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Arts Space Wodonga program
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CURRENT EXHIBITION
Arts Wodonga Hume Building Society Acquisitive Art Award
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Arts Wodonga is again hosting the Arts Wodonga Hume Building Society 2009 Acquisitive Art Award for local artists living with 120km radius of Wodonga.
The 2009 Acquisitive Art Award has a $2000 acquisitive prize donated by Hume Building Society, and is a chance to enjoy the diverse artistic gifts local artists bring to our vibrant city.
Come and celebrate contemporary works of art in a range of different media.
The official opening and announcement will be on Friday, November 20 at 5.30pm.
Artists' talk on Saturday, November 21 at 11am.
On exhibition until Saturday, December 19, 2009
Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9.30am to 6pm
Thursday: 9.30am to 8pm
Saturday: 9.30am to 12.30pm
COST: Free
ENQUIRIES: Arts Space Wodonga on (02) 6022 9600
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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
- Urapun Kai Buai - Billy Missi
- "Nothing I had planned" - Peter O'Dwyer
Urapun Kai Buai - Billy Missi
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Torres Strait artist Billy Missi is set to attract attention in a major solo exhibition of contemporary linocut prints. Urapun Kai Buai (one big kin) focuses on family and cultural protocols and the artist's contemporary life experiences growing up in Zenadh-Kes (the Torres Strait). Along with kinship, inspiration for the series of images is based on the natural environment and what the artists describes as “pure nature” reflecting the traditional ways of survival, including everyday stories and knowledge. The artwork is part of a distinct printmaking movement in the Torres Strait that integrates traditional woodarving skills with contemporary art practice, and enables indigenous artists such as Missi to pass on significant oral history and cultural heritage through visual stories. Missi's intricate detail and tonal balance evoke a sense of flow and organic unity, a sense that all things are interconnected and dependant on one another for survival.
From Thursday, December 24, 2009 until Saturday, January 23, 2010
Official opening and artist's talk dates to be confirmed
Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9.30am to 6pm
Thur 9.30am to 8.00pm
Sat 9.30am to 12.30pm
VENUE: Arts Space Wodonga
COST: FREE
ENQUIRIES: Arts Space Wodonga on (02) 6022 9600
“Nothing I had planned”
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an exhibition of recent works by Peter ODwyer.
“The doing, the mark, purely a place to go and come out of.”
Friday 29th January - Saturday 27th February 2010 Official Opening Friday the 29th 5.30pm. Artists talk Saturday 30th November 11am.
Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9.30am to 6pm
Thur 9.30am to 8.00pm
Sat 9.30am to 12.30pm
VENUE: Arts Space Wodonga
COST: FREE
ENQUIRIES: Arts Space Wodonga on (02) 6022 9600Thur 9.30am to 8.00pm
EVENTS
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The fourth series of Big Sing!
Come and enjoy participating in uplifting group harmony singing with good company and nutritious refreshments. The summer session will be facilitated by
Polly Christie, an experienced singer, solo performer and recording artist (Lothlorian, Magenta and Resonance Choir) In the past 10 years Polly Christie has been
the musical director of 14 choirs and artistic director of festivals and special events. Polly has co-written and co-directed three successful community arts/choir shows as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival and has taught vocals at North Melbourne Institute of TAFE for five years. She has a Bachelor of Music with honours and completed a thesis titled “The roles and contributions female choral conductors play in contemporary Victoria”. She is currently musical director of the Pollyphonics Choir in Woodend. Polly utilizes repertoire she learnt in Africa and India and has a flexible approach to composition and contemporary arranging. She creates a warm environment where singers of any age and experience can develop their skills.
DATE: Sunday, November 22, 2009
TIME : 11am to 4pm
VENUE: Arts Space Wodonga
COST: $10 (including light lunch)
ENQUIRIES: Arts Space Wodonga on (02) 6022 9600
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New Melbourne Jazz Band
This wonderfully uplifting six piece band play swinging, foot tapping, great to dance to Dixieland jazz. Their extensive repertoire includes music from traditional New Orleans, Louis Armstong, Fats Waller, Benny Goodman, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and songs from the roaring twenties.
DATE: Sunday, November 29, 2009
TIME: Starts 5pm sharp (please arrive 15 minutes early)
VENUE: Arts Space Wodonga
COST:$25 at the door, $20 pre-purchased, $18 members and concession
ENQUIRIES: Arts Space Wodonga on (02) 6022 9600
Kazband
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In 2004, armed with a pile of newly composed fiddle tunes, violinist and composer Karen Kyriakou (aka Kaz) approached her three favourite people in the whole wide world (who also happened to be excellent musicians and live in her home town of Melbourne) and started a band! The music of Kazband is mostly original, influenced by the traditional dance music of Eastern Europe (and Kaz's own Greek and Cypriot heritage). Karen's music is filled with memorable and descriptive melodies that weave around each other creating intricate harmonies and textures. The music is at time energetic, other times reflective, and accompanied with the spirited rhythmic drive of the original dance music traditions. Kazband also plays their own interpretations of the traditional music of the area, from Klezmer music – (instrumental Jewish music) currently experiencing a resurgence of popularity, to Russian Gypsy music, with slow and lilting melodies that eventually speed up to infectious tempos that will have you dance-dance-dancing (or at the very least, tapping your feet really fast!).
Having released their debut album ‘Cockroach and other stories…' to much media acclaim in November 2007, Kazband have been performing regularly in Melbourne and beyond, having made numerous appearances on radio, at festivals, concerts, folk clubs, markets and more….
Kazband are: Karen Kyriakou (violin/composer), Jason Day (clarinet), Greg Lavell/Dave Evans (accordion) and Luke Richardson (double bass). Kazband was the runner up in the 2005 MusicOz Awards for ‘Best World Music Group', and Karen won the Tim Whelan Port Fairy Tune Writing Competition, also in 2005, with her tune ‘Cockroach Enjoy music influenced by the traditional dance music of Eastern Europe, with memorable and descriptive melodies. Runner up - 2005 MusicOz Awards for ‘Best World Music Group'- won the Tim Whelan Port Fairy Tune Writing Competition with tune ‘Cockroach'.
Date: Sunday, December 6th
Time: 5pm-7pm
Venue: Arts Space Wodonga
Cost: $15/$12Conc
Enquiries: Arts Space Wodonga on (02) 6022 9600
WORKSHOPS
Tweens' Theatre Project 2009
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Are you a ‘Tweenager' (aged between nine and 12) who has an interest in creating theatre performance? Then be a part of the Tween Theatre Project. Develop your skills in physical theatre, dramatic timing and speech.
DATE: Eight week program to run in term four.
TIME: 5.30pm to 7pm
VENUE: Arts Space Wodonga, Cnr Lawrence and Hovell streets
COST: $90
ENQUIRIES: Arts Space Wodonga on (02) 6022 9600
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Arts For All after school art classes
Join Arts for All art classes held after school every Wednesday. get arty and be inspired by current exhibitions to learn new techniques to create your own masterpiece.
For ages eight to 12 and bookings are essential.
Every Wednesday during Victorian school terms. Term four: Now until December 9, 2009, 4pm to 5.30pm.
ENQUIRIES: Arts Space Wodonga on (02) 6022 9600.
Art Buzz and Story time
Buzz into Arts Space Wodonga for fun and creative activities designed for little hands. Parents, carers and preschoolers can take time to play with art together.
Bookings are essential.
Every Fridays during school terms from 10.30am to 11.30am.
COST: Free
ENQUIRIES: Arts Space Wodonga on (02) 6022 9600.
Tours for school and special interest groups
Arts Space Wodonga offers a range of educational services to preschool, primary and secondary schools. Tours of current exhibitions, educational kits and student activities associated with the exhibitions are available by booking in advance. Workshops taking inspiration from current exhibitions are available upon request.
For further information contact Arts Space Wodonga on (02) 6022 9600.
Fluff & Stuff-Textile Group
Do you have a traditional textile skill that you could share? Or would you like to learn knitting, crochet, embroidery, basketry, weaving or tapestry? Whatever your passion, join a relaxed group of textile artists and craftspeople keen to see the preservation and revival of traditional skills, and take an age old craft into a contemporary realm.
ENQUIRIES: (02) 6022 9600
DATES: Third Thursday of each month
TIME : 5.30pm to 7pm
VENUE: Arts Space Wodonga
COST: FREE
Arts Space Wodonga
Arts Space Wodonga is proud of the variety and quality of exhibitions which it hosts each year. A wide variety of artists using different mediums showcase their work at Arts Space Wodonga, catering for a wide range of interests among gallery visitors.
Corner of Lawrence and Hovell streets, Wodonga
Phone: (02) 6022 9600
Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am to 6pm
Thursday 9.30am to 8pm
Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm
Cost: Free
