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Bundaberg Regional Ar t Gal lery Chi lders Ar ts Space

EXHIBITIONS | PROGRAMS | EVENTS

Strike a Pose…With Lee Lin ChinA NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA TOURING EXHIBITION

18 APRIL – 8 JULYBundaberg Regional Ar t Gal lery

From mini skirts of the 1960s to the bohemian fashions of the late 1970s, Strike a Pose…with Lee Lin Chin showcases photography from these two dynamic decades, with images drawn exclusively from the National Archives of Australia’s diverse photographic collection.Image: House of Osti fashions, 1975. Long, flowing ‘granny’ dresses entered fashion’s mainstream with the hippy movement.

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SeaweedALISON MCDONALD & VICTORIA STIRLING

3 APRIL – 3 JUNEBundaberg Regional Ar t Gal lery

This seaweed installation is designed to highlight the importance of the ocean, where plants are the foundation of the food chain and their health is critical for the maintenance of marine ecosystems. These are currently threatened by global warming, as well as by soil and fertiliser run off. The artists inspiration has been taken from the seaweed found walking along the beach, Stirling creates beautifully intricate prints from pressed seaweed while McDonald cuts discarded plastic bottles into seaweed shapes.

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ARTIST’S TALK Join Victoria Stirling on the 3rd Arpil at 3pm, for an artist talk and seaweed printing demonstration. Afternoon tea will be provided. Free event, all welcome.Image: Alison McDonald, Caulerpa Taxifolia (detail), 2012,plastic bottle.

Queensland Festival of Photography

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HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SLR CAMERA Do you have an interest in photography? Then don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn from two practitioners from the Queensland Centre for Photography (QCP), one of the leading photo-medium institutions in Australia. Enjoy the opportunity to discuss photography, discover inspiration for artwork, mingle with like minded people and learn practical tools to help you engage with this dynamic medium.

WHEN: Friday 13th April, 2pm-6pmVENUE: Childers Cultural CentreBOOKINGS: Bookings essential on (07) 4130 4876

FREEWORKSHOPS

The Janet Holmes à Court Artists’ Grant is a NAVA initiative, made possible through the generous sponsorship of Mrs Janet Holmes à Court and the support of the Visual Arts Board, Australia Council for the Arts. 5

CHILDREN’S PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP Children will have a fantastic opportunity to learn about photography from a photographic artist in this exciting workshop where they will combine drawing and photography. Each child will take home a printed photographic image and the workshop results will be published on the Queensland Festival of Photography’s website. WHEN: Saturday 14th April, 10am-12noonVENUE: Bundaberg Regional Art GalleryWHO: Children aged 5-10 yearsBOOKINGS: Bookings essential on (07) 4130 4757

PHOTOGRAPHIC REVIEWS WORKSHOP Are you seeking feedback on your photography skills or portfolio of work? Then come along to a free, informal, one on one consultation by Queensland Centre for Photography practitioners who will be able to provide advice to improve your career as an artist. WHEN: Saturday 14th April, Appointments between 1pm-4pm VENUE: Bundaberg Regional Art GalleryBOOKINGS: Bookings essential on (07) 4130 4757

EXHIBITIONS THEY CAME by HolyGreenCow

‘They Came’ has been shot on an iPhone using elaborately structured dioramas, which include rear projections, live performance, cut out figures and elements such as fire. The unique process and use of lomo digital photography have given this series wide appeal to all ages and has been shown in a number of public spaces and galleries.

Interactive Tours - You can use an iPhone or Smartphone to access images, videos, interviews and more about ‘They Came’. iPhone and Smartphone users, download any QR reader to access tour information. SHOWING: 13th March – 13th MayVENUE: Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery

MENTAL AS ANYTHING by Kasmine PearceMental As Anything showcases black and white photographs by artist Kasmine Pearce. The exhibition is designed to highlight the sometimes distorted perception of mental illness in society. Pearce will be donating 25% from the sale of her artworks to local community organisations to help improve mental wellbeing in the region. EXHIBITION LAUNCH: Wednesday 21st March, 6pm. SHOWING: 20th March – 6th May VENUE: Childers Arts Space

Freshwater, SaltwaterAUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

15 MAY – 8 JULYBundaberg Regional Ar t Gal lery

Water holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The vast network of rivers, creeks, billabongs, lakes and coastal regions found across the country represent a rich source of food and culture for Indigenous Australians. Marine environments are places to hunt, fish and to have contact with non-Indigenous Australians. For this reason, water is central to dreaming stories and different forms of marine life are often used as family or clan totems.

In this exhibition of prints from the Australian National Maritime Museum, the artists have used printmaking as a medium for strengthening their cultural identity and their connection back to ‘country’. Their vivid representations of marine life celebrate the survival of their communities and their struggle for land and sea rights and justice. All of their works commemorate the rich living relationship between Indigenous people and water in Australia.Image: Barramundi dreaming, Shirley Purdie, Silkscreen, Reproduced courtesy Shirley Purdie

This exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.

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Park BenchesCOMBINED ART GROUPS OF THE REGION

9 MAY – 24 JUNEChi lders Ar ts Space

Park benches are everywhere – in the city, country, at the beach, by lakes and streams, on street corners, under trees and at bus stops.

Come and view how artists of the combined art groups of the region interpret this theme into sculptured and painted delights.

EXHIBITION LAUNCH Friday 11th May, 5pm

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Elder and YoungROGER SAUNDERS AND CHERNEE SUTTON

26 JUNE – 12 AUGUSTChi lders Ar ts Space

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An exhibition showcasing the work of the teacher (Elder) and the student (Young). Elder and Young showcases a diverse range of stories, yarns and artists interpretations of dreamtime stories from around Australia.

EXHIBITION LAUNCH Saturday 30th June, 2pm-4pm

www.cherneesutton.com.au Image: Chernee Sutton, Min Min Lights, acrylic on canvas.

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Putting a Lid On It: GillmoreCATHERINE MCCUE BOES

5 JUNE – 5 AUGUSTBundaberg Regional Ar t Gal lery

‘Putting a Lid On It’ is an installation of book boxes by Bundaberg based printmaker and book artist Catherine McCue Boes. McCue Boes spent many weeks at two remote gas plants photographing the impact these gas plants had on their surrounding landscape, as well as recording the environmental damage caused directly and indirectly by their establishment.

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ARTIST’S TALK Join Catherine McCue Boes on World Environment Day, 5th June at 10am for an artist’s talk. Refreshments will be provided. Free event, all welcome.Image: Catherine McCue Boes, Book Box image 1, 2012, Photography/digital image print on Fine Art Pearl.

Tiled Art - Mosaic Workshop for BeginnersKERRY HETHERINGTON

SUNDAY 13 MAY, 9AM - 4PMBundaberg Regional Ar t Gal lery

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Discover how to design a mosaic art project and then get hands on and learn how to use various techniques to use tiles to form a mosaic artwork.

ABOUT THE ARTIST Kerry Hetherington is a practicing artist with 30 years experience. Kerry works in a variety of techniques and media including mosaic art works incorporating three dimensional clay sculpture. Kerry has exhibited, taught, and has worked throughout Australia, and undertaken public and private commissions. She has also taught visual arts at all levels from pre-school to Adult education, including teaching teachers. She is at present continuing her own art practice while working as visual arts teacher at Isis District State High School. Kerry is also working as Visual Arts Panel Chair for the Board of Secondary School Studies, supervising standards for Visual Arts in the Wide Bay District.

COST$50.00 per person, this includes all materials and use of equipment and tools

BOOKINGSBookings are essential at www.brag-brc.org.au/workshops or on (07) 4130 4750Image: Courtesy of Tutor Kerry Hetherington.

SUNDAY 13 MAY, 9AM - 4PMBundaberg Regional Ar t Gal lery

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April School Holiday Program for KidsMICHELLE PACEY

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Create an underwater scene using watercolour paper and paints. Craft a coral wonderland while learning about perspective and how to use contrasting colours.

CHILDERS ARTS SPACE Monday 2 April, 10am - 12noon & 1pm - 3pm (Children aged 6-16yrs)

BUNDABERG REGIONAL ART GALLERY Tuesday 3 April, 10am - 12noon (Children aged 6-9 yrs)

Wednesday 4 April, 10am - 12noon for 6 - 9 year olds & 1pm - 3pm (Children aged 9-16yrs)

Thursday 5 April, 10am - 12noon for 6 - 9 year olds & 1pm - 3pm (Children aged 9-16 yrs)

COST $8.00 per child and includes all materials.

BOOKINGS Bookings are essential at www.brag-brc.org.au/workshops or on 07 4130 4750 (BRAG) or 07 4130 4879 (CHARTS).Image: Courtesy of Tutor Michelle Pacey. 11

BUNDABERG REGIONAL ART GALLERY1 Barolin Street, Corner Quay Street,

Bundaberg, Queensland 4670

TEL (07) 4130 4750 FAX (07) 4151 2725EMAIL hellobrag@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

WEB www.brag-brc.org.au

OPENING HOURS10am-5pm Monday to Friday, 11am-3pm Saturday to Sunday

Closed some public holidays.

FACILITIES

Toilets Baby change tables Access Ramp FREE Admission

CHILDERS ARTS SPACEFirst Floor, Palace Memorial Building,

72 Churchill Street, Childers, Queensland 4660

TEL 07 4130 4876EMAIL charts@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

OPENING HOURS9am-4pm Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm Saturday to Sunday

Closed some public holidays.

FACILITIES

Toilets Lift FREE Admission

Bruce Hwy / Churchill St

Macrossan St

McIlwraith St

North St

Cresce

nt St

Due to unforseen circumstances exhibitions may be subject to change.

The Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery and the Childers Arts Space is a cultural initiative of the Bundaberg Regional Council and are proudly supported by the following organisations: