ALI'S ART
BRIAGOLONG & SURROUNDS
ARTS TRAIL & OPEN STUDIOS
By Ali Fullard
Some exciting news and events happening in this part of Gippsland! November, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd 2015. 14 artists will open their studios to members of the public. This new venture will be repeated March 12th and 13th 2016. It is being promoted by Destination Gippsland (Victorian Tourism body) and supported by Wellington Shire Council and Wellington Regional Tourism, to raise the artistic profile of Briagolong, Stratford and surrounds. The artists work across a variety of mediums. Techniques demonstrated by this group of enthusiastic and welcoming artists will be painting, drawing, ceramics, glassblowing, printmaking, metalwork, sculpture and textiles. Artists will also discuss what inspires their work and passion. A great opportunity to see artists in their natural habitat!
Free admission. Studios open 10am to 3pm both days. For more information, contact Wellington Regional Tourism ph. 0405 387 906 or myself on 0427 327 494. Keep a look out for our flyers displaying a map and information on each of the artists and their studios.
Col Little
Dawn Stubbs
Gillian Kline
Artists involved Gillian Kline, Ali Fullard, Deb Milligan, Col Little, Kathy Luxford, Dawn Stubbs, Sue Fraser, Pat Waters, Maxine Salvatore, Sam Abbott, Gavin Roberts, Ness Power, Malcolm Boyd, Wendy Worner.
Deb Milligan
Wendy Worner Sam Abbott Ali Fullard
Pat Waters Ness Power
Kathy Luxford Malcolm Boyd Maxine Salvatore Sue Fraser
Gavin Roberts
WHAT'S ON Briagolong Art Gallery Phil Warner - “aLINEment.” Vibrant paintings in oil and acrylic. August 22nd to September 20th
Louisa Waters - “Remembering the Chinese Question.” An exhibition exploring the early, little known, Chinese settlers of Central Gippsland. Pastel drawings and prints. September 26th to October 25th
Freestone Press “New Works.” An exhibition displaying a range of traditional and innovative print making techniques by members of the Freestone Press Printmaking Group. October 31st to November 29th
BRIAGOLONG ART GALLERY Cnr Forbes and Avon Streets, Briagolong 3860 Open Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm or by appointment Contact 03 51 455 439 or 0427 327 494 | Email briagolongartgallery@gmail.com | Web facebook.com/briagolongartgallery
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thelifestyle spring 2015