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Arts Bulletin 264
28 February 2008 This Week's Feature - von Guérard to von Sturmer - aspects of a collection | 
Daniel von Sturmer
Folded space 2006–07 (installation view)
dual screen synchronised DVD
Collection: Geelong Galler Gift of the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust as part of the Helen Macpherson Smith Commission (2006) for the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, 2007
Image courtesy of the artist and Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne
Stephen Wickham...from Stefan Weisz for Georg Weisz… 2005 digital print
Collection: Geelong Gallery Gift of Elissa Ashton-Smith in memory of George Weisz and Margaret Lasica, 2007
Eugène von Guérard (1811-1901)
View of Geelong 1856b oil on canvas
Collection: Geelong Gallery Purchased through the Geelong Art Gallery Foundation with the generous support of the Victorian Government, the Australian Government, the City of Greater Geelong and numerous community and other donors, 2006.
| This exhibition celebrates the growth of the Gallery's collection over the past two years from the acclaimed purchase in 2006 of Eugène von Guérard's colonial masterpiece View of Geelong (1856) to the Gallery's latest acquisition of Daniel von Sturmer's dual channel video piece Folded space (2006-07), as well as highlighting other works of art that have been recently conserved or the focus of research. A number of these latter works will be displayed for the first time in many years.
While von Guérard's 1856 painting was acquired with generous support from all tiers of government, philanthropic bodies and numerous individual donors, Daniel von Sturmer's Folded space has been gifted to the Geelong Gallery under the terms of a commission funded by The Helen Macpherson Smith Trust through a partnership with the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. Folded space evolved from a larger-scale installation held at Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in 2006.
Other new acquisitions on display reflect the scope of the Gallery's collection and include 18th and 19th century furniture and woodwork, antique and contemporary glass, historical documents relating to the early history of Geelong and contemporary paintings, prints and photographs. Many of these works have been gifted directly or through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Recently conserved works of art include sculpture by George Baldessin and Ron Robertson-Swann as well as 19th Century works on paper, several of which relate specifically to the history of the region.
Similarly, research is another crucial aspect of developing and interpreting the collection - a responsibility variously illustrated here with the revised attribution of an 18th Century painting of a classical scene, the acquisition of an archive of designs by Edward Fischer (prominent colonial goldsmith), and a rare album of press clippings and ephemera relating to the activities in the 1850s and ‘60s of the Geelong Mechanics' Institute, a forerunner to the Geelong Art Gallery itself, established in 1896.
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Performing Arts | Melbourne's Theatre World - Broadway at the Mansion Returns
Stars of Australian Broadway will gather at the National Trust's Barwon Parks Mansion. Nine national performers from Melbourne Theatre will provide a spectacular outdoor performance to raise funds for the Winchelsea Hospital Dementia Wing.
| Date: | 2 March 2008 | | Time: | 6 to 9.30pm | | Venue: | Barwon Park Mansion, Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea | | Cost: | Adult $42.20 Concession $37.20 | | Contact: | (03) 5225 1200 | | Website: | www.gpac.org.au |
Music at The Basilica - Encounters 2008
A series of music by outstanding young performers from the Geelong area, blending music with poetry, art, images and text. Musicians include Timmothy Oborne (cello) on 20 February, Matthew Demetriou (piano) on 27 February and Chloe Lane (violin) and Reece Johnson (voice) on 5 March.
* Music at the Basilica is a Community Arts Grants Program-funded event.
*NEW*
The.Club
Young People's drop in lounge (12 years and over) first Friday of the month is a fully supervised alcohol and drug free event for young people from the Corio/Norlane area. Music, games, playstation, computer lab, art, zines, refreshments and more. March features Dee Jaying with turntable king, Ian Flatman. | Date: | 7 March 2008 | | Time: | 4 to 7pm | | Venue: | Cloverdale Community Centre, 167 - 169 Purnell Road, Corio | | Cost: | Gold coin | | Contact: | (03) 5275 4415 | | Email: | cloverdale@datafast.net.au |
I Feel So Good, I'll Be Glad When I Get The Blues
The Mojo Corner and Wayne Jury combine at Martians Café for a one off show called 'I Feel so Good I'll be Glad When I Get The Blues'. Wayne will be showcasing his 'soul drenched' voice along with some of his great songs. Troy, Dan and Rory from The Mojo Corner will join Wayne, before they stand and deliver their own brand of the blues with the rest of their band. It will culminate in a grand finale consisting of traditional meets contemporary blues and roots.
The Fourth Realm
The captivating voices of sisters of song, Ingrid and Tahlia Racz are mixed with more than 120 strings with Jackie Luke on Hammered Dulcimer, Electric Cello, & Bouzouki, and Greg Wilson on Para-Celtic Harp & Concertina. Visit a
different world with this rich collection of song from the 60's and 70's infused with folk and original music. The Fourth Realm, formed in 2004, based in NSW, has a big following. Their distinctive style of acoustic folk rock (with a touch of 'glam'), has seen them draw capacity crowds at many festivals throughout Australia including the National Folk Festival. Their diverse repertoire is illustrated by a Country interpretation of a Henry Lawson poem, a song from the Moody Blues and a fast paced instrumental solo with a Celtic feel, all in the same set. | Date: | 9 March 2008 | | Time: | 8pm | | Venue: | Apollo Bay Bowls Club, 6 Moore Street, Apollo Bay | | Cost: | Adult $10 from Paradise Books or on the door | | Contact: | (03) 5237 6335 | | Email: | jgross@aapt.net.au | | Website: | www.apollobay.com/arts |
*NEW*
KEATING! – The Musical We Had To Have
The 2008 Alcoa Theatre Season continues at Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) with KEATING! – political satire at its best with a cast of some of Australia's most colourful politicians: Paul Keating, John Howard, Alexander Downer, Bob Hawke and John Hewson, all singing and dancing. There's even a moving duet with star-crossed lovers Gareth Evans and Cheryl Kernot. Written by Casey Bennetto, the scathingly hilarious lyrics tear through the reign and tragic fall of the Placido Domingo of Australian politics. Part French farce, part Greek tragedy, this is 'the country soul opera we had to have'. It transports you back to a time less politically grey as it charts the rise, fall and rise again of an antique clock collector from Bankstown. | Dates: | 11 to 15 March 2008 | | Times: | 8pm (matinees 12 and 15 March at 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 | CAVALIER GALLERY
MARA 2008 - a survey of work from past and present students
The dedicated members of the McNeill Academy of Realist Art (MARA) believe they are linked by brushwork to the last masters of the Australian Realist tradition: Meldrum, Roberts, Lambert, Heysen, Withers and others. Members of the Academy from diverse parts of Victoria will display evidence of their individual Realist journeys in an exhibition of paintings and drawings. | Opening | | | Date: | 29 February 2008 | | Time: | 6 to 8pm |
Exhibition
| Dates: | 29 February to 20 March 2008 | | Times: | 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday
11am to 4pm Saturday | | Venue: | Brougham School of Art and Photography, 1st floor, 73 Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5229 9984 | | Email: | admin@broughamart.vic.edu.au | | Website: | www.broughamart.vic.edu.au |
CENTENARY HALL
State Gemstone and Jewellery, Gemcraft and Beads Mineral Show
This show provides a forum for State Level Lapidary Competitions. Magnificent showcases will be on display depicting silver and gold work, mineral displays, gemstones and fossils. Dealers will also present mineral specimens, fossils, faceting rough, gemstones and beading supplies. The State's top demonstrators in the Lapidary field will be demonstrating their art.
| Dates: | 8 to 10 March 2008 | | Times: | Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 9.30am to 5pm, Monday 9.30am to 2pm | | Venue: | Centenary Hall, Cox Road, Norlane | | Cost: | Adult $5 Children $5 Under 10 years Free | | Contact: | (03) 5253 1233 | | Email: | desmckiernan@bigpond.com |
LITTLE MALOP GALLERY
Quadriptych: Mark Cairns + Leigh Chiller + Peter Jacobs + Richard Morrison
Quadriptych is an exhibition of recent paintings by Mark Cairns, Leigh Chiller, Peter Jacobs and Richard Morrison. These four well-known artists have established a unique direction and style, with a strong individual following for their work over several decades.
MORROW THEATRETTE
Travelling Treasures
The Geelong Regional Library Corporation will host the State Library of Victoria travelling treasures program at the Heritage Centre. The Travelling Treasures program offers a rare and intimate access to some of the Library's most extraordinary books and artefacts. Treasures include the final note of explorer Robert Burke, the inspiring story of wartime survivor and heroine Margaret Ingham, three rare editions of May Gibbs' earliest children's books, including Gum Blossom Babies and the extraordinary tale of convict William Buckley.
NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM
FabARTS 2008 People's Choice Awards
The fabARTS 2008 Exhibition, currently showing at the National Wool Museum, showcases some of the best works of 2007 VCE Art students from throughout the Geelong Region. The People's Choice Awards presentation ceremony will be held to reveal the most popular works, as voted by the general public. Cr Peter McMullin, Portfolio for Arts, Culture and Heritage, City of Greater Geelong, cordially invites all Arts Bulletin readers and their guests to attend the fabARTS 2008 People's Choice Awards (see details below). | Date: | 13 March 2008 | | Time: | 5pm for 5.30pm | | Contact: | RSVP essential by Tuesday 11 March to Debbie Coghlan or Mandy Wright, telephone 5227 0701 or email nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au. |
FabARTS 2008 Exhibition
| Dates: | To 6 April 2008 | | Times: | 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
1 to 5pm Saturday and Sunday (closed Good Friday) | | Venue: | National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $7.30 Concession $5.90 Child $3.65 Family (2 Adults and up to 4 children) $20
Students receive free entry. | | Contact: | (03) 5227 0701 | | Email: | nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au | | Website: | www.nwm.vic.gov.au |
*NEW*
The Scarecrow Patch - Artists Studio
Geelong Textile and Fibre Artists Inc - Uniquely Geelong Exhibition
The tiny township of Ceres once again hosts the Textile and Fibre Artists annual exhibition. The work of 15 artists, including special works of art uniquely associated with Geelong will be on sale. On display will be creative textiles, ceramics, weaving, collages, smocking, embroidery, felting, hats, wearable art, drawings and more.
Preview | Dates: | 1 and 2 March 2008 | | Time: | 2pm |
Exhibition
| Dates: | 7 to 10 March, 14 to 16 March, 22 to 24 March and 28 to 30 March | | Times: | 10am to 4pm | | Venue: | The Scarecrow Patch, 20 Wheatsheaf Street, Ceres | | Cost: | Gold coin donation | | Contact: | (03) 5249 1350 or (03) 5229 5131 | | Email: | admin@broughamart.vic.edu.au | | Website: | www.broughamart.vic.edu.au |
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| Literature |
*NEW*
Whitmore Press Poetry Launch for Portarlington
New poetry collections by Brendan Ryan and A. Frances Johnson will be launched by highly respected Australian poet Jennifer Harrison. Ryan's A Tight Circle and Johnson's The Pallbearer's Garden are both limited edition poetry chapbooks published under Anthony Lynch's Geelong-based independent imprint, Whitmore Press. Copies of the books, each printed on watermarked paper with medley satin flyleaf and individually signed and numbered, will be on sale at the launch as well as at Griffiths bookstore. Both poets will read from their work at this launch.
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| Festivals and Events |
Central Geelong Farmers Market
Experience the best of the region's delicious fresh produce and unique gourmet treats including fruit and vegetables, flowers, cheese, spices, chutneys, pesto, wine, preserves, bread, pasta and more. Enjoy live entertainment, a seasonal cooking school, a miniature animal farm and face painting for the kids!
Geelong Field Naturalists' Lecture
Presentation by Geoff Carr, Geelong Field Naturalists', on Regional Saltmarsh Vegetation.
2008 Bethany Arthouse Film Festival - Tickets Sales Now Open.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2008 Bethany Arthouse Film Festival. This is the 11th year that Bethany has been producing the Festival, which brings to the Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) five films from around the world - and this year is no exception. The festival kicks off on 3 April with The Italian, the official Russian entry for the 2006 Academy Awards and concludes in September with Candy, an Australian love story starring Abbie Cornish and Heath Ledger. 2008 is also a milestone in Bethany's history as it celebrates 140 years of serving the community and the arthouse film festival is its major fundraiser for the year.
| Dates: | 3 April 2008 - The Italian
5 June 2008 - The Lives of Others
3 July 2008 - Black Book
7 August 2008 - Running with Scissors
18 September 2008 - Candy | | Time: | 8pm | | Venue: | Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Subscription $70 ( conc $42) for all five films
Single tickets $16 ( conc $10) | | Contact: | (03) 5225 1200 | | Email: | boxoffice@gpac.org.au | | Website: | www.gpac.org.au |
| Arts News | *NEW*
Potato Shed's 2008 Season Hidden Treasure Announced
Cr Peter McMullin, Portfolio Holder Arts, Culture and Heritage with Cr Jan Farrell, Chair of the Potato Shed Committee of Management have launched Hidden Treasure, the 2008 Season for the Potato Shed Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre. 2008 is the International Year of the Potato. The term Hidden Treasure refers to growing potato crops to feed people. Throughout the year the Potato Shed will offer a selection of professional shows as well as local productions for those who hunger for cultural gems. Highlights include: The China Incident, Sportsman's Night, A Man for All Seasons, The First Step on a Tram is Hell. Stay tuned for more information about these, and many other fantastic offerings from the Potato Shed. |
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| Opportunities and Employment | The Torch Project - Executive Officer Position
The Torch Project is a leading community cultural development organisation, based in Melbourne, working in the rich intersection of Indigenous/non-Indigenous Australia. The company is currently seeking an inspired and visionary Executive Officer to lead this dynamic not-for-profit Company into the next stage of its development. Producing ground breaking work that has stirred thousands of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Victorians to action, The Torch's leadership enables diverse and vibrant Re-Igniting Community (RIC) projects that facilitate artistic collaboration between remote, rural and metropolitan communities and professional artists. The Executive Officer needs to have strong management skills, an entrepreneurial spirit with integrity and passion, and demonstrate a commitment to social justice, cultural development and creative expression. Closing date 7 March 2008.
Artist requires assistance
If you want to earn a bit extra for those art/book supplies, a local artist requires assistance. Will suit mature and outgoing student and must have drivers licence and own car. Standing by display promoting artists work at expos and corporate functions so a high standard of presentation is required.
Expressions of Interest Sought
Encore Theatre Company - The Lightkeeper and Art Exhibition
Expressions of interest are called for the The Lightkeeper production Art Exhibition to be held at the Potato Shed, Drysdale in August and early September 2008.The following positions are available for experienced Stage Directors, Art Exhibition Curator, and Lighting Technician. Expressions of interest to be submitted by 4 March 2008.
Seeking Geelong Musicians for CD Project
Whatem Choo! - A colelction of children's songs
The Geelong Youth Choir and Creating Music Preschool Music Program invite applications from Geelong musicians to be part of this exciting project. We are seeking solo artists, ensembles and choirs from a diverse range of musical styles and cultures. Original compositions and arrangements aimed at preschoolers are particularly encouraged along with traditional children's music. Recording will take place in September 2008. Applications close 14 March 2008.
Applications Open - National Celtic Festival
The National Celtic Festival invites applications for performers, stall holders and volunteers for this year's event - to be held on 6 to 9 June in Portarlington. Information and application forms can be obtained on the website below. Applications close 17 March 2008.
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| Education | Bilby Saves Easter Preschool Program
Preschoolers are invited to join in the Easter Fun at the National Wool Museum with the new 'Bilby Saves Easter' Preschool Program. Using a range of creative abilities the children will make things, sing songs, dance and read stories, and along the way discover a home for Bilby within the Museum. Led by experienced staff, this program is designed to be age appropriate and is sure to leave a smile on the faces of the children. Group bookings are essential. | Dates: | 6 to 19 March 2008 | | Times: | 9.30am, 11.15am, 1.15pm midweek group bookings only | | Venue: | National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult & Child $3.65 | | Contact: | (03) 5227 0701 | | Email: | nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au | | Website: | www.nwm.vic.gov.au |
** 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 ommissions that may have accidentally occured within the publication. Council does not neccessarily endorse the views expressed by the contributors or endorse events, photographs or information contained within. |
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