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Gecko Studio Gallery Newsletter
August September 2018
2018
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Rita Lazauskas
So I see (postcard from Morocco)
Whilst leading a life of adventure facilitating arts projects in Morocco,
Beechworth artist Rita Lazauskas creates observational drawings, paintings
and prints exploring the very rich and interesting environment of a place that
has become the artists second home.
Perched on the north west corner of Africa, Morocco has an ancient indigenous
population – the Amazigh (Berber) people - with a strong culture that still
survives millennia of invasions and colonisation, the strongest being the Arab
Islamic overlay introduced in the 7th century and most recently the 20th
century French occupation. Providing a visual feast of African, Islamic and
Indigenous influences, the medieval architecture is now peppered with
satellite dishes and a network of electrical cables and wiring that brings the
new world media to the masses.
Constantly traveling to and from Marrakech and following the ancient
trade routes across the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara has enabled an
engagement with the landscape and people and an opportunity to set up a
mix of natural, cultural and perceptual streams in the work.
Travel abroad gives us the opportunity to experience the ‘other’ and the complexities of human
existence. The many traditional artisans working in Morocco challenge our notions of art as
something separate from everyday life, while working alongside other visiting contemporary
Australian artists, has also allowed for the development of new sensibilities, media and expression in
the work.
The immediacy of working from life, the daily record that includes capturing the moment in an
often raw or fleeting glimpse, is coupled with an adept hand - sometimes compulsive, sometimes
obsessive in its style and form. The ancient Medina or suburbs of Marrakech provide just the kind of
chaos that suits Rita's distinctive drawing style, capturing the energy and life of the place and it's
people. Once outside of the city the landscape puts on a new show and age-old traditions persist.
“I enjoy the mix of ancient and modern life in Morocco where the culture and history is grounded in
the sublime landscape of the Atlas Mountains and Sahara.” says Rita “It is a place where traditional
dress and turbans are still commonly worn, both for their comfort and style and where adobe
villages and kasbahs are found. There is no shortage of interesting subjects for any artist.“
Laying in a part of the world known literally as ‘Maghreb’ (the west/where the sun sets), Morocco
presents an unusual precedent as it seems to straddle the divide between East and West. Recent
developments in the Arab world make this an opportune time to investigate the interface between
Western culture and Islam and work towards developing a greater understanding to enable
harmonious relations in the future.
RITA LAZAUSKAS Visual Artist/Curator Ph: +61(0)447779487
[email protected] EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2012 – current Director Amazigh Cultural Tours Morocco 2016 Acting Director, Wangaratta Art Gallery (June- Sept) 2012 Riverina TAFE Arts & Media sessional teacher – drawing 2009 - 2013 Rural City of Wangaratta, Wangaratta Art Gallery, Exhibitions Officer 2006 – 2008 Albury City, Exhibitions & Collections Curator
1999 – 2006 Albury City Council - Albury Regional Art Gallery, Curator/Public Programs 1998 Albury Gallery Project Coordinator ‘Trading Places’ public art project 1998 Riverina TAFE Arts & Media sessional teacher – drawing and painting 1996.1998 Goulburn Ovens TAFE Arts & Media sessional teacher – drawing 1989 Wangaratta TAFE Painting tutor Beechworth Training Prison
CURATOR TOURING EXHIBITIONS
The green line photogravure and chine colle
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2017 Anne Zahalka: Landscape Represented, Murray Art Museum Albury 2008 STEP RIGHT UP: The Circus in Australian Art – AlburyCity - Visions Touring Exhibition 2006 Treasures of the Daniel Gift: AlburyCity Touring Exhibition 2005 Black Photography: AlburyCity Collection Touring Exhibition 2004 Face to Face: AlburyCity Photography Collection Touring Exhibition 2001 Following the Fortune Hunters: The Art & Culture of the Ovens Goldfields Burke Memorial Museum Visions Touring Exhibition
EDUCATION 2001 Master of Visual Arts, Monash University 1996 Grad. Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts), Monash University Gippsland 1990 Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts, Gippsland Institute & Wodonga Institute
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2016 Collected ll, Wangaratta Art Gallery 2012 Swan Hill Print & Drawing Acquisitive Awards, Swan Hill Art Gallery 2011 Dobell Prize for Drawing, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney 2010 The Other Side: Australian Lithuanian Identity, GallerySmith 2009 Dobell Prize for Drawing, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney Albury Art Prize, Albury Art Gallery NSW 2008 Robert Jacks Drawing Prize, Bendigo Art Gallery Jacarandah Acquisitive Drawing Award, Grafton Regional Gallery 2007 Dominique Segan Drawing Prize, Castlemaine Hutchins Works on Paper Exhibition, Hobart 2006 Swan Hill Print & Drawing Acquisitive Awards, Swan Hill Art Gallery 2006 Libris Awards, Artspace Mackay 4th International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius 2006, Lithuania 2005 Dobell Prize for Drawing, Art Gallery of NSW Hutchins Art Prize, Hobart 2004 Citigroup Private Bank Australian Photographic Portrait Prize, AGNSW Hutchins Art Prize, Hobart Blackfriars Drawing Acquisitive, Cootamundra 2003 Hazelhurst Award for Art on Paper, Hazelhurst Regional Gallery 2002 Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award, Grafton Regional Gallery 2001 Federation, But who makes a nation?, MGFNSW touring exhibition 2000 En Route, Glen Eira City Gallery Portia Geach Exhibition, S H Ervin Gallery, Sydney
SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2016 A Moroccan Souk (in Milawa), Milawa Pop Up Gallery 2009 the true adventures of paperclipman, Art Space Wodonga 2009 Daily Drawing Project, Shepparton Art Gallery 2007 Daily Drawing Project, Bega Regional Gallery 2002 Book of Days, Left Bank Artists Cooperative Ltd. Beechworth 2001 Observational Drawing, Creators Gallery, Wodonga 1982 Subject Witness Participant, Monash University Switchback Gallery Subject Witness Participant, Albury Regional Art Gallery GRANTS Museums Australia Bursary, 2002 National Conference 2001 Gordon Darling Grant (New York Studio School/Adelaide Drawing Marathon) NAVA Pat Corrigan Artists Grant - 1991 (solo) & 1992 (group) PRIZES 2011 Wodonga Hume Award, 2010 The Other Side Australian Lithuanian Identity Higly Commended, 2009 Wodonga Hume Award Highly Commended, 2004 Blackfriars Drawing Acquisitive, Tallangatta Art Prize 1990, 1993 COLLECTIONS Monash University Faculty of Art & Design Indigo Shire Council Wangaratta Exhibitions Gallery Tallangatta Community Centre Blackfriars Trust Albury Regional Art Gallery BIBLIOGRAPHY ‘The Albury Art Prize’ – Jacqui Durrant, Art Monthly #236 2010/11, p63
‘Tumult Captured on Paper’ - Christopher Allen,The Australian 13/11/09
‘Rita Lazauskas: Daily Drawing Project’ - Julie Adams, Imprint Vol 44 #3 Spring 2009 Art Monthly – June 2005 Australian Photographic Portrait Prize – Lee Tran Lam, State of the Arts, April 2004 Monash Gallery of Art Newsletter - #12 Winter 2003, p7 ‘Federation, But Who Makes a Nation?’ - MGFNSW catalogue 2001 Oxford Poetry Monthly – cover image
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‘Taking space for a walk’ - Robert Nelson, The Age 19/4/2000 ‘Me, myself, an eye’ - Bruce James, Sydney Morning Herald 31/10/98 p12 Impact: art for a world identity, Monash University Faculty of Art & Design 1998 Monash University Faculty of Art & Design ISBN 0732621402
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Gecko Studio Gallery News
What’s next? Exhibitions in the pipeline……(NB details may change before these exhibitions open)
● Juxtaposition - Four artists working with collage - a medium with a sense of revolutionary possibility.
Maggie Malone, Harry Pullar, Chris Tuttle & Kerry Spokes. 20 September - 15 October. Opening event
Friday 21 Sept between 6-8pm.
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OUR REALLY BIG NEWS – Sorry, needed to get your attention.
Gecko Studio Gallery incorporating Headquarters Café is about to be listed for sale!!
Well, the time has come.....after almost 12 years of Gecko, we have decided to put our beloved property
and business on the market. Since renovating last winter to install HeadQuarters cafe into the mix, we
have worked extra hard to ensure Gecko has remained vibrant and unique, and we now feel we are
ready to let go of the reins to pursue our art and artisan careers on a more full time basis. Whilst we will
be sad to say goodbye to the business and property, we intend to keep our framing business operating
from our home in Fish Creek East....along with new ventures yet to be realised. Below is the wording
scripted for the real estate advert....please feel free to share this around…
‘Situated in the heart of Fish Creek at 15 Falls Road, this unique property which has been the home of
Gecko Studio Gallery for the past 12 years, is now available for sale. Sitting alongside the Fish Creek
Memorial Hall, and opposite the local village park and playground, it is the ideal location.
This stand alone commercial property houses a vibrant and busy contemporary art gallery with a recently
installed cafe featuring a class 2 kitchen, a fully renovated attached residence, stunning private garden,
separate studio workshop, storeroom with garage and a covered carport.
The property is on mains water plus two 20,000 litre water tanks plumbed to laundry and toilets, a 3kw
solar system, reverse cycle aircons in gallery, cafe and residence and a highly efficient Nectre wood
heater.
Along with a large glass shopfront entrance on the main street and a garden courtyard side entrance
with an all access door, there is rear access to the property from Ryan St. The attached residence which
has been operating as short term tourist accommodation in recent years - known as the ArtHouse, is a
stylish, light filled modern cottage with beautifully maintained private garden.
Gecko Studio Gallery has been instrumental as a key business in the artistic and cultural transformation
of this small town, and is renowned for its presentation of quality art exhibitions, local artisan made
wares and an extensive range of quality art materials. With the inclusion of the cafe after extensive
renovations in July 2017, it is also a highly popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike.
Offered as a going concern, with or without stock, equipment and fittings, this is a unique opportunity to
make that lifestyle change and become part of a wonderful small and vibrant community.’
Kerry and Michael
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We are reopening with a 25% sale on our art materials –
between August 16 and September 17
This is the first time we have run a sale of the art materials. Paper, pads, acrylics, oils,
pastels, gouache, inks, printmaking supplies etc etc. - all at 25% off.
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“Headquarters” Café news – Reopening Thursday
August 16, 9am
Nothing says ‘Winter’ quite like soup! We have really gone
all out this winter to bring you delicious hearty soups that
are made with the finest local ingredients and a ton of
LOVE! Come in and try some for yourself!
Headquarters is serving a unique wood roasted artisan
coffee from Melbourne (Ricci Method), delicious teas
(Calmer Sutra), including fresh chai, hot chocolates and
cold drinks. Headquarters has a range of sweet and
savoury foods to dine in or takeaway also delicious vegan
raw slices from local supplier “A Seasoned Kitchen” - from
amongst a range of culinary treats on offer.
We are always looking at new treats and products so keep an eye on the Gecko / Headquarters Facebook
page and on Instagram.
Open 9am to 4pm, Thursday through to Monday, i.e. closed Tuesday & Wednesday
winter soups
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● Gecko on Facebook - Keep up to date with our news and events on the Gecko Studio Gallery Facebook
page.
● Framing quotes/ consultations – a reminder that it is wise where possible to make a time with Kerry for
framing consultations and quotes. Kerry can be contacted on 0423 721 593 or at the Gallery (5683
2481). Kerry is not always at the gallery or we may have an event underway so it helps if you can book
a time with Kerry. Especially now that we have the café.
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ArtHouse accommodation
Brought to you by Gecko Studio Gallery - the ArtHouse, fine
accommodation in Fish Creek.
Entering through the gate, guests are greeted by the lovely private garden
filled with interesting plants and flowers and by the ancient apple tree in
pride of place in the back yard.
The ArtHouse offers guests a stunning and beautifully appointed cottage
hidden away behind Gecko Studio Gallery in the heart of Fish Creek.
The walls host an array of contemporary original artwork by renowned local artists for sale - your very
own private gallery.
With an open central living area, full kitchen, a generous sized bedroom and beautifully appointed
bathroom, the ArtHouse is light filled, comfortable and cosy.
Quality linen and bath towels are provided, just bring your beach towels. We also supply a portable cot
with mattress protector, sheet and extra blankets.
A library of artbooks and novels, an interesting dvd and cd collection and current art and style magazines
have been collected for your enjoyment.
Fish Creek is home to 4 galleries, and a suite of lovely cafes' including Gecko's very own coffee bar -
HeadQuarters, Gibsons - serving delicious breakfasts, lunches, then tapas in the evening! There is a
range of interesting shops and the iconic Fish Creek Hotel with the fish on top.
The ArtHouse is perfect as a base from which to visit local wineries, walk or ride on the Great Southern
Rail Trail and of course visit Wilsons Prom and the many beaches in the local area.
Please note there is a 2 night minimum stay, with 3 night minimum stay on Public Holidays. Single night
stays are at the owner's discretion and may incur extra charges.
Contact Kerry at Gecko Studio Gallery on 03 5683 2481 or 0423 721 593.
https://goo.gl/z8bRNR
https://goo.gl/V9fzZV
https://goo.gl/EhwRCw
See all the images at www.arthousefishcreek.com.au/ or the 3 links above.
Kerry Spokes
● See Kerry’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/kerryspokesartist and website
www.kerryspokes.com.au/
● See www.geckostudiogallery.com.au/kerry-spokes-2/#.VkBxHeTovIU
Check this out:
● A Jackson Pollock Painting Gets A Touch-Up — And The Public's Invited To Watch
https://goo.gl/htV7SU
● Bernard Pras's anamorphosis. Visible works only from one angle: golem13.fr/oeuvres-ne-visibles-dun-
seul-angle
● Street Art Today - http://streetart.today/
● The archaeological finds of the north / southline - https://belowthesurface.amsterdam/en/
Bibliotheca Palatina: Collection of 3,000 medieval manuscripts now online - https://goo.gl/vTRESu
● Google App Matching Selfies with Historical Portraits Has Mixed Results But Is 100% Viral -
https://goo.gl/ipx29C
● star-themed free printable DIY artist’s book. https://goo.gl/tBe4qW
● The Portrait That Forged a “Divine Marriage” Between Two 19th-Century Women Painters
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https://goo.gl/MWciLQ
● Forget Mentors — What We Really Need Are Fans
https://www.chronicle.com/article/Forget-Mentors-What-We/242597
● The Art of Washi Paper in Japanese Rare Books - short free course from Keio University, available
through FutureLearn: https://goo.gl/gLSte8
● mirage & Miracles exhibition of Adrien M & Claire B - https://goo.gl/Sq2oGW
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Prom Coast Arts Council Inc
● Next general meeting will be Wednesday 29 August at Gecko Gallery, 7pm
● PCA mailing list – email Michael at [email protected] or text on 0421 209 878 to be put
on the list or for more info
Local Art Venues and Events
The Alison Lester Shop Prints, Books, Cards & Gifts – 1 Falls Road, Fish Creek, Victoria 5683 2352.
Keep an eye on the Facebook page for when Alison will be in-store for book signings and other special
events. Facebook https://goo.gl/gTTLmq Web http://alisonlester.com/ (Psst…all the prints and
canvases in the Alison Lester Shop are framed by Gecko Studio Gallery)
Stefani Hilltop Gallery Artist-in-residence Bianca Biesuz-Stefani. 39 Keane’s Rd, Fish Creek. Ph
5683 2253. http://members.dcsi.net.au/hilltop_gallery/ Open Thursday to Monday or by appointment.
Ride the Wild Goat Workshop & Gallery 5 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2661. Paintings and
one-off handmade furniture & objects by Andrew McPherson. Open Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon – 10.30 –
4.30pm. 0417 370 596 http://ridethewildgoat.com.au/ Check out Andy’s out there Christmas tree
The Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Café Promontory Rd, Fish Creek. Open hours: Fri, Sat,
Sun 10am – 4pm or by appointment. Ph 5683 2628. [email protected]
www.celiarossergallery.com.au/index.htm
People Places Things Gallery 11 Falls Rd, Fish Creek (between Flying Cow Café and the Fish Creek
Memorial Hall). Photography, large format printing, studio, portraiture, pets, process and printing of your
photos – anything but weddings. Also, wanted to buy – old cameras, photos, film negs, glass slides,
negatives – anything photographic. Hobby, not part of the business. Contact Michael Pitts 0418 508 392
The Hub - Fish Creek 10am to 3pm
● The HandMakers Store – a craft collective. Features the work of local makers. Follow them on FB
and Instagram. [email protected] Facebook: thehandmakersstore
● Houndog – beautiful handcrafted timber furniture and objects by Peter Bassett.
27 Falls Rd, Fish Creek (between the Fish Creek General Store and the Post Office)
Roland Harvey - Renowned children’s book author and illustrator Roland Harvey has opened a
studio/gallery in Fish Creek. There are books and cards for sale along with original artwork, with limited
edition prints to come. Facebook: Roland Harvey Art Web: http://rolandharvey.com.au/ 31 Falls Rd,
Fish Creek
The Fish Creek Hotel Artspaces – Exhibition space in the art hub of Fish Creek.
Fish Creek Hotel/Motel 1 Old Waratah Road, Fish Creek 3959. Ph 5683 2404. Terry & Kevin.
http://www.fishcreekhotel.com.au/
The Outer Space Meeniyan – reopening August 31. 140B Whitelaw St, Meeniyan, VIC 3956 0427
375 020 9am – 4pm. The Outer Space sculpture park features the work of fourteen local artists and
artisans in a park-like setting. http://theouterspacemeeniyan.com.au/ Facebook: outerspacemeeniyan
Helen Wilkinson and Grant Flather (plus a cast of thousands)
Stockyard Gallery
● Gallery open 10 am to 4 pm daily Phone: 5682 1125 www.facebook.com/pages/Stockyard-
Gallery/205686259540514
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YEPgallery 41A Main Street, Foster. YEPgallery (Yanakie Earth Pigments) showcases work by local
artists using charcoal and natural earth pigments, sourced largely from Yanakie, near Wilsons Prom.
Anne Roussac-Hoyne Ph 0408 871 370
Meeniyan Art Gallery curator - Catherine Robinson
September Exhibitions
Gallery 1 – Sue Gilford - Since moving to South Gippsland l have been involved in many community
arts and indigenous projects, Artist in Schools program’s and murals for the South Gippsland Shire. I
have had numerous solo and group shows in South Gippsland and in Melbourne.
Currently I have an intense interest in pyrography and working my “burning” techniques onto timbers,
furniture gourds and boab nuts. I was really honoured to do my wood burning on the new information
desk at Wilsons Promontory. For the past few years I have really enjoyed teaching drawing and
pyrography in workshops and working towards exhibitions.
Gallery 2 – Zetta Kanta
Gallery 3 – ‘Colour and Movement’, Sandra Peeters - Drawing and painting have formed a strong
part of my life for as long as I can remember, along with a general interest in the visual arts. I am
mostly interested in representing and interpreting the movement, events and environment through the
use of abstracted line and colour.
Workshops – too numerous to list but follow this link for info - https://goo.gl/WNMeci
● 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan. Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesday) 10 – 4pm. Saturday & Sunday 11
– 5pm. Ph 5664 0101 Exhibition bookings - [email protected]
Thirsty Work Gallery 45 River Drive, Tarwin Lower. 0408 241 973. Also, Life drawing classes,
Tuesdays evenings - Thirsty Work Studio Gallery.
The ArtSpace Mirboo North 81B Ridgway Mirboo Nth (Between Mirboo Nth Hardware & The Grand Ridge Brewery)
ArtSpace Hours Wed-Sun 10-4pm www.facebook.com/TheArtSpaceinMirbooNorth/
ArtSpace Wonthaggi The Centennial Centre, 1 Bent Street, Wonthaggi 3995 (opposite Aldi). Tel: (03) 5672 5767. Hours:
Thursday - Monday 10-4
Arc Yinnar arc Yinnar is open Tuesday to Friday 12 noon-4pm, Saturday 11am-3pm. Main Street Yinnar. Ph 5163
1310
Toora Village Studio Gallery Toora Village Studio Gallery - open Thursdays to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. 25 Stanley Street, Toora
https://goo.gl/FCV4Np
Saraghi Gallery Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm. Saraghi Gallery - behind Cafe
Lugano, 71 Thompson Ave, Cowes
Bob Hickman - Painting classes 5x2 hour classes in Koonwarra studio, Tuesday afternoons 1-4pm
$35 per session and Wednesday evening 6-8pm, $100 for a five week block. Also, printmaking and
hebel stone carving weekend workshops throughout the year. Check out
www.bobhickman.blogspot.com.au or contact Bob on 0439 303 244 for more information.
Loch Arts Council - www.facebook.com/Loch-Arts-Council-
581762918549744/timeline?ref=page_internal
Korumburra Arts Group The Arts Group meets about once every 2 months and welcomes artists
and art supporters to become part of the group. For further information about the exhibition or the Arts
Group contact Jane Brocklesby 0427 472 117, Neil Coxon 5655 2107, Tony Parisi 0407 219 639.
http://korumburracommunity.org.au/
The Boobook Art Studio in South Gippsland - committed to providing enriching, high quality art
instruction to children & teenagers. Jacqui Dinsbergs. Studio address: 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan, Vic
3956 Postal address: PO Box 252, Foster, Vic 3960 http://boobookartstudio.com.au/
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Drawing Classes Classes run by Ann Parry. First and third Fridays at Port Franklin schoolhouse.
10.30am – 2.30pm. Tea & coffee provided, take your own lunch. Some art materials provided or take
your own. $35 each session, $50 when there is a life model. Contact Ann 0448 390 785 or 5664 6558.
Freestone Press Gillian Kline 0408514560 email http://freestonepressprintmakingstudio.com/
littlemilligan – makers of beautiful things. Deb Milligan and Colin Little.
26 Avon St, Briagolong. Summer Hours are Friday – Sunday 11am – 4pm. If you come at other times
and we aren’t open – call us on 0427 842 328 or 0490 172 012. We are just around the corner and are
very likely to be able to open up for you. [email protected] www.littlemilligan.com.au/
Gone South Studio – Grant Flather and Helen Wilkinson - www.gonesouthstudio.com/
Switchback Gallery - Building 6S, Northways Road, Churchill VIC 3842. Bryce Ives. Phone: 5122
6261 Mon to Fri: 9am–5pm. Closed on public holidays. Disabled access
Prom Coast Film Society -
Next Screening: Friday 7th September - After the Storm - 2016 - Japan - Drama
Friday 5th October - Don’t Tell - 2017 - Aus - Drama
Friday 2nd November - Breath - 2018 - Aus - Drama
Friday 7th December - Submarine - 2010 - USA - Comedy/Drama
and Kubo and the Two Strings - 2016 - USA - Animation
Join at www.trybooking.com/OBPR or through the FAMDA website.
First Friday of each month - 7:30pm, Fish Creek Memorial Hall
Annual Subscription - $60, 3 Months - $25 , Subscription Only, no Single Tickets
Arts/Culture/Tourism/Community newsletters (send us info if you have a newsletter to add)
● South Gippsland Arts Network Update - administered by Sophie Dixon, Community Strengthening
Support Officer, South Gippsland Shire Council. Categories are: exhibitions on now / festivals / music &
performance / film / coming soon / download information / galleries of South Gippsland. Contact Sophie
to have your info included [email protected]
● Bass Coast Shire Council Free Arts News
● Stockyard Gallery –email them at [email protected] and asking for their newsletter
● Regional Arts Victoria, Gippsland - monthly newsletter
● ArtSpace Newsletter – send email to [email protected]
● Meeniyan Motel Newsletter Meeniyan Motel email newsletter
● Craft Victoria - Craft Almanac e-news go to Craft Victoria website and find the subscribe area at the
bottom of the page. Craft Victoria subscription
● Fishy News – The newsletter for Fish Creek. Available from Fish Creek post office and various outlets
around town (The Fishy News is being reborn under the editorship of Helen Ritt).
● Venus Bay/Tarwin community newsletter “Matter of Fact”
Lyrebird Arts Council upcoming concerts – more news as it comes to hand.
November: Saturday 10th. - Meeniyan Hall
December: Tuesday 4th December - Meeniyan Hall
January: Saturday 5th January - Mossvale Park
● Purchase tickets online via https://goo.gl/Dpne9h
Book tickets via email Local ticket outlets (cash only): Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek; Duck Hutt,
Meeniyan; the Rusty Windmill, Leongatha, Main Street Revelations, Foster; Books & Massage, Inverloch;
UpBeet Juice Bar, Wonthaggi.
● To celebrate Lyrebird's 20th anniversary in 2019, memberships will be free next year. Everyone that
is a current financial member as at the 30th June this year, will automatically receive membership next
year.
● Lyrebird Arts Council - We have a 'Golden Ticket' to give away: a double pass to every Lyrebird show
in 2019. The double pass will be valid for the winner or if they can't make it to a show, it will be valid
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for a friend to use.
To win the 'Golden Ticket' all you need to do is email us a few words (between 3 and 300) telling us what
has been your best moment at a Lyrebird gig, or what you consider to be your best Lyrebird gig and
why. The winning words will be published.
Competition opens July 1st and closes November 1st. Winner announced, end of November.
Lyrebird email: [email protected]
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The Great Southern Rail Trail https://goo.gl/PJwauA www.gsrt.com.au When you ride or walk
through Fish Creek, don’t forget to break your journey for a coffee and lunch at Headquarters Café in
Gecko Studio Gallery. Plus, all of what Fish Creek has to offer.
Fish Creek
● Fishy News – The newsletter for Fish Creek. Editor – Helen Ritt. Aiming to publish at the beginning of
the month. Email [email protected] or leave at Post Office.
● Gibson’s Café – 9 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2593
● The Paddock – coffee/produce/wares. 17 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Open 8am – 2pm, 7 days. Contact Jarl
on 0424 645 813
● Fish Creek Hotel - 1 Old Waratah Rd, Fish Creek VIC 3959. ph: 5683 2404
[email protected] http://fishcreekhotel.com.au/
● Fish Creek Community Development Group – membership is only $5. Have your say as to how
Fish Creek develops. Meetings are monthly at present. Membership enquiries to Michael Lester 0421 209
● Hoddle Mountain Trail Management Group PO Box 90, Fish Creek, VIC. 3959 Secretary: Tony
Walker [email protected]
● Café KO Bar and Grill – 2 Old Waratah Rd, Fish Creek. 5683 2207. Open Wed to Sunday. On Sat &
Sun, breakfast will on offer from 9am. Other days: open from 12-12.30 for lunch and dinners from
5.30pm onwards. http://kookscatering.com.au/
● Saturday Yoga with Howard (0499 202 409) 8- 9am Calligraphy Yoga; 9- 10am Synergy Yoga. $15 /
$10 conc. All at Fish Creek Memorial Hall.
● Tiliqua – Fish Creek - Tiliqua is a self-contained holiday home accommodating up to 8 people and is
located on the very edge of the Fish Creek township. The living areas offer spectacular panoramic views
across the countryside. Bookings : Promaccom ph: 03 5682 1436 or free call 1800 458 382. For more
information visit www.promaccom.com.au/tiliqua/index.htm
● Fish Creek Cottage – holiday accommodation - 39 Old Waratah Rd, Fish Creek. Bookings:
www.stayz.com.au/121861
● Fish Creek General Store - 25 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2226. Prop. Carolyn Fryer.
● Prom View Nursery - Ph 5683 2234. Hoddle Rd Fish Creek 3959
● Promontory Gourmet Foods - PO Box 25 Fish Creek 3959. Ph 5683 2313.
● Fish Creek Post Office 29 Falls Road, Fish Creek VIC 3959. Ph 5683 2461. Mon – Fri 9am - 5pm,
Saturday 9am - 12pm
● Fish Creek & District CFA Fire & Rescue - www.facebook.com/fishcreekcfa/?ref=py_c
Walkerville South ● Bear Gully Coastal Cottages - waterfront accommodation overlooking Waratah
Bay with views to Wilson's Promontory. 35 Maitland Court, Walkerville South. Ph 5663 2364
www.beargullycottages.com.au/
Walkerville North ● Walkerville Caravan Park - 3 Loop Road, Walkerville North, VIC 3956 Ph 5663
2224. https://goo.gl/Vjrzmh
Koonwarra
● Storehouse & Thomas James Hodgkinson Burge - Stylist Storehouse brings artisan craftspeople, clothing, artwork and homewares to you. We have two locations,
Koonwarra and now St Kilda…
Storehouse - 4-6 Koala Drive, Koonwarra. Thomas Burge 0408 353 976 [email protected]
www.storehousekoonwarra.com/about/
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Storehouse - 100 Barkly Street, St Kilda 10am – 6pm Thomas Burge 0408 353 976
[email protected] www.facebook.com/storehousestkildaandkoonwarra/
Meeniyan
● moo’s at meeniyan 89 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan. Ph 5664 0010, fax 5664 0050
open Thursday to Monday from 8:30am and for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings (closed Tuesday
and Wednesdays) reopening 8.30am Friday August 31st
● Meeniyan Pantry & Cellar - We have gathered and cooked exquisite foods and wines from across
the globe….as well as our own kitchen… for all your dining needs. Make up your own antipasto plates
(cheese from France, cured meats from Italy?), choose your delicious main (how does 8 hour smoked
brisket sound?), and finish the meal with a delectable dessert! Choose one, or a few, wines from around
the world and you have an unforgettable meal for the family or the guests from out of town.
(try the taleggio cheese with pasta – it will knock your socks off - Michael)
Open 7 Days, Mon-Sat 10am-7pm (8pm Fri), Sun 10-5pm. 82 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan 3956
Ph 5602 2124 www.meeniyanpantryandcellar.com.au
● Sandy Point Music Club - A group of interested residents have recently banded together to form a
Sandy Point Music Club. Their aim is to enhance the village atmosphere of Sandy Point by organising
regular events at the Community Centre.
The plan is to encompass different styles of music to cater for different ages and groups with the main
focus on having social and fun evenings. This is very important in a community and Sandy Point is pretty
well a perfect size to allow this to happen.
As a result of running such events the group hopes to make a small profit with the proceeds being
donated to worthy causes with some local connection. Profit from the first two events was given to the
South Gippsland Hospital.
The Music Group would love to hear from people with ideas and “special requests” for future events. For
more information please email [email protected]
BYO nibbles and drinks. Bookings: www.trybooking.com
Foster ● Aherns Fruit Market & Fine Foods - 29 Toora Road, Foster Vic 3960. Phone: 5682 2095
http://aherns.com.au/ Open: Monday to Friday 9 – 5.30, Saturday 8.30 – 12.30
● Café Max – Comfort Inn, 3800 South Gippsland Hwy, Foster. Ph 5682 2022
● Main Street Revelations - New & Gently Used Quality Goods - 31 Main Street, Foster. Phone 5682
1381 www.mainstreetrevelations.com.au/
● Winchester Rise holiday accommodation - 5/8 Winchester St, Foster – Helen Wilkinson and Grant
Flather (0427 375 020) - www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/15707293
● Gurneys Cidery - 343 Fish Creek Foster Road, Foster, 3960. Open Wednesday – Sunday 10am –
5pm. Open Public Holidays. Ph 0423 039 863 [email protected]
Our heritage apple orchard allows us to produce unique small batch ciders full of flavour and character.
All apples are pressed, fermented, aged and bottled on the farm resulting in distinct products that differs
from anything you would have tried previously. Closed for cider production
Yanakie ● Coastal View Cabins - 150 Foley Road, Yanakie, Wilson’s Promontory Ph 5687 1248 Mobile
0433 772 713 www.coastalviewcabins.com.au/ Mark and Craig
● Prom Country Attraction - Promhelis is now operating in Yanakie. Offering helicopter tours over
Wilsons Prom and the coastline, Promhelis is a great new attraction. Witness Australia's southernmost
point from the air. Rugged granite, elevated terrain and breathtaking coastal views combine to provide a
flying experience that will never be forgotten.
Open 7 days a week during peak season. Enquires 0459 318 888. Yanakie Airfield 3510 Meeniyan-
Promontory Road, Yanakie. Bookings / Enquiries: [email protected]
Local Radio
● Catch “Shaggy Baggy”, a music show that samples new releases as well as favorites that never date
in the folk, blues, alt country and world music genres. Presented by Tony Walker at 6pm Thursdays.
● Ramamlama Ding Dong with Denis, Dave & Nang 8pm - 11pm Friday nights.
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Local FM station 3mFM – 88.1, 89.1 and 89.5 on the dial www.3mfm.com.au/ - Friday 8:00 pm - 11:00
pm. Music based program featuring alternate themes each week based around Soul, Funk, Disco & Rock
N’ Roll music. Also check out the 3MFM website as it is now possible to stream 3mFM via the internet
Kerry Spokes and Michael Lester Gecko Studio Gallery 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek 3959 Ph 5683 2481 [email protected]
www.geckostudiogallery.com.au/
Newsletter written/compiled by Michael Lester.
Care has been taken in compiling the information on
events in this newsletter. However, Gecko Studio
Gallery does not warrant or represent that the
newsletter is free from errors or omissions. Please send corrections to [email protected]
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