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Arts Bulletin 259
24 January 2007
This Week's Feature - Geelong Waterfront Open Art Exhibition | 
The 2007 Geelong Waterfront Open Art Exhibition.
Joy Timms preparing to demonstrate her skills at the 2007 Geelong Waterfront Open Art Exhibition.
Southern Ocean by Roma Burge | Geelong Art Society continues to present the Geelong Waterfront Open Art Exhibition in conjunction with Skandia Geelong week (see dates and times below). This event attracts between 220 and 300 entries of quality artworks from the region and beyond. In the past it has primarily exhibited paintings, however this year there is a small quantity of handmade jewellery by Lynne Bell plus the Trolly Dolly Cloth Doll Club will show their artwork and demonstrate the skills involved. It should be fascinating.
The Geelong Art Society has conducted this exhibition for the past five years for the benefit of local artists, local community and visitors, creating a cultural aspect to this overall extravaganza. Last year 42 pieces were sold, which was considered successful. Renowned artists, Louise Price, Susan Sutton, Robert Tantau, Stephen Salo, Bruno Callori, Joy Timms and Faye Owen are amongst the exhibitors this year.
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club will display their memorabilia with photographs of yachts in action by Terri Dodd and Andre Frankelin also on display and available for sate. Sydney Sculptor, John Hicks who provides the trophies for the yachting events, will also display his works. There will also be a silent auction of a piece of fine art by Bill Kerr, the proceeds of which will go towards further restoration works at the Shearers Arms.
The Geelong Waterfront Open Art Exhibition is open to all artists and from 2009 will include a number of other forms of art including childrens' art workshops. This event is un-sponsored but has the support of City of Greater Geelong's, Community Arts Grant Program, without which it would not be viable. In 2007 the event entertained in excess of 10,000 visitors and is expected to exceed this figure 2008.
This exhibition embraces the mission of the society and its home, Shearers Arms Visual Art Centre and Gallery, to enhance the enjoyment of heritage and visual arts for visitors. With the addition of an outdoor coffee court , visitors to Shearers Arms they will be able to see artists at work and place this gallery of quality artworks on the 'must see' list for all who enjoy the arts.
The Geelong Waterfront Open Art Exhibition is supported by the Community Arts Grant Program.
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| Performing Arts | Lysistrata
This is a woman's translation by Drue Robinson Hagan and produced by Bruce Murray. Greece has been at war for years. Lysistrata - like most of her sex - is sick of it. Unlike any other woman in Greece, however, she has a solution: barricade the bank and co-ordinate a sex strike amongst the woman of Greece. In this ribald comedy by Aristophanes, we see the pressure on both men and women grow to the point of explosion, creating hilarious and uninhibited peace 'negotiations'. Written in 411 BCE, the play addresses the place of women in society and politics, challenging the sexist basis of Athenian democracy. Lysistrata is unashamedly political, satirical and feminist. | Dates: | February 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 | | Times: | 8pm | | Venue: | The Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation Street, Geelong West | | Cost: | Adult $20 Concession $18 Student $12 | | Contact: | (03) 5225 1200 | | Website: | www.geelongrep.com.au |
Music in the Gardens 2008
This summer, Music in the Gardens promises to be better than ever! In the first concert you can picnic with family and friends on the Teahouse Lawns while listening to the exciting music of Donegal Express. This group blends traditional Irish music with strong dance-beat rhythms to create tunes which get hands clapping and feet dancing. They are well known in 'Irish' pubs and music festivals around Victoria. The following week is The Louisiana Shakers who play authentic and definitive New Orleans Jazz. The band has achieved great success and genuine international popularity through dedication to style and entertaining presentation. The Teahouse will be open for refreshments. See below for details and future Arts Bulletins for upcoming performances.
Donegal Express
| Dates: | 3 February 2008 | | Time: | 5 to 7.30pm |
The Louisiana Shakers
| Dates: | 10 February 2008 | | Time: | 5 to 7.30pm | | Venue: | Teahouse Lawns, Geelong Botanic Gardens | | Cost: | $10 per concert, $25 family | | Contact: | Tickets GPAC (03) 5225 1200 or pay at the gate on the night
Further information Friends of the Botanic Gardens (03) 5222 6053 | | Email: | friendsgbg@sunet.com.au |
Menopause – the Change is Coming!
Alcoa Theatre Season 2008 is set to begin at Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) with plenty of singing, dancing and hot flushes in Menopause The Musical. The smash hit show comes to Geelong after being enjoyed by more than twenty five million people on three continents, including successful runs in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Menopause The Musical aims to smash taboos about hot flushes, mood swings and hormone replacement therapy, while giving audiences a great entertainment experience. The show revolves around four women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or who have survived The Change. It's set in a large department store where the women fight over sale lingerie, beauty treatments and make unscheduled trips to the loo. An ageing actor, a businesswoman, a housewife and an Earth mother end up singing and dancing their way through 22 popular songs with lyrics altered for comedic effect.
| Dates: | 5 to 9 February 2008 (matinees February 6 and 9) | | Time: | Evenings 8pm
Matinees 1pm | | Venue: | Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | $17.50 to $47.80 | | Contact: | (03) 5225 1200 | | Email: | boxoffice@gpac.org.au | | Website: | www.gpac.org.au |
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| Visual Arts |
*NEW*
BROUGHAM SCHOOL OF ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Brougham Staff Exhibition 2008
Each of the 14 exhibitors operates as an independent professional in their particular field as well as participating in the teaching program at Brougham. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, photo-images, sculpture, mosaics and etchings. The artists are Anita Iacovella, Ann Webb, Calvin Harris, Cricket Saleh, Gail Martin, Glenys Bryant, Heather Stewart, Jennet Boyd, J Gaye Nieuwenhof, Joel Wolter, Julie Hyslop, Shelley Hannigan, Shirley Hurley and Terry Oakley. | Dates: | Opening 1 February 2008
Exhibition 1 to 23 February 2008 | | Time: | Opening 6 to 8pm
Exhibition Monday to Friday 9am to 4 pm Saturdays 11am to 4 pm | | Venue: | Brougham School of Art and Photography, 73 Malop Street, Geelong (upstairs) | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5229 9984 | | Email: | admin@broughamart.vic.edu.au | | Website: | www.broughamart.vic.edu.au |
*NEW*
LITTLE MALOP GALLERY
Emerging Geelong Artists
Each year Little Malop Gallery presents the director's choice of promising new local talent. This group show will be a little blockbuster, with recent paintings by Mary Black, Susan Hayward, Shirley Johnstone, Nina Smart and Dennis Sonogan.
QDOS ARTS
Susan Sutton- Lorne - Confronting Traditional Images
Susan Sutton's eighth solo exhibition presents 40 of her latest oil paintings on canvas. This substantial body of works is a panorama of images inspired by Lorne and the Surfcoast through four seasons of the year. The paintings, glowing with colour and light, depict life on the beaches, the streets and restaurants, whilst taking in many much loved venues which are subject to the rapid changes taking place on the Surfcoast.
| Dates: | To 26 January 2008 | | Times: | 10am to 5pm daily | | Venue: | QDOS Arts, Allenvale Road, Lorne | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5289 1989 | | Email: | qdosarts@iprimus.com.au |
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| Festivals and Events |
*NEW*
the.club returns for Hourly Comic Day
the.club is a monthly youth drop-in and lounge for young people aged 12 to 19 years of age. Providing a youth friendly social space in the Corio area, the.club runs at Cloverdale Community Centre on the first Friday of the month. This month the featured guest artist is Ive Sorocuk who is a cartoonist, blogger and stencil artist. Join Ive for Hourly Comic Day to create a comic and post it on the internet. Other activities include Playstation, games, table tennis, music, computer lab, etc. Refreshments provided.
FPV Limited Edition Cobra now on show
Almost 30 years ago the XC Falcon Cobra was unleashed and now, as seen at Bathurst in 2007, Ford Performance Vehicles have created the 'blue & white legend' in a new limited edition Cobra. On display for a short time only.
| Dates: | To 17 February 2008 | | Time: | 10am to 5pm daily (closed Tuesdays) | | Venue: | Ford Discovery Centre, 12 Gheringhap Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $7 Children (4 to 17 years) $3
Concession $4.50 Family (2 adults and 4 children) $18 | | Contact: | (03) 5227 8700 | | Email: | fdcinfo@deakin.edu.au | | Website: | www.forddiscovery.com.au |
Open Day - National Wool Museum
In conjunction with the Skandia Week celebrations, the National Wool Museum is holding an Open Day on Australia Day. As well as free entry to the Museum and its exhibitions, the Museum is offering a host of fabulous family activities, all with an Australiana twist. Activities include roving entertainers, clowns, face painting, bush dancing, theatrical performances, mobile animal farm, children's craft activities, loom demonstrations, sheep shearing and a 20% off sale in the Museum Shop. There is also the opportunity to sign up for half price Museum Membership, at just $10 for Adults, $7.50 for Seniors, Students and Concession card holders and $15 for Families (2 adults and up to 4 children). Membership provides free entry to the National Wool Museum for one year from the date of joining, invitation to exhibition openings, a free drink with every main meal purchased at Black Sheep Cafe and 10% discount at the National Wool Museum Shop (can't be used in conjunction with other offers).
Special Guided Twilight Walk - Celebratiing Australian Plants at Geelong Botanic Gardens
The 21st Century Garden has five Australian and local indigenous plantings plus the Heritage Garden Australian Border has been rejuvenated. Meet at the entrance steps of the Geelong Botanic Gardens.
| Date: | 27 January 2008 | | Time: | 6pm | | Venue: | Geelong Botanic Gardens, Eastern Park, Geelong | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5222 6053 | | Email: | friendsgbg@sunet.com.au |
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| Arts News |
Central Geelong Arts Market and Arts in the Park 2008
Expressions of Interest Deadline Extended to 5pm Friday 1st February 2008
Expressions of Interest are sought from artists and community arts groups wishing to participate in the Central Geelong Arts Market as part of the Arts in the Park event scheduled for Sunday 9th March 2008 in Johnstone Park. Now in its second year, Arts in the Park will incorporate an Arts Market to celebrate the diversity of the region's professional arts practitioners and community arts groups, while providing a vehicle for the promotion and sale of locally produced artwork. The event will also showcase the Central Geelong Arts and Culture Walking Trail and promote Central Geelong as a city rich in culture. A copy of the Arts Market Guidelines and Application Form can be downloaded from the website. Interested parties must submit a completed Application Form to Central Geelong Marketing (see contact details below). | Dates: | Deadline - 5pm Friday 1st February 2008 | | Time: | 5pm | | Mail: | Central Geelong Marketing, PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220 | | Website: | www.centralgeelong.com.au |
Historic Belcher Fountain Returns
The Belcher Fountain will be installed at the new intersection of Mercer, Malop and Gheringhap Streets in late January. It is currently undergoing full restoration in accordance with a Heritage Victoria permit. The Belcher Fountain was first installed at the intersection in 1884 but was moved into Johnstone Park in 1927, to make way for Geelong's tramways service. When the trams stopped in the early 1950s the fountain went back onto the plantation in the middle of the intersection, but eventually it fell into disrepair. The restored Belcher Fountain will be an impressive feature of this iconic Geelong intersection.
City of Greater Geelong/Gordon TAFE Small Business Training Grants program
The Gordon Institute of TAFE, in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong, will allocate Small Business Training Grants, each valued at $500, to 50 local small businesses which meet specific criteria. The grants are an extremely effective way of helping small business operators to further develop their business skills. The training program will begin on 27 February 2008. To be eligible for a grant a business must: - be registered in the municipal boundary of the City of Greater Geelong
- have been trading for a minimum of 12 months
- employ fewer than 20 employees
- have a registered ABN number
- pay the sum of $85 on enrolment
- attend all three training programs
- not have previously received a $500 City of Greater Geelong Small Business Training Grant within the past two years, and
- not be an employee either of the Gordon Institute of TAFE or the City of Greater Geelong, or an immediate family member.
Anyone interested in taking part in the training program should ring the Gordon TAFE on (03) 5225 0701 and ask for an enrolment form to be sent to them. |
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*NEW*
Call For Entries
2008 Fletcher Jones Art Prize
Geelong Gallery has announced that entries are invited for the 2008 Fletcher Jones Art Prize. The prize has increased in value this year to $30,000 thanks to generous sponsorship by Fletcher Jones Australia. Entry forms are now available. An exhibition of selected paintings will be held at Geelong Gallery (see below for entry form and exhibition details).
| Dates: | Closing date for entries is 30 May 2008
Exhibition (selected paintings) 16 August to 26 October 2008 | | Venue: | Geelong Gallery, 55 Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Contact: | Entry forms available from Geelong Gallery Reception or phone (03) 5229 3645 | | Website: | www.geelonggallery.org.au
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*NEW*
Call for Exhibition Proposals
Shell Arts - 2009 Geelong Region Artists' Program
This program provides the opportunity for artists and community groups from the Geelong region to exhibit in the Geelong Gallery. Information about the program and guidelines for submitting an exhibition proposal are now available on the Gallery's website (see details below).
| Dates: | Closing date for proposals 30 April 2008 | | Venue: | Geelong Gallery, 55 Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Contact: | (03) 5229 3645 | | Website: | www.geelonggallery.org.au |
*NEW*
Audition
Peninsula Players Auditions for Murdered to Death
A reading and auditions for Murdered to Death by Peter Gordon, which will be directed by Ross Pearce for Peninsula Players, are being held next month (details below). The play will be presented between 13 and 16 April 2008. The cast consists of five men and five women with ages fairly evenly spread from 20's to 70's.
| Dates: | Auditions 4 February 2008 (Call Backs 6 February 2008) | | Time: | Auditions 7.30 to 10pm | | Venue: | Drysdale Community Hall | | Contact: | Tony Wright (03) 5258 2583 | | Email: | ajbw@bigpond.com |
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Audition and Information Day
Following Lysistratat the next Geelong Repertory production will be Little Murders by Jules Feiffer. Directed by Geoff Gaskill, the play runs from 11 to 26 April. An information session for those interested in taking part in this black comedy, (either on or back stage) is being held (see details below). The play calls for six males and two females from early 20's to mid 50's (see below for the audition dates).
| Dates: | Information Session 3 February 2008
Auditions 5 and 9 February 2008 | | Time: | Information Session 2pm
Auditions 5 February 7.30pm and 9 February 11am | | Venue: | Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation Street, Geelong West | | Contact: | (03) 5244 3909 | | Email: | info@geelongrep.com.au
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University of the Third Age
University of the Third Age has a wealth of courses commencing in the next few months. Topics range from art, literature, music, politics, and languages to history and much more. Enrollment day was 23 January 2008 but late enrollments are possible. To obtain a comprehensive list of what is on offer call (03) 5222 2736
Bellarine Jongleurs 20th Anniversary
This year is the twentieth anniversary of the Bellarine Jongleurs and they are calling all past members and anyone who has been associated with the company to be involved in their celebrations. The major production this year will be Peter Pan (to be performed in August) and all past members are invited to be part of this production. They are also looking for a Director, Choreographer and other crew members. If you have not been involved before but are interested in this company then contact Lorraine Hall on (03) 5251 2893 for more information.
Audition
Anglesea Performing Arts Audition For Picnic At Hanging Rock
On 14 February, 1900 a party of schoolgirls from Appleyard College picnicked at Hanging Rock. During the afternoon several members of the party dissappeared without trace. Anglesea Performing Arts, the company that brought you the acclaimed 2006 production of The House of Bernarda Alba presents this iconic Australian tale, Joan Lindsay's Picnic At Hanging Rock. It will be directed by Iris Walshe-Howling and performed in May/June. Two audition nights of introduction, discussion, viewing the movie, script reading and workshopping will determine the final cast. Any actors interested in auditioning for this project are invited to attend. They are particularly looking for a two male actors in their twenties or thirties, with strong acting skills to take on the main male roles. They are also looking for technical and backstage crew particularly in the lighting and sound areas plus Classical musicians to create a chamber group.
| Dates: | 5 and 7 February 2008 | | Time: | 7.30 to 10.30 pm | | Venue: | Anglesea Hall, McMillan Street, Anglesea | | Contact: | Nikki (03) 5266 2062 |
Expressions of Interest from Community/Public Artists - Community Renewal Program
You are invited to submit visual material relevant to the following public art project proposals in Whittington, to be undertaken as part of the Community Renewal Program during the next 3 years:
a) Water Trail/ Interps/info/drainage pit covers/culverts/paving details - intended as an educational/creative element running through the site
b) Sculptural Markers/Flood Markers - could possibly be tied in with Water Trail elements
c) Signage/Community Notice Board/Townsend Road entrance element, could be a seat wall/sign
d) Landscape Elements - seating, paving details, shelter structures, fencing/bollards
e) Murals - building walls in central hub and fencing throughout youth activity area.
Please forward your Expression Of Interest including visual material by 6 February 2008 to:
Community Renewal Project Officer Anna Loughrey, 27 Apollo Place, Whittington, 3219.
Employment Opportunity - Ford Discovery Centre
Education Officer (part-time)
An opportunity exists to join one of Geelong's leading tourist/education attractions to deliver and develop innovative education programs. With an ability to teach and conduct workshops for groups or students, a self-motivated person with excellent people and teaching skills will enjoy our friendly, flexible work environment. Above-award wages are on offer and Position Descriptions are available upon request. If this sounds like you, please forward your written application to: The Director, Ford Discovery Centre, 12 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, 3220 or email fdcdirector@deakin.edu.au Applications must be received no later than 25 January 2008.
ARTreach - Free Art Program for Young Women
YWCA Victoria Geelong are running ARTreach to provide a safe space for young women to express what is relevant in their lives through creativity. All women aged 15 to 35 are welcome. Art materials and lunch are provided. | Dates: | 30 January 2008, and every Wednesday thereafter | | Time: | 10.30am to 2pm | | Venue: | 46 Robin Avenue, Norlane | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | Justine (03) 5221 6333 | | Email: | geelong@ywca.net | | Website: | www.ywca.net |
Community Mural - Ford Discovery Centre
The Ford Discovery Centre invites all their visitors (adults and children) to become designers! Using recycled materials, you can design and construct a car, boat, bird or any other object to add to their community mural.
| Dates: | To 31 March 2008 | | Times: | 10am to 5pm daily (closed Tuesdays) | | Venue: | Ford Discovery Centre, 12 Gheringhap Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $7 Children (4 to 17 years) $3 Concession $4.50 Family (2 adults and 4 children) $18 | | Contact: | (03) 5227 8700 | | Email: | fdcinfo@deakin.edu.au | | Website: | www.forddiscovery.com.au |
National Youth Self Portrait Prize
The National Portrait Gallery invites all young Australians aged between 18 and 25 years to enter the inaugural National Youth Self Portrait Prize 2008. Entrants are invited to create a self portrait in any of the following media: drawing, print, painting, traditional or digital still photography. A panel of three judges will make a selection from all entries to determine a shortlist of works for inclusion in the exhibition. This competition is run by the National Portrait Gallery in conjunction with The Association of Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Societies and the Tallis Foundation. Entries close 31 January 2008. For more information, please see details below.
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| Education |
BELLARINE PENINSULA ART THERAPY
Foundations in Chinese Ink Brush Painting - Summer Tuition
Summer program of single session art classes that may be booked on a casual basis throughout January 2008. Tuition includes brush technique, making ink tones and the development of essential Chinese calligraphy strokes for exploring creative art work. Art equipment and materials supplied for each session. Tutor: Lauren Leviston.
| Dates: | January 2008 (various) | | Times: | Various | | Venue: | Bellarine Peninsula Art Therapy, Suite 7 Gallop House, 15 Hancock Street, Drysdale | | Cost: | $25 per session or $20 per session when two or more sessions are booked | | Contact: | (03) 5257 1514 or 0435 012 830 | | Email: | laurenleviston@iprimus.com.au |
BROUGHAM SCHOOL OF ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
'Taster' workshops - January Program
Workshop topics include art history, printmaking, mosaics, painting and charcoal portraiture. Please contact Brougham School of Art and Photography for further details.
FRIENDS OF THE GEELONG BOTANIC GARDENS
The Art of Botanical Illustration
If your New Year's resolution is to develop your artistic talent, then the Friends of the Geelong Botanic Garden's Botanical Illustration classes are for you. The classes, held in the picturesque surroundings of the Geelong Botanic Gardens, enable participants to learn techniques to paint a variety of flora. Beginners Workshops are being held during January 2008 and for those with a confirmed interest in developing skills, enrolments are being taken for Term 1 commencing at the end of January 2008. The classes are hosted by the Friends of the Geelong Botanic Gardens. For further information on the Botanical Illustration classes or to enrol phone the Friends of the Geelong Botanic Gardens on (03) 5222 6053.
GEELONG FINE ART SCHOOL
Life Drawing
Untutored two-hour life drawing sessions for beginners, advanced and artists. Easels, boards, paper, tea and coffee supplied. Bring your own drawing materials.
| Dates: | 17, 24, 31 January and 7, 14 February 2008 | | Time: | 7.30 to 9.30pm | | Venue: | Geelong Fine Art School, 560a Latrobe Boulevard, Newtown | | Cost: | $72 for six sessions, or $15 per session | | Contact: | Robert (03) 5221 8874 | | Website: | www.geelonginfo.com |
*NEW*
GORDON INSTITUTE of TAFE (multiple listings)
Screen Printing Techniques
This course will teach you how to prepare artwork and print on a range of substrates including t-shirts, paper, ceramics, wood, vinyl and so on. You choose the materials and we'll teach you how to screen print on it. Great fun for the home artist and the flea market entrepreneur.
| Dates: | 12 February to 11 March 2008 (5 classes) | | Time: | 6 to 9pm | | Cost: | $250 (includes $30 class materials) |
Foundations in Drawing
This course will provide you with a step by step approach to drawing that will enable you to sketch what you see.
** This publication is intended as a general guide and is published on the basis of information provided to the City of Greater Geelong by third parties. It does not substitute for professional advice on laws and regulations in individual cases. If readers still have doubts, they should consult legislation or seek professional advice. The City of Greater Geelong accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may have accidentally occurred within the publication. Council does not necessarily endorse the views expressed by the contributors or endorse events, photographs or information contained within. |
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