Steve Morvell at the Artists Shed

Exhibition and opening of International renown wild life artist 'STEVE MORWELL' the 'Art Of The Wild' opens for viewing on Wednesday 17th of August. 

OFFICIAL OPENING FRIDAY THE 19TH OF AUGUST AT 6PM, all wellcome. 

Leah-Kate Hannaford's wonderfull exhibition continues to August 14. 

The Shed Sessions [folk, blues and jazz] on the 1st and 3nd Sundays of the month from 2pm - 5pm are very popular,  next the on 20th features Fred Pilcher and a crew from Humbug ! 

Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Fellowship program

The National Gallery of Australia warmly invite Indigenous Australians to apply for the Indigenous Arts Leadership program in 2011 and to be part of building the future of the Australian arts sector.

The National Gallery of Australia and Wesfarmers are delighted that the Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Fellowship program, the first of its kind, has been established for Indigenous Australians with the goal to increase Indigenous leadership within the visual arts sector.

It consists of two programs:

• Indigenous Arts Leadership program
  a short-term program with an industry focus. Ten candidates will be selected annually to participate in the Leadership program. 
  
  APPLICATIONS FOR 2011 LEADERSHIP PROGRAM NOW OPEN. For information on how to apply, visit the Leadership program page.
• Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Fellowship 
  a professional project-based program for long-term development, networking, exchange and mentorship. Two Fellowships will be awarded every two years. PLEASE NOTE this program is not on offer in 2011.

Transience - Paperworks, Inc at Belconnen Arts Centre

10 - 28 August

Transience explores the evanescent through the use of a variety of plant fibres which metaphorically express fragility. The plant fibre materials that Paperworks' artisans employ are delicate in appearance, a reflection of the inherent fragile essence of each human being. The nuances of colour and texture exhibited by the fibrous pieces are reminiscent of seasonal change and echo the fleetingness of temporal life.


Exhibition opening by Chris Bourke, MLA  Friday 12 August > 6:00pm


Meet the artists Sunday 21 August > 2:00pm


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Not to be contained

12 - 28 August 

Ceramicists Crick and Lewis explore our perception of the container, the vessel, the sculptured object, with Ikebana as their common source of inspiration. The artists share an interest in surface treatments but approach this from very different directions. Lewis’ work is painterly, layered and abstract while Crick explores geometry, applied texture and negative space.


Official Opening by Anita McIntyre – President, Strathnairn Arts Association
Friday 12 August  6:00pm
Ikebana demonstrations  Sunday 14 - 21 August ; 3:00pm
Meet the artists  Sunday 14 August; 2:00pm
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Craft & Quilt Fair - August 11 -14

From August 11 – 14, enjoy the exciting world of creative fun and indulge your passion for scrapbooking, knitting, quilting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, beading, jewellery-making and more.

This year, the fair is packed with lots to see and do.  You can learn new techniques and watch demonstrations in free Workshops and join hands-on Craft Circles. Check out retailers from all over Australia and admire exciting displays and live demonstrations by guest artists – Teresa Dair and Rachel Greig. Explore the world of crochet with Jenny King in her short workshops, or release your inner artist at the Izzii Art Studio.

You’ll also see many amazing quilts on display, including the annual exhibition of the Canberra Quilters Inc., the Best of Australia quilts, the finalists’ quilts from the AP&Q AQC Challenge quilts and more.

Plus, come to fair and you could win prizes worth over $8500. Be early to the fair and join our warm-up dance with the exhibitors and win prizes there too. Or just share a tip or two about craft on our ‘Tree of Knowledge’ and get a chance to have your tip published in a book. But that’s not all – you also get to take home a FREE copy of The Australian Women’s Weekly – while stocks last.

So, come to Australia’s favourite Craft & Quilt Fair – you’ll love it! Visit www.craftfair.com.au to find out more and plan your day.

Craft & Quilt Fair
August 11 - 14, 2011, Thursday to Sunday,
Exhibition Park In Canberra, Mitchell
10am to 4.30pm daily
www.craftfair.com.au

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Squares at Strathnairn

                                                        

SCOOP @ STRATHNAIRN presents ‘SQUARES’ The 4^th People’s Choice Exhibition

An open entry exhibition of 12 x 12 inch canvases using any media.

The Exhibition opens on Friday 5^th of August and continues until Sunday 21^st August.

People are encouraged to visit the gallery and place their vote.

First Prize $300

A special voter’s prize will be awarded

Prize giving will be held on Sunday 21^st August at 2.30pm by ABC’s weatherman Mark Carmody

Strathnairn Homestead Gallery and SCOOP are open Friday to Sunday 10 – 4.30pm

Strathnairn Homestead Café is open Friday to Sunday 10 – 4pm.

Wood fired pizza’s every Sunday – bookings 0487 196 468.