Exhibitions
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Exhibitions
Letters of the Goldfields Exhibition
When: 26 November 2012 09:30 AM - 01 September 2013 05:30 PM@ Gold Museum, Bradshaw St, Ballarat
Monday 26 November to Sunday 1 September
The mid-nineteenth century was a time before instant messaging. Mail could take days, weeks or even months to reach its intended recipient. For those living on the Ballarat goldfields, receiving a letter from home was an important event. In return, they regularly wrote to their family and friends to share the news of their successes and misfortunes.
The examples of correspondence in this exhibition reveals a first-hand experience of the day-to-day concerns, hopes, dreams and realities of life in Ballarat in the 1850s and 60s. Copies of the original letters have been enlarged and are accompanied by completed transcripts.
Admission: Adult: $11.20; Concession: $8.90; Child: $5.90, Family: $29.50 or entry is included with Sovereign Hill admission ticket.
For further information contact 03 5337 1107 or via email: goldmuseum@sovereignhill.com.au.
Yummy Patisserie Exhibitions
When: 01 January 2013 06:30 AM - 31 December 2013 04:00 PM@ Yummy Patisserie, 428a Sturt St, Ballarat
Open daily
Yummy Patisserie holds different artistic exhibitions which are held monthly.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5331 9100.
The Unicorn Exhibitions
When: 04 March 2013 07:00 AM - 31 December 2013 05:00 PM@ The Unicorn, 127 Sturt St, Ballarat
Open daily
The Unicorn holds different artistic exhibitions every six weeks.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5338 7312.
Help! I Feel a Strong Weakness: Barry Gillard
When: 06 April 2013 10:00 AM - 26 May 2013 05:00 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Saturday 6 April to Sunday 26 May
In these large drawings Barry Gillard presents an array of figures, texts and situations that take us into a dream-or nightmare-state.
He draws inspiration from the stories and characters of Dante's Divine Comedy but also incorporates figures from literary sources as diverse as Herman Melville and Mother Goose to create complex, memorable and resonant images.
"James Joyce is right to contend that the experience of Dante is as intense as looking into the sun-it's necessary to avert one's gaze at the right moment. When I've looked away I've been led to images and texts that connect to The Divine Comedy."
Barry Gillard is a Geelong-based artist whose works are held in Geelong Gallery, Horsham Regional Art Gallery, and private collections in Australia.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Sacred Groves: Carolyn Dew
When: 13 April 2013 10:00 AM - 26 May 2013 04:00 PM@ Central Goldfields Art Gallery, Neill St, Maryborough
Opened Thursday to Sunday
Central Goldfields Art Gallery is a cultural facility of Central Goldfields Shire Council.
The art gallery is situated in the picturesque historic fire station built in 1861, a short walk from the CBD.
The gallery’s changing exhibition program showcases local and regional artists, and includes diverse touring exhibitions. Community engagement is supported with an annual community art & craft exhibition and local schools’ VCE art and design
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5460 4588 or via email: cgsc.art@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au.
Blue Artz Gallery
When: 17 April 2013 10:00 AM - 31 December 2013 04:00 PM@ Blue Artz Gallery & Function Centre, 1039 Howitt St, Wendouree
Opened Monday to Friday
Blue Artz Gallery holds different artistic exhibitions which are held monthly.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 0499 555 550.
Cocoa Chy Exhibitions
When: 22 April 2013 08:00 AM - 31 December 2013 05:00 PM@ Cocoa Chy, 84 Albert Street, Creswick
Open daily expect Wednesday
Cocoa Chy holds different artistic exhibitions which are held every two months.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5345 1150.
Living Traditions Exhibition
When: 27 April 2013 10:00 AM - 30 June 2013 05:00 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Saturday 27 April to Sunday 30 June
This exhibition draws upon diverse material from across all areas of the National Gallery of Victoria's rich collections to explore a range of living religious traditions found in the Australian community today.
The exhibition includes works of art rarely exhibited before, dating from the medieval period through to the contemporary, and takes a new look at religious practice and belief as seen through the eyes of artists past and present.
Manuscripts of sacred texts, ritual vestments, objects employed in worship and images of divinities will reveal the rich diversity and common threads of spiritual practice and belief in contemporary Australia.
The indemnification for this National Gallery of Victoria Touring Exhibition is provided by the Victorian Government.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
From North to South: Tamara Bekier
When: 04 May 2013 09:00 AM - 31 May 2013 05:30 PM@ Fairbanks Eye Gallery, 917a Sturt St, Ballarat
Saturday 4 to Friday 31 May
An accomplished, mature artist, Tamara has held exhibitions extensively throughout Australia, has been recognised by peers through numerous art awards, and has her work represented in private collections all over the world.
'The circle of my life is closing fast. I feel that my recent works, finally, reflect my long and tumultuous journey.'
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5333 1133.
Anne Frank – A History for Today Exhibition
When: 06 May 2013 09:30 AM - 11 October 2013 05:30 PM@ Gold Museum, Bradshaw St, Ballarat
Monday 6 May to Friday 11 October
This is a travelling exhibition from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam that makes use of the images from the Frank family photo albums and quotations from the Diary of Anne Frank.
The exhibition consists of eleven panels. Each panel displays approximately fifteen photos as well as accompanying texts. Each panel displays information about the most important developments of that time: the rise of National Socialism, the Second World War and the persecution of the Jews.
Admission: Adult: $11.20; Concession: $8.90; Child: $5.90, Family: $29.50 or entry is included with Sovereign Hill admission ticket.
For further information contact 03 5337 1107 or via email: goldmuseum@sovereignhill.com.au.
FLORA: Richard Spare
When: 07 May 2013 09:00 AM - 04 June 2013 05:30 PM@ Gallery on Sturt, 421 Sturt St, Ballarat
Tuesday 7 May to Tuesday 4 June
This exhibition features a colourful collection of works with a floral theme and also includes works featuring nautical scenes by Richard Spare.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5331 7011.
Time Lines Exhibition
When: 10 May 2013 - 24 May 2013@ Damascus College Auditorium, 1412 Geelong Rd, Ballarat
Friday 10 to Friday 24 May
Damascus College past student exhibition features Seona Murnane, Wendi Cowell, Celeste Cowell, Peter Thomas, Judith Sullivan.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5337 2222.
Place: Kate Gorman And Louisa West
When: 10 May 2013 12:00 PM - 26 May 2013 04:00 PM@ Backspace Gallery, Huyghue House, Alfred Deakin Place, Camp St, Ballarat
Saturday 11 to Sunday 26 May
Opened Thursday to Sunday
Place is a collaborative show by Kate Gorman and Louisa West. Their work is linked through their individual observation of the relationship between historic and present landscapes and the people who inhabited them.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5643.
Yarrowee Street Friday Morning LIfe Drawing Group Exhibition
When: 14 May 2013 10:00 AM - 25 May 2013 05:00 PM@ Red Brick Gallery, 216 Skipton St, Ballarat
Tuesday 14 to Saturday 25 May
Opened Tuesday to Saturday
For nearly two decades the Yarrowee Street Friday Morning Life Drawing Group has hosted Ballarat's artists and aspiring artists.
This exhibition showcases works by current group members.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact via email: hello@redbrickgallery.com.au.
See Know Feel Am: Ainslie Macaulay
When: 17 May 2013 - 27 June 2013@ Unicorn Lane Gallery, Unicorn Lne, Ballarat
Friday 17 May to Monday 27 June
A mixed media exploration of the concept of PLACE - physical spaces, objects and memories - that inform the sense of familiarity, identity and relationship to an environment.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact Julie on 03 5320 5199 or via email: juliecollins@ballarat.vic.gov.au.
Ever Higher: Taryn Gill and Pilar Mata Dupont
When: 23 May 2013 06:00 PM - 07 July 2013 05:00 PM@ Project Window, Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Thursday 23 May to Sunday 7 July
This video work explores ideas of fascist physicality, western sexual stereotypes and sexuality and power in sport, referencing the work of Leni Riefenstahl, American high school movies and and other films focusing on bodily representation and sexuality, linking the sports field to the battlefield and sexuality to power play.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Border and Crossings: Goldfields Printmakers
When: 25 May 2013 10:00 AM - 07 July 2013 05:00 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Saturday 25 May 25 to Sunday 7 July
Travellers of the past brought a rich culture with them to the Goldfields, which in turn shaped the collective identity of the region. This group exhibition showcases the work of a range of printmakers across the region, each of whom brings their unique individual perspective to the shard experience of living on the Goldfields.
The exhibion is one of the first projects of a collective of regional printmakers who have come together to share ideas and opportunities, run workshops, put on exhibitions and engage with local communities in an effective and positive way.
The aim of the group is to embark on our own journey, telling stories through print and leaving a legacy for new printmakers who come through the region. Their journey has only just begun.
An Art Gallery of Ballarat exhibition - supporting local artists.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Ballarat Baroque: Melinda Muscat
When: 31 May 2013 12:00 PM - 16 June 2013 04:00 PM@ Backspace Gallery, Huyghue House, Alfred Deakin Place, Camp St, Ballarat
Friday 31 May to Sunday 16 June
Opened Thursday to Sunday
Melinda Muscat brings transforms Backspace Gallery into a visionary wonderland, creating a saturated environment combining paintings, prints, found objects, photographs, functional items, re-purposed treasures, and bizarre furbelows. This is definitely a Through-The-Looking-Glass experience, but more akin to the colour-drenched world discovered by Grace Slick's Alice than the well-mannered weirdness of Lewis Carroll.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5643.
The Art of Science: Scientific illustrations from Museum Victoria
When: 01 June 2013 10:00 AM - 21 July 2013 05:00 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Saturday 1 June to Sunday 21 July
Whether they fly, swim, crawl, wiggle or walk, we are endlessly fascinated and inspired by the creatures of our world.The Art of Scienceshowcases the uncommon beauty produced from 300 years of exacting scientific observation and illustration.
As exploration and science have expanded our horizons across time and space, the ability to capture and communicate the truths held in nature have become increasingly important. Scientific artwork is as important and astonishing today as it was in the 18th century.
In this exquisite exhibition Museum Victoria presents the development of scientific art from the State museum's seldom seen collection of artworks and rare books, and stunning images produced with microscopes, macro-lenses, and computers.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Art/Work Exhibition
When: 07 June 2013 09:00 AM - 05 July 2013 05:30 PM@ Fairbanks Eye Gallery, 917a Sturt St, Ballarat
Friday 7 June to Friday 5 July
By day a mild-mannered City of Ballarat employee: working with community members, supporting and implementing the many activities of our fair city...
But by night a creative dynamo: writing, drawing, painting, sculpting, filming, singing, dancing, composing, photographing, performing, printing...
Art/Work is a group exhibition showcasing the "other" work of eight Ballarat staffers, highlighting the creative drive they bring to everything they touch.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5333 1133.
Sibley2: ANDREW & IRENA SIBLEY
When: 07 June 2013 09:00 AM - 12 July 2013 05:30 PM@ Gallery on Sturt, 421 Sturt St, Ballarat
Friday 7 to Friday 12 July
Andrew Sibley (b. 1933 - ) is a renowned Australian artist whose career has spanned over five decades.
His artworks focus on the human condition and the ways in which we interact and relate.
Irena Sibley (1943-2009) was renowned Australian artist, writer, illustrator of children's books and art teacher. Irena's artwork employed a range of techniques, including hand coloured linocuts and acrylic paintings.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5331 7011.
Wear Art Now: Kat Pengelly
When: 07 June 2013 06:00 PM - 12 July 2013 05:30 PM@ Gallery on Sturt, 421 Sturt St, Ballarat
Friday 7 to Friday 12 July
Exhibition of artful fashion including wearable art outfits and accessories. Includes a fashion parade on the opening night.
Tickets: $15.00 for supper and drinks.
Limited tickets available.
For further information contact 03 5331 7011.
Crafts Council of Ballarat Exotic exhibition
When: 08 June 2013 09:00 AM - 16 June 2013 05:00 PM@ Conservatory, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Pde, Ballarat
Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 June
Our annual exhibition is themed 'exotic". Members display their work which includes textiles like scarves, bags hats, aprons, childrens clothing and knitwear. Also paintings and prints, woodwork, basketry, novelty items and much more.
Most items are for sale. All items are locally made.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 0409 234 375.
Fanfare for the Common Man: Robert Clinch
When: 13 July 2013 10:00 AM - 08 September 2013 05:00 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Saturday 13 July to Sunday 8 September
Enter the unique urban world of Melbourne artist, Robert Clinch, whose meticulously detailed landscapes are imbued with poetry and disquiet, sentimentality and humour, silence and protest. Clinch’s work is accessible yet mysterious as he creates fascinating and compelling images from apparently ordinary urban scenes.
Admission: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
