The gallery aims to develop unique programs involving youth and adult audiences, as well as novice and professional artists. Occurring every few months to coincide with other major exhibitions, they are wonderful embellishments to the gallery’s exhibition yearly calendar.
Our programs so far have included: Spiral, Swirl, Twirl - a playful hanging spiral installation made from decorated15cm Styrofoam balls hosted in conjunction with Naidoc Week, Talking Heads – all 40 x 30cm portraits produced in metal, paint, egg cartons etc. where artists had their own works displayed amongst those by artists such as William Robinson, Margaret Olley and an original Picasso – all from the gallery’s own permanent collection.
Another program, My Place, My Collection [a 20 year birthday celebration incorporating the permanent collection], involved creating micro-collections made from slide mounts. Participants used tea bags, photography, etchings, painting and collage to interpret their chosen work from the collection.
We’d love for you to get involved, so keep an eye out for what’s happening at the gallery.
Art tours and floor talks open to the public:
Lesa Hepburn - ‘Finding the moon at the bottom of the ocean’
Saturday 9th August 10:30am – 11am – free entry
Lesa will be discussing her exhibition, relating the techniques used in her working method and how they represent her aim in commenting upon the notion of waste in nature and society.
June Fiford – ‘Fragments of Work – Stitches in Gold’
Wedesday10th September 10:30am – 11:30am – free entry
June will take us on a tour of her family history via the ‘fragments’ of fancy work she has rescued, by referencing the tradition of Kantha ‘in the hand’ embroidery. June will discuss the connections with her families past and how these connections relate to the work she is exploring.
Monthly floor talks with the director and artists
10:30am - free entry - open to the public
14th August – A discussion on working with organic materials
9th October – Looking at environmental and conservation issues
16th October - Lets examine the patterns of water use in our daily lives
13th November – Granite belt artists discuss their work
16th December & 8th January 2009 - Curator/Director Justin Bishop will share the 'Skeletons from the Closet' stories and anecdotes about the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery collection. How it began, developed and eventually given a home in the current premises.
Getting involved - 2008
Creepy Creatures
Friday 25th April – Tuesday 20th May
This is a project held in conjunction with Ornamentomology, an exhibition of microscopy photography and jewellery toured by the Museums & Galleries Association of Queensland.
Children can help the gallery to create a buzzing, creeping, creepy swarm of insects by making your own out of cardboard cut-outs.
Using the insect templates provided here, you can create your own insect collection, by painting, drawing, or adding things onto either a butterfly or beetle. You can even get your parents involved!
Artists’ can also enter the exhibition, by submitting a work that is related to insect imagery – be it sculpture, textiles, painting, photography etc...it can be quirky, hair-raising, serious. It’s your choice.
Etching Workshop
Sat & Sun 7th/8th June
Explore the fascinating world of etching in this two day workshop hosted by Stanthorpe printmaker Eva Rasmussen. Download information here.
Hand Papermaking workshop
9th August 2008, 11:30am - 1pm
Brisbane artist Lesa Hepburn is conducting a 1.5 hr workshop to coincide with her exhibition ‘Finding the moon at the bottom of the ocean’ where she will provide ‘an introduction to hand papermaking using recycled cotton rag. A5 sheets of white paper will be produced suitable for various printing and drawing techniques including laminating, inlays and embossing as the paper is created.’Download a fact sheet here. Download a registration form here.
Layers and layers - Kantha embroidery workshop
12th September 2008, 9:30am - 3pm
In conjunction with her exhibition ‘Fragments of Work: Stitches in Gold’, June Fiford will conduct a full day embroidery workshop ‘inspired by the traditions of the Kantha quilts. Fragments of fancy work will be assembled and stitched to create a small panel or quilt. This will be followed by the layering and stitching of fragments and scraps which have special meaning to the participant. All stitching is done ‘in hand’. Previous embroidery experience is not necessary. Download a fact sheet here. Download a registration form here.
Spoon, Spoon, Spoon
19 September - 28 October
We’re inviting the young and old to go crazy decorating spoons, ladles and scoops! Whether they’re made from metal, clay, wood or plastic; sculpt or paint your spoon to add to this growing installation reflecting on the many uses of these kitchen ‘vessels’. Download information here.
"The Magin Carpet" Gold Embroidery Workshop
8th & 9th November 2008 10am - 3:30pm
By popular request after her highly successful exhibition, June is conducting a 2 day gold embroidery workshop here at the gallery. Beautiful and mysterious gold threads will be stitched on to richly coloured silk fabric to create a panel of pattern and continuous line. Whilst stitching you imagine yourself on a magic carpet journey. Intriguing gold threads such as plate, purl, twist, Pearl purl and Russia Braid will all be used and demystified for you. Assembly with a layer of paper will be shown to enable completion of your exquisite panel. Places will fill up for this workshop and it is limited to 12 participants. Download a fact sheet here. Download a FAQ sheet here. Download a workshop registration form here. Please contact the gallery for further inquiries.
Granite Belt Artists' Exhibition
31 October - 9 December
It’s local only for this month’s exhibition of paintings, pottery, sculpture, etchings, glasswork, textiles, photography and more. The gallery comes alive with the works of new and established artists. Elaine Burton sponsors the Margaret Burton Memorial Award in memory of her daughter Margaret. Download Entry Forms here.
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