Well February was a very busy month which saw Corey Thomas visit Mathoura and run workshops about his 'River Crossing' Sculpture and his various other work. 'In the Bin' film Festival visited the Tocumwal Foreshore for a lovely evening featuring 12 short films and 'Showcase 2010' kicked off at the Hay Library with an exhibition of hats created during the 2009 'Hats off to Farming Women' millinery workshops.
March is also shapping up to be a very busy month with the opening of 'Terrain - Naviagating New Landscapes for the South West' exhibition at the Griffith Regional Gallery. If your group or organisation put in a CASP application, thank you for all your time and hard work pulling the application together. All applicants will be informed of the out-comes later this month, I have my fingers crossed for you all. Below is just a taste of what South West Arts has been up too and what’s on in the coming months, to see it all, visit our Events Calendar.
Keep an eye out for Fund It!, our monthly funding e-bulletin that will arrive in your inbox mid-month. It lists some highlights from our online Funding Database, an excellent resource for artists and community organisations.
In the Bin – a lovely
evening on the Toc Foreshore
On the 19th of February, when the sun went
down, the projector kicked into gear and the short films begun, at the Tocumwal
Foreshore. It was an excellent evening showcasing 12 short films which at times
made the audience laugh, sigh and gasp. Approximately 140 people attended from
Tocumwal and surrounding areas, everyone was asked for a gold coin donation
with proceeds going towards the Berrigan Youth Council – Youth 4 Youth with the
grand total raised $178.20. Thank you again to everyone who helped to make the
event such a success.
Corey Thomas’s visit to Mathoura
In true February style the weather was
hot and humid when Corey Thomas visited Mathoura on February 9th.
Corey conducted workshops with the Mathoura Primary School grade 5 & 6
students and with a group of local artists and interested members of the
public. Both workshops were a great success with everyone being won over by
Corey’s charm. South West Arts Long Paddock – professional development project
has one more workshop planned for May 2010 when Pamile Berg will visit and talk
about the importance of caring for our Public Art. Contact SWA for more info.
Showcase 2010 at the Hay
Library
After the
success of the 2009 tour, South West Arts is proud to present ‘TRAVELLING
SHOWCASE 2010’ the regional tour of home-grown artwork to venues across the
South West of NSW. Its first location for 2010 is the Hay Library; stay tuned
for the following locations.
Designed for non-traditional visual art spaces, the Travelling Showcase
Exhibition is a multi component exhibition of local visual artwork, displayed
on six custom made portable pedestals. It has been designed to be displayed in
Local Government foyers, libraries and Visitor Information Centres in recognition
of the very low level of formal visual arts spaces within the South West Arts
region, one of only two regions in NSW to have no regional art gallery.
The first exhibition for the 2010
tour is of the hats created by participants in the ‘Hats Off to Farming Women’
millinery workshop put on by South West Arts in 2009. Tutor Waltraud Reiner who
has an international reputation as both a designer and tutor and was real hit
with all participants in the workshops. The hats currently on display were
created by Nichole Varley, Lachlan Varley, Lani Houston, Kim Biggs, Sarah
Houston & Jan Horneman.
Here are some highlights of the wide variety of events scheduled for January & February. To see more, go to our online Events Calendar.
Terrain – Navigating New Landscapes for the South West When: Opening 18th March – 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Griffith Regional Gallery
South West Arts in conjunction with the Griffith Regional Gallery would like to invite you to the opening of ‘Terrain’ a group exhibition featuring work by 6 local artists. The exhibition will explore, document and record the significant physical, social and ecological changes currently occurring in the South West region of NSW, due to the drought and long term effects of climate change. These changes have impacted severely on the social fabric of the region which is largely woven by the agricultural industry. The exhibition will be in Griffith from the 18th till 28th of March before travelling to Cube 37 in Frankston then to Shear Outback in Hay. For more information, contact Alyce Fisher, at South West Arts on 03 5881 7749.
Canvas Travels an exhibition featuring work by Marie Ritchie & Sarah Ritchie When: Opening 6h March – 6pm – 8pm
Where: Peppin Heritage Centre
Local Artists Maire & Sarah Ritchie are holding a joint exhibition at the Peppin Heritage Centre and would like to invite you to the opening. The exhibition will be on display from the 6th of March till the 30th of April. For more information, contact the Peppin on 1800 650 712
Wendy McDonald’s Solo Show at the Swan Hill Regional Gallery When: Opening 12h March – 6pm – 8pm
Where: Swan Hill Regional Gallery
Landscapes from the Murray Darling - This collection of drawings, dry point etchings and paintings has a duality … it illustrates the process of creating landscape based art, whilst depicting the ancient and contemporary stories of a landscape shaped by water. Wendy resides and farms at Caldwell, alongside part of the ancient bed of the Murray River, known as the Thule Lagoons. The exhibition will be on display from the 4th of March till the 5th of April. For more information, contact the Swan Hill Regional on 03 5036 2430
Deniliquin Library in March TUESDAYS @11 am : Baby Bounce
WEDNESDAYS @ 11am : Children’s Story time
FRIDAY 19th @ 11am : Harmony Day morning tea & Australia’s Biggest morning tea
THURSDAY 25th @ 2pm : Between the Sheets book group
For more information, contact Peter on 03 5898 3101
An Aboriginal Moomba: "Out of the Dark" Echuca Historical Society presents a Public Records Of Victoria Travelling Exhibition. The exhibition is entitled An Aboriginal Moomba: 'Out of the Dark' and will be held at the Echuca Historical Society Museum from 26th February to the 20th March 2010.The exhibition is open from 11.00am to 3.00pm daily, with $2.00 entry to the exhibition and museum on 27th and 28th February only. The museum is located at 1 Dickson Street, Echuca. For more information please contact the Echuca Historical Society on 03-54801325 or Margaret on 03-54826235
Intereach presents ‘International Women’s Day’ When: Monday the 8th of March, 12pm
Where: Intereach – Deniliquin
Cost: $5 per head
“Empowering Women” is the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day luncheon at Intereach with a guest speaker from Soroptimist International. A sumptuous lunch will e prepared by members of the Italian Women’s Group, RSVP by 3rd of March. For more information, contact Angela Kiley, at Intereach on 03 5881 1855.
A Night of Country with the Stars When: 20th of March
Where: One Tree Hotel
Cost: $15 to $20 with Family tickets available from $35 to $40
Relax and enjoy country music at its best with Keith Jamieson, Reg Poole, Alisha Smith, Peter Simpson, Dianne Lindsay, Allan Luscombe and Tappin Teddy at the One Tree Hotel. BYO chair and refreshments, there will be a BBQ available and buses will leave from the Hay Visitors Information centre. Also there will be a champagne breakfast with the country music stars on the Sunday morning. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Hay Visitor Information Centre on 02 6993 4045.
Creative Memories – Album Making Workshop When: Sunday 21st March, 9am – 4pm
Where: Mulit-Arts Centre, Deniliquin
Cost: $10
Includes morning and afternoon tea, tuition and lots of free ideas! Also raffle and lucky door prizes to be won.
Enquiries: Rebecca Doncon 03 5881 1191or visit www.mycmiste.com.au/rebeccadoncom
Orchestra Victoira
When: 3rd of March
Where: Echuca
Orchestra Victoria is set to visit Echuca Moama on 3 March 2010. This involves a sensational chamber Orchestra featuring the beautiful and very accessible 8 seasons program. This is the famous Vivaldi Four Seaons and the 4 Four Seasons composition by Argentinean Composer Piazolla. This wonderful music is synced with a large screen projection of images of people, places, seasonal activities and landscapes as it moves through the four seasons of the year. Piano soloist Caroline Almonte will join Orchestra Victoria in its in inaugural performance in Echuca! The “8 Seasons” program features Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Audiences will be inspired and delighted by this exciting 8 Seasons repertoire. Orchestra Victoria will deliver a feast for the senses with the uplifting and moving sounds of the orchestra accompanied by beautiful visual images depicting the ever changing seasons.
For more information, contact Echuca Moama Visitor Information Centre on 03 5480 7555.
Deniliquin P&A Ball When: Saturday 6th of March Where: Deniliquin RSL
Cost: $30 includes supper
Tables of 8, lucky draws and entertainment. For more information or to book please contact Dawn Morris on 5881 1655 or Karen Peterson on 5881 4856
Echuca Moama Celtic Festival When: 12th – 14th of March
Where: Echuca Moama
Let the music and dancing begin! Experience the charm and hospitality of the steam capital of Australia at a festival of Celtic music and dance for all ages. The Echuca-Moama Celtic Festival will feature a range of Celtic activities. For more information please contact 0400563399 or email info@celticfestival.com.au You can also visit the website at www.celticfestival.com.au Boorooban Time Capsule Opening and Back To When: Saturday 3rd of April (Easter Saturday)
Where: Boorooban Hall
Everyone is invited to a day of fun and games. School Reunion, Time Capsule Opening & Back-To. This is event is currently being organised. Interested people are encouraged to contact Kerry Nevinson.
Deni’s Famous ‘Ute on the Pole’ to be named Entry’s close: Early September 2010
The ‘Ute on the Pole’ needs a name so the Ute Muster and Deni Council have teamed up with VACC to hold a competition to find the perfect name for the iconic ute. You can enter as many times as you like, the winner will be announced in late September, prior to the event. There is also a chance to win some great prizes including a pair of adult Deni Ute Muster tickets, a helicopter ride for two, Deni Ute Muster merchandise and a backstage meet and greet for two with some of the Muster’s great artists. Send your competition entries to Australian Automotive editor, David Dowsey, via fax (03) 9867 3159 or email editor@australianautomotive.com. For more information visit vac.com.au
