UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
True Story
“True story” is the result of a 2-month art residency facilitated by Gumbaynggirr artist Chris Edwads with artist with disability Edward Barnes at Phoenix School of Arts.
“True Story is about sharing stories, Ed & I slowly started developing a relationship between the artwork we were creating and our personal stories, background & experiences. When we were deciding the exhibition name, we reflected on our last months working together and Edward said no one will believe us and I said but it’s a true story! Ed said yes, true story!” Said Chris Edwards.
The exhibition will showcase a collection of large paintings on canvas. A combination of Ed’s bold, imaginative style and Chris’ contemporary work, we are in for a treat. Hope to see you all there supporting this beautiful collaboration.
This residency was possible thanks to the support of Arts Mid North Coast who selected the project as a recipient of the Country Arts Support Program.
Opens 4th May 11am
Exhibition runs til 31st May
Ability Arts Connect
Ability Art Connect MNC is a project created to bring together artists, people, and organisations with a vested interest in the professional development of artists with lived experience of disability.
This 2-day event inlcudes conferences, Art workshops, Art prize, exhibition & Winter Ball.
The conference aims to both inform and learn from artists with lived experience of disability and other stakeholders. It is an opportunity to learn from professionals in the field who will present on topics such as being an exhibiting artist and presenting works for exhibition. Dr Emma Gentle, Art therapist & academic, will host an open forum for discussion on the opportunities and obstacles in this sector.
Art workshops, including ceramics, painting and mixed media, will be run simultaneously with support workers as an option for artists not wanting to participate in the conference.
The Art exhibition is a celebration of the diversity of art practice from artists with lived experience of disability. It is an opportunity for artists to experience works by other artists and to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution that artists with disability make to the arts and cultural landscape on the MNC.
We will announce the 1st and 2nd prize winners on the day, followed by artist talks. Nibbles provided.
The Phoenix Winter Ball will start from 5pm at Nambucca RSL. Get ready for a dreamy sparkly night. Dress code is glam, gowns will be available in the RSL if you dont have one. A night to close the event with a lovely dinner, DJ and dancing.
Phoenix Winter Ball
Join us at Nambucca RSL for Phoenix Winter Ball.
A night full of shine!
Ceramic Workshops w/ Sally Hook
Ceramics sculpture workshops with Sally Hook
Sally will be running workshops every 2 weeks starting on the 2nd March.
She has created a flexible structure so you can come when it suits you better and mix your classes.
Each month she will be teaching different subjects that will strenghten your ceramics practice or give you new skills.
Participants will learn basic foundation practices for making hand built sculpture, wheel work, glaze making and surface finishes.
All levels of experience welcome!
Bookings are now open.
Get involved.
Ceramic Workshops w/ Sally Hook
Ceramics sculpture workshops with Sally Hook
Sally will be running workshops every 2 weeks starting on the 2nd March.
She has created a flexible structure so you can come when it suits you better and mix your classes.
Each month she will be teaching different subjects that will strenghten your ceramics practice or give you new skills.
Participants will learn basic foundation practices for making hand built sculpture, wheel work, glaze making and surface finishes.
All levels of experience welcome!
Bookings are now open.
Get involved.
Freedom by Art with heart
Art with Heart Nambucca Valley is a local art group that meets weekly & supports artists with disability. Sisters Barbara & Carmel Mott, Kristine Reynolds & Andrew Raveanne, have been busy being creative to share their art with you at Phoenix Gallery Bowraville. They are excited to share that this year's exhibition entitled "Freedom" is coming up shortly. The works range from pottery to big artworks on canvas.
Art facilitator Nelli Gallop said "this body of work is really special. These amazing artists wanted to bring Freedom for those that suffer with mental health, freedom to create as Artists, Freedom just to be themselves. With this in mind they have decided to donate 10 % from every artwork sold to Beyond Blue to help those that suffer with mental health."
Come along to a fun morning, meet the artist & support a good cause. "Freedom"is on at Phoenix Gallery Bowraville, Opening on Saturday Dec 9th from 10am till 1pm and will run until the end of January.
If you can't make it to the exhibition & you'd like to donate ..you can by clicking on the fund-raising link below. https://fundraise.beyondblue.org.au/artwithheartnambuccavalley
We would love you to be a part of this fabulous cause.
Shifting realms
"Shifting Realms"
An exhibition by young people from the Nambucca Valley who have been attending our After Hour Arts and Youth Drop-in Program.
Through digital arts, ceramics, paitning, mixed media and performance; "Shifting Realms" takes a look at themes of fantasy and liminal spaces, as a way to explore what it mean to a young person. A transition between childhood and adulthood, a space in between.
Phoenix youth program started only this year and we are so proud of the progress all the participants have made in their selected practices.
We are very excited to see it all come together.
Join us from 11am, the cafe will be open and the performance will start at 12pm in the outdoor stage.
Funtastic by Artists in action
Artists in Action is a group of artists with lived experience of disability who paint, draw and create at the Phoenix School of Arts in Bowraville. This exhibition is a playful collection of original artworks created by the artists Edward Barns, Marnie Russell, Tim Pearson, Jake Durbin and Harold Oxenbridge.
The artworks have elements of flora and fauna, fantasy and everyday objects. A bright colourful palette is used by the artists who have developed their own individual style reflected through their distinctive brushstrokes, line use and composition. The result is a collection of fun energetic artworks. Funtastic!!
Exhibition runs 12th Oct to 28th Oct.
Art auction is happening on October 28th, start 2:30pm.
Come join us!
Teapot making
Coming up in October!
Teapot making with the talented Michaela Kloeckner
2-day workshop
Materials & morning tea included
Small group/ personalised teaching
To make a tea pot is a very complex and time consuming process.
A teapot consists of the following parts:
1. Body: The form of a teapot may vary greatly according to personal preference but very often teapots are round or squatty.
The size of the teapot may be for one person or it may be big enough to serve 4 to 5 people.
When throwing a round form on the wheel one starts by throwing a cylinder first before shaping the round form. Basic throwing skills are required.
2. The spout: Spouts can also vary in shape but should complement the form of the teapot. They may be wheel thrown, slipcast or hand built. The aim of a good spout is to pour well without even leaving one drip once the tea has been poured .The ultimate test can only be performed once the teapot is glazed and gloss fired.
3. The lid: The lid should fit snuggly into the gallery and should extend into the teapot to stop it from falling out when pouring tea. A small steam hole will help with pouring.
Various types of lids are possible and it depends on the actual form of the teapot which one would suit best.
A knob or a small handle may be attached to the lid which should complement the overall form of the teapot or you may want to add a fun-touch.
4. The handle: The handle of the teapot should be strong and sturdy. It serves the purpose of pouring hot tea without scolding hands or fingers.
Handles can be made of bamboo and attached on clay lugs; they may be pulled, extruded, coiled or cut from a slab.
Creative recovery exhibition
In the wake of the devastating Black Summer bushfires of 2019/2020 that struck our picturesque Mid North Coast region, communities faced the daunting task of healing and rebuilding. Amidst the chaos and destruction, Arts Mid North Coast initiated a two year Creative Recovery program funded by the Australian and NSW Government’s Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund, Primary Health Network and FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal).
This innovative initiative aimed to utilise the power of art and creativity to uplift spirits, foster unity, and support the healing process for those affected.
This exhibition is the culmination of the 2-year program delivered by Arts Mid North Coast and showcases some of the artworks created by communities as well as videos documenting projects from across the region.
Opening event on Saturday 9 September, 11am – will include talks from artists and researcher Dr Emma Gentle sharing outcomes from the evaluation.