An arts and cultural initiative funded by the City of Burnside

Pepper NewsIssue no. 73 | December 2015 / January 2016

Exhibition:

Pepper Street Arts Centre - Exhibitions, Gift Shop, Workshops, Coffee Shop 558 Magill Road, Magill 5072 p: 8364 6154 e: pepperstreet@burnside.sa.gov.au www.pepperstreetartscentre.com.au Open: Tues - Sat 12 noon - 5 pm. Centre closes for public holidays including Easter Saturday and Anzac Day. www.facebook.com/PepperSt Christmas Closure: The Centre closes at 5 pm Wednesday 23 December, and will re-open on Friday 15 January 2016 at 12 noon.

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TuesdaysMahjong Group

Tuesdays 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm. Free. No bookings required. Some experience is advised.

ThursdaysKnit and Natter - ‘Not Just Knitting’An interactive morning of knitting, felting, rag rugs, patchwork and dye techniques to name a few of the textile crafts shared. Regular demonstrations by experts in different crafts are also included. New participants are always welcome, regardless of skills.

The first Knit and Natter session in 2016 will be held on Thursday 4 February, 10 am - 12 noon. $7.50 per session, casual.

Facilitated by Phyllis Williams. Enquiries: phylwill@optusnet.com.au

Sketch GroupThursdays 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm. $4 per session, casual. Portrait model provided (see separate ad to be a model).

No tuition. Great group support for sketch artists and enthusiasts. Stay for afternoon tea afterwards.

Community Groups

Little Treasures for Christmas Handmade gifts 22 November - 23 December

Little Treasures for Christmas Artist Demonstrations

Artists are demonstrating their craftsmanship each Saturday of the show:

Saturday 28 NovemberMarcus Peake - recycled cutleryJohn Denlay - graphic design Edward Vincent - drawing

Saturday 5 DecemberElizabeth Basuki - embroidery Rosi Gates - textile journals Joan Stratford - calligraphy

Saturday 12 DecemberTrish Loader - painting decorative hangersHelen Moon - silk painting

Saturday 19 DecemberJenny Gunson - feltingLyn Branson - jewellery

Launch: Sunday 22 November 2 pm - 4 pm

Sue Grant - Christmas stocking making

Mini sculptural Christmas decorations by Melissa Gillespie

Ron Allen - wood turning

Live music by Trio Florenta

Festive Christmas punch on arrival

An exhibition featuring an array of affordable handmade art and craft gifts which herald the start of the festive season at Pepper Street. Be the first in the door at the opening celebration to make the most of browsing the wide variety of local artists’ work.

Free Artist DemonstrationsEvery week artists donate their time to demonstrate a range of skills, arts and crafts.

Friday afternoons 12.30 pm - 3.30 pmLoom weaving: Wilma Bajka Van Velze.

Saturday afternoons 2 pm - 4 pm

Saturday 28 November 2015 Little Treasures Artist Demonstrations Marcus Peake - recycled cutleryJohn Denlay - graphic design Edward Vincent - drawing

Saturday 5 December 2015Elizabeth Basuki - embroideryRosi Gates - textile journalsJoan Stratford - calligraphy

Saturday 12 December 2015Trish Loader - painting wooden Kokeshi doll decorative hangersHelen Moon - silk painting

Saturday 19 December 2015Jenny Gunson - feltingLyn Branson - jewellerySaturday 23 January 2016 Facing South East Asia ExhibitionPeter Barrien - artist talk, The Art of Photography (Note: 2 pm - 3 pm)

Sunday afternoons 2 pm - 4 pm Sunday 22 November Annual Christmas gifts bazaar, featuring more than 50 local artists’ handmade arts and crafts. Watch artists at work for a community friendly afternoon out.

Wi-fi is now available at Pepper Street. Password is provided at reception - just bring your tablet, phone or laptop and

enjoy the ambience of our Centre.

Trish Loader, Kokeshi Doll #2, Hanger

Anita Russell, paper bead earrings

Greeted with a glass of fruity punch your eyes will be drawn across hundreds of items by over 50 artists in this market-like showcase. Choose from wearable art, wood carvings, handmade glass beads and Christmas decorations, embroideries, baskets, bags, sculptures, beaded and fine jewellery, greeting cards, wall arts, ceramics and more.

This is a unique Christmas season approach to bringing you gallery quality with prices to please.

Free entry, artist demonstrations and community activity make for an enjoyable afternoon for all ages throughout the show.

Fran Kernich, Ceramic crystalline glazed teapot

Greg Jackson, Wooden bowl

Thanks for the feedback in 2015“Thank you for inviting me to demonstrate. I had simply the best time. I am really grateful to have the opportunity to display my work. It was also interesting to see behind the scenes at an opening, to see the amount of organisation that goes into making everything run so smoothly.”- Margaret, artist

“Exceeded my expectations, had a wonderful experience. Enjoyed the work of talented local artists. Friendly staff and volunteers. Loved that kids were getting involved. Vegan options too! Overall, excellent and would come back again.”- Katie, visitor

“I was a doctorate student at UniSA and when study was intense I would meet a friend at Pepper Street, the place that ‘feeds our souls’.”- Andrea, visitor (paraphrased from phone call)

“Hello lovely people. Thank you very much for organising these wonderful demonstrations. I learned so much from them.”- Mia, community participant

Pepper ClubRegular visitors enjoy 10 per cent discounts on gift shop, coffee shop and exhibition purchases when they join Pepper Club ($22 for 12 months from July to June each year, or $17 from January to June).

Suggestion BoxWe love to hear your suggestions for the Pepper Street Arts Centre program, including exhibition themes, workshops, demonstrations or other directions that will support our future planning as a highly regarded hub of arts and cultural activity ‘under one roof’.

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SALA SubsidyThe City of Burnside is offering artists a SALA fee subsidy for the first time in 2015/2016.

This scheme acknowledges the role that artists and local venues play in the cultural life of the council area. Subsidies of up to $110 are available to assist individuals and groups with the cost of registering for the SALA Festival. Eligibility criteria includes resident artists of the City of Burnside who are exhibiting either in or outside of the Council area, and artists who exhibit within the City of Burnside.

In both instances the subsidy applies only to individuals and groups who are required to pay a SALA fee direct to SALA (eg does not include exhibitions in venues which pay the SALA fee on the artist’s behalf). For further enquiries or application forms please call the Pepper Street Arts Centre or go to our website.

Burnside Civic Centre Atrium ProgramAn artist-run program of displays by community groups, schools, organisations and other resident artists is held in the Burnside Civic Centre Atrium, an adjunct to the full Pepper Street Arts Centre program. Limited places are available in 2016. Due to the position of the display area, high visibility of the showcasing groups and individuals is enjoyed, as large numbers of visitors pass through in their daily interactions with the other programs and services of Council.

Exhibit 2017Exhibition applications for 2017 are now being accepted for limited months.

For all the above opportunities please access application forms via our website or by calling Pepper Street. For exhibitions, artists are encouraged to register their interest with the Exhibitions and Community Arts Officer by phone or email. For all areas - gift shop, artist of the month and exhibitions - the first available submission date in 2016 is Wednesday 17 February.

Art book collection for borrowing An exciting collection of art books is available for borrowing, or browsing over a coffee at Pepper Street. Provided by the Burnside Library there are many titles to choose from and they are also a great resource if you are taking classes at the Centre.

Gift Shop Gallery quality, affordably priced, handmade items by local artists. We invite you to support them by regularly browsing the wide range on offer.

Helen Moon, Habutai scarf

Helen Taylor, Ceramics

Gift Shop and Artist of the MonthNew artists and/or new ranges of work are invited for submission throughout the year for the gift shop and artist of the month program. Join the many artists who currently showcase their work across all mediums: woodwork, silks, glass, jewellery, leather, felt, wearable art, functional and non functional ceramics, metalwork and more.

SALA - The Art of GardensIn preparation for SALA 2016 we are inviting artists to register their interest in The Art of Gardens. All mediums are welcome including works designed for the garden, or with a garden theme. Sculptural works, water features, outdoor furniture, mosaics, ceramic feature pots, courtyard decorations as well as garden inspired paintings, prints, illustrations are indicative ideas to start your thinking.

Facing South East AsiaAn exhibition of photographs by Peter Barrien15 January - 5 February 2016

Exhibition:

Launch: Friday 15 January 6 pm

Launch guest: Allan Griffin, President of the S.A. Photographic Federation

Peter Barrien is a prize winning photographer who describes photography as “a creative and intellectual joy, which constantly challenges my view of the world. There is extraordinary diversity in the cultures of South East Asia. In particular Vietnam and Myanmar (Burma) reflect the full palette of human experience - hardship, aspirations, poverty, spiritual life and family. Their cultures are shaped by

Suzanne Gummow, retro bag

Ursula Kiessling, print

their ancient heritage, years of conflict, and profound political and social change. Somehow the world seems more alive in a market in Vietnam or the Shwedagon complex in Myanmar.”In this exhibition, Peter’s desire is to reflect the character of these particular Asian communities. His medium is the candid portrait. The rest is up to the viewer.

Peter Barrien, Devotee at Shwedagon #4 Prize winner, Top portrait and print, 2015 SA Photographic Federation

Artist TalkThe Art of Photography Saturday 30 January 2 pm - 3 pm

Credit: Peter Barrien, Flower Hmong

Peter Barrien, Woman in a boat in Hoi-An #7

All faces and ages are being sought on Thursday afternoons as volunteer portrait sitters. From 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm you will be greeted with warmth and

sharpened pencils by the long-standing sketch group. Stay for a complimentary afternoon tea and take home one or more sketches of your choice. You

will join a long hall of fame of portrait subjects by this experienced and

welcoming group. Head and shoulders only.

Team MembersIf you have energy, an interest in people, a willingness to learn a variety of tasks including cash

handling and service to our visitors in the gift shop or coffee shop, then consider being part of our volunteer

team. Please call us for more information.

WANTEDPortrait Subjects

Dorrit’s Coffee ShopA very affordable afternoon tea

awaits you, provided by the Pepper Street Arts Centre

volunteers.Open 12 noon - 4.30 pm

Tuesday - Saturday.

Cappuccino • Twinings Teas Iced Coffee • Latte • Muffins

Biscuits • Mini Quiche

Artist Opportunities 2016 / 2017

Kirstie Stewart, Fatch