CANBERRA100.COM.AU REACHING OUT ACT FRINGES This is one of a series of UNMADE EDGES- five Centenary of Canberra DISTINCTIVE publications which capture PLACES the essence of the year-long The stories of Tharwa, Hall, Oaks Estate, Pialligo, Uriarra and Stromlo inspired a series of art projects culminating in installations, celebration exhibitions, art workshops and storytelling. IMAGE: DAVID WONG Uriarra “One of the great achievements of Dan Stewart-Moore’s new sculpture Loop was designed to be assembled the Centenary of Canberra, in my by the community. Made from pine, historically significant to the area, mind, has been the unearthing of ARTWORK BY CAROLYN YOUNG the 100 pieces represent the 100 community and city pride. This is blocks in Uriarra. something we must carry forward as “By continuing to bring a legacy—the means to a permanent Hall the residents together Intimate engagements with in this way we are able departure from Canberra bashing artworks, including performance and to celebrate the strong photography which responded to the and self-deprecation about our city. rich history, natural resources and community bonds A city brand is far more than a logo. culture of the Hall village and that residents of this its community. wonderful place have It’s a collective idea—and a collective This event showcased photomedia maintained for more advocacy—about who we are and artists John Reid, Carolyn Young, than 85 years” Kevin Miller and Marzena Wasikowska; what we have to offer” and sculptors Amanda Stuart and IMAGE: BROOKE SMALL Jess Agnew, resident Heike Qualitz. Chief Minister Katy Gallagher, 2013 Blackfriars Stromlo Lecture at the Australian Catholic University “An inspired project and a great Artists Dan Maginnity and Hana Hoyne ran a series of workshops in response from the Stromlo Settlement to construct chairs, “When we devise and launch a Hall contingent. We benches and tables from green waste. should find a way Sourced from tree management and program, it’s only ever a blueprint. weed removal programs, this material to consolidate the provides a connection to the heritage Our success is measured by how artist/community of the former forestry settlement. people pick up that program, run engagement the with it, and make it their own” project initiated to ensure its initial Robyn Archer AO, Creative Director success is enduring” John Reid ANU School of Art ACT FRINGES ACT FRINGES ARTWORK BY MICHAEL STARLING IMAGE: DYLAN KOVACEVIC Oaks Estate Pialligo Tharwa IMAGE: SUPPLIED BY ACT PARKS AND CONSERVATION SERVICE A prominent and neglected factory Inspired by the constant flow of the Developed by Tharwa artist Marily wall was reclaimed with paste-ups nearby Molonglo River, artist Sui Cintra, in collaboration with the local resulting from a series of community Jackson presented large-scale wind- community, the work included the “The opportunity to partner with C100 to workshops with artist Rachel Bowak. activated kinetic and aural installations. arts installation of a 13-metre long develop the Murumbung Yurung Murra Cultural Murumbung Yurung Murra Local artist Michel Starling projected table featuring handmade table Tours has been a huge learning curve for the Cultural Tours past images onto the water tower “Sui provided centre pieces made from wool and ACT Parks Aboriginal Rangers. The tours have whose supply came via direct petition a striking link wheat, referencing local industry. The Ranger Adrian Brown was busy to the King of England. ‘Communal Table’ video installation opened the potential for us to develop a new all year conducting cultural tours to community was created by Malcolm Cooke. tourism venture as well as the provision of which will continue beyond 2013. “…provided some developments, cultural awareness and appreciation sessions” The Aboriginal and Torres Strait much needed positive bringing into the “Perfectly pitched to Islander culture of this region has a new and enriched profile. energy, momentum community the river display elements of the Deb Melaluca, Partnerships Coordinator and inspiration, and which has historically life and history of the – Indigenous Programs, ACT Parks and has added a little been the lifeblood of area, and appropriately Conservation Service more cohesion to the the development of showcased in the rustic social mix” food and agriculture in Tharwa Hall, it was Pialligo: a very positive all there—a colourful Karen Williams, experience linking past slice of history and Far-sited: the maps that “Visually, aesthetically, it is a thing of Historian and resident and present” contemporary life. made Canberra genuine beauty, yet behind each contour, Thank you” This exhibition, full of colour, each squiggly line of a river or creek is a Bob Ross, President, contours and big Federation Pialligo Residents Libby Gerner, personalities, was curated by determined mapper with a social, sometimes Greg Wood and presented at the Association community of long- a political agenda. Informative and elegant National Library of Australia in as they are, the simple fact is that these time Tharwa family 2009. One of Canberra’s most significant foundation narratives maps contain biases, prejudices that give was about maps: who made them layers of subterranean meaning” them, when and why. Greg Wood, Curator, and David Headon, Advisor, Centenary of Canberra unit (ACT Government) ACT FRINGES THE REGION – QUEANBEYAN Show Us Your Limits This multi-media competition was inspired by the story of the border survey for the ACT and its 100th anniversary. The 2010 competition was judged by a panel of local industry Queanbeyan’s Centenary gift experts and the winners were: An armillary sphere sundial created by • Best Photograph: Geoffrey Jones for Hendrik Forster was gifted to Canberra “Pushing Our Limits”, depicting two from Queanbeyan and positioned on mountain bikers atop Mount Coree. Dairy Farmer’s Hill at the National • Best Short Film: Nic Welbourn Arboretum Canberra. Crafted from for “Show Us Your Limits”, which Prime Time Cities Across Borders brass, bronze and stainless steel, it tells explores the skies around the ACT Bungendore-based cabaret duo Shortis Canberra Museum and Gallery hosted Local Apparent Time, or solar time. border by hang glider. and Simpson brought the lives of our an exhibition exploring links between • Best Digital Media: Jocelyn Leong, 27 Prime Ministers to life on stage at Canberra and Queanbeyan. It was “Up there on Dairy Luke Mallinson and Adrian Jung The Q in Prime Time which involved a supported by the Queanbeyan and Farmers Hill you for “The 100th Anniversary of 36-piece choir and four stage actors. District Historical Museum Society. could see right Canberra”. “...is a grand, funny “…eye-opening, it was across Canberra • Best Under 18 Entry: Lawrence and Queanbeyan Mercieca for his digital media and absorbing surprising just how montage “My Adventure to the panorama that wakes much Canberra owes in the distance and ACT Border”, filmed during a walk us up to some of our Queanbeyan…The my thought at that to find historic border markers. time was we should The walk was run by the Canberra own history” town played a huge Bushwalking Club in response to the part in Canberra’s really be making a IMAGE: BEN DAVIES competition. Alanna Maclean, creation particularly gesture recognising The Sydney in the 1920s and ‘30s Queanbeyan’s early Morning Herald before Canberra was a contribution to the fully functional city” development of the national capital, Curator of social and recognising DEVOTION, DARING AND SENSE OF DESTINY: history Sharon SURVEYORS OF THE EARLY COMMONWEALTH the Centenary and Bulkeley, The that we’re all one This exhibition showcased the courage, persistence and determination of the surveyors in Canberra’s Queanbeyan Age early history, in particular those who surveyed the border between 1910 and 1915. Curated by Dr David community” Headon and presented at the Presiding Officer’s Gallery Parliament House. It attracted an audience of approximately 200,000 with some 80,000 visitors visiting it in 10 days of the 2010–11 Christmas holidays. Tim Overall, Mayor of Queanbeyan, 666 ABC THE REGION – GOULBURN THE REGION – GOULBURN Comin’ Home Soon “It tugs at the heart strings, Kick Up Your Heels: Edwardian Ragtime Comin’ Home Soon by Alana Valentine A celebration of 100 years of social dancing in the region saw was presented by Lieder Theatre and infusing humour and often one social dance a month presented in historically significant featured a cast of nine children and venues, and included a sold-out 1910–19 event in Goulburn to eight adults. It was the result of Alana confronting anecdotes to connect with its 150th anniversary as Australia’s first inland Valentine and Alison Murphy Oates city. working with Aboriginal inmates inside paint a portrait of not only Goulburn Correctional Centre and despair and emotional “After having such a fabulous night Aboriginal children on the outside. at the Shearers’ Ball we decided isolation but also one of to buy tickets for the second Kick hope, aspiration, innocence Up Your Heels dance… The hall and ultimately love” was almost full when we arrived at 7pm... Ladies dressed as serving Tom Sebo, The Goulburn Post maids of the times were carrying trays of delicious hors d’oeuvres. There was a bar in the corner where one could purchase a tipple or two. The scene was set!” Divide & Context Margaret & Bill, Sydney NSW Goulburn Regional Art Gallery’s IMAGE: PENNY BRADFIELD 30th birthday exhibition curated by Jane Cush featured outstanding talent from the Goulburn region and beyond and included works from the Marrambang Meeting permanent collection. In the Goulburn region there are two Archibald Prize Goulburn was traditionally a winners, countless Archibald, Wynne meeting place for surrounding and Sulman finalists, internationally Aboriginal peoples. Adam Hill recognised painters, printmakers, (Sydney), Peter Swain (Canberra) sculptors, photographers and and Perc Carter (Goulburn) installation artists. exhibited sculpture and 2D works including photography around this theme.