Associated events accompanying the exhibition at Heysen Frames 10 Finniss Street North Artist Talk with Franz Kempf 2pm November 9 Performance and Conversation Bach Cello Suite no 2 in D minor BWV 1008, performed by Janis Laurs 2pm November 16 Conversation with the Artist 2pm November 23 Talks are free and will last approximately 30 minutes

Elder Conservatorium of Music Cultural Celebration

The Elder Conservatorium of Music with the support of Art & Heritage Franz Kempf AM is a significant Collections of the invites you to a fundraising exhibition Adelaide artist who has contributed for the Conservatorium: to the visual arts through teaching, leadership roles in arts organisations, writing on printmaking and most Franz Kempf: Drawing for Music importantly through his art practice. 8 – 23 November 2008 Born in he studied at the National Gallery School with later 11am – 4pm Monday – Sunday sojourns in Italy, Austria and England. Heysen Frames He taught printmaking at the South Australian School of Art for over a 10 Finniss Street North Adelaide decade. His international recognition led him to exhibit widely with over 90 solo This Celebration is inspired by artist Franz Kempf’s desire to support the arts exhibitions and guest lecturing at key art in — in particular, the work of the University of Adelaide’s Elder schools in the United Kingdom. He was Conservatorium of Music. He donated all the artworks included in this exhibition. elected a Fellow of the Royal Society UK The University of Adelaide is deeply grateful to Franz Kempf for his generosity and in 2002 was appointed as a Member of and we invite you to join us and to purchase an artwork in support of music in the Order of Australia for his contribution this state. to the arts. He continues to exhibit regularly, nationally and internationally. The Elder Conservatorium of Music, from its inception, has relied on benefactors His works are held in many collections and donors to develop its programs and to enhance its services to students. The both public and private. These include original benefactor was Sir Thomas Elder after whom the institution is named. Victoria and Albert Museum, UK; This exhibition is seeking contributions from all lovers of music and the visual Guandong Museum of Art, China, key arts. Those who purchase an artwork by Franz Kempf will not only nourish their national galleries and many university enjoyment of the art but will directly support music in the University and in the art museum collections including the broader community. This cross-artform support and the collaborative nature University of Adelaide. of this undertaking make it a special occasion for the University of Adelaide. From its origins in 1883 to the present day, the Elder Conservatorium of Music Artworks can be purchased from has led the way in the education and training of musicians. Locally, it is a major the exhibition venue or by calling Robyn Green 8303 5786 contributor to the cultural life of Adelaide and South Australia, with strong links to professional and community organisations. Nationally and internationally, For more information please call graduates hold positions of influence, working as performers, composers, scholars, Art & Heritage Collections on 8303 4031 educators, music technologists and administrators. Tradition and innovation play or email [email protected] equal parts in the Conservatorium’s ethos, maintaining the best of our cultural heritage while embracing the new opportunities and challenges of the twenty-first century.

image Franz Kempf Sunset Coorong, 2003, detail water colour 52cm x 32cm

This exhibition is proudly sponsored and supported by Barossa Valley Estate, Nick Heysen of Heysen Frames and Art & Heritage Collections of the University of Adelaide. A&H