Facing South East AsiaAn exhibition of fine art photographs by Peter Barrien 15 January - 5 February

Snap Stitch PaintMarden Senior College18 March - 15 April

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An arts and cultural initiative funded by the City of Burnside

An arts and cultural initiative funded by the City of Burnside

Peter Barrien is a prize winning photographer whose latest series of works reflect upon the extraordinary cultural diversity of South East Asia. His exhibition aims to display the full palette of human experience - hardship, aspirations, poverty, spiritual life, family - and the ways by which culture, conflict and social change have shaped these experiences. In this exhibition, Peter reflects the character of diverse Asian communities through the use of candid portraiture, challenging the viewer to look deep into the souls of his subjects.

Peter Barrien, Devotee at Shwedagon

Birds of a Feather14 February - 11 March

A bright and quirky mixed media exhibition celebrating the exquisite beauty, colour and grace of birds. Featuring more than 30 talented local artists, this exhibition offers a diverse visual feast of works that capture the spirit of our feathered friends. Flock to the Pepper Street Arts Centre to see an eclectic mix of prints, paintings, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, glass, mosaics and much more.

Trish Loader, Black Cockatoos

Snap Stitch Paint is an exhibition by the graduating class of Marden Senior College’s Certificate IV in Visual Arts. These talented emerging artists will present a diverse body of work that includes intricate textile wall hangings, detailed paintings and drawings, complex installations, and both abstract and figurative photography. Themes that have been explored include natural and built environments, philosophical musings, childhood stories and patterns. There is sure to be something for everyone to appreciate in this inspiring exhibition.

Maxine Fry, Old Gum Trees

There Is No Future Without the PastDomenico Palombo22 April - 20 May

Domenico Palombo is an Italian oil painter and master art restorer whose work is focused on Figurative Abstract Expressionism. Trained in the classical European style of painting, Domenico has found great inspiration in the mystical beauty of the Australian landscape. This exhibition expresses Domenico’s artistic journey from the discipline and formality of his classical European background to the freedom of Abstract Expressionism.

Domenico Palombo, In the Sky

Exhibition Program 2016

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ConnectionPaintings and jewellery from the Margaret Slape-Phillips Painting Group 27 May - 24 June

The Art of GardensSouth Australian Living Artist Festival 2016 31 July - 26 August

Passionate AboutMixed Media Textiles by Class Act30 September - 21 October

Little TreasuresGifts for Christmas20 November - 22 December

Connection is an exhibition of oil paintings and jewellery by 10 women artists who have forged friendships from their ongoing attendance at the Pepper Street Arts Centre’s Wednesday afternoon oil painting class. Margaret Slape-Phillips is their tutor and is also participating in the exhibition. Each artist has responded to themes in their own daily lives which they are passionate about. This has resulted in diverse and colourful interpretations of still life, landscapes, portraits, animals and creative jewellery pieces.

Frances Radford, Pink Cyclamen

In the Footsteps of NamatjiraThe Lyn Robins 2015 Art Safari Group Exhibition1 - 22 July

Lyn Robins, Ormiston Gorge Creek

This exhibition offers an insight into eight Adelaide artists’ creative journey into the lands that inspired renowned Aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira. Working in their own medium and style, the artists have depicted many of the locations visited and captured by Namatjira in his artwork. The exhibition will feature works in oil, watercolour, pen and wash, pastel and mixed media. Following in Namatjira’s ‘footsteps’, the artists undertook this artistic journey as a tribute to the great artist and to experience the wonders of the Australian landscape through his eyes.

Capture the MomentOff the Couch Art Group2 - 23 September

The Art of Gardens is a showcase of spectacular creations that have been designed for the garden or which have been inspired by a garden theme. This community exhibition features work by over 30 local creative artisans and craftspeople. Sculptural works, mosaics, recycled materials, ceramic feature pots and courtyard decorations will be featured along with garden-inspired paintings, prints and illustrations.

Iron Canvas, The Gardener’s Bouquet

Hazel Harding, Under the Jetty

Capture the Moment celebrates individual diversity as each member seeks to capture a moment in his/her unique way of seeing and recording. It also embraces the group’s passionate involvement in community arts, where members seize every opportunity to share original artwork and raise an awareness of the value of creative expression for all. The exhibition features a diverse range of mediums including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics and mosaics.

Passionate About features mixed media textiles art group Class Act, a group of textile enthusiasts who have worked together for some years, from their time as students through to now accomplished artists in their respective styles. The exhibition features a vast array of textile works including basketry, felted jackets and waistcoats, embroidery, hats, bags and tapestries.

Anne Quigley, Textile Bowl

An Exhibition of Student WorkNorwood Morialta High School28 October - 11 November

A diverse range of artworks are showcased by visual arts and design students from Norwood Morialta High School. Students from both the middle and senior campus work together to produce the exhibition, taking full responsibility for all facets of the planning, installation, promotion, design, catering and entertainment for the special launch event. The exhibition encourages students to develop works that are both contemporary and reflective of the students’ own experiences and perspectives.

Fei Wong, Croissants (2015 student)

Margie Goodchild, Spirit of Autumn in a Maxi Dress

Affordable handmade art and craft by over 50 artists

For the season of giving you will love this giant treasure trove of gift options, handmade by local artists and craftsworkers with affordability and quality in mind. In airconditioned comfort this showcase brings with it a welcoming ambience at this busy and festive time. Make your gift choosing an occasion, stop for afternoon tea and watch artists at work on weekends. Sculptures, glassware, fine and beaded jewellery, mixed media, collage, wearable art, paintings, homewares, silks, beads, film and digital photography, ink and pencil greeting cards, woodwork, colours, textures and surprises in every corner will delight your browsing eyes.

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