Pryor, Gail Stiffe, Cindy Tonkin, Rachel Warren, Sandra Winkworth, Elaine Witton ● Process & Place Susan Hall & Bob Manhal , October 26 to November 22, opening Sunday Oct 28. 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan. Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesday) 10 – 4pm. Saturday & Sunday 11 – 5pm. Ph 5664 0101 [email protected] http://meeniyanartgallery.org.au Annie Stark Studio – 67 Falls Rd, Fish Creek, ph 5683 2696. Annie specialises in paintings of the Australian outback in rich earthy tones. Please phone to arrange your visit. Life Drawing Classes with model. Classes run by Ann Parry. First and third Fridays at Port Franklin schoolhouse. 10.30am – 2.30pm. Tea & coffee provided, take your own lunch. Some art materials provided or take your own. $40 each session when committing to a block of six classes or $45 casual. Contact Ann on 0448 390 785 or 5664 6558. 4
Life model – Tony McConville $30hr 0400 681 366 Foster's Little Bookshop A Dinner With: Philip Bailey Saturday, September 22nd. Philip Bailey’s lecture is entitled Yehudi Menuhin — Prodigy and Phenomenon . The lecture outlines the Menuhin odyssey from the anti Semitic pogroms in Russia of the late 1800s, through Yehudi’s emergence as an extraordinary virtuoso under the influence of his determined parents, the breakdown of his first marriage, and concludes in 1947 when Yehudi embarked on his second while resuming a career that had been disrupted by war. The Menuhin connection to Australia – Yehudi’s tumultuous debut tour here in 1935, his marriage to Nola Nicholas, his sister’s marriage to Nola’s brother, and Hephzibah’s subsequent residency in Victoria where she opened her Western District homestead to war refugees and orphans – forms an important part of the narrative. Philip Bailey was born in 1942 and raised in Sydney. After taking degrees in Agricultural Economics and in Education from the University of New England he became a teacher. From 1974, he taught in Britain for two years before joining the Menuhin staff. He and partner Tim Coupland served the Menuhins in various capacities during extensive travels with Yehudi and Diana over the course of the next twenty two years. After the past eleven years of research and writing, Philip has completed a two volume Menuhin biography Yehudiana – reliving the Menuhin Odyssey that has enjoyed favourable reviews. Meeting Room – Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Toora Road, Foster. Saturday, September 22nd, 6pm for 6.30pm. $55 per head. Bookings are essential for the three course dinner, payment must be made in advance by cheque, cash or credit card. (Main course choice will be made on booking.) Foster’s Little Bookshop 4 Station Road, Foster, phone (03) 5682 2089, email [email protected] ● Talking Books with Jan Bull – a radio program on books and reading, 3mFM (88.1, 89.1 and 89.5 on the dial) every Sun morning after the 11 o’clock news . www.fosterslittlebookshop.com.au/ Coal Creek Community Gallery 9am to 5pm daily. Contact: Coal Creek 03 5655 1811. Doug Kane 03 5655 1809 . Coal Creek Community Gallery, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra. www.coalcreekvillage.com.au Coal Creek Community Park & Museum Coal Creek Literary Festival. This year is the fifth annual Literary Festival, and the theme this year is The Book Is Better than the Film with a panel discussion on this subject. Saturday, Oct 13. Gold Coin donation for daytime festival. www.facebook.com/CoalCreekLiteraryFestival www.coalcreekvillage.com.au/events/literary festival/ 40th Meeniyan Art & Craft Exhibition If you would like to enter this year, you can either go to the Meeniyan website link below to download the form or you can contact Tanya and request an entry form be sent to you. Entry forms must be returned by Friday 19th Oct. Tarnya Wilson, Artist Coordinator 40th Meeniyan Art & Craft Exhibition. Ph 56 64 7473 or 0427 647473. [email protected] www.meeniyan.org.au/Meeniyan/Community_%26_Events.html Prom Coast Film Society Next screening Friday October 5, Norwegian Wood – 2011 – Japan – Drama/Romance – MA / Reviews: www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s3312289.htm www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/mar/10/norwegian wood review ● Prom Coast Film Society’s screenings 8pm on the first Friday of each month at the Fish Creek Hall . Season 2012 Friday November 2, Lantana – 2001 – Australia – Drama – M / Friday December 7, Tabloid – 2011 – USA – Documentary – M. ● The rules governing Victorian Film Societies allow only subscriptions, rather than charging for individual films and the Prom Coast Film Society will be offering annual, six month and three month membership subscriptions. To make it a very social night Windy Ridge Winery will have wine by the glass to purchase and supper will be available after the screening. Further details about the Prom Coast Film Society can be found at the FAMDA website www.famda.org.au Enquiries can be sent to [email protected] or phone Catherine McGlead on 0407 543 371. Annual Subs $75, 3 months $28. Inverloch Community House ● A Place to Paint Do you sketch or paint? We welcome oil, acrylic, watercolour, crayon, pastel and pencil artists. BYO your materials and projects and work in an environment of mutual inspiration. Please note that there is no tutor involved. Fridays, 10:00 3:00pm. Cost: $2 (members) $4 (nonmembers) Inverloch Community House 16 Abeckett Street, Inverloch. Ph 5674 2444 Inverloch Community Hub Open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, weekends by request in attached Visitor Information Centre. All sales and artists enquires go direct to exhibiting artist. For more information on exhibiting your artwork visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au or call 1300 BCOAST (226 278) – Carole Sheppeard, Inverloch Community Hub Administration Officer ph 5674 1569 f 5671 2222 e [email protected] Blowfly Gallery ● Located in the heart of Korumburra, Southern Gippsland’s historical mining town, Blowfly Gallery is dedicated to supporting local and national artists. The gallery aims to promote contemporary and innovative works. This adaptable and large space is ideal for events such as exhibitions,
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performances, photo shoots, workshops and functions. Situated in Korumburra’s busy Commercial Street, several excellent cafes are within an easy distance. There is plenty of free parking both on and behind the main street. We welcome proposals from group and solo exhibitions, emerging and established artists, represented or otherwise. The gallery is available to hire for a minimum of two weeks, and is ideal for groups of two to four artists. Flexible opening hours are available by arrangement. 11 Commercial St. Korumburra, Vic. [email protected] www.blowflygallery.com.au/ Open 11am 6pm Wed Sun. Leongatha Rotary Art Show Friday Oct 19th. (Opening Night), Sat 20 and Sun 21. Contacts David John 5664 1241, 0419 175 645 or Paul Beck 5662 5255 [email protected] Leongatha Gallery ● 23rd August 22nd September exhibition of woodwork by Reg Marshall who is creating excellent models of cars, tractors, planes etc as toys for children. Also a selection of woodwork from other members of the woodwork group.● The Leongatha Art & Craft Society celebrates its 40th anniversary with its ‘Liberated books’ artist’s book competition and exhibition 1 – 27 September to be held at Meeniyan Art Gallery. Winners will be announced at the opening by invitation on Sunday 2 September. The 48 pre selected artist’s books will be exhibited and many are for sale. See Meeniyan Art Gallery entry above for info on this exhibition. Email [email protected] or see the website www.leongathagallery.org.au Leongatha Gallery is located opposite the Post Office (cnr McCartin St & Michael Pl). Open: weekdays 10am 5pm (closed Tuesday) Saturday 10am 2pm. Ph 5662 5370. Mushroom Art/Craft September – Stephen Canning . 40 Bair St, Leongatha 5662 2144. Open weekdays 10 – 5pm, Sat 10 – 3pm. www.facebook.com/pages/Mushroom Crafts/119418071496767 Sandy Point Art Trail – Sandy Point Art Gallery – 33 Beach Parade ph 5684 1094 [email protected] www.sandypointgallery.com.au Working Garden Studio 85 Sandy Point Rd (entry & parking in Aqua Crt) ph 5684 1379 open when sign is out or ph to arrange a visit. Portrait Studio 16 Sunshine Rise (cnr Surfers Walk & Sunshine rise) ph 5684 1545 www.sallygibsonportraits.com.au Open when the sign is out or ph to arrange a visit. Sandy Point Art Gallery 33 Beach Parade ph 5684 1094 [email protected] www.sandypointgallery.com.au Toora Art Group The Toora Art Group no longer meets at the old Bonlac building and is searching for a new 'home'. However, t.a.g. still meets on a Sunday afternoon at various places around Toora. For further information, please contact Marilynne at [email protected] or Stephanie on 5861 5261 Gumnut Manor – Gallery of original art, craft and treasures. 34 Stanley St, Toora. Ph 0427 004 488. Open most weekends, closed June & July. Toora Village Artist Collective Inc . / Toora Village Studio Gallery This collective of 20 artists from South Gippsland have come together to run as a community gallery the "Toora Village Studio Gallery " in the "Windmill" cafe and "Toora bargain centre" complex 25 29 Stanley street Toora. The main aim is to promote art in the South Gippsland Area. The Gallery has 3 rooms and soon will have a Workshop Studio Area, to be used by members for all aspects of the Arts. ● "Sunday Open Studio" from 1pm for a social get together and for creative art as you like to practice. Open Thurs Sunday from 10 am to 4 PM. For further enquires for membership as an Artist or to volunteer your help contact :Willem Van Cleef 0427 816 367 or email us [email protected] Members of TVAC Inc. are: Rod Adams, Andrew Stacey, Pam Donnellan, Robert Haydon, Kate Lance, Carol Linton, Erwin Reschke, Karen Reschke, Tina Snell, Brian Watterson, Catherine Williams, Megan Williams, Sue Gilford, Barbara Jeffrey, Jenny McDonald, Roger Lette, Robyn McLean, Marilynne Zanella, Juia Peddie and Willem Van Cleef. Learn to draw, learn to paint with artist Janice Orchard. Janice Orchard has over twenty years’ experience as a professional artist and tutor. Visit her website to see examples of her work www.janiceorchard.com Learn in small classes in the artist's studio in Wonthaggi. Do you like to draw? Would you like to learn the basics of drawing or improve your existing skills? Classes cover drawing with pencil, pen, charcoal and pastel. New classes in painting. Learn the basic rules of painting. Improve on your existing talent, classes in watercolour, acrylic and oil. Art materials not provided. A full materials list available on request. Class dates and times: Mondays 10 am to 12.00pm 13 August to 17 September 2012 6 weeks $150 Booked out. Tuesdays 10 am to 12.00pm 14 August to 18 September 2012. 6 weeks $150. Drawing with pencil, charcoal, pen and pastel. Wednesdays 10 am to 12.00pm 15 August to 19 September 2012. 6 weeks $150. Painting with watercolour, acrylic or oils. Bookings ph 5672 3286, 0419 1 363 or email [email protected] 40 Toorak St, Wonthaggi. Greenworks Press is an open access studio located in Morwell, 13 Holmes road. Greenworks offers group workshops, professional developement courses for teachers and personal tutorials in a range of print techniques including metal plate, chemical printing and lino / woodblock technique. The press is well stocked and some supplies are provided including newsprint and proofing ink. Kate Zizys is the manager and printer 6
and offers custom printing services at a reasonable price. You can check out some of the works produced through the press at www.greenworkspress.tumblr.com or contact Kate for a tour by appointment on 040 000 3657 or [email protected] Drawing workshop with Rita Lazauskas . 2 day workshop exploring observational drawing and the development of a personal response to the experience of a given moment. 10 – 4pm, November 24 & 25, oneofftwo studio, Kleinitz Rd, Nungurner (between Metung and Lakes Entrance). Ph 5156 3270. Cost: $230, bookings essential, includes paper & drawing materials – charcoal, pencils, paint & erasers. www.ritalazauskas.com/ Mandala Art – Mandala classes in 5 week blocks. Mondays 11am to 1pm & 7 – 9pm. $25 per class (pay as you go) or $100 for all 5 weeks (to be paid in the first week). Contact Annette Marshall 0423 513 763 [email protected] Mayfield Gallery Open daily (inc public holidays) 10 5pm. – Di & John Koenders – Fairbank Rd, Arawata. Ph 5659 8262 www.mayfieldgallery.com.au/ Emily Koenders Art Gallery Open daily 11 5pm. 230 Ruby Fairbank Rd, Fairbank. Ph 5662 5808 Bass Coast Acquisitive Art Exhibition Congratulations to John Adam winning with some fine paintings. www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/Visiting/Arts/Bass_Coast_Acquisitive_Art_Exhibition_2011 West Gippsland Arts Centre ● Swan Lake, the full length classical performance. Production by Evgeny Amosov for The Russian National Ballet Theatre . Visit the official Russian National Ballet Theatre's website www.russiannationalballettheatre.com.au/ Mon 22 & Tues 23 October, 7.30pm. "With the instantly recognizable music of Tchaikovsky virtually a signature of classical ballet and the wonderfully dark story of good set against evil, Swan Lake is one of the most famous and loved of all works in the repertory”. ● West Gippsland Arts Centre is located on the corner of Smith and Albert Streets in Warragul. Car parking is available off Smith and Albert Streets and in Civic Place, Warragul Download a map (300k). PO Box 304 Warragul 3820. Box Office & General Ticket Enquiries 5624 2456, Restaurant/ Cafe Bookings: 5624 2424 [email protected] www.wgac.org.au/ Courthouse Gallery, Yarram ● The Yarram Archies – August 28 – September 26. ● Mirridong Services Inc present Crafty Creations Exhibition . Oct 18 to Nov 13, opening Friday Oct 19 at 1pm. All welcome, light refreshments provided. 122 Commercial Rd, Yarram. Open every day except Wednesday from 10.30am to 3.00pm. 122 Commercial Road, Yarram, 3971. Ph Gallery 5182 6553. President, Jenny Davies 5185 1233; Secretary, Gail Dangel 5189 1300. www.yarramchgallery.blogspot.com/ [email protected] Briagolong Art Gallery ● Night Birds – recent prints and paintings by Maxine Salvatore and Gillian Kline . Sat August 18 to Sun September 16. ● Freestone Printmakers’ present recent prints from Freestone Press . Saturday 22nd September 18th November, opening Sunday 23rd September 2pm Gallery open Saturday & Sunday 11am 4pm. Briagalong Art Gallery is a member run gallery featuring Briagolong’s renowned local artists. Open at weekends, the gallery features a changing exhibition of works for sale and also runs various workshops and community events. Briagolong Art Gallery corner Avon St and Forbes St Briagolong 3860. Gallery opening hours: Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 4 pm or by appointment. Contact: 5145 5439 or 5145 5454 http://briagolongartgallery.com/ Email [email protected] www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHZThphw1ko Community Gallery – Wonthaggi – check out the link below for an update on the recent moves to establish a community gallery in Wonthaggi. For more info, contact Bass Coast Artists’ Society (see below) or Dennis Leversha 5672 2277. www.basscoastpost.com/at last home is where the art is.html Bass Coast Artists’ Society www.bassarts.org.au/ Annual Membership Fees – Single $25, Family $35, Social $15. To apply for membership of the Bass Coast Artists’ Society please send your name, address, telephone number and membership type together with a cheque to: The Secretary, Bass Coast Artist Society, P.O. Box 571, Wonthaggi VIC. 3995. Activities Open Studio Held on Monday and Wednesday, all members are welcome to join in these untutored sessions held at the Goods Shed between 10am and 3pm. Donation of $2 towards upkeep. Contacts: Monday Hazel Billington 5674 2892 Wednesday Liz Glynn 5672 2944 Life Drawing Easels and seating are provided and we have many wonderful models as subjects. Cost is $15 to cover the cost of model. Tuesday: 10am to 1pm; and 7pm to 10 pm. Contact Paul Satchell, Ph 5672 1752 and Bob Tyler, 5674 9375 ● BCAS Art Exhibition – Goods Shed and Gallery Exhibition (behind Safeway and the railway station, next to Big W) – Mondays & Wednesdays between 10am – 3pm and Rotary Market days, 2 nd Sunday each month through the year, 10am – 1pm.
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Wonthaggi Rescue Station Arts Inc., Community Arts Centre ● West Area Road, PO Box 170 Wonthaggi 3995. Wendy Crellin, President ph 5672 1949 [email protected] Treasurer Teana Roetz 5674 2832. Email: [email protected] Phone Yvonne 5672 3179 or Wendy 5672 1949. http://rescuestationarts.org.au/ The Wonthaggi Woodcrafters have a well equipped workshop and club rooms at 239 White Road, Wonthaggi, in the grounds of the Bass Coast Adult Education Centre. They meet on the second Monday of each month beginning at 1:00 pm (except January and December). Wonthaggi Woodcrafters PO Box 477, Wonthaggi Vic 3995. [email protected] Bass Coast Fine Film Group – The film on Sunday the 16th of September is a beautiful Japanese film, I Wish, which was recently shown at the Melbourne International Film Festival. MIFF Trailer: http://miff.com.au/films/view?film_id=124068 The film will start at 11am sharp followed by drinks and nibbles for members. Fine Film Group membership runs for a year from 1 April. Membership forms are available at the Wonthaggi Cinema. For further info, contact the Secretary, Larry Hills by email at [email protected] Membership forms available by contacting Larry Hills at [email protected] or by phoning 5672 5939 or by visiting Gecko Studio Gallery. Goat Island Gallery Goat Island Gallery, 18 Boundary Road, Wonthaggi. Open every weekend in May 11am to 4pm. Ph 5672 5951 schooneart.com Galleria del Mare @ Rhyll Galleria del Mare, 28 Tunbridge Street, Rhyll Ph 5956 9391 [email protected] Artist Society of Phillip Island www.aspi inc.org.au/ Crafts Council of Victoria http://www.craftvic.org.au/ Gippsland Artists website linking the artists of Gippsland to the world. www.gippslandartists.com/ Freestone Press Contact: Gillian Kline. Mobile 0408 514 560/ 51455411. Email: [email protected] 556 Freestone Creek Rd, Briagolong 3860. Stratford Courthouse Art Gallery ● Lace by Heather Knight 13 September – 15 October. ● Flatness Janet Bridgart 18 October – 12 November Contact Anna Roberts on 5145 6790 Open 10.30 to 5pm, Thur to Mon. [email protected] Creative Gippsland website http://creativegippsland.com.au/ Public Art Workshop The South East Cultural Officers Network is presenting a professional development workshop aimed at artists interested in entering into or building on their understanding of public art, especially in a local government context. It may also be of interest to Council workers and others involved in commissioning or planning for public art. Guest speakers will include Anthony McInneny (RMIT) and public artist, Julie Squires. Council Officers will also provide information for artists about working in a local government context, developing a successful application and opportunities in the south east region. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Time: 9am – 2pm. Venue: Seminar Room, Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham. Cost: $10. RSVP: Thursday 13 September. Light lunch and morning tea provided. To book call the Cardinia Cultural Centre on 1300 887 624 or visit www.cardiniaculturalcentre.com.au/coming_attractions/events.php For further enquiries contact Jennifer Pratt, City of Casey Arts Development Officer on 9705 5200 or [email protected] To arrange transport from Bass Coast, Baw Baw and South Gippsland Shires contact Sophie Dixon, South Gippsland Community Strengthening Support Officer on 5662 9202 or [email protected] *The South Eastern Cultural Officers Network includes representatives from the City of Casey, Cardinia, Baw Baw, Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shire Councils. This opportunity is also supported by the Casey Arts Participation Initiative, a three year project funded by VicHealth to increase arts participation. The Regional Arts Fund Round 2 / 2012 is now open. The closing date for Round 2: 2012 is Monday 1 October for projects that commence after 1 January 2013. The Regional Arts Fund (RAF) is the Australian Government program that supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote Australia. If you would like to make an appointment to discuss an application to the RAF, Deb Milligan will be in the following regions on these dates. Sale: Thursday 6 September, Bairnsdale / Lakes Entrance: Monday 10 September, Morwell / Moe: Tuesday 11 September, Yarram / Fish Creek / Foster: Wednesday 12 September, Leongatha / Wonthaggi: Thursday 13 September. Appointments can be made roughly between 10am and 4pm depending on location. Bookings are essential. Appointments can be made roughly between 10am and 4pm depending on location. Some changes have been made to the RAF so this is an opportunity to learn about how any variations may affect your application. Bookings are essential: [email protected] / 5142 3330 / 0427 842 328. More information about the RAF – including guidelines and application forms can be found at www.rav.net.au
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Drawing Tour to Morocco in May 2013. 2 week adventure with arts and culture as the main focus, guided tours and a flexible drawing program suitable for all skill levels. Traveling with artist/curator Rita Lazauskas and a small group of like minded people, we have our own vehicle, driver, guide, fantastic accommodation and time to draw. The tour begins in Marrakech then takes a route across the famous Tizi n’Tichka Atlas Mountains pass through traditional 'Amazigh' (Berber) villages and the world heritage site of Ait Benhaddou to the Sahara dunes. We visit the Imperial cities of Fez and Rabat and the incredible Roman ruins of Volubilis, explore the bustle of the ancient medinas and traditional artisan souqs. Guided tours and drives through the spectacular landscape will be interspersed with time to draw and relax. Accommodation is provided in the most comfortable traditional Guesthouses, where we enjoy the extraordinary delights of the indigenous 'Amazigh' (Berber) food and hospitality. With time to observe the wonderful world of Morocco you will develop your own personal Visual Diary as we travel on a shared learning experience. Contact Rita Lazauskas or Bruce Derrick 0447 779 487 http://culturaltoursmorocco.com/ [email protected] Town & Country Gallery The Painted Gardens of Gippsland John Mustsaers . John Mutsaers was born in Eindhoven, the Netherlands in 1942, and arrived in Melbourne in 1956 aged thirteen. For most of this year John will be travelling to various parts of Gippsland to paint the character and personality of gardens in the region. In partnership with Gippsland Country Life magazine and Town and Country Gallery in Yarragon, John will mount an exhibition in October called, “The Painted Gardens of Gippsland”. He will depict on canvas some of the gardens previously featured in the magazine plus others he has been invited to visit. The paintings will be shown at the gallery as part of the, “Gardivalia Festival”. Sat 6 Sun 28 October. John is looking for more gardens to paint so if you have a garden you think could be part of this adventure, or know of one, please contact him via his e mail address: [email protected] 10 5 Daily. 111 Princes Highway, Yarragon. Ph: 5634 2229. Open daily 10am 5pm. www.townandcountrygallery.com.au Gippsland Art Gallery Sale ● ● Animal Kingdom Kate Bergin, Marian Drew, Gregory Elms, James Guppy, Kelly Hussey Smith, Rod McRae, Judith van Heeren . 28 July to 23 September. Animal Kingdom explores the place of animals in a world dominated by humankind, through the work of seven contemporary Australian artists. The exhibition ranges from primitive Arcadian worlds where animals roam free to the reality of animals living in captivity, to investigate the sometimes fragile relationship between humans and nonhuman animals. Opening: Friday 27 July 6.00pm. To be opened by Gaye Hamilton, Board Member, Zoos Victoria and People & Parks Foundation. Artist talks: Friday 27 July 6.00pm ● Natasha Bieniek She Hangs Brightly . The extraordinarily intimate figure paintings of Natasha Bieniek are rapidly drawing this young Melbourne artist a national following. Twice shortlisted for the Archibald Prize, Bieniek creates seductive and distinctive miniature portraits that strongly recall the stark colouring and tonality of seventeenth century Dutch painting. The hypnotic effect of Bieniek’s sombre moods is accentuated by her remarkable technical prowess. 18 August to 7 October, opening: Friday 7 September 6.00pm. ● Victoria Reichelt Catalogue. The playful paintings of Queensland based artist Victoria Reichelt linger somewhere between geometric abstraction and hyperrealism. In Catalogue Reichelt presents new and recent works from her Spectrum series to explore book spines and library shelves as sources of unexpected aesthetic delight. The works consider the motivation behind the collecting impulse to form a colourful essay on our love of books. 8 September to 4 November, opening Friday 7 September 6.00pm ● The 2012 John Leslie Art Prize. The John Leslie Prize is one of Australia’s most prestigious prizes for landscape painting, and consistently attracts the highest calibre of artists working in Australia. In 2012 the Prize is offered in four award categories totalling $20,000 in prize money, made possible by the generous support of the Gallery’s Patron John Leslie OBE. 29 September to 25 November. Opening and announcement of winners Friday 28 September 6.00pm. ● The Inconvenience of Change Michael Georgetti . 13 October to 25 November. A certain shambolic quality takes hold in the kinetic (moving) artworks of Michael Georgetti. A combination of painting, sculpture and commonplace objects are used to build precarious structures that examine the absurd nature of humanity’s relationship with machines. These strange structures have a temporal quality to express human failure. Opening and artist talk Friday 12 October. ● The Rapture of Death Andrew Browne, Adam Cullen, Julia DeVille, Juan Ford, Anne Judell, Sam Leach, Ben Quilty, Kate Rhode, Ex DeMedici, V.R. Morrison, Ricky Swallow, Michael Zavros, and others . 10 November to 20 January. The Rapture of Death is the experience of delight upon escaping grave danger, writes Prue Gibson. It offers the sweet knowledge that you are safe, at least for the moment, from the clutches of darkness. And it is a phrase which refers to the fear or apprehension of death, rather than the actual experience of dying. Based on the book of the same name by Prue Gibson (Published by Boccalatte Pty Ltd), The Rapture of Death features major works by some of Australia’s leading artists. Like 9
the book, this unusual exhibition is a philosophical enquiry into the use of deathly imagery in contemporary art, and investigates why fear of death is an intrinsic part of life. Opening: Friday 30 November 6.00pm. To be opened by Prue Gibson, Author, The Rapture of Death ● Port of Sale Civic Centre 68 70 Foster St, Sale. Ph 5142 3372. Open weekdays 10 – 5pm. Sat & Sun 12 – 4pm. www.wellington.vic.gov.au/gallery. Free entry. Maffra Exhibition Space ● Seen in the Light. Light in the Box. 14 September to 27 October. Participating Artists: Michelle Deb Armstrong, Ellen Burton, John Butler, Philip Cappadona, Di Deppeler, Don Dickie, Marcus Foley, Rhonda Gray, Kellie Hancock, Jeni Irwin, Josephine Jakobi, Daniel Jenkins, Ian Keegan, Jan Learmonth, Robert Logie, Annie Marshall, John McKenzie, Joyce Nowrungsah, Jason Parmington, Vanessa Power, Anna Roberts, Kate Shone, Wilma Ross, Dore Stockhausen, Mary Sullivan, Eileen Thurgood, Bev Wilkin, Jerry Williams and Gary Yelen. This exhibition of 29 black boxes is an East Gippsland Art Gallery touring exhibition. Seen in the Light was East Gippsland Art Gallery's contribution to the Creative Gippsland month of May celebrations. The project involved 2 parts; Light Graffiti – an exhibition that invited secondary school students to ‘draw with light’ and Light in a Box – artworks by local artists. Light in a Box invited 29 artists to create a piece in a 20x20x25cm box – the work only visible when viewed through a security lens and illuminated by a small light activated by the viewer. The result is a fascinating collection of miniature installations, each containing a unique creation. ● Maffra Secondary College VCE Graduate Exhibition. 2 November to 17 November. Works by VCE Graduate students from Maffra Secondary College. ● Tim Wright Retrospective. 23 November 2012 to 2 February 2013. A survey exhibition of paintings by the late Gippsland artist, Tim Wright (1975 2011). 150 Johnson Street , Maffra. Enquiries to Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale. Ph 5142 3372 . Open Monday 10am 6pm Wednesday to Friday 10am 6pm Saturday 10am 12pm Closed Tuesday & Sunday Free Entry LaTrobe Regional Gallery ● Figurative works from the Cbus Collection of Australian Art . 4 August – 2 December. Visit the Cbus Gallery at Latrobe Regional Gallery during winter and enjoy a selection of figurative works from the Cbus Collection of Australian Art. Artists include Jessie Trail, Jean Bellette, Norman Lindsay, Bernard Hall and John Brack. ● Legends Obsessions with the incomprehensible and the uncanny. Curated by Maria Luisa Marino. 11 August – 7 October. Legends embodies the obsessions we have with the incomprehensible and the uncanny. It presents portals into the absurd, places that have elements of the familiar yet are uncomfortably strange in atmosphere and comprehension. Artists Belle Bassin, Bill Moseley, Catherine Nelson and Lorene Taurerewa tackle the intrigue of the unknown. Through their work the artists reveal worlds that are exotic and captivating with fascinating characters, dreamlike creatures and sublime landscape anchored by mythology, spiritualism, symbolism and science fiction. ● Alexandra Sassé Regarding the Face . International Power Hazelwood Community Access Gallery. 22 September – 21 October. Alexandra Sassé is influenced by the expressiveness of German Expressionism, Byzantine icon painting and the French Fauve movement, as well as Byzantine icon painting in her recent portraits. Sasse’s painted heads are worked from life from a select circle of models including friends and associates. Her aim is neither to reproduce reality nor to delineate a character. According to Sassé, she “is not heading the picture towards a truth already grasped, but responding to something unfolding. This is something ambiguous, as would be expected in work which is created over time, not in a moment – the state of sitter and artist is not a fixed reference.” ● Julia Robinson Some to the Stone. 1 September – 4 November. Superstition features prominently throughout history in all cultures, as humans have long attached significance to items and rituals that can logically have no real power of their own. The exhibition Some to the stone explores a number of lesser known superstitions originating in Europe and Scandinavia. The work interprets the homespun solutions to the perceived threat of witchcraft through a simple, domestic aesthetic that draws on traditional techniques such as stitching, woodcarving and pottery. In examining the historical practice of superstition, Robinson tries to make sense of that complex human need to trust things beyond our power, to take meaning from nothingness and find comfort in language, ritual and gesture. Julia Robinson is represented by Anna Pappas Gallery. Opening event Friday, 21 September 6pm 8pm. Artist Talk – Saturday, 1 September, 11.30am. ● Made to Last A NETS Victoria Touring Exhibition in partnership with the Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation and supported by LaTrobe Regional Gallery. Curated by Sherry Vardy. 12 September – 28 October. Contemporary artists use traditional, modern and sometimes unconventional materials for a variety of reasons; the materials are integral to their conceptual practice, workable or readily available. Made to Last highlights the significance of the artist's original intent to assist in the long term preservation of their practice. This exhibition explores investigative methods of conservation including the behaviour of materials over time and techniques used to preserve and document work for the future. Artists include Brook Andrew, Penny Byrne, Juan Ford, Ghostpatrol and Claire Anna Watson. ● The Dick Bishop Memorial Prize International Power Hazelwood Community Access Gallery.
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Aunty Val’s House Nikki Richardson. Nikki Richardson’s current practice focuses on the documentation of her late Great Aunt’s home, which will eventually be cleared out and sold. Aunty Val’s House, is based on a series of panoramic images that capture each room of her home in its final state. These works act as records of Val’s eclectic array of objects and the organisation of space, deeply revealing her personality and the items that hold memories. Richardson reflects on her Aunt’s life through her photographs and inventory of objects. Here, we glimpse into a person’s private space and ponder the stories that are held within. Until 16 September.● Opening hours: Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat & Sun 11am to 4pm. Closed public holidays. 138 Commercial Rd, Morwell 3840. Ph 5128 5700. www.latroberegionalgallery.com email: [email protected] Arty Farty Sculpture Studio Contact Sian 0418519181 www.artyfarty.com.au feastonart gallery 136 Nicholson St (cnr Wolseley St), Orbost. Ph 5154 2136 [email protected] arc Yinnar ● Gippsland Contemporary Art Group: Same View Different Strokes #2 August 3 Sept 15. Contemporary portraits of community leaders and quiet achievers who reside in Gippsland. Using canvas components each portrait is painted by several artists. Works by Carolyn Henry, Wayne Milner, Sue Coppock, Linda Veldman, Chris Tompsett . ● arc Yinnar Biennial Drawing Prize 2012 . Fri 19 Oct – Sat 24 Nov. Awards announced Saturday 20 Oct, 2012. First Prize $2,000 International Power GDF Suez and arc Yinnar. Highly Commended Prize $500 Latrobe Valley Enterprises Award. Highly Commended Prize $500 Mirboo North & District Community Bank, Bendigo Bank Award. Achievement Award $300 Rennie Property Sales, Morwell. These awards are chosen by the judging panel from exhibited entries, plus Peoples Choice Award $300 voucher from Morwell Art & Framing. Awarded from votes cast by gallery visitors over the duration of the exhibition. This prize will be announced on Tuesday 27 November. www.arcyinnar.org.au/pdfs/creativewasteentry2012.pdf for entry form. ● Latrobe Regional Gallery Emerging Artist Award September 22 October 13. Collaborative project between Gippsland Centre for Art & Design, Monash University; LRG Morwell and arc Yinnar; with two recipients this year presenting a solo exhibition at Gallery arc. Opening event Sat 22 September, 2 4pm. Dianne Shaw presents No Want No Greed . Works utilising a variety of media, which investigate issues of homelessness. Liz Gridley presents paintings and cut outs in Tactile Perception experimenting with flesh. Open hours: Tues Fri 12 4pm; Sat 11am 3pm. Tel 5163 1310 www.arcyinnar.org.au Arc Yinnar Workshops ● arc Yinnar has so many workshops and there really is way too much detail for us to include it all so we suggest you visit their website or phone and ask for a program to be sent out. Switchback Gallery Dylan Martorell: D’ameublement. Presented by Monash University Museum of Art | MUMA Curated by Francis Parker. September 5 – October 11. ‘Dylan Martorell: D'ameublement', surveys the current work of Dylan Martorell who was the Gippsland Centre for Art & Design/MUMA artist in residence in April and is an exquisite mélange of site specific installation, sound, found object art, musical instrument making and performance. Hours: Mon to Fri 9 – 5 or by appointment. Building 6S, Monash University, Gippsland Campus, Churchill 3842 Phone:5122 6261. www.artdes.monash.edu.au/gippsland/switchback/zone.html Crystal Stubbs glass artist Munro (Near Stratford) Ph 5145 8282 email [email protected] Check out this beautiful video of Crystal at work www.crystalstubbsglass.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=54 Arts & Culture newsletters ● Bass Coast Shire Council Free Arts News click on the Arts Officer link at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/Leisure/Arts Free Arts News ● Stockyard Gallery – not sure how to subscribe but I guess emailing them at [email protected] and asking for their newsletter should do the trick ● Regional Arts Victoria, Gippsland monthly newsletter compiled by Deb Milligan. http://createsend.emailoutapp.com/t/ViewEmail/r/7D8068217397A1EC/5CD4810B1AF27125DBC23BD704D 2542D ● Meeniyan Motel email newsletter http://meeniyanmotel.com.au/ ● Craft Victoria Craft Almanac e news go to www.craftvic.org.au/ and find the subscribe area at the bottom of the page. East Gippsland Art Gallery ● Contemporary Art Naïve 31 August 25 September. Naïve Five. In 1992 a number of students joined naïve artist Gwen Clark for painting lessons at the then BACE (now Community College East Gippsland). Over the years, some have gone on to establish classes in their own communities and a core group persisted and is still painting in Bairnsdale today under the name Contemporary Art Naïve. The Contemporary Art Naïve group has built a reputation for well received local exhibitions. As well, many individuals successfully sell their works in various outlets, locally, in metropolitan venues and interstate. Strong, bold colours are often a signature of works by the Contemporary Art Naïve group and pattern is a common dominant device. But underlying these obvious distinctive features the artists can show a keen sense of observation and a wry way of expressing their view of the mundane. 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artists who have been painting for many years. Their work is confident and the variety of subjects and situations depicted in their works will provide an enjoyable and entertaining visit. ● Heritage Network East Gippsland 28 September 16 November. Gallery hours: Tuesday Friday 10am 4pm, Saturday 10am 2pm. Entry is Free. 2 Nicholson Street Bairnsdale. Phone 5153 1988. http://eastgippslandartgallery.org.au/ Mingara Gallery Painting, indigenous art, sculpture, ceramics & glass, jewellery – 10 5.30pm daily (closed Wednesday) 11am 5pm, Sunday [email protected] ph 5952 3722. 242 Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island Leongatha Lyric Theatre [email protected] www.lyrictheatre.net.au/joomla/ FAMDA (Foster Amateur Music and Drama Association) for the latest news and productions – visit http://famda.org.au/ Meeniyan Amateur Dramatics Society (MADS) Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan www.meeniyan.org.au Performing light entertainment with the focus on young people and others new to the stage. See website for events and dates. Phone 5664 7473 The Blokes' Chorus Carmel Slater presents: The Blokes' Chorus featuring over 25 of Gippsland's and Melbourne's finest male singers! The concert will include a variety of solos, small ensembles and full choral numbers. Special guest artists: The Bass Coast Chorale. Concerts will be held on Saturday, September 15th (7.30pm), and Sunday, September 16th (2pm and 7.30pm) at the Wonthaggi Town Hall. Tickets: $25 and $20 concession. All bookings to Carmel Slater on 0428 622 801 or email [email protected] Lyrebird Arts Council ● Josh Pyke ‘The Only Sparrows Tour’ Saturday 27th October, 8pm. $35 + bkg fee All ages gig. Josh Pyke is gearing up to play one last run of shows before he heads off into the sunset to write his next album. Josh’s evident love of performing and hanging out with fans proved too much of a temptation to resist the chance to get back on stage for one more tour before he knuckles down and writes. His Love Lies Theatre Tour in May received rave reviews from attendees that were delighted to see him play his choice of fan favourites in a series of four intimate theatre performances. Audiences were engrossed with Josh’s hauntingly beautiful voice and delightful, and often hilarious, stage banter. His guitar, banjo and harmonica made an appearance and he even introduced a new recently acquired instrument into the mix. ‘Only Sparrows’, Josh’s most recently released album, was written on the road and in New York and landed him with three ARIA nominations. This album features the upbeat much loved single ‘No One Wants A Lover’ and iconic Australian performers such as Katy Steele joined Josh in the recording of harmonic songs like ‘Punch In The Heart’. This album followed on from his Gold selling ARIA award winning albums ‘Memories & Dust’ (2007) and ‘Chimney’s Afire’ (2008). MusicOZ award winner Jack Carty will support Josh in his final bunch of shows. Jack is so at home on stage that he performs barefoot! His folksy, uplifting acoustic tunes and intelligent lyrics have already stirred up a buzz. You will love what you hear from this young and upcoming song writer; his honest approach to songwriting and laid back style are what make him a perfect choice to join Josh in his final special shows before he heads off. ● To book for shows email: [email protected] or phone 5664 9239. ● Retail outlets for tickets are: Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek (closed Tues & Wed.), Duck Hutt, Meeniyan (closed Wed.), Main St. Revelations, Foster (closed Tuesday) and Dear Antiques, Leongatha (open Thurs, Fri & Sat) Community Music Victoria Community Music Victoria Inc. (CMVic) is a not for profit, membership based association, which supports, promotes and facilitates music making among Victorian communities. CMVic believes that everyone has the right and capacity to make music and that our communities are strengthened by this. activity. Community Music Victoria has an office in Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Ph: 03 9662 1162 Fax: 03 9662 1197 Email: [email protected] Office Hours Please ring us before coming. Monday 9.45am 3.45pm, Tuesday 11am 5pm. http://cmv.customer.netspace.net.au/ Visitor news & info ● Subscribe to the Prom Country Tourism enewsletter at www.visitpromcountry.com.au/ ● Drive South Gippsland Prom Country Regional Tourism and Bass Coast Business and Tourism Partnership have created a fantastic website & brochure detailing the different driving routes through South Gippsland. Check out the website: www.drivesoutherngippsland.com.au ● Prom Coast Tourism – check out www.promcoasttourism.com.au/ Where, amongst a stack of useful info, you can view & download the Prom Coast Tourism 2011 brochure. ● Bass Coast Shire Council has put out a free 24 page 2011 arts brochure which can be obtained from Council offices, visitor info centres or from www.basscoast.vic.gov.au Community Websites – Foster www.foster.vic.au/ Leongatha www.leongatha.vic.au/ Meeniyan www.meeniyan.org.au/Meeniyan/Meeniyan_Newsletter.html
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Monthly Farmers' Markets Koonwarra Farmers Market First Saturday of the month. Memorial Park, Koonwarra. Hours: 8am 12pm. Coal Creek Farmers Market Second Saturday of the month. Coal Creek, Korumburra . Hours: 8am 1pm . Prom Country Farmers Market Third Saturday of the month . War Memorial Hall, Foster Hours: 8am 12pm. Inverloch Farmers Market Third Sunday of the month. The Glade, Inverloch Hours: 8am 1pm . Email [email protected] Craft & Produce Markets Kongwak Market Every Sunday. Jumbunna Bush Market First Sunday of the month. Toora Market Second Saturday of the month. Loch Market Second Sunday of the month. Mirboo North Market . Last Saturday of the month. Promontory Home/Produce Market – Foster 11 December & 1, 22 January. Tarwin Lower Craft/Treasure Market 15 January Bass Coast Market Calendar http://121.50.208.46/bass/market_calendar.pdf Café Culture Series Tickets $20 ea. Concession $17 each. November 11 Diddly Eyes [Irish jigs, Reels & Jokes]. For bookings phone 56629805 or 56862443 Friends of Agnes Falls Official Set up Meeting – September 17, 7pm at Parks Victoria Office, Foster. All interested persons are invited to attend this important Meeting to formally set up the "Friends of Agnes Falls Inc". Under the auspices of Parks Victoria the group will be able to assist Parks Victoria staff with occasional working bees on site at the Reserve, to make suggestions for further improvements and developments, to seek grants, and generally help to promote the Agnes Falls as an even better must see tourist destination. For further information please contact Kathy on 5688 1400. Fish Creek ● Fish Creek Art Group Inc. Meets at Fish Creek Scout Hall 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Contact details PO Box 15, Fish Creek 3959. See above for their current exhibition. ● Fish Creek Community Development Group – meeting August 2 in Oberon Room at Fish Creek Hotel. 7.30pm. Contact Catherine McGlead on 0407 543 371. All Fish Creek residents welcome. ● The Flying Cow Café – 9 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Breakfast & lunch 10am onwards, closed Wednesday and Thursday (open Thursdays in January). Hours can be a little flexible depending on how many travelers are about. Ph 5683 2338 ● Café KO Bar and Grill – 2 Old Waratah Rd, Fish Creek. 5683 2207. Open Wed to Sunday. On Sat & Sun, breakfast will on offer from 9am. Other days: open from 12 12.30 for lunch and dinners from 5.30pm onwards. ● Fish Creek Hotel/Motel (with the giant fish on the roof) Amy and staff. Ph 5683 2404 ● Tiliqua – Fish Creek Tiliqua is a self contained holiday home accommodating up to 8 people and is located on the very edge of the Fish Creek township. The living areas offer spectacular panoramic views across the countryside. Bookings : Promaccom ph: 03 5682 1436 or free call 1800 458 382. For more information visit www.promaccom.com.au/tiliqua/index.htm ● Promontory Gourmet Foods PO Box 25 Fish Creek 3959. Ph 5683 2313. [email protected] Walkerville South ● Bear Gully Coastal Cottages waterfront accommodation overlooking Waratah Bay with views to Wilson's Promontory. 33 Maitland Court, Walkerville South. Ph 56632364 www.beargullycottages.com.au/ Walkerville North ● Walkerville Caravan Park 3 Loop Road, Walkerville North, VIC 3956 Ph 5663 2224. www.caravan parkfinder.com.au/campsites and caravan parks/view/22198 walkerville caravan park Yanakie Promhills Cabins 3650 Meeniyan Promontory Road, Yanakie, Victoria 3960. Just four minutes drive to Wilsons Promontory National Park. For enquiries contact: Sean & Angela Taylor. Ph 5687 1469 [email protected] http://www.promhillscabins.com.au/ Port Albert Wildfish Restaurant 40 Wharf Street, Port Albert Ph 5183 2007. Seafood/contemporary. Fri 5.30pm 8pm; Sat Sun 11.30am 3pm; Sat 5.30pm 8.30pm; Sun 5.30pm 7.30pm Loch ● Hard Loch Café – Licensed – Open 7 days a week, 9.30am to 4pm. Fine food, organic coffee, unique teas, local wines, seasonally influenced menu using local produce , local tourism information, art work and products, catering & special occasion cakes made to order , group dinners & evening functions welcome. 10 Smith St, Loch VIC 3945 ph 5659 4466 [email protected] Koonwarra ● Koonwarra Farmers Market First Saturday of every month. 8am till 12 noon Meeniyan ● moo’s at meeniyan September Winery of the Month Bull at a Gate Estate was established in 2008 by Rory & Jo MacKenzie who produce wines from fruit grown at their Tarwin Lower vineyard along with locally sourced fruit. Their range includes, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon. Interestingly the name was derived from their commitment to life and that everything is done like a “bull at a gate”, except when it comes to great food and wine! Winner of numerous local, national and international accolades their winemaker, Marcus Satchwell, had spent many years as a winemaker in the Yarra Valley 13
before returning home to South Gippsland. “We are very fortunate to have such a talented winemaker to be part of our team at Bull at a Gate Estate and to produce quality wines from quality cool climate fruit. We hope you enjoy our wine as much as we do.” Bull at a Gate pride themselves on making hand crafted fruit driven wines and are excited to be sharing with Moo’s in September their 2009 Pinot Noir 2010 Gippsland Wine Show silver medal classic Pinot Noir characters of dark cherries and fully ripe raspberries. There is a slightly herbal/reductive edge to the wine that rides a lovely tightrope of ripeness. Oak is very much in the background and some slightly meaty characters are starting to reveal themselves as the wine ages. The wine is long flavoured and has a silky finish, characteristic of high quality Pinot. A lovely drink right now the wine will continue to evolve well over the next 5 10 years. 2010 Riesling 2010 Gippsland Wine Show bronze medal a bright straw yellow colour, the wine is just starting to show the first signs of some secondary flavour development, with hints of toast and petroleum (a perfectly normal attribute of aged Riesling). It also displays some lovely floral characters along with a fresh cut citrus. The wine is very much alive on the palate, with a fine line of lime acidity. Drinking beautifully now, but will reward many years ahead in the cellar. Artist of the Month Lyndall Caldwell brings her second exhibition to Moo’s, so welcome back Lyndall, a local artist from Fish Creek with The Shed Studio on Old Waratah Road. Lyndall began her career with painting classes on the Mornington Peninsula in 2005, beginning with portraits in pastel, then widening her field to include animals, still life, landscapes and seascapes. These days Lyndell mainly works with oil and her realistic/impressionist style is greatly influenced by animals, the sea and flowers. “Just losing oneself in painting is an intense and wonderful meditation and I believe this thorough immersion has helped my health. Our country’s colours are so rich and vibrant they have been a huge inspiration to me. It is intriguing to me how to portray the strength of the animals, the lightness of the birds and the vividness of flowers. They all bring their own unique exciting and intricate challenges to create on canvas by painting.”.89 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan. Ph 5664 0010, fax 5664 0050 [email protected] www.moosatmeeniyan.com.au ● Pause @ Meeniyan – coffee, light meals & homemade cakes and goodies. Ph 5664 0071. 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan (next door to the Meeniyan Art Gallery) ● The Duck Hutt 134 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan (next door to Lacy’s Jewellery). Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10 5; Sat, Sun 11 4, closed Wed. Contact Kellie Thomas ph 5664 0100 ● Meeniyan Motel 119 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan VIC 3956. Contact Lorraine Hughes on 5664 0030 or 0428 975 469. Office hours 8am – 9pm. See the Latest News and Events section of their website for the Meeniyan Newsletter and lots of info about events in the area. http://meeniyanmotel.com.au/ Leongatha Serafino's Blue Lounge Pizzeria 7 9 Bair St, Leongatha. Ph 5662 3390 Number 9 Dream Café 44 Bair St, Leongatha Ph 5662 2339 Wed Fri: 8:30 5:00pm, Sat: 8:30 4:30pm, Sun: 8:30 4:30pm. Foster ● Rhythm Café Fully licensed. 3 5 Bridge St, Foster ph 5682 1612. Trading hours 10am – 4pm, closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Tapas night every Friday 5 7.30pm ● Promontory Home Produce & Craft Markets . Foster Showgrounds. Sun Jan 1, Sun Jan 22, Sun Mar 11 & Sun Apr 8. No dogs allowed. Korumburra ● Mileto’s Courtyard Café – Frank & Karen Mileto 25 Commercial St, Korumburra. Ph 5655 1420. ● Coal Creek Farmers’ Market Market day is the 2nd Saturday each month, from 8am until 1pm, in the Coal Creek Community Park and Museum carpark, Korumburra, South Gippsland. Postal: Coal Creek Historical Park and Museum, Silkstone Road, Korumburra, Victoria, 3950. Ph 0459 629 000 (Farmers' Market Working Group), or Rowena Ashley (Coal Creek Coordinator) Ph 5655 1811, Fax: 5655 1480 [email protected] www.coalcreekvillage.com.au/farmersmarket/ Local Radio ● Catch “Sounds”, a music show that samples new releases as well as favorites that never date in the folk, blues, alt country and world music genres. Presented by Ian Bevington and Suzanne Henderson on at 6pm Thursdays. ● Night Surf Gerald and Anna – Thursday, 8 – 10pm. Very cool music. 8pm 10pm ● Celtic Music with Colin Campbell 8pm 10pm Wednesdays ● Talking Books with Jan Bull – a radio program on books and reading every Sunday morning after the 11 o’clock news . ● Smart Arts with Trevor G Tuesdays between 7 – 9pm. ● Ramalama Ding Dong Denis & Dave 8pm 11pm Friday nights. ● Get an email every week from 3mFM with the programs for the week and highlights. Go to www.3mfm.com.au/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 to sign up for the 3mFM news email. Local FM station 3mFM – 88.1, 89.1 and 89.5 on the dial [email protected] www.3mfm.com.au/ Also check out the 3MFM website as it is now possible to stream 3mFM via the internet
Kerry Spokes and Michael Lester If you no longer wish Newsletter written/compiled by Michael Lester.
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