Welcome to Moonah Arts Centre
As we approach the end of the year, the creativity and vibrancy of our local community continues to flourish! I am excited to share another engaging program of exhibitions, live events and workshops for everyone.
Our School Holiday Program is returning in full force this October, offering two weeks of visual art and performance workshops and free events for young people to explore, create and learn through play. I am particularly excited for the Clowning Around workshop for children aged 8-12 years (Tuesday 8 October), run by international circus star, Samora Squid. Participants will develop their own unique character and storyline, learn techniques to spark laughter and hype up a crowd. View the full schedule of workshops and free events via moonahartscentre.org.au.
To wrap up the holidays, we will be transforming Moonah Arts Centre into a vibrant playground of sound and light for a free all-ages gig — Electro Playground (Friday 11 October). Headliner Electrolyte Orchestra will be crafting sonic landscapes for young audiences to lose themselves in. Supported by a lineup of local emerging musicians, this will be a high energy night of dancing and fun.
Entry into all the gallery spaces at Moonah Arts Centre is free – all year round, meaning everyone is invited to experience an ever-changing display of exhibitions from a range of artists. This season includes the ever-inspiring annual Glenorchy Open exhibition (15 November – 21 December). This exhibition is a highlight of my calendar, sharing the creativity and diversity of our community members. From professional artists to those who dabble, this exhibition brings us together in all our forms of creative expression.
For our older community members, we are offering a range of activities to connect generations as part of Seniors Week 2024 (14-20 October). Join artists from the Women’s Art Prize Tasmania 2024 Finalists exhibition for a cup of tea to discuss their work (Saturday 19 October).
Also for Senior’s Week, visit Moonah Arts Centre with the older people/younger people in your life for an intergenerational creative art workshop – paint a portrait of your favourite pet (Wednesday 16 October) or drop in between 11am-12.30pm on Saturday 19 October for a free art-making event led by artist Yilian Basser.
Read on for further details on all of the above. I’ll see you at Moonah Arts Centre!
Warmest regards,
Sue Hickey
Mayor of Glenorchy City Council
Glenorchy City Council acknowledges the Muwinina people as the Traditional Owners of this Land.
We recognise the Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the original Owners and continuing Custodians of the land and waters of this island, Lutruwita.
We pay our respect to Aboriginal Elders, past and present.
We commit to working in a way that welcomes and respects all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Songs That We Carry Lutruwita
Art Orchestra
7.30PM SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER
Lutruwita Art Orchestra is a 17-member ensemble that creates a unique sonic culture through diversity in instrumentation and musical traditions, collaborating and creating through improvisation and radical fusion.
Songs That We Carry weaves together an exploration of music to which each member of the orchestra has deep connections. Songs are sourced from childhood, folk songs, poems or original compositions and speak to landscapes, ideas and ancestral culture. They are woven into a rich musical tapestry that opens a window to other worlds, other lives and the infinite possibilities of connectedness.
The performance will be accompanied by responsive visuals by filmographer Takani Clark, creating a stunning backdrop for this musical adventure.
Tickets $30-40 via moonahartscentre.org.au
The Other Side
Collaborative Group Project
FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER — SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER
LAUNCH EVENT: THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER
The Other Side explores themes of beauty and mystery through the material process of camera-less photography and abstract mark-marking.
This exhibition showcases collaborative work from participants of a recent Chemigram workshop run by artist Simone Darcy.
Chemigrams are created by forcing a chemical reaction between photographic paper and photographic chemistry. Resistant household materials (such as wax, Vaseline, nail polish, oil, etc.) are painted, scratched and sprayed onto the paper and then submerged into chemical trays to form patterns and marks resembling celestial dark matter.
2024 Finalists Exhibition
FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER — SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER
Celebrating the talent and diversity of women artists practicing throughout this state, the WOMEN’S ART PRIZE TASMANIA aims to inspire, facilitate and celebrate the development of professional and emerging women artists in Lutruwita/Tasmania.
As Lutruwita’s/Tasmania’s only art competition exclusively featuring artists who identify as women, this exhibition provides an important platform to showcase their work.
LAUNCH EVENT: THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER
The $2000 People’s Choice Award will be presented at the Moonah Arts Centre opening by the Director of Madeline Gordon Gallery, Madeline Gordon.
Special Guest Speaker at Launch Event: The Hon. Madeleine Ogilvie MP, Minister for the Arts and Minister for Women.
Melissa Smith, Thelightofhiddenflowers, 2023, intaglio print with stencil on Magnani paper
Broken Home
Donna Bergshoeff
FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER — SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER
LAUNCH EVENT: THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER
Broken Home examines concepts of territory and identity in connection to domestic spaces.
It explores the relationship between these spaces and the effect they have on our evolution of self.
This body of work and the stories it tells draw parallels between personal archaeology and the subjective way people create a “home”.
Donna Bergshoeff is a photo-based artist with an inquiring interest into identity and its ever fluctuating role in our lives.
Images: Donna Bergshoeff, Broken Home, 2024, Pigment Print
FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER —
SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER
Touring annually, this exhibition celebrates the creativity and artistic achievements of the Tasmanian art education community.
Highlighting the balance between teaching and artistic practice, this exhibition offers a platform for visual art educators to share their work, discuss challenges and inspire their peers. The work of these artists reflects the commitment to both their art and their profession, giving insight into their dual roles as creators and educators.
LAUNCH EVENT: THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER
Chloe Bonney
Sarah Brooke
Alice Bowman-Shaw
Katherine Barnes
Anna Berger
Jill Crawford
Hannah Derbyshire
Carmel Dilger
Nine Eberhardt
Renee Franks
Kirsty Holmberg
Celena Kapene
Abbey MacDonald
Peta Owen
Caz Saunders
Sid Scott
Brent Scanlon
Helen Spencer
Adrain Stabb
Hayley Strutt
Angela Turner
Conor Richardson
Brooke van Ruiswyk
Michelle Walker
Justin Young
Antonio Zanchetta
Brooke van Ruiswyk, Green Hills, 2024, Oil paint on canvas
Tasmanian Art Teachers Association
2024 Members Exhibition
Robyn Harman, Spectacle Island, 2024, Oil and acrylic paint on canvas
at Moonah Arts Centre
Connecting Generations
Seniors Week celebrates older people of Lutruwita/Tasmania and recognises the contributions they make to our communities. To honour the theme of Connecting Generations, we’ve put together a program of events to bring generations together.
Intergenerational Paint Your Pet
10 AM- 12 PM WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER
Working under the expert guidance of local artist Molly Turner, children of any age with their grandparents/an older person in their lives can create beautiful pet portraits together at the Moonah Arts Centre, in partnership with RSPCA.
No art experience required! Bring a picture of your pet. All materials provided on the day.
Intergenerational Art Making
Attention all grandparents and guardians! Bring your grandchildren/ young people in your life to Moonah Arts Centre for a morning of art and fun. Guided by artist Yilian Basser, choose from a range of art materials and techniques to create stories through art-making.
This is an open format workshop — arrive anytime and stay for as long as you like within the workshop period.
Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 accompanied by an adult.
This is a free workshop, bookings not required.
11 AM- 12.30 PM SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER 1 - 2 PM SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER
Join artists Helen Goninon and Maggie May Jeffries, finalists in the Women’s Art Prize Tasmania 2024 exhibition to talk all about their art. Tea and coffee provided.
School Holiday OCTOBER
Workshop Program
Tuesday 1 October — Saturday 12 October
All About That Face
10am-1pm Tues 1 Oct
Ages: 7-14
Learn how to make vibrant, expressive portraits with artists Julia Drouhin and Maria Blackwell. Experiment with collage, painting, drawing and sculpture to create a portrait of yourself, a friend, a stranger, a celebrity or your pet!
Cost per person: $50
Then What?!
10-11am Fri 4 Oct
Ages: 4-5
Still Life Musical Chairs
11am-1pm Wed 2 Oct
Ages: 8-14
Still Life Musical Chairs combines still life drawing with a playful twist, where participants will begin sketching a still life until the music stops, then everyone switches chairs and continue drawing from a new perspective. Cost per person: $35
Then What?! is a workshop where young people learn story structure through obstacle courses, tell stories to their grown-ups and leave empowered, knowing they have important things to say and teach. Cost per person: $20
Clowning Around:
A Circus Skills Workshop
10am-1pm Tues 8 Oct
Ages 8-12
Teeny Weeny Ziney
10am-3pm Fri 11 Oct
Ages: 8-12
Family Silent Disco
12pm-1pm Wed 9 Oct
Ages 12 and under, plus their adults.
Our beloved Family Silent Disco is back! Bring the kids, dust off your disco threads and get ready to dance! You’ll be provided with a pair of headphones upon arrival, pick a music channel from one of our live DJs and DANCE! Cost per person: $10
This hands-on session will guide you through the art of zine-making, with a focus on story-writing and comics, helping you develop characters and narratives that captivate your readers. Using a combination of collage and drawing techniques, make your own zines from scratch or work with pre-made books provided to you. Cost per person: $55
School Holiday activities continue on the next page!
Join International star Samora Squid and dive into the world of circus comedy, where you’ll get hands-on with voice and diction exercises and learn how to use stance, movement and blocking to your advantage. You’ll also create and develop your own unique character and storyline. Cost per person: $35 Book your places
11am-12pm Sat 12 Oct
Ages: 5-7
Let your imagination roam free and create your very own mini pop-up world with artist Dane Chisholm. Use colourful cardboard, scissors, glue and textas to conjure up characters in 2D, then through the magic of creativity watch it transform into a 3D masterpiece.
Cost per person: $15
View the full schedule of October School Holiday workshops and book your places now via moonahartscentre.org.au
electro playground
Electro Playground, the ultimate all-ages gig will transform Moonah Arts Centre into a vibrant playground of sound and light. Featuring headliner Electrolyte Orchestra plus a supporting lineup of emerging and local electronic musicians, including the outrageous RA Bellatrix.
7-10pm Friday 11 October ALL-AGES GIG FREE find out more — Mini
Family Fun Open Day
10am-1pm Thursday 10 October
Join us at Bucaan Community House for a FREE Family Fun Open Day filled with exciting activities for everyone!
Don’t miss out on the free sausage sizzle and explore various service providers onsite. It’s a perfect day for families to connect, play and be creative. All activities are free, so bring your family and friends for a day of endless fun!
Glenorchy Open 2024
FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER — SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER
LAUNCH EVENT: THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER
From established artists to people who dabble in art-making, we invite you to share your artwork.
Our annual celebration of creativity in our community is coming up this November, showcasing everyone with a connection to Glenorchy City. Whether you’re an established artist or someone who dabbles in making art, this exhibition is for you. Open to anyone who lives in, works in or has a strong connection to Glenorchy City.
Entries close: 5pm Friday 1 November
Visit moonahartscentre.org.au to find out more and fill in an online entry form. If you need any assistance or have any questions, you can call 6216 6316 to speak to one of the team members at Moonah Arts Centre.
Moonah Makers Market
10AM-2PM SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER
Moonah Makers Market returns to Moonah Arts Centre bigger than ever before! Presenting a wide range of locally-designed and handmade art and wares, find a treasure for yourself or a unique gift for your loved ones in time for Christmas.
Are you an artist or maker interested in hosting a stall? Apply now online at moonahartscentre.org.au. Applications close 5pm Tuesday 5 November.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
Visit:
23-27 Albert Rd
Moonah TAS 7009
Contact us:
03 6216 6316
mac@gcc.tas.gov.au
@moonahartscentre
Front cover artwork: Abbey MacDonald, Where to from here Cradle and Dove, 2024, Oil on canvas Image this page: Cross Pollinate Tasmania, Sprout’s annual conference, 2024, Huon Douglas Photography