GLENELG SHIRE COUNCIL

ARTS PROGRAMJANUARY TO JUNE 2016

Booking & Purchasing tickets

Booking and Purchasing TicketsOnline bookings – purchase tickets online by going to the Glenelg Shire Council website – www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/ticketing – and follow the prompts. Access to online bookings closes 2 hours prior to the commencement of all performances.Phone bookings – reserve or purchase tickets by contacting the Portland Arts Centre (03) 5522 2263, Casterton Customer Service Centre (03) 5554 2444, or Heywood Customer Service Centre (03) 5527 0666. Credit Card (VISA or Mastercard only) payments accepted. In person – tickets may be reserved or purchased in person at the Portland Arts Centre, cnr Glenelg & Bentinck Streets, Portland. Office hours are 9.00am – 5.00pm week days, and the Box Office is also open 1 hour prior to the commencement of all performances.

Ticket Categories• ‘Concession’ prices are available to all holders of Pension

Cards, Health-care Cards, Seniors Cards and tertiary students. Proof of entitlement may be required.

• ‘Student/Child’ prices refer to persons 18 years or under• A ‘Family’ ticket consists of 2 Adults + 2 Children under the

age of 18 years. • Companion Cards are accepted on proof of entitlement

RefundsA refund on tickets is available for no charge where an event has been cancelled, re-scheduled or relocated. In other circumstances, an administration charge of $3.00 per refund will apply.

Special AssistanceThe Portland Arts Centre has capacity for two (2) wheelchairs. For wheelchair seating or other assistance in any Council venues, please contact the Box Office on (03) 5522 2263 prior to the performance date. The Portland Arts Centre is fitted with an audio loop, and limited audio loops are also fitted in the other three Council venues. For further information, please contact (03) 5522 2263.

Running timesRunning times of performances can be subject to change. Patrons are advised to check with the Box Office (03) 5522 2263 closer to the performance date.

onLine Booking

You can book your tickets online 24/7

Here’s how . . . Step 1Go to www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/ticketing

Step 2Details of all shows for which tickets are available will be displayed on this page.

Step 3Click on the show for which you wish to make a booking

Step 4Follow the prompts on each page

Some points to note• Access to on-line bookings closes 2 hours prior to the

commencement of all performances.• When finalising your booking, you can either choose ‘Box

Office Collection’ or ‘Print at Home Tickets’. If you choose the latter, please ensure you bring a print out of your booking when you attend the performance.

• If you choose ‘Box Office Collection’, tickets are available from the Portland Arts Centre, weekdays 9.00am to 5.00pm OR at the relevant venue up to 1 hour prior to commencement of the show.

• You will only see a ‘Seat Map’ if you are buying tickets for a show in the Portland Arts Centre, and only if that show has allocated seating. All other Council venues are General Admission only.

• If you need any advice or support in relation to on-line booking, please ring (03) 5522 2263

RefundsA refund on tickets is available for no charge where an event has been cancelled, re-scheduled or relocated. In other circumstances, an administration charge of $3.00 per refund may apply.

oldest culture, funniest comedy

From the oldest culture on earth comes the freshest and funniest stand-up comedy around. It’s the all-original Aboriginal Comedy Allstars showcase - featuring four of the brightest comedy stars under the Milky Way. It doesn’t get more Aussie than this!The Aboriginal Comedy Allstars is cheeky, playful, irreverent, and hilarious. An utterly unique comedy experience – great, big belly laughs from the heart of the wide, brown land.Welcome to comedy, everyone.Featuring Kevin Kropinyeri (SA/VIC), Shiralee Hood (VIC), Matt Ford (QLD), and Dane Simpson (NSW).“This show is hilarious. Belly aching, cheek hurting, hilarious… See it. See it. See it. 5 stars” Adelaide Advertiser

aBoriginaL comedY aLLstars Presented by the aboriginal comedy allstars and dirty Work comedy

heywood community hall thursday 11 February 7.30pm

$30 Full price $25 concession $10 student $66 FamilyRunning time: 85 minutes, plus a 20 minute interval Warnings: Stand-up comedy often contains strong language and adult concepts. Suitable for 16+

A stunning fusion of modern discipline and raw rhythmic energy. A visceral and uplifting work crafted by Australia’s leading African dancer/choreographer. Directed by Sidney Myer Fellow Appiah Annan, Asanti Dance Theatre presents Sankofa, featuring international guest artists from Ghana with some of Australia’s most talented afro-contemporary performers.Sankofa is an ancient Ghanaian symbol of a bird reaching its neck back towards its tail.Sankofa teaches us that before one can truly move forward, one must look back to the past.

sankoFa an afro- contemporary dance work by asanti dance theatrePortland arts centre saturday 5 march 7.30pm

$35 Full price $30 concession $10 child $72 FamilyRunning time: 60 minutes, no interval

a stunning fusion of discipline and rhythmic energy

original, innovative, dynamic jazz trio

The Ben Winkelman Trio is an award-winning, innovative and dynamic contemporary jazz piano trio, playing all original repertoire that draws on diverse influences. These range from Cuban, Brazilian and gospel music to stride piano. The trio is touring Australia to promote its fourth album The Knife. Formerly of Melbourne, Ben has been living in New York since 2010, where he is active on the jazz, Latin and gospel music scenes. His trio has toured extensively nationally and internationally, appeared on ABC TV and has previously released three critically acclaimed albums.Ben Winkeman – piano / Sam Anning – bass / Ben Vanderwal – drums www.benwinkelman.com4.5 stars “A stellar contemporary trio to rank among the best. [Their album] succeeds on every level.” allaboutjazz.com

Ben WinkeLman trio – australian tourPortland arts centre thursday 10 march 7.30pm

$35 Full price $30 concession $10 student $72 FamilyRunning time: 90 minutes, plus a 20 minute interval

Fasten your rickshaws!!

Fasten your rickshaws. After 21 years of touring Australia to critical acclaim Promac Productions are now saying goodbye to their Gilbert & Sullivan productions with a farewell Australian tour of their most successful production, ‘The Mikado’.The show stars the hilarious talents of comic baritone Brian Hannan, international soprano Alison Jones, mezzo Caroline Vercoe, Philip Wheeldon and Christopher McKenna with Kathryn Day at the piano.So come and join the ‘Three Little Maids’, ‘The Lord High Executioner’ and the ‘Wandering Minstrel’ for a Mikado packed with loads of laughs and glorious tunes beautifully sung, and say farewell to this great Company .Directed by Opera Australia’s Hugh Halliday with additional lyrics by Philip Wheeldon“…In Brian Hannan the Company has a Comic Genius…”

the mikadoPortland arts centre Wednesday 23 March 7.30pm35 Full price $30 Concession$10 Student $72 FamilyRunning time: 80 minutes, plus a 20 minuter interval

ordinary kids doing extraordinary things

The famous Flying Fruit Fly Circus is back in town! Their highly acclaimed Circus Under My Bed is a magical show for anyone with a love of circus, dance and physical theatre. You’ll be drawn into the imagination of a young girl spending a final night in her bedroom before moving away. What follows is an enthralling mix of old-world circus, vaudeville and classic story-telling for young people and families. As the lights go out she dreams up a circus world of whimsical characters who help her face her fears and turn packing-up into an adventure you won’t want to end. “A rich theatrical experience for children. This is family circus at its very best.” Sydney Morning Herald

FLYing Fruit FLY circus circus under mY Bed Director: Jodie FarrugiaPortland civic hall Wednesday 30 March 7.30pm$30 Full price $25 Concession $10 Student /Child $66 FamilyRunning time: 55 minutes, no intervalAge group: 4 +

catchy music... comic action... the best of g&s

For the first time ever, Brian Chatterton and Ric Trevaskis will bring two of South Australia’s best loved and longest running arts companies, Co-Opera and The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of SA, together to join forces on a stunning new take on The Mikado. W. S. Gilbert’s satire in this best known and loved of his collaborations with Arthur Sullivan was, as always, British society. This production of The Mikado has more of a Broadway treatment than a traditional approach. Titipu, the town The Mikado is set in, is more or less the equivalent of a regional centre, featuring the local council and the Three Little Maids are girls on a gap year seeing the world!

the mikado a comic oPera in tWo actsMusic by Sir Arthur S. Sullivan Libretto by Sir William S. Gilbertcasterton town hall Sunday 10 April 7.30pm$45 Full price $40 Concession $10 Student $90 FamilyRunning time: 2 hours 35 minutes including a 20 minute interval

the sprit of gypsy music across the centuries

Of course, there was never a gypsy palace. How could there have been? And yet, the old tales persist about the mystical palace, appearing at the top of the hill through the midnight mists...The wild nights! The dancing! The fiddle playing! Nearly 300 years ago in Eastern Europe, hundreds of gypsy melodies were collected for the Uhrovska Collection, providing a rare and unique snapshot of a folk tradition that existed alongside the courtly music of the Baroque. In this evocative ensemble project, MCO Virtuosi director Rebecca Chan weaves a colourful and entrancing musical tapestry, tracing the spirit and energy of gypsy music across half a millennium of music. Witty dances by Telemann, virtuosic concerti by Vivaldi and Haydn and a spectacular string symphony of CPE Bach will transport you with their infectious vitality.

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gYPsY PaLace mco VirtuosiPortland arts centre Tuesday 12 April 7.30pm$45 Full price $34 Concession $10 Student $90 FamilyRunning time: 2 hours, plus a 20 minute interval

a special anzac tribute concert

‘The ANZAC on the Wall’ is uniquely entertaining, informative, and appeals to all ages. The concert tells the ANZAC story by focusing on a photograph found in an antique shop, and explores the life of a Light Horseman, Danny Clancy, who landed at Gallipoli and later took part in the Light Horse Charge at Beersheba.The concert uses songs of the era, original compositions, yarn-spinning and Australian verse to look at Danny’s friends in battle, his family waiting at home, and how the war affected them all. The concert also uses projections of relevant war images to illustrate the story.

anZac on the WaLLPortland arts centre Wednesday 20 April 10.30amcasterton town hall Thursday 21 April 10.30am$15 Full price $10 ConcessionRunning time: 90 minutes, no interval

a young exciting neo-soul band

Over a period of 25 years, Sweethearts – a highly talented school-aged band from Geelong – has established high profile at a variety of international music festival performances. These include Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival, Italy’s Porretta Soul Music Festival, France’s Jazz a Vienne, the world’s largest music festival, Summerfest, in the USA, plus a number of well-known Australian festivals.The all-female band members cultivate a retro look and specialise in ‘‘new soul’’, modern interpretations of classic Soul and Motown numbers as well as their own compositions and arrangements.“These girls are the future of soul music. They really are exceptionally good.” Vince Peach, Soul Time PBS 106.7

sWeetheartsPortland arts centre Saturday 7 May 7.30pm$30 Full price $25 Concession $10 Student $66 FamilyRunning time: 90 minutes plus a 20 minute interval

there’s more to land than real estatethere’s more to family than dna

Jane Clifton leads a stellar cast to tell a story about family, loyalty and property prices in regional Australia. A family block, worthless for generations is suddenly re-zoned as part of a regional housing estate. Written with wit and in a crackling Australian idiom by award winning playwright Felix Nobis, this is a fast paced, funny and highly satisfying piece of theatre about life beyond the big city.

BoY out oF the countrY Written by Felix nobisPortland arts centre Thursday 19 May 7.30pm$40 Full price $35 Concession $10 Student $80 FamilyRunning time: 95 minutes, no intervalWarnings: Frequent Course Language

a special experience for families to share

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s acclaimed production of The Little Prince, adapted by Simon Clarke from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, has a timeless message about the importance of friendship.One of the most widely read books in history, The Little Prince is an adventure story that celebrates the richness of human feeling and imagination. It tells the story of a curious prince who leaves his tiny home planet and journeys across the universe, discovering that adults have very strange ideas about the things that really matter.

spare Parts Puppet theatre presents the LittLe PrincePortland arts centre Saturday 4 June 6.30pm$30 Full price $25 Concession $10 Student $66 FamilyRunning time: 50 minutes, no intervalAges: 4 years +

communitY arts Program

The Glenelg Shire Council Arts Program provides a range of community arts activities and events for the benefit of the wider community. The Community Arts Officer is based at Julia Street Creative Space (JSCS)19 – 21 Julia Street, Portland, and uses the facility for a range of activities by agreement with JSCS Inc.Initiate activities and projects The Community Arts Officer provides opportunities for the community to become involved in arts related activitiesand projects, especially for children and young people. The program has now been expanded beyond Portland, and includes workshop opportunities for children and adults in both Heywood and Casterton.Build networks and partnerships The role fosters networks and partnerships between Council and other local organisations with a focus on improving community health and well-being. Provide support and adviceThe Officer also provides support for the Artist Residency program at Julia Street, and assists artists and organisations – both local and regional – with thedevelopment of arts projects that offer benefits to the local community.Support regional activities The Community Arts Officer works in collaboration with Jo Grant, the Creative Arts Facilitator based in South- West Victoria and employed by Regional Arts Victoria, to establish links, promote Arts Atlas and initiate community projects across the Shire boundaries.

Bookingsfor Community Arts Programs

There are two ways you can book a workshop

Booking onLineGo to www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/communityartsprogram

Step 1Details of all Community Arts workshops are displayed on this page.

Step 2Click on the show for which you wish to make a booking

Step 3Follow the prompts on each page

Step 4Please ensure that you complete the relevant Registration form, which provides workshop tutors with important information relating to each workshop participant.

Some points to note• Access to on-line bookings normally closes 2 hours prior to

the commencement of all workshops. However, some workshop bookings will close a week prior to the event to allow tutors time to prepare materials.

• If you need any advice or support in relation to on-line bookings, please ring (03) 5522 2263 or 0400 768 033

Booking BY Phone or in PersonIf you don’t have access to the internet or would prefer to make your bookings on a more personal basis, please ring staff at either the Portland Arts Centre on 5522 2263 or Nikki Pevitt, Community Arts Officer on 0400 768 033.

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Art & Soul – Catherine BaileyLooking to let go of some old attitudes about your art practice, and develop new goals and strategies? Looking to connect more deeply with your practice to find artistic direction or creative inspiration? This workshop looks at some creative and mediative practices, which assist you to revitalise your thinking, develop a vision, and provide some practical awareness about how to achieve your creative goals. The workshop involves writing, visual journaling, painting and clay work to get you on your way. Please bring a dream from sleep or reality.Date: Friday 19 FebruaryTime: 11.00am – 2.00pmCost: $50.00 or $40.00 concession

How to crochet a granny square with Shelley HusbandThis workshop will give you the skills to make traditional granny squares even if you have never picked up a hook and yarn before. Shelley will teach you the basics of reading a crochet pattern and a neat way to border your squares. All materials and hook are supplied.Date: Saturday 2 AprilTime: 10.00am – 2.00pmCost: $40.00 or $35.00 Concession

SEMESTER 1 Community Arts workshop programFor further details regarding any of the workshops,contact Nikki Pevitt, Community Arts Officer0400 768 033 or npevitt@glenelg.vic.gov.au

Beginner Felt making ‘taster’ workshop with Jenny GriffinLearn the basics of wool felting and make a sampler piece of felt approximately 40cm x 40cm that you can use as a placemat on your table or make into a small purse. All requirements supplied for this workshop.Date: Saturday 2 AprilTime: 10.00am – 2.00pmCost: $50.00 or $45.00 Concession

Painting with confidence – Catherine BaileyGet to know yourself through painting. Are you someone who loves detail or prefers the big picture? Do you like to use a tiny brush or a large brush?Feel confident with oils or acrylics? Want to find out more about your materials and the craft of colour. Catherine will introduce you to the world of painting through the eyes of artists, the art studio and through demonstrations with acrylics and oils. (No solvents in the room please).Date: Friday 22 AprilTime: 10.00am – 2.00pmCost: $65.00 or $55.00 Concession

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Sankofa Drumming workshop Master drummers from Asanti Dance Theatre will take participants through an engaging experience of djembe drumming. With each participant trying their hand on the drum, the facilitators will teach the 3 basic sounds and build on simple beats to create polyrhythmic sounds. These workshops are great for team building, community spirit and most of all, having fun! Two workshops available – Adult ( over 18) and Children (5 – 17)Where: Heywood Community Hall Date: Saturday 5 March Time: 11.00am Adult workshopTime: 11.30am Children workshopCost: Free

Exploration of Collage – Catherine Bailey Explore composition and the creation of a personal visual vocabulary through collage with Catherine Bailey. Enjoy a brief walk through the history of Art looking at Cubists, Dadaists, Surrealists and Pop artists. Try printed photocopied images, tissue overlays, found materials, drawing and much more.Where: Heywood Customer Service CentreDate: Saturday 19 MarchTime: 12.00pm – 4.00pmCost: $50.00 or $45.00 Concession

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Art & Soul – Catherine BaileyLooking to let go of some old attitudes about your art practice, and develop new goals and strategies? Looking to connect more deeply with your practice to find artistic direction or creative inspiration? This workshop looks at some creative and mediative practices, which assist you to revitalise your thinking, develop a vision, and provide some practical awareness about how to achieve your creative goals. The workshop involves writing, visual journaling, painting and clay work to get you on your way. Please bring a dream from sleep or reality.Date: Sunday 7 FebruaryTime: 1.00pm – 4.00pmCost: $50.00 or $45.00 concession

Renaissance needle – lace technique for beginnersParticipants will work on a sampler of Venetian Reticella lace in the first session and a piece of their own design in the second workshop. Maureen Watts is an experienced artisan, working with ceramics and textiles. She has had more than 50 years of experience with crocheting and comes from a long line of lace-makers. Since 2011 she has been exploring various forms of lace-making and has been combining crochet

with needle – lace and collaging techniques. One of her pieces won the 2015 Scarf Festival at the Geelong Wool Museum.Date: 2 sessions, Saturday 5 March and Saturday 19 MarchTime: 1.00pm – 4.00pmCost: $40.00 or $35.00 concession

Painting with palette knife and tone – Ron PenroseIn this workshop you will explore acrylic painting with a palette knife. Visiting artist Ron Penrose will share some different techniques. A great class for beginners or those more advanced.Date: Thursday 7 AprilTime: 7.00pm – 9.00pmCost: $40.00 or $35.00 Concession

Form and Colour – Ron PenroseExplore form and colour in acrylic with visiting artist Ron Penrose.Date: Friday 8 AprilTime: 7.00pm – 9.00pmCost: $40.00 or $35.00 Concession

Portrait Painting with a palette knife – Ron PenroseThis full day workshop will enable participants to develop a portrait painting. Ron will guide you through his process of developing a painting. Participants will be required to bring along their own paint supplies. Full details on enrolment.Date: Saturday 9 AprilTime: 9.00am – 3.00pm (break for lunch)Cost: $70.00 or $65.00 Concession

Felted Hat, bag or Slippers – Jenny GriffinLearn how to felt over a template while making a stylish hat, some cosy slippers OR small felted bag. All wool, embellishments and templates are included in the cost. A requirements list will be forwarded to you on enrolment. Must have some felting experience.Date: Saturday 16 AprilTime: 9.30am – 2.00pmCost: $60.00 or $55.00 Concession

How to crochet a granny square with Shelley HusbandThis workshop will give you the skills to make traditional granny squares even if you have never picked up a hook and yarn before. Shelley will teach you the basics of reading a crochet pattern and a neat way to border your squares. All materials and hook are supplied.Date: Saturday 23 AprilTime: 1.00pm – 4.00pmCost: $40.00 or $35.00 Concession

Lightweight winter scarf with Jenny GriffinCreate your own stylish lightweight winter scarf that is cosy and warm. Wool and embellishments included in the cost. Must have some felting experience.Date: Saturday 7 MayTime: 9.30am – 2.00pmCost: $60.00 or $55.00 Concession

Pen, ink and wash – Catherine BaileyExamine the works of Claude Lorraine and Rembrandt for technique and composition. Make your own reed pen and learn how to render quickly and easily what you see, capturing the essence of a subject. The emphasis is on fun, experimentation and freedom with ink. In this workshop we focus on the necessary drawing skills and techniques you will need as you capture your memories, or sketch and draw in your own time.Date: Saturday 28 MayTime: 1.00pm – 5.00pmCost: $65.00 or $55.00 for Concession

Photographic screen printing – Anna WilloughbyIn this workshop visiting printmaker Anna Willoughby, will show you how to create a screen print using the photographic method. Over the two days you will develop a design using the drawn method, expose the design onto a screen, experiment with a variety of printing techniques and materials and create some prints in the process. This is a 2 day workshop.Dates: Saturday 25 June & Sunday 26 JuneTime: 10.00am to 4.00pm each day (1 hr lunch break) Cost: $140.00 or $120.00 Concession

the art of design

Alison Aplin is a multi-award winning landscape designer, the most recent in 2014. Her great passion in life is designing, so it has been a natural graduation to go from designing landscapes, to designing art forms where design is essential to the completed work. Abstract art allows this natural, albeit creative, design flow to manifest. Her mosaic wall plaques, for interior or exterior walls, are just a further example of this form.

aLison aPLin: from abstract to mosaicPortland arts centre 1 to 26 FebruaryOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm Open most weekends 1.00pm – 4.00pmAdmission freeContact 5522 2263 for additional information

Feathers, Flight, movement, stillness

ALOFT showcases work by two Melbourne artists, printmaker Kate Gorringe-Smith and painter Melissa Boag, and two Portland artists, painter Bernice Morrow and installation artist Rebecca Marriott.Each artist references flight or birds in a figurative or abstract way.Kate Gorringe-Smith’s project, The Flyway Print Exchange, was part of Portland’s 2015 Upwelling Festival. Melissa Boag’s recent ink and watercolour drawings of the local gannet colony were acquired for the Glenelg shire’s cultural collection.Bernice Morrow’s work continues to evolve through figurative to more abstract forms.Using natural materials, Rebecca Marriott creates sculptural forms that express the fragility and interconnectedness of life.

aLoFtPortland arts centre 29 February to 25 MarchOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm Open most weekends 1.00pm – 4.00pmAdmission freeContact 5522 2263 for additional information

What lies beneath?

This exhibition features a collection of portraits of local identities, famous and infamous.Ron Penrose paints with a palette knife to create textural and lively colourful characters on canvas.His work shows an influence from many masters including Van Gogh, Dobell, Quilty and Colin Davidson. The selected works for this show all stem from this deep interest in portraiture and its validity in sourcing the truth of his subjects. Ron is also increasingly captivated by the ‘evocative’, where the power of suggestion is more alluring than recording the observable. This concept has a growing appeal for Ron as a painter and will continue to drive his practice. “The simple joy of strategically manipulating colour and texture into a personable format is something, I feel a deep affection for and one I’m proud to show.”

exPressions – an exhiBition oF PortraitsPortland arts centre 28 March to 22 AprilOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm Open most weekends 1.00pm – 4.00pmAdmission freeContact 5522 2263 for additional information

every child is an artist

All Saints Catholic Parish School are proud to exhibit students’ art work from Foundation to Year 6.The children have expressed themselves by using a variety of media including paper mache, paintings, pencil sketches, collages, batik, tie dye and much more. A special feature will be their ‘Birds without Borders’ puppet, created in conjunction with artist in residence Jenny Ellis.

aLL saints PrimarY schooL exhiBitionPortland arts centre 25 April to 20 MayOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm Open most weekends 1.00pm – 4.00pmAdmission freeContact 5522 2263 for additional information

national artists enriching our community

reFLections on the PortLand artist residencYPortland arts centre 23 May to 17 June Open weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm Open most weekends 1.00pm – 4.00pmAdmission freeContact 5522 2263 for additional information

The Portland Artist Residency program provides so much more than just accommodation and a studio space. The program gives artists, writers and musicians an opportunity to focus on the creative process away from the pressures of their everyday life. Skills are shared and connections to Portland arts community forged.In the past two years over 25 artists have participated in the program. Artists have presented talks, workshops, open studios and exhibitions, all enriching Portland’s cultural experience. In this joint exhibition you will see an overview of the diverse work practices of our resident artists.

drawn together through our art

draWn togetherPortland arts centre 20 June to 15 July Open weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm Open most weekends 1.00pm – 4.00pmAdmission freeContact 5522 2263 for additional information

The work displayed in this exhibition has been drawn from young people who live, study and play within the Glenelg Shire. The opportunity to be part of this exhibition is open to all artists 12 – 25 years. Using the theme “drawn together”, share your thoughts, ideas and experiences by creating a piece of artwork on paper. Paper will be available for artists on which to create their artwork. If you’d like to be part of the exhibition please contact Nikki Pevitt, Community Arts Officer on npevitt@glenelg.vic.gov.au or 0400 768 033

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Julie kent – Bailey’s rocksOil on canvasAcquired 2015Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection

Glenelg Shire Council aims to facilitate ongoing understanding of the region’s history, environment and people, through the development, management and use of its Cultural Collection.Glenelg Shire’s Cultural Collection has evolved since the earliest days of local government in south west Victoria and now includes approximately 9,000 objects.The collection encompasses objects, photographs and records relating to the social, maritime and civic history of the Shire, an art collection and public art. The collection documents the region’s unique history, environment and people, and contains objects of state-wide and national significance. The Cultural Collection Strategic Plan (2016-2020) guides Council in the management, use and care of the collection.Aspects of the Cultural Collection can be seen in permanent and temporary display at Portland’s History, Rocket Shed and Maritime Discovery Centre; temporary exhibitions in the Casterton and Portland Customer Service Centre foyers; and occasional exhibitions in the Portland Arts Centre.

Giving a different perspective to the variety of items in Council’s Cultural Collection, this display honours the notion of high tea, an activity that has seen a revival in recent years.The display includes crockery, silverware, table ware, handcrafted textiles and children’s tea sets from the collection. Commemorative items and hotel ware also form part of the display.A small collection of images showing ladies of yesteryear in all their finery supplements this display.

high tea until 13 march 2016

history house cliff street, PortlandOpen daily 10.00 am – 12.00 noon, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm(except Good Friday and Christmas Day)Admission:Adult $3.00Pensioner/Child/Student $2.00School groups 50c per student

Ladies, a plate please

This exhibition is drawn from the extensive bottle collection of Glenelg Shire resident Rex Matthews.The exhibition includes a range of bottles used by Casterton’s Jeffreys Brothers from the late 19th century to the 1960s including the early torpedo, marble and Lamont styles to the embossed and pyro styles of later years. Bottle labels from Jeffrey’s factory are also included.A collection of ceramic demijohns from early Casterton businesses including Lear & Co and Osborne & Johnson completes the display.

casterton BottLes and demiJohns until 6 may 2016

casterton customer service centre 67 henty street, castertonOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm (except Public Holidays) Admission free

the drinks are on me

The Ancient Order of Foresters was a Friendly Society which formed in England in the late 18th century.The founding principles of the society were to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. The Portland Foresters formed in September 1858.This display includes a collection of sashes worn by the Portland Foresters, and photographs, ledgers and ephemeral items. the PortLand Foresters 19 January to 30 october 2016

history house cliff street, Portland

open daily 10.00 am – 12.00 noon, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm (except good Friday and christmas day)Admission: Adult $3.00 Pensioner/Child/Student $2.00 School groups 50c per student

of ritual and benevolence

This display includes a small selection of images of the Glenelg River and Nelson, and a collection of vintage fishing equipment.These items include fishing creels, hooks, reels, floats, tackle boxes and related ephemera.The Glenelg River has its origins in the Grampians, crossing into the Glenelg Shire near Dergholm in the north, passing through Dartmoor and meeting the sea at Nelson.The river was named by explorer Major Thomas Mitchell in 1836 after his friend Scottish politician, 1st Baron Glenelg, Lord Charles Grant.

Fishing the gLeneLg 27 January 2016 to 22 January 2017

Portland customer service centre 71 cliff street, Portland

open weekdays 8.30 am – 5.00 pm (except public holidays)Admission free

casting a line in the glenelg river

Recent donations to the collection from Lois Stephenson and the late Betty Vivian have included a number of women’s personal and household items.This display is based on the theme of objects with a feminine association. Many of these objects are on public display for the first time.These items include accessories and shoes, grooming tools, personal items, crafts and household items.The display is supplemented with photographs of women from the 19th and 20th centuries.

a Woman’s WorLd 15 march 2016 - 15 January 2017

history house 67 cliff street, Portland

open daily 10.00 am – 12.00 noon, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm (except good Friday and christmas day)Admission: Adult $3.00 Pensioner/Child/Student $2.00 School groups 50c per studen

a woman’s work is never done

2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the annual Working Dog Auction in Casterton. Casterton is renowned as the birthplace of the Kelpie. The breed originated from Warrock Homestead near Casterton around 1870.This exhibition features images documenting the auctions over the years by local photographers including Ann James and Jill Frawley.The display also includes ephemeral material from the auction, and from the Kelpie Festival which is held annually in Casterton over on the June long weekend attracting thousands of visitors to the region. This display has been developed with the generous assistance of the Casterton Kelpie Association.

20 Years oF keLPie saLes 24 may 2016 - 24 February 2017

casterton customer service centre 67 henty street, castertonOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm (except Public Holidays) Admission free

to see a man about a dog

Glenelg Shire Councilacknowledges the assistance

of the following funding bodies and partnersin support of professional touring performances

Tours of Aboriginal Comedy Allstars, Sankofa, Circus Under My Bed and The Little Prince have been assisted by the Australian Government

through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

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then ask for 03 5522 2263This brochure is printed on recycled paper using sustainable inks.