Archive for May, 2012

Fibrant: Workshops on the Go | Cut & Paste

Title: CUT & PASTE collage for kids
Inspired by Henri Matisse  and Romare Bearden

In this workshop children will create a paper collage using design, colour and shape.

Fibrant is a collective of Fibre, Textile and Visual artists whose backgrounds include art graduates, art teachers, art therapists and community artists. The group promotes the creative use and exploration of natural and recycled materials.

Fibrant is the community arts section of the Bassendean Arts Council Inc.

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Date: 18 July
Time: 11am
Cost: $17 (ages 5-7)
Workshop: 1.5hrs
Location: AGWA’s Education Studio

CollaborART is an AGWA initiative, which involves AGWA and like-minded organisations working together to foster arts participation in the community.

Fibrant – Workshops on the Go | RE-STITCH

Title: RE-STITCH create recycled fabric works
Inspired by Louise Bourgeois

In this workshop participants will make small scale fabric works by turning everyday textiles (including tea towels, clothes and doilies) into something to cherish.

Re-stitched promotes a better understanding of the processes involved in Bourgeois’ “fabric drawings” and an experience of creating a new treasure out of the everyday. Participants will leave the workshop with a hand stitched textile art piece.

Fibrant is a collective of Fibre, Textile and Visual artists whose backgrounds include art graduates, art teachers, art therapists and community artists. The group promotes the creative use and exploration of natural and recycled materials.

Fibrant is the community arts section of the Bassendean Arts Council Inc.

Date: 16 July
Time: 2pm
Cost: $22 (ages 13-17)
Workshop: 2hrs
Location: AGWA’s Education Studio

CollaborART is an AGWA initiative, which involves AGWA and like-minded organisations working together to foster arts participation in the community.

Fibrant: Workshops on the Go | Hanging about

TITLE: HANGING ABOUT create a moving sculpture
Inspired by Alexander Calder and Joan Miró

In this workshop participants will create moving sculptures using balance and colour.

Fibrant is a collective of Fibre, Textile and Visual artists whose backgrounds include art graduates, art teachers, art therapists and community artists. The group promotes the creative use and exploration of natural and recycled materials.

Fibrant is the community arts section of the Bassendean Arts Council Inc.

Date: 16 July
Time: 11am
Cost: $22 (ages 8-12)
Workshop: 2hrs
Location: AGWA’s Education Studio

CollaborART is an AGWA initiative, which involves AGWA and like-minded organisations working together to foster arts participation in the community.

Fibrant: Workshops on the Go | In any case

Title: ‘IN ANY CASE’ found object sculpture
Inspired by Marcel Duchamp and Pablo Picasso

In this workshop participants will explore suitcases filled with found objects which they’ll redefine into their own creations and sculptures.

Fibrant is a collective of Fibre, Textile and Visual artists whose backgrounds include art graduates, art teachers, art therapists and community artists. The group promotes the creative use and exploration of natural and recycled materials.

Fibrant is the community arts section of the Bassendean Arts Council Inc.

Date: 11 July
Time: 2pm
Cost: $22 (ages 13-17)
Workshop: 2hrs
Location: AGWA’s Education Studio

CollaborART is an AGWA initiative, which involves AGWA and like-minded organisations working together to foster arts participation in the community.

Fibrant – Workshops on the Go | Inside, Outside

Title: INSIDE, OUTSIDE Sculpture
Inspired by Louise Bourgeois

In this workshop participants will make soft sculptural forms based on the human body with a variety of materials and techniques.

Fibrant is a collective of Fibre, Textile and Visual artists whose backgrounds include art graduates, art teachers, art therapists and community artists. The group promotes the creative use and exploration of natural and recycled materials.

Fibrant is the community arts section of the Bassendean Arts Council Inc.

Date: 11 July
Time: 11am
Cost: $22 (ages 8-12)
Workshop: 2hrs
Location: AGWA’s Education Studio

CollaborART is an AGWA initiative, which involves AGWA and like-minded organisations working together to foster arts participation in the community.

Fibrant: Workshops on the Go | Symbols and Signs

Title: SYMBOLS AND SIGNS
Inspired by Jasper Johns and Marcel Duchamp

In this workshop participants will look at familiar signs and symbols through new eyes and make a personal symbol.

Fibrant is a collective of Fibre, Textile and Visual artists whose backgrounds include art graduates, art teachers, art therapists and community artists. The group promotes the creative use and exploration of natural and recycled materials.

Fibrant is the community arts section of the Bassendean Arts Council Inc.

Date: 9 July
Time: 2pm
Cost: $22 (ages 13-17)
Workshop: 2hrs
Location: AGWA’s Education Studio

CollaborART is an AGWA initiative, which involves AGWA and like-minded organisations working together to foster arts participation in the community.

Fibrant: Workshops on the Go | Here Comes the Neighbourhood

Title: HERE COMES THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Inspired by Romare Bearden

In this workshop participants will make a collage of themselves and their surroundings using a variety of mediums.

Fibrant is a collective of Fibre, Textile and Visual artists whose backgrounds include art graduates, art teachers, art therapists and community artists. The group promotes the creative use and exploration of natural and recycled materials.

Fibrant is the community arts section of the Bassendean Arts Council Inc.

Date: 9 July
Time: 11am
Cost: $22 (ages 8-12)
Workshop: 2hrs
Location: AGWA’s Education Studio

CollaborART is an AGWA initiative, which involves AGWA and like-minded organisations working together to foster arts participation in the community.

Amanda Lin – Cubist Roomscape

Redesign one of AGWA’s rooms into something out of a Cubist painting!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stand inside a cubist house? In this workshop you will transform one of AGWA’s rooms into an exciting space that would fit right into a cubist painting.

Amanda Lin, artist and teacher, is particularly interested in the ways in which people interact with their built and natural environment.

Lin is qualified in art, science and education from Curtin University and UWA and has exhibited in the Melville Sculpture Walk and the Castaways Sculpture Awards.

Date: 15 July
Time: 11am & 2pm
Cost: Adult $31
Child $22 (ages 5 -17)
Workshop: 2 hours
Where: AGWA’s Administration Linkway

CollaborART is an AGWA initiative, which involves AGWA and like-minded organisations working together to foster arts participation in the community.

Amanda Lin: Cubist Roomscape

Redesign one of AGWA’s rooms into something out of a Cubist painting!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stand inside a cubist house? In this workshop you will transform one of AGWA’s rooms into an exciting space that would fit right into a cubist painting.

Amanda Lin, artist and teacher, is particularly interested in the ways in which people interact with their built and natural environment.

Lin is qualified in art, science and education from Curtin University and UWA and has exhibited in the Melville Sculpture Walk and the Castaways Sculpture Awards.

Date: 14 July
Time: 11am & 2pm
Cost: Adult $31
Child $22 (ages 5 -17)
Workshop: 2 hours
Where: AGWA’s Administration Linkway

CollaborART is an AGWA initiative, which involves AGWA and like-minded organisations working together to foster arts participation in the community.

Amanda Lin – Cubist Roomscape

Redesign one of AGWA’s rooms into something out of a Cubist painting!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stand inside a cubist house? In this workshop you will transform one of AGWA’s rooms into an exciting space that would fit right into a cubist painting.

Amanda Lin, artist and teacher, is particularly interested in the ways in which people interact with their built and natural environment.

Lin is qualified in art, science and education from Curtin University and UWA and has exhibited in the Melville Sculpture Walk and the Castaways Sculpture Awards.

Date: 13 July
Time: 11am
Cost: Adult $31
Child $22 (ages 5 -17)
Workshop: 2 hours
Where: AGWA’s Administration Linkway

CollaborART is an AGWA initiative, which involves AGWA and like-minded organisations working together to foster arts participation in the community.

The finished Cubist Roomscape will be on display for people to view from 16 July to 22 July. 

Amanda Lin: Cubist Roomscape

Redesign one of AGWA’s rooms into something out of a Cubist painting!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stand inside a cubist house? In this workshop you will transform one of AGWA’s rooms into an exciting space that would fit right into a cubist painting.

Amanda Lin, artist and teacher, is particularly interested in the ways in which people interact with their built and natural environment.

Lin is qualified in art, science and education from Curtin University and UWA and has exhibited in the Melville Sculpture Walk and the Castaways Sculpture Awards.

Date: 12 July
Time: 11am
Cost: Adult $31
Child $22 (ages 5 -17)
Workshop: 2 hours
Where: AGWA’s Administration Linkway

CollaborART is an AGWA initiative, which involves AGWA and like-minded organisations working together to foster arts participation in the community.

Josh Pyke @ ARTBAR

One of Australia’s premier singer/songwriters, Josh Pyke is known for his ability to weave intelligent lyrics with warm melodies and quirky song structures.  Josh Pyke is a modern-day storyteller whose unique and evocative use of both words and music places him a league of his own.

Date: Thursday 8 November – Outdoor
Cost: $49.50 + booking fee

Picasso to Warhol open for viewing from 6.30pm – 8pm.
Support performance commences 7.15pm, main performance commences 8pm

Supported by Jack Carty

Paul Capsis @ ARTBAR

Welcome to the Paul Capsis Revue!

Award winning star of stage and screen, Paul Capsis draws on his musical influences yet again for this one-off special Perth show. Having just finished the acclaimed tour of his personal play about his maternal Grandmother, ANGELA’S KITCHEN, Paul returns to his unique styled shows. Covering everything from The Beatles, Patti Smith, Prince, Janis Joplin, Lou Reed, Ray Charles, The Eurythmics, The Doors, Dusty Springfield, Amy Winehouse… a diverse list of songs that is seemingly never ending. Joined by musical wizard Andrew Patterson and a three piece band, Paul will take you on a hypnotic journey through the senses of music. This is a non-stop musical experience celebrating great performers and songs.

“Paul Capsis really is a king” – Australian Stage

A sample of what you can expect:

Date: Thursday 11 October
Cost: $49.50 + booking fee

Picasso to Warhol open for viewing from 6.30pm – 8pm.
Support performance commences 7.15pm, main performance commences 8pm.

Owl Eyes @ ARTBAR

Featuring twice in Triple J’s Hottest 100 this year, Owl Eyes brings together startling vocals and vivid lyrics.  Performing tracks from her Faces and Raiders EP’s and her newest release Crystalised, Owl Eyes will take you on a journey of escapism with her breezy, indie-pop songs.  

 Date: Thursday 16 August
Cost: $39.40 + booking fee

Picasso to Warhol open for viewing from 6.30pm – 8pm.
Support performance commences 7.15pm, main performance commences 8pm.

Tim Finn @ ARTBAR

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Tim Finn is showing no signs of slowing.  As founding member of iconic NZ band Split Enz and one time member of the chart topping Crowded House, Finn recently released a new studio album The View Is Worth The Climb and remains a headliner at music festivals nationally.

 SOLD OUT

Date: Thursday 5 July
Cost: $58.50 + booking fee

Picasso to Warhol open for viewing from 6.30pm – 8pm.
Support performance by Lucy Peach commences 7.15pm, main performance commences 8pm.

Foundation Master Class: Sculpture

Through a special Master Class series designed especially for Foundation Members, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of 20^th century modern art with informal and intimate monthly Master Class sessions.

Our expert Gallery Guides will take you on an adventure through art to further develop an appreciation for the treasures in this exclusive exhibition. A unique theme within the exhibition will be explored each month.

If you are not an Art Gallery of WA Foundation Member and would like to know more about any aspect of the Gallery’s Foundation please contact Teresa Fantoni, Foundation Manager teresa.fantoni@artgallery.wa.gov.au

Date: Thursday 1 November
Time: 10.30am
Cost: $16

Please contact the Foundation Office on 9492 6761 or teresa.fantoni@artgallery.wa.gov.au to purchase your tickets.

Foundation Master Class: A survey of how women were portrayed by modernists

Through a special Master Class series designed especially for Foundation Members, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of 20^th century modern art with informal and intimate monthly Master Class sessions.

Our expert Gallery Guides will take you on an adventure through art to further develop an appreciation for the treasures in this exclusive exhibition. A unique theme within the exhibition will be explored each month.

If you are not an Art Gallery of WA Foundation Member and would like to know more about any aspect of the Gallery’s Foundation please contact Teresa Fantoni, Foundation Manager teresa.fantoni@artgallery.wa.gov.au

Date: Thursday 4 October
Time: 10.30am
Cost: $16

Foundation Master Class: Artist in focus: Louise Bourgeois

Through a special Master Class series designed especially for Foundation Members, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of 20^th century modern art with informal and intimate monthly Master Class sessions.

Our expert Gallery Guides will take you on an adventure through art to further develop an appreciation for the treasures in this exclusive exhibition. A unique theme within the exhibition will be explored each month.

If you are not an Art Gallery of WA Foundation Member and would like to know more about any aspect of the Gallery’s Foundation please contact Teresa Fantoni, Foundation Manager teresa.fantoni@artgallery.wa.gov.au

Date: Friday 7 September
Time: 6.00pm
Price: $19

Please contact the Foundation Office on 9492 6761 or teresa.fantoni@artgallery.wa.gov.au to purchase your tickets.

Foundation Master Class: The move to New York

Through a special Master Class series designed especially for Foundation Members, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of 20^th century modern art with informal and intimate monthly Master Class sessions.

Our expert Gallery Guides will take you on an adventure through art to further develop an appreciation for the treasures in this exclusive exhibition. A unique theme within the exhibition will be explored each month.

If you are not an Art Gallery of WA Foundation Member and would like to know more about any aspect of the Gallery’s Foundation please contact Teresa Fantoni, Foundation Manager teresa.fantoni@artgallery.wa.gov.au

Date: Thursday 2 August
Time: 10.30pm
Cost: $16

Please contact the Foundation Office on 9492 6761 or teresa.fantoni@artgallery.wa.gov.au to purchase your tickets.

Foundation Master Class: The genesis of modernism in Paris

Through a special Master Class series designed especially for Foundation Members, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of 20^th century modern art with informal and intimate monthly Master Class sessions.

Our expert Gallery Guides will take you on an adventure through art to further develop an appreciation for the treasures in this exclusive exhibition. A unique theme within the exhibition will be explored each month.

If you are not an Art Gallery of WA Foundation Member and would like to know more about any aspect of the Gallery’s Foundation please contact Teresa Fantoni, Foundation Manager teresa.fantoni@artgallery.wa.gov.au

Date: Friday 6 July
Time: 6pm
Cost: $19

Please contact the Foundation Office on 9492 6761 or teresa.fantoni@artgallery.wa.gov.au to purchase your tickets.