Glasshouse Port Macquarie Regional Gallery - What's on Spring 2016 guide

SPRING

2016 GLASSHOUSE REGIONAL GALLERY

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SPRING PROGRAM September - November 2016 "Yamadagai Gimbay Birpai Barray" “Welcome friends to Birpai Country”

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Welcome Let Spring inspire you at the Gallery!

We open this season with two new fabulous exhibitions that will inspire your creative side – Group Exchange: 2nd Tamworth Textile

Triennial is an exhibition of extraordinary textile based works exploring ideas of collaboration and exchange, and the energetic and everpopular ARTEXPRESS. It’s very exciting to see that this year’s ARTEXPRESS selection features a number of local students.

Come and get creative in the Art Lab, with a Felting Workshop by artist Giselle Penn and Experimental Textiles workshop by Kate Scardifield. The Gallery is launching the first of our visual art short courses, Drawing 101 will

Kate Scardifeld returns to the Glasshouse with

be a drawing program that caters for beginners

When moving through ruins, an exhibition of

and the more experienced artist. This course

exquisite fabric-based video/sculptural work

is a fun and relaxing way to learn a new skill or

that investigates form and movement – created

brush up on techniques and meet others with

during her July Artist In Residency. This will be

similar interests.

accompanied by the sublime Form & Function:

contemporary ceramics features work by Honor Freeman, Keiko Matsui, Eloise Rankine and Brett Stone – an exhibition that challenges traditional concepts of ceramics.

The season continues with a celebration of local creative talent as the Gallery presents

Also this season the Gallery has programmed a great line up of Meet the Artist and Art After 5 talks to inspire you. These talks are a great way to find out more about the exhibitions, meet the artist and learn about their arts practice.

I look forward to seeing you at the Gallery!

two new exhibitions by local community

Niomi Sands

organisations. Men’s Only Business (MOB)

Gallery Curator

is a vibrant exhibition of new work by the Dhoongang Mens Group, and Drawn together:

Port Macquarie Art and Craft Centre showcases the talent of current members.

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Group Exchange

2nd Tamworth Textile Triennial This exhibition follows a rich cultural heritage in the promotion of textile practice and excellence in Australia. It celebrates a rich historical lineage that dates back to 1975.

The Tamworth Regional Gallery and Tamworth Regional Council

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have developed this key textile exhibition which continues to

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gain regional and national significance and is attracting international interest.

Friday 2 September, 6pm

Twenty-two artists from around Australia have explored themes

Free

around collaboration, interdisciplinary relationships and the cross

(drinks available from the bar)

pollination of ideas.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts; its arts funding and advisory body.

This exhibition has been assisted by the Tamworth Regional Council, the NSW Government through Arts NSW and developed by Tamworth Regional Gallery.

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Bookings essential, call 6581 8888 or www.glasshouse.org.au

Meet the Curator: Cecilia Heffer

Free

Saturday 3 September, 11am

Bookings essential,

Join Group Exchange curator Cecilia Heffer for an inspiring morning where Cecilia discusses her curatorial practice and the

call 6581 8888 or www.glasshouse.org.au

development of this stunning exhibition.

Felt workshop - Giselle Penn Saturday 15 October, 10am - 3pm Felt is a versatile medium that can form virtually any shape or wearable form.

Join artist Giselle Penn for an inspiring felt-making workshop.

$80 adult, $70 Members & students

In this workshop you will discover ancient art of felt making.

Bookings essential,

Giselle will take you step-by-step through the process as you

call 6581 8888 or

create your own wearable art.

www.glasshouse.org.au

Art after 5 with Anita Larkin Thursday 20 October, 5.30pm “I transform the collected objects into sculptures evoking a human narrative, revealing a strange beauty within the forgotten

$10 adult,

and discarded.� Anita Larkin

$8 Members & students

Join Group Exchange artist Anita Larkin for an inspiring evening

Bookings essential,

where Anita discusses her artistic practice and the development

call 6581 8888 or

of her current exhibition.

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ARTEXPRESS 2016 ARTEXPRESS is a showcase of examplar Higher School Certificate Visual Arts Bodies of Work from the 2015 Practical Examination. This high-quality teaching and learning resource represents best practice in NSW Visual Arts education.

ON SHOW 9 September 30 October

Bodies of Work nominated for ARTEXPRESS represent all the

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expressive forms described in the Visual Arts syllabus – drawing,

Friday 9 September, 6pm

graphic design, painting, printmaking, photomedia, designed objects, textiles and fibre, sculpture, documented forms, ceramics, time-based forms and collection of works.

The final selections for ARTEXPRESS reflect the candidature for the HSC Visual Arts course and include works from metropolitan and regional schools throughout NSW.

Free Bookings essential, call 6581 8888 or www.glasshouse.org.au

Sophie Davis, Flightfishing with Pilvi, Coffs Harbour Senior College, Painting (detail).

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Kate Scardifield When moving through ruins

When moving through ruins is a collection of new work by Kate Scardifield. This exhibition attempts to create a space for speculation and slow breathing across a series of interconnected and relational forms than span sculpture, installation, textiles and video. Exploring perceptions of time, cross cultural mythologies and the body’s relationship to cloth, When moving through

ruins traces the soft folds and shifting states of being that can materialise between convergence and collapse.

ON VIEW 28 October 4 December OPENING

Friday 28 October, 6pm Free (drinks available from the bar)

ART AFTER 5* Thursday 24 November, 5.30pm

Bookings essential, call 6581 8888 or www.glasshouse.org.au

EXPERIMENTAL TEXTILES WORKSHOP* Saturday 26 November, 10am - 3pm *see pages 15 & 16 for more information.

Kate Scardifield, Pulse Banner, 2015 Lame, linen and cotton thread. 146 x 94cm, Photo: Brett Fast. Image courtesy of the artist and ALASKA Projects.

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Form & Function: contemporary ceramics Honor Freeman, Keiko Matsui, Eloise Rankine and Brett Stone

Form & Function: contemporary ceramics features a selection

ON SHOW

of recent ceramic work by Honor Freeman, Keiko Matsui,

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Eloise Rankine and Brett Stone. Each artist inspires the viewer to enquire and challenge traditional concepts of the ceramic medium through their work. With references to material culture

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and the everyday, a new perspective on form and function is

Friday 28 October, 6pm

explored within this exhibition.

Free

Glasshouse Regional Gallery exhibition.

(drinks available from the bar)

The Glasshouse Regional Gallery would like to acknowledge the support of Sabbia Gallery and Utopia Art Sydney for their support with this exhibition.

Bookings essential, call 6581 8888 or

Meet the Artist Saturday 29 October, 11am

Artist talk: Brett Stone Free

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www.glasshouse.org.au Honor Freeman, When life hands you lemons, 2012, slip cast and hand built porcelain, 8.5 x 58 x 37cm. Courtesy the artists. Photography by Craig Arnold. See this work at Form & Function: contemporary ceramics from 28 October - 4 December 2016

Colour & Form

Works from the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Collection

Colour and Form presents a selection of artworks from the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Art Collection exploring the two main collection themes of Abstraction and Landscape.

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The Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Art Collection comprises over 250 donated and acquired artworks, and is housed in Council buildings around the Hastings.

The Glasshouse Regional Gallery continues to oversee the acquiring of new artworks, framing and conservation requirements. Recent acquisitions include artworks which has made a major contribution to the cultural history of the region or work which maintains a significant national profile.

Glasshouse Regional Gallery exhibition.

Gail English, Backwater, 2004, oil on canvas, 122 x 178cm, Port MacquarieHastings Council, purchased 2006

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Men’s Only Business (MOB) Dhoongang MOB

The exhibition is a collection of works produced by the local Dhoongang MOB. This group has been strongly supported by the Mid North Coast Regional Aboriginal Men’s Group (MNCRAMG). The MOB has been led by well-known local elder

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Uncle Bill O’Brien.

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The group started meeting on Thursday evenings at Birpai Local Aboriginal Land Council over nine years ago to share their

Friday 4 November, 6pm

stories, do some painting, woodwork and support each other.

Free

In 2016, Dhoongang MOB exhibited ukuleles at the Glasshouse

(drinks available from the bar)

and a permanent major painting at the Port Macquarie Koala

Bookings essential,

Hospital.

Over time, each of the men have developed their styles and combined cultural and contemporary styles. All the men are encouraged to take their ‘dreaming stories’ and ‘connection to land’ and express this in their work, because of this, there is an exciting variation in the pieces produced.

Meet the Artists Saturday 5 November, 11am Join the Men’s Group for an inspiring discussion on the development of their work and group. Free

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call 6581 8888 or www.glasshouse.org.au

Drawn Together:

Port Macquarie Art and Craft Centre

Drawn Together is a vibrant and enthusiastic group of people who are drawn together in their artistic pursuits. The exhibition showcases the artistic talent of current members from the Port Macquarie Art and Craft Centre and provides an overview of the

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diversity of this renowned community group.

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The Centre has been operating for 42 years and provides an

Friday 4 November, 6pm

opportunity for community members with artistic interests to meet, exchange ideas and share techniques with fellow artists.

There are groups for lapidary, silversmithing, leatherwork, textiles, pottery, ceramics, woodwork and scultpure and with

Free (drinks available from the bar)

regular weekly meetings for portraiture, painting, drawing and life

Bookings essential,

drawing on occasions. The group continues to make a major

call 6581 8888 or

contribution to the dynamic Port Macquarie-Hastings creative

www.glasshouse.org.au

community.

Glasshouse Regional Gallery supporting arts within our community.

Sunday Art Get Together 6, 13, 20, 27 November & 4 December, 1-3pm Drawing sessions with the Port Macquarie Art and

Jackie Deane, The Fisherman, 2014, gouache & pastel on paper

Craft Centre at the Glasshouse.

See page 20 for more information.

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Events & Activities

Get Creative

For bookings & enquiries Visit glasshouse.org.au call 6581 8888 or email info@glasshouse.org.au

Each season the Glasshouse Regional Gallery creates a diverse program of events and activities to inspire you and encourage you to ‘Get Creative’ in the Gallery.

Come and meet our visiting artists and curators, you will be intrigued as you step behind-the-scenes of our exhibitions, learn new skills and meet new friends at our fun, friendly and informal events.

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Be Inspired

Exhibition Openings

Free Bookings essential.

Visit www.glasshouse.org.au or call 6581 8888 for more information

Glasshouse Regional Gallery Exhibition openings are a relaxed evening out.

It’s a chance to have the first look at our latest exhibitions, enjoy a drink and mingle with the artists, curators and other art lovers in our community.

All our openings are free – with complimentary cheese platters and drinks available for purchase at the bar.

Friday 2 September, 6pm

2ND TAMWORTH TEXTILE TRIENNIAL: Group Exchange Friday 9 September, 6pm

ARTEXPRESS Friday 28 October, 6pm

Kate Scardifield: WHEN MOVING THROUGH RUINS Honor Freeman, Keiko Matsui, Eliose Rankine and Brett Stone: FORM & FUNCTION : CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS Friday 4 November, 6pm

MEN’S ONLY BUSINESS (MOB): Dhoongang MOB Port Macquarie Art & Craft Centre: DRAWN TOGETHER 13

Meet the Artist

Be Inspired

Meet the Artist events are informal gallery floor chats with visiting artists and curators.

You will be surprised at what you learn and the insights you will gain from these relaxed events.

So drop in and try something new!

Cecilia Heffer

Free

Saturday 3 September, 11am

Visit www.glasshouse.org.

Meet the Curator of the 2nd Tamworth Textile Triennial: Group

au or call 6581 8888 to book

Exchange and learn the evolution of this long-standing exhibition

and find out more.

and the development of the current exhibition.

Brett Stone Saturday 29 October, 11am Interested in ceramics and taking a fresh look at form and function? Come and meet ceramic artist Brett Stone and learn a little more about his artistic practice and contemporary ceramics.

Meet the MOB Artists Saturday 5 November, 11am Join the Dhoongang Men’s Group and enjoy an inspiring discussion about their group and exhibition artworks.

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Brett Stone, Jenolan Caves 2016, (pair of bowls, stoneware, height 22.5 x 11cm

Art After Five

$10 Adult $8 Members & students Includes a glass of wine or juice

Be inspired in the Gallery after dark with friends and a glass of

and nibblies.

wine. Meet artists and curators in a relaxed and informal evening – a great chance to learn a little bit more about our exhibitions, art history and more!

Artist Talk Anita Larkin Thursday 20 October, 5.30pm This will be an inspiring evening where Anita discusses her artist practice and the development of her work in the 2nd Tamworth

Textile Triennial: Group Exchange.

“I transform the collected objects into sculptures evoking a human narrative, revealing a strange beauty within the forgotten and discarded. The works display a wry sense of wit and humour, and play with the suggestion of physical movement or a practical function for the hitherto inanimate object.” Anita Larkin Anita Larkin, The breath between us, 2014 collected objects, leather and felted wool.

72 h x 293 w x 35 d cm. Photographer: Lou Farina, FarinaFoto (detail).

Artist Talk Kate Scardifield Thursday 24 November, 5.30pm Join artist Kate Scardifield for an inspiring evening where she discusses her artist practice and the development of her current exhibition.

In addition to her practice and work with museums and galleries, Kate has lectured in Textiles at UNSW Art & Design and is currently teaching at the University of Technology Sydney across Interdisciplinary Design, Fashion and Textiles.

Image: Port Macquarie News

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WORKSHOPS

Get Creative

Felt Making with Giselle Penn Saturday 15 October 10am - 3pm $80 adult, $70 members & students Felt is a versatile medium that can form virtually any shape or wearable form.

Join artist Giselle Penn for an inspiring felt making workshop. In this workshop you will discover ancient art of felt making. Giselle will take you step by step through the process as you create your own wearable art.

About the tutor: Giselle is an artist primarily working in the areas of fibres / textiles, glass beading and felt jewellery and education. Her passion for colour, pattern, texture and design is what attracts her to felt. As a medium it is extremely malleable and gives rise to constant new discoveries of technique in form and manipulation.

Experimental Textiles with Kate Scardifield Saturday 26 November 10am - 3pm $80 adult, $70 members & students Join artist Kate Scardifield for a hands-on workshop inspired by her exhibition When moving through ruins.

This creative laboratory space will encourage investigation and experimentation across a range of textile techniques including appliquĂŠ, stitch and soft sculpture.

About the tutor: Kate is the creator of Vicious Threads an experimental textile workshop for the Museum of Contemporary Art, Australia, and the Annexe Atelier lab for Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation. In addition to her practice and work with museums and galleries, Kate has lectured in Textiles at UNSW Art & Design and is currently teaching at the University of Technology Sydney across Interdisciplinary Design, Fashion and Textiles.

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Kate Scardifield, Pulse Runner (detail), 2015, Lame, linen and cotton thread 146 x 94cm.

Photo: BrettFast. Image courtesy of the artist adn ALASKA Projects.

Drawing 101 with Pavel Lankas Start drawing now! Come along to our Drawing 101 workshops and draw upon your creativity. You will be introduced to the

8 weeks

drawing a straight line a pre-requisite to drawing?

Wednesdays12 October 19 October 26 October 2 November 9 November 16 November 23 November 30 November

Through simple practical exercises we can develop our

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

concentration and begin to see in a fresh way. We overcome

Cost: 8 sessions

basic elements of drawing and composition with a variety of basic drawing materials that do not need to be costly yet bring about bountiful rewards.

Many of us admire the ability of others to draw and wish we could do the same. To visually capture our ideas, feelings and represent reality that surrounds us. Instead of acting on our desire to be creative we negate our ability by making statements such as, “I couldn’t even draw a straight line.” Since when is

our stumbling blocks through actively drawing. With the right sort of guidance and effort the results are often immediate.

$200 members $240 adults (save $40 by

About the tutor: Pavel is a well-respected teacher with a

booking for all 8)

passion for making students realise their creative potential,

Casual rate:

something he believes we all have. Pavel has dedicated much of his time to teaching and sharing his skills, teaching privately, at Adult Education and at the North Coast Institute of TAFE, where

$30 members $35 non members

Pavel taught Fine Art for 15 years.

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Education Every year the Glasshouse puts together an exciting education program specially designed to provide enriched learning experiences in and through the arts.

The Glasshouse Regional Gallery also provides gallery tours and workshop upon request. Contact our Gallery team to find out how to ignite your students’ imagination and open their minds to new ways of thinking and seeing the world.

ARTEXPRESS GUIDED SCHOOL TOURS Wednesdays Join our Glasshouse educators for a guided tour of ARTEXPRESS. In this interactive tour students will learn about a number of techniques used by students to create their body of works on display and be encourage to discuss the ideas with reference to the Expressive Forms.

Bookings essential: education@glasshouse.org.au These tours are open to current school students only.

VISUAL ARTS TEACHERS’ DAY Wednesday 14 September This course is registered under the terms of the NSW Institute of Teachers Continuing Professional Development policy.

Bookings: artexpress.artsunit.nsw.edu.au The course is open to Visual Arts teachers only.

VISUAL ARTS STUDENT WORKSHOPS: VISUAL ARTS STUDENTS STAGES 5 & 6 Thursday 15 September Students will experience a range of materials and techniques under the guidance of a practicing visual artist.

Bookings: artexpress.artsunit.nsw.edu.au This workshop is open to current secondary school students only.

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Riley Holland, Wash Up, MacKillop College Port Macquarie, painting (detail).

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OUS E SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Art fun for kids

(additional activities in the school holidays)

While their bodies might still be growing, children’s imaginations seem to be limitless. We are always inspired by their enthusiasm for all things creative.

Bring your kids and come along to one of our Glasshouse Sprouts activities.

The activities are just $5 per child - places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

DATES

Wednesday 5 October, 11am

Saturday 10 September, 11am

Saturday 8 October, 11am

Wednesday 28 September, 11am

Saturday 12 November, 11am

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Sunday Art Get Together @ Glasshouse 6, 13, 20, 27 November & 4 December, 1-3pm The Gallery has proven to be an exceptionally popular place to get together and draw during previous community exhibitions so we’ve decided to launch another run of drawing sessions with the Port Macquarie Art and Craft Centre.

Drop in for a casual afternoon drawing session in the Gallery. Basic drawing materials provided, bring along any favourite materials.

Craft Spot

WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS Saturdays 1.30-3.30pm 10 September, 8 October, 12 November Are you inspired by craft and design? Is quirky craft your thing? Have you ever wonder how artists create their work? Then this workshop is for you!

Craft Spots are hands-on creative workshops inspired by the current Gallery exhibitions.

Each workshop will feature a technique, process or material that will inspire you to create your own creative projects.

Workshops are designed for all skill levels and can be a great way to learn something new or brush up on your favourite craft or art technique.

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Volunteers

The Glasshouse Regional Gallery gratefully acknowledges its dedicated and active volunteers.

Monie Ah Dieh

Kate Gallagher

Sue Poole

Michael & Monica Atkinson

Noel Giles

Ken Reynolds

John Babich

Charlotte Gillespie

Jennifer Rowan

Colin Bennett

Pauline Gowing

Eleanore Russell

Ann Broomby

Fred Husken

Deb Ryan

Joan Burley

Mahin Khassian

Bill Skane

Di Clark

Adele Lingard

Glennis Slack-Smith

Maureen Cooke

Simone Livian

Steve Stevens

Alfred Cooper

Tony Martin

Susan Thompson

Vicki Dawson

Michael & Janice Matthews

Jenny Wardrop

Jackie Deane

Chris Mcdonell

Lindy Williams

Jean Earl

Jen McLaren

Marie Williams

Ruth Edwards

Giuseppe & Maddalena Piola

Vicky Whitfield

thank you!

Sponsors Thank you to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, our sponsors, suppliers, Glasshouse Members, volunteers and last, but not least, every single person who has come through our doors and enjoyed Glasshouse Regional Gallery experience.

Government Sponsors

Founding Sponsors

The Glasshouse is supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW

A facility of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

THE ROSS FAMILY

The Glasshouse Regional Gallery acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands, waters and seas where we work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and future.

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Painting Port Macquarie: Euan Macleod

Painting Port Macquarie was created in 2001.

Visiting artist Euan Macleod captured local artist Pavel Lankas painting the Port Macquarie coastline during a ‘plein art’ day.

Macleod has an impressive exhibition history and his work is represented in many private and public collections in Australia and overseas. He is also the recipient of many awards, including the 1999 Archibald Prize and the Sir John Sulman Prize in 2001.

Euan Macleod, Painting Port Macquarie, 2011, 180 x 150cm, oil on polyester (detail). Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts program by the artist, 2012. Photographer Michel Brouet.

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COLLECTION OF THE MONTH

Program Summary EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Group Exchange: 2nd Tamworth Textile Triennial.

Friday 2 September, 6pm

Meet the Curator: Cecilia Heffer

Saturday 3 September, 11am

Exhibition opening: ARTEXPRESS

Friday 9 September, 6pm

Craft Spot

Saturday 10 September, 1.30pm

Drawing 101 with Pavel Lankas

Wednesdays from 12 October 30 November (8 weeks ), 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Craft Spot

Saturday 8 October, 1.30pm

Felt-making workshop: Giselle Penn

Saturday 15 October, 10am - 3pm

Art After 5: artist Anita Larkin

Thursday 20 October, 5.30pm

Exhibition Opening: Kate Scardifield and Form & Function, contemporary ceramics

Friday 28 October, 6pm

Meet the Artist: Brett Stone

Saturday 29 October, 11am

Exhibition Opening: Dhoongang MOB and Port Macquarie Arts & Crafts Centre

Friday 4 November, 6pm

Meet the Artists: Dhoongang MOB

Saturday 5 November, 11am

Sunday Drawing in the Gallery

Sundays from 6 November 4 December, 1-3pm (5 weeks)

Craft Spot

Saturday 12 November, 1.30pm

Art After 5: artist Kate Scardifield

Thursday 24 November, 5.30pm

Experimental Textiles: Kate Scardifield

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Honor Freeman, When life hands you lemons, 2012, slip cast and hand built porcelain, 8.5 x 58 x 37cm. Courtesy the artists. Photography by Craig Arnold. See this work at Form & Function: contemporary ceramics 24 from 28 October - 4 December 2016