CLAY IN MAY EXHIBITION – MULLUMBIMBY CLAYWORKERS GALLERY Mullumbimby Clayworkers Gallery is undeniably Mullumbimby’s best kept secret. The Gallery is the showroom of the shared pottery studio next door where an eclectic group of ceramic artists and potters make and display their creations. Clay in May is one of their annual events, where they invite the broader community to visit, check out their latest collection and join them for chai and cake under the fairy lights in the courtyard. This year it will be held on the auspicious Friday the 13th, 5–7pm. There will be an exciting and eclectic array of pieces on show including functional-ware, large and small sculptures, slip cast porcelain, and jewellery. It is a collection that reflects both the diversity of ways that clay can be used as well as the diversity of the community itself. Mullumbimby Clayworkers Gallery is situated in the Drill Hall Complex at 2 Jubilee Avenue, Mullumbimby. Exhibition starts this Friday 13th May with chai and cake between 5–7pm. Gallery is otherwise open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am–2pm.
OMAR MUSA PRESENTS KILLERNOVA, TUESDAY 24 MAY Byron Writers Festival, in partnership with Byron School of Art, invites you to an evening with Bornean-Australian rapper, poet, artist and author, Omar Musa. Omar has released four poetry books, four hip-hop records, and received a standing ovation at TEDx Sydney at the Sydney Opera House. ‘Omar’s poetry slips between two worlds, between play and dread, the sacred and the mundane, with Houdini-like ease. He leans into the mystery, while bringing down the hammer. Like if Frank Ocean ghost-wrote Nostradamus.’ – Hera Lindsay Bird Come along to hear Omar perform a selection of poetry from his latest book, Killernova, against a backdrop of his stunning woodblock print artworks. Tuesday 24 May, 6pm at Byron School of Art, 112 Dalley Street Mullumbimby. Bookings essential via byronwritersfestival.com/whats-on
Murwillumbah & surrounds 28-29 MAY 2022
MURWILLUMBAH ARTS TRAIL The artistic talent of the Tweed and surrounds will be on display throughout the Murwillumbah Arts Trail on 28 –29 May 2022. Weaving through Murwillumbah and surrounds, MAT offers the chance to see local artists at work, participate in art activities and purchase unique works direct from the artists. This year the village of Tumbulgum joins the trail with an outdoor sculpture exhibition at Husk Distillery and an exhibition at The Belle Riverhouse on the banks of the Tweed River. MAT culminates on Saturday night with a colourful soiree at the M|Arts Precinct ‘Art After Dark’, where artists open their studios to welcome visitors and sell their wares. Enjoy live music and street food to celebrate as creative communities of the Tweed come together. For the full program and trail map visit www.murwillumbahartstrail.com.au
Sailing by Omar Musan 2020
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CLAY IN MAY EXHIBITION Discover an eclectic range of handmade ceramics from over 20 local artists
Don't miss this special evening with Bornean-Australian rapper, poet, artist and author Omar Musa. Omar will perform a selection of poetry from his latest book, Killernova, against a backdrop of his stunning woodblock print artworks.
Come and join us for chai and cake ! Opening Friday 13 May Time: 5–7pm Located behind the Drill Hall, at 2 Jubilee Avenue Gallery open: Thur–Sat, 10am–2pm
In partnership with Byron School of Art
Bookings essential via ķ Ŏ Ŗ
@mullum_clayworkers_gallery www.echo.net.au
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