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Arts Bulletin 284
17 July 2008
This Week's Feature - Memory Bank | 
| Memories of our local places are told through film, audio and photographs in a revealing exhibition opening next week at the National Wool Museum.
The Memory Bank exhibition has been created by award-winning digital filmmaker Malcolm McKinnon, who for the past six months has been gathering stories from across the Geelong region.
This multi-media collection of people's stories reflects personal connections to local places. Also featured are objects and artefacts from people's lives representing special memories.
Walk the installation by artist Glenn Romanis. Walking Country is a bird's-eye view of Geelong in sand, stone and wood, from the mouth of the Barwon to the You Yangs.
On exhibition for the first time are works of art by local sculptors Julie Shaw, Victoria Edgar and Mark Trinham. All have been working with the Barwon Heads, Botanic Gardens and Norlane/Corio communities respectively to create sculptures iconic of these places.
On opening night only, Events Director Donna Jackson, has chosen a selection of memories to freeze in ice - objects frozen temporarily to be discovered by some and remembered by others. Artefacts from times and places that may no longer exist - a child's chair from Morongo College, a beaded handbag from the heyday of the Palais Royal, a bridle from a childhood of riding on Fyansford Common.
To experience all the ooh aah of this exhibition, Arts Bulletin readers should RSVP for the opening event - but do it quickly because the close off is tomorrow.
Opening:
| Dates: | 24 July 2008 (RSVP essential by 18 July) | | Time: | 6pm to 7.30pm |
Exhibition:
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| Performing Arts |
The Pitch
Shaken+stirred @ THE BLAKI!, Geelong Performing Arts Centre's winter series of four very different shows in the intimate surrounds of the Blakiston Theatre, continues with The Pitch, a hilarious satire depicting the trials and tribulations of trying to crack the big time in Hollywood. Peter Houghton's brilliant show was a critically acclaimed hit in Melbourne in 2006 and 2007 and was awarded two prestigious Green Room Awards, for Performance and for Best New Play. The Pitch is set in the very humble apartment of aspiring screenwriter Walter Weinerman just before he is about to sell his screenplay to an all-powerful Hollywood film industry panel. The play is an hilarious antidote for the many clichéd and over done Hollywood blockbusters that we are all too familiar with.
| Dates: | 17 to 19 July 2008 | | Times: | 8pm | | Venue: | Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $25, Concession $20, Under 18 $15 | | Contact: | (03) 5225 1200 | | Email: | boxoffice@gpac.org.au | | Website: | www.gpac.org.au |
Short Circuit - Music
Short Circuit - Music is the second instalment of the Short Circuit Series that will run throughout 2008. It aims to launch emerging musicians/singers and give them an opportunity to perform. It also seeks to provide a performance space for more experienced young musicians/singers who simply want to be on stage again or may want to showcase a new work. All performers are between 14 and 25 years of age. Top Acts of the night voted by the audience and the Courthouse team will be included in the final showcase at Geelong Performing Arts Centre on 3 December. For inquiries, please feel free to contact the Courthouse Youth Arts Centre.
Australian Army Band Melbourne - Live at the Potato Shed
The Australian Army Band Melbourne, currently commanded by Major Peter Grant, will present a special concert at the Potato Shed in July. With one show sold out we are happy to announce a second show on Tuesday 22 July at 1.30pm. The band provides music for ceremonial occasions and Commonwealth, Royal and Vice Regal ceremonial functions. In addition, the band participates in State ceremonial events, assists Defence Force recruiting and public relations and regularly supports charitable organisations. The band also appears at major sporting events, significant public performances and is also required, on occasion, to be involved in radio and television appearances. In fact, whenever an event of international standing requires some ceremonial splendour, the band is only too pleased to show why they are considered one of the finest bands of their kind in the world today. The Australian Army Band Melbourne consists of 35 full time professional musicians who primarily operate as a concert band. From Opera to Jazz, Tchaikovsky to Top 40 their extreme flexibility is displayed every time they perform. Don't miss this special event! Credit card bookings by phone or book at any City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre.
| Date: | 22 July 2008 | | Time: | 1.30pm (10.30am show sold out) | | Venue: | The Potato Shed, Peninsula Road, Drysdale | | Cost: | $10 | | Contact: | (03) 5251 1998 |
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| Visual Arts | GEELONG GALLERY - Multiple Listings
Land Marks: Beyond The Surface - David Beaumont
Land Marks: Beyond the surface is an exhibition of paintings inspired by the beauty and harshness of the Australian landscape and in particular the surface of the land at Lake Mungo, the Gammon Ranges, Pink Lakes and Lake Eyre. Sketching trips to these inland locations have been the starting point for this new body of work that marks a shift in David Beaumont's practice from the coastal seascapes for which he is well-known. Sections of thickly applied paint that rise from the surface of the canvas are juxtaposed with pared-back, almost transparent finishes, replicating the nuances of the landscape when closely observed. Beaumont's works invite considered observation and encourage the viewer to look 'beyond the surface' - to reveal the various layers of both his paintings and, more broadly, the Australian landscape in general.
Print Traditions - Sources Of Australian Printmaking
This exhibition brings together works by European and British master printmakers Rembrandt van Rijn, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Thomas Bewick, Charles Meryon and James McNeill Whistler, with related images by Australian artists - past and present - such as Lionel Lindsay, John Shirlow, Jessie Traill, Rosalind Atkins and Marco Luccio, as a means of illustrating the different streams of influence that have contributed to the notably rich tradition of printmaking in Australia. Print Traditions - Sources Of Australian Printmaking presents works from Geelong Gallery's outstanding print collection alongside those from private and institutional collections including the Art Gallery of South Australia, Baillieu Library at the University of Melbourne and the National Gallery of Victoria.
ST JOSEPHS COLLEGE
St Josephs Art Expo 2008
Geelong artists are selling their art at studio prices at the St Josephs Art Expo. Paintings, prints, ceramics, sculpture, metal, textiles, jewellery and photography are all priced from $50 to $1000. Silent auction and raffle. Meet the artists and take the artwork at the time of purchase. Food and wine available. Bring the family for a visit.
| Date: | 25 to 27 July 2008 | | Time: | 25 July 2008, 7 to 10pm
26 and 27 July 2008, 11am to 4pm | | Venue: | St Josephs College, 135 Aphrasia Street, Newtown | | Cost: | Gold coin donation | | Contact: | (03) 5226 810 |
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| Literature | *NEW*
Book Launch - Steadfast Through Change
St Luke's Archives Committee has produced a comprehensive, illustrated history of Highton and St Luke's. The three writers have researched, collated, written and produced a permanent reference and historical resource of early Highton, focussing on St Luke's church between 1853 and 2006. The book includes maps, family histories, many exclusive photos of church groups, buildings, the tornado damage, the growth of Highton and reflects the church's service to God and the community. The book will be launched by Cr Andrew Katos. Guest speaker will be Dr Ian Breward, Uniting Church Synod Archivist and Senior Fellow, School of Historial Studies University of Melbourne. Books may be ordered at the price of $22 plus postage up to and including the launch. Thereafter the price will be $25 plus postage. Afternoon tea will be available.
| Dates: | 20 July 2008 | | Time: | 2pm | | Venue: | St Luke's Uniting Church, 174 Barrabool Road, Highton | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5243 4832 | | Email: | bjwill1@optusnet.com.au |
Geelong Book Fair
Thousands of second hand books available for sale in all categories. Local authors in attendance over the weekend. Conducted by the Rotary Club of Geelong West with proceeds to Rotary approved projects.
| Dates: | 25 to 27 July 2008 | | Time: | 25 July 2008 - 11am to 5pm
26 July 2008 - 9am to 5pm
27 July 2008 - 10am to 2pm | | Venue: | Geelong West Town Hall, Pakington Street, Geelong West | | Cost: | Gold coin donation | | Contact: | 0427 211 273 | | Email: | syewdall@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
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Geelong Writers Inc Annual General Meeting
The purpose of the meeting is to elect a Committee of Management and to receive reports for the 2007/2008 financial year. Guest speaker is author and scriptwriter Maureen McCarthy. Her novel, Queen Kat, Carmel and St Jude Get A Life was adapted by the ABC into a television mini-series. She co-scripted the In-between series for SBS winning an AFI award in 1987.
| Dates: | 27 July 2008 | | Time: | 2pm for 2.30pm | | Venue: | Beav's Bar, 77 Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Gold Coin Donation | | Contact: | (03) 5229 2208 | | Email: | geelongwriters@yahoo.com.au |
*NEW*
Warm Winter Words 15
This year Apollo Bay Arts celebrates the 15th anniversary of its popular annual readings with prominent authors John Marsden and Alex Miller. Both authors, based in Victoria are very well-known and have won many prestigious literary awards. Hear them speak about and read from their writings. Sponsored by the Victorian Writers Centre and Colac Otway Shire. Tickets are only $7 from Paradise Books or on the door. Afternoon tea available/bar open.
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| Festivals and Events |
CAG 2008 Cultural Arts And Sport Sunday
CAG 2008 Cultural Arts and Sport Sunday is organised by The Chinese Association of Geelong Inc. It is a friendly participation program which includes arts and sports activities. The purpose is to encourage everyone to be part of the community and to have a chance to contribute and exchange your talent and skills through the program. If you have any cultural artistic skills or good at any portable instrument, please bring it along and contribute your skills to the community.
| Dates: | 20 July 2008 | | Time: | 11.30am to 4pm | | Venue: | KD Stewart Centre, Deakin University, Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds | | Cost: | CAG member Free, Non-member $5 | | Contact: | (03) 5248 6568 |
*NEW*
Special Guided Walk
A special guided walk - an opportunity to learn about the significant trees in Geelong Botanic Gardens.
| Dates: | 27 July 2008 | | Time: | 2pm | | Venue: | Geelong Botanic Gardens – meet your Guide at the front entrance to GBG | | Cost: | Gold Coin Donation | | Contact: | (03) 5222 6053 |
*NEW*
Barwon Heads Film Society Inc. Screening -
High Society
You are invited to come along to help celebrate the eighth birthday of the Barwon Heads Film Society when we screen High Society. The film was directed by Charles Walters in 1956 in the USA. This is an immensely popular musical, featuring the delightful Cole Porter score and is based on Philip Barry's play, The Philadelphia Story. The cast includes Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Celeste Holm and Louis Armstrong. The film runs for 108 mins. The Film Society meets on the last Thursday of the month, February to November. Memberships are $65 or $40 concession annually or $20 or $12 for three months. Casual visitors are welcome.
| Dates: | 31 July 2008 | | Time: | 7.30pm | | Venue: | Barwon Heads Community Hall, cnr Hitchcock Avenue and Ozone Road, Barwon Heads | | Cost: | Membership or donation | | Contact: | Anthea (03) 5254 2138 or Alex (03) 5254 1139 |
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| Arts News |
Art Gallery On The Move!
Little Malop Gallery is expanding and relocating to larger premises and from mid July will be trading as Metropolis Gallery at 64 Ryrie Street Geelong. There is also a new website - the telephone number is unchanged - and patrons can expect the same personal service that they have enjoyed for the last 5 years at Little Malop Gallery. Metropolis Gallery exhibitions will continue to promote Australian art, including exceptional artists from the Geelong and Bellarine region, Melbourne and interstate, as well as collectable works by major Australian Artists: Paintings; Edition Prints; Sculpture; Art Glass; Ceramics; Designer Jewellery. There will be three flexible exhibition spaces including Metropolis Upstairs, allowing a mix of changing and ongoing exhibitions. Metropolis Gallery will also now offer clients a wide range of new art services including conservation framing. Don't miss the Grand Opening in the last week of July, which will coincide with the launch of GROMM - Recent paintings by Michael Gromm. Be sure to visit Metropolis Gallery when the doors open in mid July.
| Dates: | Now Open | | Time: | 10am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm Saturday | | Venue: | Metropolis Gallery, 64 Ryrie Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5221 6505 | | Website: | www.metropolisgallery.com.au |
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| Opportunities and Employment |
2008-2009 Community Arts and Festivals Grants
The City is pleased to announce that the Community Arts Grants Program 2008/2009 and the Community Festivals Grants Program 2008/2009 are now open. These programs are offered to facilitate innovative community arts and festivals projects undertaken within the City of Greater Geelong. Grants are available for projects initiated and managed by not-for-profit, incorporated organisations. Guidelines and Application Forms are available at Customer Service Centres, from the City website www.geelongaustralia.com.au or by contacting the City of Greater Geelong directly on (03) 5227 0878. All applications must be received or post-dated no later than 5.00pm Monday 25 August 2008. All applications must be submitted via mail to the City of Greater Geelong, Community Arts and Festivals Grants Programs, PO Box 104, Geelong Vic, 3220, or in person at any City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre. No email applications will be accepted. Please note that there will only be one round annually in both the Community Arts Grants Program and the Community Festivals Grants Program. Therefore, there will be no further grant round until mid-2009.
Call for Auditions - Theft
Torquay Theatre Troupe is auditioning for men to play 40ish year olds for the comedy drama Theft by Eric Chappell. Rehearsals will be Thursdays at 7.30pm, Sundays at 5pm and some Mondays at 7.30pm, beginning Thursday August 7. Performance dates: 30, 31, October and 1, 2 (matinee), 6, 7, 8 November.
| Dates: | 20 July 2008 | | Time: | 2pm | | Venue: | Senior Citizens Hall, Price Street, Torquay | | Contact: | Gay (03) 5261 6112 | | Email: | gbell@iprimus.com.au |
High Tide 2008 - Logo Design Competition
The High Tide Festival committee is inviting Surf Coast artists to design the 2008 Festival logo/poster. The Festival committee has had overwhelming success in the past and is confidently looking forward to this year's competition. The winning logo/poster will be used on the main Festival poster and on Festival publications and publicity. The theme for this year's Festival is Our Space Our PLACE!! - celebrating the seasonal changes, history, people coming and going, flora and fauna and sea and to have the opportunity to understand and respect the place we call home. The image needs to look good in either black and white or colour. Organisers will protect the integrity of the artist's work and talk to the winner about how the image is used. Judges will be looking for vibrant entries that reflect the Surf Coast community and/or the Festival theme and that can be reproduced graphically. Entry forms are available from the Surf Coast Shire Offices and at www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au. Call Julie on (03) 5261 0645 or 0419 152 520 or email jdyer@surfcoast.vic.gov.au for details on how to enter and general information. Entries must be delivered to the Surf Coast Shire, 25 Grossmans Road, (PO Box 350) Torquay, 3228 by Tuesday 22 July 2007. The winner will be announced on Thursday 31 July. The High Tide Festival Committee looks forward to receiving your entry.
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| Education |
Brougham School Of Art And Photography - Multiple Listings
Drawing Program At Brougham
Brougham School of Art and Photography is offering a comprehensive drawing program for Term 3. This program includes classes from Drawing - An Introduction through to Drawing - Intermediate. This course also provides life drawing both during the week and on Saturdays.
| Dates: | Drawing - An Introduction: 21 July to 8 September
Drawing - Intermediate: 24 July to 11 September
Life Drawing: 24 July to 11 September
Life Drawing: 25 July to 12 Sepember
Life Drawing on Saturdays: Every Saturday | | Time: | Drawing - An Introduction: 6 to 9pm
Drawing - Intermediate: 12.30 to 3.30pm
Life Drawing: 6pm to 8pm
Life Drawing: 1pm to 3pm
Life Drawing on Saturdays: 1 to 3pm | | Cost: | Drawing - An Introduction: $190 (8 Weeks)
Drawing - Intermediate: $190 (8 Weeks)
Life Drawing: $170 (8 Weeks)
Life Drawing: $170 (8 Weeks)
Life Drawing on Saturdays: $12 Per Person (BYO paper and materials) |
Photography Program At Brougham
Brougham School of Art and Photography is offering a comprehensive photography program for Term 3. This program includes classes in digital imaging and multi media. Classes are also being offered every Saturday.
| Dates: | Digital Photography - An Introduction: 22 July to 9 September
Digital Imaging - An Introduction: 25 July to 12 September
Multi Media - Intermediate: 25 July to 12 September
Saturday Digital Photography - An Introduction: 26 July to 12 September | | Time: | Digital Photogrpahy - An Introduction: 6 to 9pm
Digital Imaging - An Introduction: 9am to 12pm
Multi Media - Intermediate: 12.30 to 3.30pm
Saturday Digital Photography: 12:30 to 3.30pm | | Cost: | Digital Photography - An Introduction: $240 (8 Weeks)
Digital Imaging - An Introduction: $240 (8 Weeks)
Multi Media - Intermediate: $240 ( 8 Weeks)
Saturday Digital Photography: $190 ( 4 Weeks) |
Painting Program At Brougham
Brougham School of Art and Photography is offering a comprehensive painting program for Term 3. This program includes introductory classes in both acrylics and oil through to more intermediate classes in painting from the life model.
| Dates: | Painting - An Introduction: 23 July to 10 September
Painting - Life Model: 20 October to 17 November
Painting - Acrylics and Oil: 25 July to 15 August
Painting on Saturdays: 26 July to 13 September | | Time: | Painting - An Introduction: 9am to 12pm
Painting - Life Model: 1 to 4pm
Painting - Acrylics and Oil: 9am to 12pm
Painting on Saturdays: 11.30am to 2.30pm | | Venue: | Brougham School of Art and Photography, Level 1, 73 Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Painting - An Introduction: $220 (8 Weeks)
Painting - Life Model: $180 (8 Weeks)
Painting - Acrylics and Oil: $140.00 (4 Weeks)
Painting on Saturdays: $220 (8 Weeks) | | Contact: | (03) 5229 9984 | | Email: | admin@broughamart.vic.edu.au
| | Website: | www.broughamart.vic.edu.au |
Gordon Institute of TAFE - Multiple Listings
Screen Writing Introduction
This is designed for anyone who wants to take a story to the screen - from conception to delivery - including character development, story structure, scene writing and screen play format aiming to improve screen writing abilities. The course will cover: the screenplay working formula; character; plot point; the scene; the process of writing the screenplay and developing the screenplay.
| Dates: | 21 July to 25 August 2008 (6 classes) | | Time: | 6 to 8 pm | | Cost: | $250 |
Ceramics
Learn a wide range of techniques relating to ceramics including how to create functional and sculptural pieces with clay through to exploring the techniques of coiling, slab modelling and throwing clay on a pottery wheel. The process of firing and glazing will also be covered. Students will be guided through modelling a clay bust/head but also have the opportunity to work on their own projects if they wish.
| Dates: | 22 July to 2 September 2008 (6 classes) | | Time: | 6 to 9pm | | Cost: | $300 (includes $25 class materials) |
Introduction To Creative Jewellery Making
This course is designed as a basic introduction to jewellery making. You will learn essential silver smithing techniques and make a variety of pieces. The course will cover: basic design and fabrication; drilling and saw piercing; soldering; decorative techniques; finishing techniques; chain mailing and doming.
*NEW*
Regional Arts Victoria
A series of forums for regional organisations interested in conducting community performing arts events is currently being organised to connect people who manage venues of all sizes - including local halls, pavilions, showgrounds, or even the shearing or packing shed! Regional Arts Victoria, in association with some of its members, will present these one-day seminar workshops which will be open to people from a range of local arts groups, local government, festivals, local hall committees and more. Learn about touring and marketing to make shows work in your venue and link up with others in your area wanting to do the same. Seminars are being held in the following locations: Violet Town, Beechworth, Maryborough, Charlton, Camperdown, Aireys Inlet, Mirboo North and Bruthen. More information is available on the website.
| Dates: | Various from 2 August to 26 October | | Time: | 10am to 4pm | | Venue: | Various | | Cost: | $10 RAV members and affiliates $15 non-members | | Contact: | (03) 9644 1800, 1800 819 803 (Country Victoria only) | | Email: | enquiry@rav.net.au | | Website: | www.rav.net.au |
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