Animated conversations between these friends and co-conspirators in creative endeavours, have resulted in this lively exhibition of painting, drawing and sculptural ceramics. The artworks interact visually, effectively informing each other – visual conversations that reflect the relationship between the artists and their coastal home.
Ray and Tonya’s elemental paintings and drawings, some collaborative, range from abstraction to expressive realism responding to Land, Sea and Sky. Phil’s hand-built sculptural ceramics are inspired by natural forms, colour and surface.
Studio Gallery Chris Hundt Colour the Chameleon
A varied collection of works – pastel, paint and pencil, covering different subject matter with no theory to artspeak about….other than I’m always trying to express the light.
These works are simply things which have interested me over a number of years and are now finally surfacing for air. Washing lines, rural scenes, clutter, interiors, still life…the usual chameleon-esque stuff.
September 22 to October 18-opening 3pm Sunday Sep 22
October 20 to November 15-opening 5pm Sunday Oct 20
Main Gallery
The title of the latest Coastal Claymakers'exhibition is Vanishing. There has been much discussion about interpretations of that title. Does it speak about the environment? Does it speak about lost culture, lost or changed values? It is always wonderful to see how our members respond to a theme in so many ways. Much food for thought. And so it will be interesting to see our ceramic artists' personal interpretation of that evocative word.
Studio Gallery Salon des Refusés: from Still.
Four local artists, Julia Morell, Bronwyn Rodden, Chris Wilson and John Bennett exhibit paintings, photographs, 3D sculptures and a video. They offer unique examples of the Still Life genre in parallel with the region's main visual art event of the year, Still: National Still Life Award at the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery. These works didn’t make it into Still (which had over 700 entries), yet they celebrate the rich depth of the genre and include approaches which explore collage, the use of native inks and an ecological critique re-purposing the genre itself.
There’s a great line-up for the 10th anniversary of the popular Bellingen Fine Music Festival from Sept. 26 – 29. It’s an event that can rightly claim a place as one of regional Australia’s foremost fine music events.
‘Fine’ music at this popular 3-day Festival includes fine jazz and world music as well as classical works. David Helfgott heads the fabulous line-up. Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is his choice of work and he will also be performing with up and coming musicians Suzanne Sherrington and Lachlan Wilkins. Other concerts include Trish O’Brien and Paul Dean with Ensemble Q, the Acacia Quartet with a new work by young composer Alice Chance.
The fine Bellingen Youth Orchestra opens the Festival - always a sell-out event. Oud player extraordinaire Joseph Tawadros with brother James perform on the Sunday and the Festival closes with a brilliant jazz ensemble with Jonathan Zwartz, Julien Wilson, Hamish Stuart, and Carl Dewhurst. There’s also a huge fringe program to fill the weekend with music and song.
Details and tickets at www.bellingenmusicfestival.com. Tickets from $15. Children 12 and under are free and do not require tickets.
Art for Bellorana Nursing Home
Art, as we know, provides enjoyment and inspiration to the observer. Especially in hospitals and nursing homes, that sort of stimulation is often missing and when provided, makes a big difference.
The nursing home in Bellingen is managed by the Royal Freemason’s Benevolent Institution and provides residential care to 54 residents, many suffering from dementia.
The eastern wing is currently being refurbished and corridors in the western wing have also been freshly painted. There are several common rooms and all these walls have some pictures, some fainted, some not very interesting.
We are calling our local artists to consider donating or loaning one or two of their works to the nursing home to freshen up these walls and provide visual interest and pleasure to the residents. We know from similar situations in hospitals and nursing homes how beneficial this can be, lifting the spirit of those who need it most. We are looking for colourful works approximately 800 – 900 mm wide or larger.
The nursing home manager will choose those works that she considers suitable for her clientele, taking into consideration the problem of dementia in particular and Polly Wells has kindly offered to help with curation.
Please call Pia on 0427 501216 or email cicadas@bigpond.com if you are able to contribute.
Around and About
Arts Council of the Dorrigo more.... The Art Factory more...
Coff Harbour Creative Arts Group more... All Creatures Great & Small Art Exhibition
3 August-25 September From wasps to whales, the “All Creatures Great & Small" Art Exhibition at the Showground Gallery showcases the art of the Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group members in a variety of disciplines: Acrylics, Calligraphy, Drawing, Fibre art, Oils, Origami, Pastels, Photography, Watercolours, and more.
For further information visit our website http://www.coffsharbourartsgroup.com/ or Facebook page, email CHCAG@icloud.com, or phone the Gallery 6652 2545. Coffs Harbour Librarymore....
Still: National Still Life Award 2019
20 September to 30 November 2019, with the official opening on Saturday 21st September.
BEN QUILTY: On Why Art Matters Wed 23 October 6.30–10.00pm.
Coffs Harbour Surf Club Restaurant & Bar.
Archibald-winning painter, war artist and activist, Ben Quilty, is coming to Coffs Harbour as special guest speaker at the Friends of the Gallery's gala fundraising dinner. Tickets: $135 Members; $150 Non-Members of Friends; includes 3 course dinner, drinks & music. Bookings & info online: https://benquiltycoffs.eventbrite.com.au More info: www.friendschrg.com.au
6 Dec 2019 to 1 Feb 2010
The Overwintering Project The Overwintering Project (www.theoverwinteringproject.com) is an environmental art project initiated by printmaker Kate Gorringe-Smith designed to highlight the unique nature of migratory shorebird habitats found around Australia and New Zealand. The exhibition will include over 200 prints by Australian printmakers as well as artworks by local high school students. Local artists are invited to contribute prints of individual shorebirds, which will then be attached directly to a wall of the gallery, thus creating a “wall of wings”. See Just Do It in this newsletter regarding submission of work.
Nambucca Valley Arts Council more.... Sep 29 to Oct 6 2019 Biennial Art Show The Nambucca Valley Arts Council is proud to hold their 2019 Biennial Art Show in the Nambucca Community and Arts Centre, Ridge St. Nambucca Heads from Sunday 29th September until Sunday 6th October. Opening Night is 28th September at 8 pm. Nearly 400 paintings or craft items will be on display. Prizes amount to $7,775 and entrants are both local and come from as far away as Queensland. Entry to Opening $10.00 and during the week $3.00, children free.
Sawtell Art Group more.... 32 Annual Art Exhibition Call for entries 21 Sep - 20 October
Total prize money $5,750, entries close 31 August. Further info and entry forms, visit www.sawtellartgroup.com.au
LILLIPILLI 2019
7 Sep to 12 Oct Lillipilli 2019 is not far away – presented by Woolgoolga Art Group. Entries forms close 16th August 2019 - $5,000 in prize money. Check out the details info@woolgoolagallery.com.au or www.woolgoolgagallery.com.au
No Excuses - Just Do It! Bellingen Community Markets 3rd Saturday of the month, the Markets has over 260 colourful and varied stalls. Artists and craftspeople are in high demand. For more info visit our webpage www.bellingenmarkets.com.au and to book, click on the "BOOKING" tab on homepage 2-4 weeks before each market for a good chance of getting in. Or ring Kaz on 0400 261693.
Bellingen Life Drawing Group
Thursday mornings 10am till 1pm. Bring all material. Cost $10. Contact Sue Gorrell on 6655 1692.
Dead Flowers Society Drinks and Drawing session every Wednesday evening, 6-7pm
at The Bellingen Brewery & Co. . $10 with all materials supplied. No booking required.
Eco Printing Workshop See Sawtell Art Group in Around and About for more info.
Mixed Media Art Classes With Will Douglas in Fernmount. Saturday morning 10am - 2pm. Phone 6655 2882
Mosaic Jam Art made with junk and love. Thursdays 4-7pm at Sourced Salvage Studio, 40 Hyde St Bellingen, $15. Contact watermelonproductions@gmail.com
Moulding & CastingWorkshops Learn techniques using Alginate and Silicone Rubber with Jim Hood. For details ring Jim on 6655 0716.
Music Bellingen Shire Band & Training Band. Contact. Chris Frater 6655 2361.
Mystic Mountain Pottery Studio
Available for Studio Time, Teaching and Firing. Anne 0421 856 711.
Nambucca Valley Arts Council Biennial Art Show Entries now open = see Around and About
Paint the Rocks Art Workshops Big4 Sunshine Resort at South West Rocks is holding another Paint the Rocks Art Workshop series in in September For more information visit: http://www.big4southwestrocks.com.au/whatson/paint-the-rocks/ or phone 02 6566 6142.
Sculpture Workshops with Clay Day, weekend and residential workshops at Fired Art Gallery and Sculpture Studios in Newee Creek. Call Sally Hook on 6655 1903. www.sallyhookceramics.com
Tamasin Pepper - Ceramics for Adults Wednesdays, weekly 9:30am-1pm and Saturdays, fortnightly 10am-1.30pm. $175 for a block of 5 classes that includes firing and glazing pieces made in class or $40 casual. Phone 6655 9910 or 0400 986 655 or visit www.tamasinpepper.com.au
Wall of Wings Printmaking Project The Wall of Wings is an integral component of The Overwintering Project (www.theoverwinteringproject.com) exhibition to be held at Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery from 6 December 2019 to 1st February 2020. The project is open to local artists, both individually and as members of art groups. Local artists are invited to contribute prints of individual shorebirds, which will then be attached directly to a wall of the gallery, thus creating a “wall of wings”. Deadline for submission 2 Nov 2019. Contact Jo Besley Joanna.besley@chcc.nsw.gov.au or Penelope Lawry penelope.lawry@icloud.com. see also Around and About
The next BCAC Newsletter will be published on 13 October, 2019 If you wish to contribute to the next newsletter please send copy to editor@bcac.org.au by 6 October.
