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Garage Sales:

a new Belconnen web page service!
A new BCW service!! Want to attract more people to your sale or fete? How about a single place to find out about all the community sales in Belconnen? Register your sale or fete by emailing the webmaster with all the details. We'll post them in this space ASAP. And remember to check back each week for new sales and other events on in Belconnen!

It's best to give at least a weeks notice but we'll take them up to 10 am on the Friday before the weekend.



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Kiss Goodbye to MS - 'Megan's Great Mowdown

At the end of next month we will see Megan Healey, drive her lawn mower through our town as part of her fundraiser 'Megan's Great Mowdown. The ride is part of the ‘Kiss Goodbye to MS’ campaign held throughout May and she will be in our town from the 22nd-24th of May.

Megan’s journey aims to increase awareness of Multiple sclerosis and raise funds for MS Research Australia in hope to discover cures and prevention of MS. Megan leaves Melbourne’s Brain Centre in Parkville on Monday 13 May and finishes at Westmead Hospital in Sydney on World MS Day, 29 May.

We hope to see the community get involved in welcoming her on her mission in promoting this great cause!

 


 

VIEIRA DANCE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, Macquarie

NEW Adult Ballet Classes starting Term 2, Fridays 6.45pm - 8.15pm

Dance classes also available for children from 2.5 years.

For more information please send an enquiry to vieiradanceschool@gmail.com


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Stereo system for sale

Denon DRA 295 amplifier, inputs for CD, DVD, Tape (but no Turntable), AM/FM radio
(RDS for FM), 100 watts. ($250.00)

Yamaha CD player CDX-393MkII, individual track selection. ($25.00)

2 Sony speakers (Bookshelf size) (Free)

Contact Terryg 6254 2896 Email for more details or to arrange inspection.

 


 

Computing Help

For free help with computing problems email computerhelp@jevan1.com

 

GUNGADERRA Community Art Program is now open for membership (Gungahlin)

 

The Gungaderra Community Arts Program, also known as GCAP, is supported by Northside Community Service promotes and supports local artists through the exhibition of high quality artwork which will be displayed throughout the Gungaderra Homestead off Mapleton Avenue in Harrison..

Members will have the opportunity to display their artwork at no cost and also promote their artwork for sale through the community seeing your artwork displayed on the walls at the Homestead, as well as open days, exhibitions and events.

If you would like to become a member of this new and exciting program you will be required to fill out the forms in the membership pack.

There is a small annual membership fee of $25 and once your membership fee is received you will be issued with a membership card and your individual membership number.

Please contact the Community Development Worker on 6163 0428 or email gungaderracommunityartsprogram@gmail.com<mailto:gungaderracommunityartsprogram@gmail.com> if you would like to receive a membership pack or any further information.

Gungaderra Community Arts Program will be officially opened by Joy Burch in May and all members are encouraged to attend and display their work. You will be provided with in regards to this once you have become a member.


 

A spaceship has landed! At the University of Canberra.

Were you in Canberra in the early 70s? In Belconnen in the early 70s? Do you remember a 'spaceship' or two, known as the Futuro, being presented in Canberra as a type of pre-fab house/holiday home? Or perhaps you were looking at buying into the market around this time and found yourself in a saucer-like mobile real estate office? Or maybe you took your kids to a Belconnen swimming pool (Macquarie or Kippax) and saw a saucer-looking pod there? Do you remember anything like this? Do you have a photo? If you have any information I'd like to hear from you. You can contact me at erikaceeney@gmail.com. Thank you.


Mother’s Voice

Free singing workshops for mothers of young children

Accompanied children are welcome to attend and participate in singing or play activities

Belconnen Library Community Room

Mondays 10:00am-12:00

Enquiries: 62640232 bcc@bcsact.com.au

Mother’s Voice is a series of workshops exploring the range of the mother’s voice through games, exercises, songs, stories and discussion. Mother’s Voice workshops create a safe environment where mothers of all backgrounds can come together to sing, learn and share with other mothers and children.

Mother’s Voice is facilitated by BCS Community Engagement Officer, Simone Penkethman, who has over sixteen years experience as a singing and drama teacher, community artist, performing musician and mother.


Electric Guitar and lessons

I have been contacted by one of the workers from the PHaMS (Personal Helpers and Mentors) program seeking an electric guitar and lessons for a young woman with a mild intellectual disability who is living with mental illness.

I am happy to give a couple of lessons and to assist in sourcing an appropriate teacher. As the young woman is on a low income it would be great if someone could donate a guitar. I know there are plenty of electric guitarsying, un-played under beds, in sheds and behind doors. If you have an unused instrument (and maybe even a small amp and lead) that you would be willing to donate, please let me know. Thanks, Simone

Simone Penkethman | Community Engagement Officer | Belconnen Community Service
Swanson Ct Belconnen ACT 2616
Ph 02 6264 0271 | Fx 02 6253 2901


 

Warehouse circus

 

With 20 years of experience teaching circus to young people in the Canberra region, Warehouse Circus is one of Australia's finest youth circus organisations.

With 20 years of experience teaching circus to young people in the Canberra region, Warehouse Circus is one of Australia's finest youth circus organisations.


Fun and Fitness
For ages 8 and up
Fun and Fitness
For ages 8 and up


Participants learn a range of different skills including stilt walking, unicycling, Rolla bola, hula hooping, juggling, diabolo, staff or plate spinning, poi twirling and much more!


Circus classes not only build strength and co-ordination, but also increase confidence and expand social networks. Students are also given an opportunity to perform what they have learned at the Warehouse Circus Mid and End of Year Shows.

Circus classes not only build strength and co-ordination, but also increase confidence and expand social networks. Students are also given an opportunity to perform what they have learned at the Warehouse Circus Mid and End of Year Shows.


Warehouse Circus is now running beginner classes for participants aged 8 and up at the Belconnen Community Centre Sports Hall. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 4pm – 5:30pm at a cost of $200 per term (subsidies available upon application).

For , please contact Warehouse Circus:
Phone: (02) 6260 3626
Fax: (02) 6260 3959
Email: admin@warehousecircus.org.au

Warehouse Circus is now running beginner classes for participants aged 8 and up at the Belconnen Community Centre Sports Hall. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 4pm – 5:30pm at a cost of $200 per term (subsidies available upon application).

For , please contact Warehouse Circus:
Phone: (02) 6260 3626
Fax: (02) 6260 3959
Email: admin@warehousecircus.org.au

 


Drum Up


Drum Up is an inclusive therapeutic Mental Health Program that that welcomes community members. It promotes better mental health and wellbeing through social interaction, confidence building and musical skill development.
It involves musical games, warm ups and playing techniques such as rhythms and improvisations. It takes place in a relaxing studio in Civic.
Runs Wednesday’s from 1.30 to 3pm during school term.
Please contact Kate or Tim on 6264-0232 to enroll.
Open Art Program, Belconnen Community Service


Liquid Gallery

Liquid Gallery welcomes new and emerging artists from all cultures and in all media.

ART PARTIES

Liquid Gallery is hosting “Art Parties” in 2010 to showcase artists or groups in a contempory way. We set up on friday afternoon in the 3 large downstairs rooms for the weekend. It costs $200 which includes wine and food at the friday night opening party which runs from 7pm until late. The gallery is open for the weekend for your other guests and the public to view your works. We finish at 5pm sunday.

GALLERY SPACES
Liquid Gallery has 5 large rooms availiable for fortnightly exhibitions in 2011. We charge $200 per week for the 3 ground floor spaces with an extra $180 per week if you want the 2 large rooms upstairs as well. Each room has approximately 20 square metres of floor space and 10 linear metres of wall space.

The upstairs area with two large rooms, is over 40 square metres of floor space altogether, suitable for 3D works and/or installations and has wall space of over 20 linear metres, particularly suitable for a series of large 2D works. The additional windows provide lots of natural light and have great leafy views.
Downstairs is two even larger rooms, with natural light and garden views and includes the smaller cute, staircase room. This floor space is very suitable for 3D work and installations. These rooms have access to an the outdoor sculpture garden and large decks which feature medium and large outdoor sculptures.

EXHIBITING
If you require one room only, you can exhibit as part of a group show with a similar theme. Artists who work in different mediums are encouraged to share a room to fully utilise the gallery space, with 2D works on the wall and 3D works on the floorspace. This shares the cost of the room. Exhibitions run for 2 weeks, with openings on Friday or Saturday nights, or you can ring us to discuss your specific needs or make an appointment to visit.

SCULPTURE GARDEN

Liquid Gallery also represents sculpture artists on an ongoing basis in the gardens. If you are interested in this arrangement ring Lisa on (02) 6251 6256.

IWANTJA ARTS AND CRAFTS & RUBY TED

are represented permanently at Liquid Gallery.

COMMISSION
No commission is charged on the sale of the works in the indoor exhibition spaces which have been paid for at the weekly rate.

Sculpture Garden stock attracts a 40% commission, charged when pieces sell. No weekly fee is charged.

If you are interested in being a part of Liquid Gallery, please email your contact details and attach a brief CV and 6 images of work similiar to those you will be exhibiting. Send the proposal to lisa.kenny@liquidgallery.com.au. You will receive a phone call to organise preferred exhibition dates and special requirements or you can email or ring me for . We are currently taking fortnightly proposals for 2011 and Art Parties for 2010.

ADDRESS:
7 Clint Place Macquarie, ACT View Map

Gallery Viewing:
Currently by appointment only. Ph. (02) 6251 6256

CONTACT:
Lisa Kenny

Phone (02) 6251 6256
Email lisa.kenny@liquidgallery.com.au


Canberra 2030 “Time to Talk” report now out

Check out the Time to Talk Canberra 2030 Outcomes Report!
The Outcomes Report from the Time to Talk Canberra 2030 consultation has been released. The Report is available at the Belconnen Library and Canberra Connect Shopfronts or you can view the Report online at www.canberra2030.org.au

If you would like a hard copy of the Report please call 6207 6457 or email communicationsandengagement@act.gov.au

 


 

PAIN SUPPORT GROUP

Pain is an invisible epidemic. One in five of us have persistent pain
at some stage in our lives. People often feel bewildered, isolated or
stigmatised, or are just unaware of techniques which they themselves can
use to help manage pain.

A support group may start if people are interested. It would work
closely with Arthritis ACT and the Chronic Conditions Alliance. It
would also link with the Australian Pain Management Association (see
website).

The group could enable participants to:
* Talk freely about experiences and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental
environment
* Hear from medical and other experts and learn pain management
strategies
* Share helpful hints and practical tips
* Advocate for the interests of those with chronic pain
* Have access to disease and pain management information
* Receive and give encouragement and support to others
* Chat and make new friends.
If you would like , please contact Margaret McCulloch on
02
62811036 or contact Arthritis ACT.


Ailsa Turrell
CPP Officer, Aged Care Assessment and Liaison Unit
ACT Health,
GPO Box 825,
Canberra ACT 2601


Tel: 02-6205-4794
Fax: 02-6205-1360
email: ACTHealthCPP@act.gov.au


 

THE LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP

LIFE DRAWING

W O R K S H O P GROUP

Weekly Life Drawing

~ creativity and learning through drawing for oneself

~ this is our 27th year of continuous Drawing Workshops

Draw from the model

EVERY THURSDAY

1.00 PM TO 3.00 PM

@ HOLY CROSS CHURCH

corner EASTERN VALLEY WAY & EMU BANK, BELCONNEN (next to MacDonald’s)

Bring your own drawing materials

Parking is free

Pay by the day, monthly or every 6 weeks.

There is no tuition

Suitable for all levels of drawing experience

Enquiries and registration @

The Life Drawing Workshop Group

Email art@pazolli.com

Phone 6253 2002

0414 271 311


Music Lessons available

Shane Spellman

1. Drum lessons all ages, all levels, all styles

Free 1/2 introductory lesson.

Rate $30 1/2. $50 full hour.

2. Trumpet lessons all ages, all levels, all styles

Free 1/2 introductory lesson.

Rate $30 1/2. $50 full hour.

3. Recording. Studio and engineer available.

Rate negotiable.

Ph: Shane 04 333 20 385

Location: North side

 


 

Salvation Army Belconnen website

The Salvation Army Has Launched a Local Website for Belconnen residents


Visit us @ http://salvos.org.au/belconnen


A church for you. A place to worship, not just a helping hand. You matter to God even if you are unsure about Him. You matter to Him, and you matter to us! In addition to church services, The Salvation Army provides an extensive range of recreational and support activities for all age groups. Many are designed for families or single adults, while others are specifically designed to appeal to youth, children, or the elderly.


We look forward to meeting you on Sunday or at any of our weekly programs.


 

A.C.T. GUARDIAN ANGELS


The Guardian Angels is a volunteer organisation committed to the safety and well being of our community. Our mission is to help prevent and deter violence and crime through safety patrols, education, School Programs and community service.


JOIN NOW AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
GPO Box 1189
Canberra 2601
(02) 6253 4805


Free Training • Community Relations •
Street Patrols • Self-Defense • Youth Programs • Conflict Resolution • Integrity • Teamwork • Leadership • Empowerment
Postcode = 2614

 


 

 

 

Blurring the lines between sculpture, object and garment...
Objects Undefined
Jemima Parker
Dates: Friday 10 May – Sunday 26 May 2013 in the Foyer
Objects Undefined will be opened Friday 10 May at 5.30pm by Julie Ryder,
Textile Artist and Designer



Parker’s work blurs the boundaries between body adornment, garment and object. Her three-dimensional fabric forms can be placed on the body or installed within a gallery setting as objects in their own right. Jemima Parker was awarded this exhibition by Belconnen Arts Centre as part of the Australian National University, School of Art, Emerging Artist Support Scheme.

While presenting strong lines and forms, Parkers work is also highly delicate and detained. Parker comments: “Structured and architectural, these garment/objects are constructed from light-weight fabrics that have been screen-printed with hand drawn designs developed from images of magnified household textiles.”

Parker’s work plays with the contrast between soft material and the ability of the material to hold its shape – which creates a compelling visual paradox. By pushing the materials beyond its expected capabilities the artist captures the imagination of the viewer or wearer of the garments. Parker’s work arouses curiosity and provokes a sense of wonderment at the way the material is behaving.

During her studies Jemima Parker presented work in a number of exhibitions, including Model Citizens at Art Not Apart, Creative Alchemy - the 2011 Belconnen Arts Centre community exhibition and Petite (Miniature Textiles) at Wangaratta Art Gallery. In 2013 Jemima Parker is undertaking a CCAS Studio Residence at Gorman House Arts Centre and will have work included in Hatched, a survey of art work by recent graduates at Perth Institute of Contemporary Art.

Free related event:
Meet the artist > Sunday 19 May > 2:00pm
Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen.
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday – Sunday. www.belconnenartscentre.com.au
Belconnen Arts Centre has just launched Friends of BAC. To become a Friend please visit our website.

Further information: Julia Boyd, Marketing Officer, 02 6173 3300.

 

Off the Square
Craft ACT Members Exhibition

Dates: Friday 10 May – Sunday 26 May 2013 in the Gallery

Off the Square will be opened Friday 10 May at 5.30pm by consultant curator, writer
and art historian Peter Haynes.

Off the Square is a Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre member exhibition curated by Peter Haynes, consultant curator, writer and art historian. The variety of work presented is a testament to the vitality and diversity of Canberra’s creative community. Each powerful individual expression underscores the richness and multi-layered complexity that is an integral characteristic of local artistic practice.

Curator Peter Haynes comments: “The exhibition showcases recent work by 9 artists – Leonie Andrews, Paul Dumetz, Myles Gostelow, Trenna Langdon, Moraig McKenna, Peter Minson, Vicki Passlow, Rozalie Sherwood and Kate Ward. The artists work across a range of media including ceramics, glass, textiles and wood. Each has a highly developed visual language which celebrates their chosen media and the depth of their investigations into that media.”

Many influences are present, overtly and covertly, but the celebration of the imagination and the joy of making is affirmed in the works displayed in Off the Square. Exhibiting artist Leonie Andrews explains the inspiration behind her work: “I choose to depict everyday objects as these items all seem to have some sort of animation about them; they seem to be hinting at a story that is just slipping away from our understanding. This work is being interpreted through long stitch, a type of stitching commonly associated with hobby crafts. This process stands, to a degree as a metaphor, for the mundane nature of the objects I am depicting. The repetitive stitching allows me to focus in on the subject of my work, objects that rarely attract a second look.”

Off the Square is part of Designing a Capital: Crafting a Nation a forum and program of events that celebrates the role of craft and design in establishing Canberra and the crafting of our nation’s capital.

The exhibition showcases recent work by 9 artists –
Leonie Andrews, Paul Dumetz, Myles Gostelow, Trenna Langdon, Moraig McKenna, Peter Minson, Vicki Passlow, Rozalie Sherwood and Kate Ward.

Free public program: Saturday 18 May at 2:00pm - Meet the Artists led by Peter Haynes.

Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen.
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday – Sunday. www.belconnenartscentre.com.au
Belconnen Arts Centre has just launched Friends of BAC. To become a Friend please visit our website.

Further information: Julia Boyd, Marketing Officer, 02 6173 3300.

 

Ralph Tikerpae uses metal to create weightless and abstract forms...
Drawing in Metal


Ralph Tikerpae


Dates: Friday 10 May – Sunday 16 June 2013 in the Outdoor Gallery

By removing himself from the city early in his career, Tikerpae has been able to develop his art away from the tyranny of other influences and the stresses of the urban environment. Living on the edge of the Mallee country in regional NSW gives him access to sculptural materials and the space to both sculpt and paint in his large studio spaces.

Tikerpae works primarily with recycled steel. He uses this heavy and brittle metal to create abstract and seemingly weightless forms. His work is reminiscent of semi abstract drawing in space, or long exposure photographs with thin lines of light created by a waving torch or passing car.

Tikerpae’s work will be displayed in the Outdoor Gallery, a uniquely shaped and positioned gallery at Belconnen Arts Centre. The gallery is exposed to the elements, looking over Lake Ginninderra and Emu Inlet. Tikerpae’s work will compliment the hard lines and exposed metal that make up the architectural west facade of the Arts Centre.

In 2013 Ralph Tikerpae was the winner of the Narrandera Sculpture Prize. He has exhibited his work at the Orange Regional Gallery, Wagga Wagga Regional Gallery, Cowra Regional Art Gallery and the Orange Botanic Gardens. Later in 2013 Tikerpae will have work including in A Critical Diversion at Belconnen Arts Centre, from 31 May–16 June.

Members of the public are invited to meet the artist on Saturday 1st June, to coincide with Wind Air Water, Kite Festival at Belconnen Arts Centre.


Free related event:
Meet the artist > Saturday 1 June > 11:00am and 2:00pm
Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen.
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday – Sunday. www.belconnenartscentre.com.au
Belconnen Arts Centre has just launched Friends of BAC. To become a Friend please visit our website.

Further information: Julia Boyd, Marketing Officer, 02 6173 3300.

Alternative process photography lights up Canberra...


100 Years of Light in the Bush Capital
by Rocktavio (Octavio Garcia)
Dates: Friday 10 May – Sunday 26 May 2013 in the Arts Lounge

100 Years of Light in the Bush Capital will be opened Friday 10 May at 5.30pm

The architecture, design, and history of Australia’s capital are landmarks in Australian culture. Juxtaposing Canberra’s natural and urban landscape, Garcia draws attention to both man-made and organic forms, scrambled in the same visual space. Utilising black & white large format film, pinhole photography and wet process printing, Garcia creates a unique dream-like effect.

Garcia comments: “My photographs aim to challenge the viewer’s visual memory of Canberra by exposing a single piece of film multiple times, to produce a single photograph. In juxtaposing Canberra’s natural and urban landscape, I seek to attract the viewer’s attention to both man-made and organic forms, scrambled in the same visual space, waiting to be analysed.”

Garcia’s work is influenced by his Mexican cultural heritage, but as an immigrant to Australia he also seeks to engage with, explore and understand Australian culture and values. This is reflected in his work, he photographs familiar landscapes with an eye that encourages the audience to investigate the foreign and familiar.

In 2010 Garcia completed a Diploma in Photo Imaging at Sydney Institute of Technology. He is currently in the third year of a Bachelor of Visual Arts at ANU, majoring in Photography and New Media Arts.


Free related event:
Meet the artists > Sunday 19 May > 1:00pm
Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen.
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday – Sunday. www.belconnenartscentre.com.au
Belconnen Arts Centre has just launched Friends of BAC. To become a Friend please visit our website.

Further information: Julia Boyd, Marketing Officer, 02 6173 3300.

Big and Small Art Adventures at Belconnen Arts Centre

Children ages from 5 to 12 years are invited to come and get artistically creative and a bit messy at BAC in Term 2. Join us for a six week Small Art Adventures course for 5 to 7 years olds, or an eight week Big Art Adventures for 8 – 12 year olds. Classes are run by experienced and inspiring local artists, passionate and committed to arts education, and they ensure the classes are full of many different and absorbing art activities.

BIG ART ADVENTURES with Sally Adair (Ages 8–12)
Saturdays > 2:00–4:00pm
In Term 2 come on an art adventure through two and three dimensional art making. Transform, explore and delve into some creative techniques with masks, dioramas and sculptural wall pieces.
Term > 4 May–29 June (8 weeks), no class on 1 June
Cost > $220, includes materials

SMALL ART ADVENTURES with Maria Kunz (Ages 5–7)
Saturdays > 10:30am–12:00pm
Come on an art adventure and experience creativity and colour - especially for 5–7 year olds! Enjoy playing and discovering paint, paper, pencil and sensational sculpture.
Term > 11 May–22 June (6 weeks) No class on 1 June
Cost > $150, includes materials


Bookings > http://www.belconnenartscentre.com.au/classes/index.html#4


Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen.
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday – Sunday.

 

Special Adult Creative Arts Program announced
Starting Point — Art for Adults with Nicolette Black
Terms: 16 May – 20 June 2013

Belconnen Arts Centre will be offering a new series of workshops aimed at involving adults in the Arts Centre’s exhibitions and creative art workshops.

The Starting Point classes encourage adults to explore creativity and broaden their artistic skills while engaging with the arts! Each class will be inspired by and adapted from the exhibitions on display in Belconnen Arts Centre’s gallery spaces. These workshops are aimed towards adults who are senior or retired, those adults who suffer disadvantage, as well as towards those who are merely interested in taking the first steps in creative visual arts education.

During the six week term participants will discuss the artwork on display in the current exhibition, and then move to the classroom to delve into the media used by the exhibiting artists. Starting Point participants will gain a greater understanding of the methods and approaches used in the exhibitions, such as basketry, painting, drawing and sculpture, while learning in a relaxed, informal setting. All levels of experience are welcome!

The tutor for Starting Point will be Nicolette Black, an experienced artist and art tutor, who in her own art practice explores incorporating re-used and found material. She creates artwork with sustainability in mind, often using re-used and found materials. Black integrates figurative and abstract forms in her work to create highly expressive and textured artworks. She holds a Masters of Teaching and Bachelor of Visual Arts.

Starting point will also provide pathways to higher level courses and programs for those so interested, having provided participants with an affordable foundation learning experience in a supported environment, with their peers.

This exciting new program is made possible through grant support from the ACT Adult Community Education Grants Program. For about Starting Point visit http://www.belconnenartscentre.com.au/classes/startingpoint.html

Cost: $60 per term or $15 per session, includes materials
BAC Friendship Card discounts apply – 10% off!
Bookings: info@belconnenartscentre.com.au or 6173 3300

Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. www.belconnenartscentre.com.au
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday – Sunday

Further information: Julia Boyd, Marketing Officer, 02 6173 3300.

 

 

Now accepting applications for use of Belconnen Arts Centre’s
Gallery, Outdoor Gallery, Foyer and Arts Lounge for exhibitions in 2014
.

The Arts Centre is committed to fuelling a love of the arts, supporting artists and the development of the arts in the Belconnen district and wider region, presenting an exciting and varied exhibition program and creating a space which welcomes and inspires engagement with diverse art-forms.

Belconnen Arts Centre presents exhibitions of a high quality standard, which embrace themes, subjects and ideas of importance to the ACT community.

We present a balance of artistic expression in the Centre’s exhibition spaces during the year and we encourage applications for both solo and group shows, by community-based groups, by emerging artists and by professional and established artists.

All mediums are welcomed and applications for exhibitions of 4 weeks or more are considered favourably. Visit our website for the application forms and gallery dimensions.

Learn more about hiring an exhibition space here: http://www.belconnenartscentre.com.au/about/index.html


Bookings: info@belconnenartscentre.com.au or 6173 3300

Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. www.belconnenartscentre.com.au
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday – Sunday

Further information: Julia Boyd, Marketing Officer, 02 6173 3300.

 

Next Week from May 9

 

Craft, art and adornment...

Off the Square
Craft ACT Members Exhibition

10 — 26 May 2013 » In the Gallery

To be opened at 5:30pm, Friday 10 May by Peter Haynes, Consultant curator,
Writer and Art Historian

To celebrate the designed capital and to recognise Canberra as a city with a unique culture,
Craft ACT: Craft and Design presents Designing a Capital: Crafting a Nation, a forum, craft design market and an exhibition program that celebrates the role of craft and design in establishing Canberra and the crafting of our nation's capital. In association with this program, Off the Square, curated by Peter Haynes, presents works by Craft ACT’s vibrant membership of craft practitioners and designer makers. Highlighted will be a variety of approaches to medium and practice.

Meet the artists: 2:00pm, Saturday 18 May

Click here for further information or download your invite.


Leonie Andrews, Spirit of Giving (detail), 2013

Please scroll down to read about all the exhibition openings...


Objects Undefined
Jemima Parker

10 — 26 May 2013 » In the Foyer

To be opened at 5:30pm, Friday 10 May by Julie Ryder, Textile Artist and Designer

Jemima Parker’s work blurs the boundaries between body adornment, garment and object. Her three-dimensional fabric forms can be placed on the body or installed within a gallery setting
as objects in their own right. Jemima Parker was awarded this exhibition by Belconnen Arts Centre as part of the Australian National University, School of Art, Emerging Artist Support Scheme (EASS). Later in 2013, Parker will also undertake an EEAS residency at Canberra Contemporary Art Space.

Meet the artist: 2:00pm, Sunday 19 May

Click here for further information or download your invite.


Jemima Parker, Undefined object ii, 2012, photograph by Stuart Hay

100 Years of Light in the Bush Capital
Rocktavio Garcia

10 — 26 May 2013 » In the Arts Lounge

To be opened at 5:30pm, Friday 10 May

The architecture, design, and history of Australia’s capital are landmarks in Australian culture. Juxtaposing Canberra’s natural and urban landscape, Garcia draws attention to both
man-made and organic forms, scrambled in the same visual space. Utilising black & white large format film, pinhole image formation, wet process and printing, Garcia creates a unique dream-like effect.

Meet the artist: 1:00pm, Sunday 19 May

Click here for further information or download your invite.


Rocktavio Garcia, Untitled #10 (detail), 2012


Drawing in Metal
Ralph Tikerpae

10 May — 16 June 2013 » In the Outdoor Gallery

By removing himself from the city early in his career, Tikerpae has been able to develop his art away from the tyranny of other influences and the stresses of the urban environment. Living on the edge of the Mallee country in regional NSW gives him access to sculptural materials and the space to both sculpt and paint in his large studio spaces.

Meet the artist: 11:00am and 2:00pm, Saturday 1 June

Click here for further information or download your invite.


Ralph Tikerpae, Eccentrics (detail), 2012

Kind regards,
The Team at Belconnen Arts Centre

 

Belconnen Banterings

Profiling arts and cultural events activities in the Belconnen and Canberra region

Please let us know about your upcoming events or exhibitions and we will include it in Belco Banterings.


We are now accepting applications for use of Belconnen Arts Centre’s exhibition spaces in 2014 to present art that is exciting, enlightening and accessible to all of Canberra.


Applications are now welcome for performances, events and workshops for inclusion in the
July - December 2013 program and brochure.


Belconnen Banterings – Profiling arts and cultural events, activities in the Belconnen region.
Arts Newsletter To read click here


Make a Donation – You can make a tax deductible donation of $2 or more to the BAC Public Fund and help support your local Arts Centre.
Donations

 

All enquiries, enrolments and bookings: 02 6173 3300, info@belconnenartscentre.com.au or www.belconnenartscentre.com.au

Kind regards,

The Team at Belconnen Arts Centre
Jack Lloyd, Business and Operations Director
Jacqueline Schultze, Creative Programs Director
Philip Piggin, Belconnen Community Arts Officer
Pat Miller, Finance Officer
Kate Munk, Admin Officer & Executive Assistant
Dianne Libke, Front of House Officer
Julia Boyd, Marketing Officer
Kathleen Routh, Front of House Assistant
Josie White, Front of House Assistant
Nola Adcock, Administration and Volunteer Officer
Robin Davidson, ACT Community Cultural Inclusion Officer
Nicola Lambert, ACT Community Cultural Inclusion Officer
Ann McMahon, ACT Community Cultural Inclusion Officer


Opening Hours:
10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Sunday
118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, ACT, 2617
PO Box 183, Belconnen, ACT, 2617
P: 02 6173 3300
F: 02 6173 3301
E: info@belconnenartscentre.com.au
W: www.belconnenartscentre.com.au

Community Cultural Inclusion Officers:
Studio 2, Belconnen Arts Centre
P: 02 6173 3320 / 02 6173 3322

Belconnen Arts Centre acknowledges the Ngunnawal people – the traditional custodians of this land, and their continuing connection to land and community. We pay our respect to their cultures, their ancestors and to the elders, past, present and future.


Opening Hours:
10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Sunday
118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, ACT, 2617
PO Box 183, Belconnen, ACT, 2617
P: 02 6173 3300
F: 02 6173 3301
E: info@belconnenartscentre.com.au
W: www.belconnenartscentre.com.au

Community Cultural Inclusion Officers:
Studio 2, Belconnen Arts Centre
P: 02 6173 3320 / 02 6173 3322

 

PARKING AT BELCONNEN ARTS CENTRE

Beginning shortly, the Belconnen Arts Centre carpark will become a free 2 hour timed and monitored area to make parking more easily available for visitors and class participants.

Sketch club


Every Thursday, 10:00 – 1:00pm

The newly formed Sketch Club will meet in the foyer every Thursday. Morning tea is available at the Centre. This group has been instigated to provide a relaxed venue for artists wishing to simply spend time with other creative souls and draw together.

Check out their website for exhibitions and events

www.belconnenartscentre.com.au.

 

118 Emu Bank

Belconnen ACT 2617

Phone: (02) 6173 3300

Fax: (02) 6173 3301

Email: belconnenartscentre@gmail.com

If you are interested in hiring space, offering a creative program or a special project, undertaking an exhibition, presenting or performing or hosting an event in the foyer or any of the other spaces, please email our team or contact myself or Jen Collins, Project assistant on 6205 2657.

If you are simply keen to stay in touch and/ or possibly volunteer at the new Centre, we would also love to hear from you.

Information on Belconnen Arts Centre

Details on Belconnen Arts Centre facilities and hiring charges Click here

Expressions of interest in Belconnen Arts Centre Form Click here

Conditions of hire Click here


 

SCRIBBLERS Writing Group

Scribblers have met since 1999 at the Belconnen Community Centre. Each gathering is about 2 hours in duration. The group currently consists of 12 members.

Scribblers’ is self directed and produces two anthologies a year on different aspects of writing. Each week begins with a ten minute writing to a set title. Then the pieces are read aloud. Following that the homework is read aloud. Homework is to a given title and is about 500 words. If we are work-shopping for an anthology then comments are made using a pro forma sheet. This aspect allows each writer to get constructive feedback on their work. There might be topics of interest or things found whilst researching. There might also be writing tips.

There are limited vacancies to Scribblers

We meet in Meeting room 1 at Belconnen Community Centre every Tuesday between February and December from 12:45 to about 2:45pm

Contacts:

Conni Smith (membership) 6248 8958 conni@tpg.com.au

Steve Grigor (facilitator) 0402992794 stevegrigor@gmail.com

Scribblers most recent anthology, “To Catch a Dream”, coincided with the “Your Dream Party Expect the Unexpected” the theme of the 2008 Belconnen Community Festival. We are now up to anthology number 16. Anthology stories are up to 2500 words. 2009 is our 10th anniversary and there will be a celebration later in the year

So now it is up to you

SCRBBLERS 2009

 


 

Computer problems?

" I'd like to help you fix your computer problem, software, hardware
or network. Please send me email to geoffhh@gmail.com".


Geoffrey


 

 

Gallery@BCS

Opportunities!

gallery@bcs has a couple of free exhibition slots this year... its a community gallery so the rates are cheap as!! Its $150/w for individuals or groups and $100 for NFP on community groups... Available slots are: May 6th - 17th, June 24th - July 5th, and Nov 4th -15th email gallery@bcsact.com.au to express your interest

 

PHRENIC -

gallery@bcs Community Art Support Program Fundraiser

May 6th – 17th

A Multimedia exhibition of artwork donated by local and interstate artists to raise money for the gallery@bcs Community Arts Support Program (CASP)

Official Opening and Silent Auction for Artworks Wednesday May 8th 6pm

Over the years gallery@bcs has developed a number of community driven exhibition series designed to provide opportunities for disadvantaged or emerging artists to exhibit their work where they may have otherwise been unable to do so.

Our Springboard Series provides opportunities for artists either studying or recently graduated from tertiary art institutions while our Piece of Mind series is geared towards helping people who use art as therapy for Mental Health difficulties or Disabilities. We have most recently instituted the RESPECT series as part of the BCS Reconciliation Action Plan exhibiting artwork by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Artists in celebration of Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. Due to increased operational costs in running these series, and our goal to expand the level of support we can give to our artists, we are holding this fundraising exhibition in which 15 local artists will donate a piece to ensure we can continue provide these opportunities to our community.

Please come and show your support for these great community initiatives by participating in the Silent Auction for these amazing works of art donated by artists around Canberra and the Nation.

Thanks to our Sponsors: Bytes’n’Colours, The Fat Goanna, and Haha Bar

Name changes for BCS Arts venues

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Ben Drysdale, and I have been the curator at the gallery in the Belconnen Community Centre for the last two years, and have recently taken on the new role of Program Officer for the theatre as well. I am just writing to inform you of a few changes that have resulted from an exciting re-structure and re-branding across the whole of Belconnen Community Service.

Firstly our gallery and theatre at the Community Centre have undergone a name change and will be referred to as ‘gallery@bcs’ and ‘theatre@bcs’ from here on. This is due to a number of factors including a re-branding across the whole of Belconnen Community Service, and will also help with the confusion between our gallery and the Belconnen Arts Centre gallery.

As part of this new organizational structure I will be taking some extra hours to manage bookings and promotion of ‘theatre@bcs’ - a great and affordable community resource for theatre shows, movie screenings, poetry nights, music nights as well as conferences and public meetings – so please don’t hesitate to contact me for any enquiries about gallery or theatre hire in 2012.

My office hours are

Wednesday 1-5pm and Friday 1-5pm and I am around at varying other times throughout the week as well.

You can reach me by phone on 6264 0267

Or via email on:

gallery@bcsact.com.au for gallery enquiries

theatre@bcsact.com.au for theatre enquiries

 

Calling all Visual Artists,

gallery@bcs is currently taking expressions of interest for exhibitions between Jan –June 2013.

If you would like to take advantage of this great (and very affordable) gallery space. Please fill out the attached application form return either via email to ben.drysdale@bcsact.com.au or in hard copy to the reception at Belconnen Community Centre, Swanson Crt Belconnen, attention to Ben Drysdale

by August 31st.

Cheers

Ben Drysdale

Program Officer Gallery/theatre@bcs

Phone 02 6264 0200

Email ben.drysdale@bcsact.com.au

 

 


Theatre@BCS

 

 

 

Theatre@BCS: Book now for 2013

What: 148 seat theatre with lighting, sound, disabled seating, dressing rooms, curtains, and other staging resources. Belconnen Theatre is easy to work in, and technical support can be provided.
Where: Belconnen Community Centre, Swanson Court, Belconnen. Belconnen Theatre has ample parking and is a short walk to the Belconnen Mall and the Canberra Labour Club.
For: Independent artists, community groups and private organizations for theatre, dance and musical performances, conferences, presentations and seminars.
Prices: Belconnen Theatre is the cheapest equipped theatre in Canberra (and probably Australia). Prices for 2010 are currently being finalized and will be in the vicinity of:
$150 per day for single day or short term bookings
$890 for a one week booking (7 days)
An additional $130 per day will be charged for any extra days over one week

While Belconnen Theatre already carries many bookings for 2010, there is still space available. February is almost entirely free and other months have significant blocks of time available. Please contact Simone Penkethman or Melinda MacPherson at Belconnen Community Centre for further information.

 

For more details about Belconnen Theatre’s facilities go to www.bcsact.com.au and click on Arts and Cultural.

For bookings contact BCS manager, Melinda McPhearson Melinda.mcphearson@bcsact.com.au 62640232

Arts and Cultural Development Officer,Simone.penkethman@bcsact.com.au 62640235

 


Strathnairn Homestead Gallery exhibitions

 

 

Strathnairn Arts Association Inc. is a not for profit arts association supported by the ACT Government that provides working spaces and facilities for a range of artists and crafts people and community groups.
Strathnairn Homestead Gallery is set in a converted 1920s homestead on the north-western outskirts of Canberra. Located 900 metres past the Magpies Belconnen Golf Club turnoff, it's a facility which has been used by artists for decades but still remains one of Canberra's best-kept secrets.

Strathnairn Homestead Gallery
90 Stockdill Drive Holt
OpenFriday to Sunday: 10– 4.30pm

Café open 11 – 4pm

02 6254 2134

info@strathnairn.asn.au

www.strathnairn.asn.au


Southern Cross
Community Connect


Community Connect is all about letting you know what’s happening in your community, providing you with information on upcoming events and connecting you with local not-for-profit organizations.

On the Community Connect website you browse through hundreds of events on our online calendars, or if you're associated with a not-for-profit organisation, you can submit your event so that everyone across Australia can find out about it simply and easily.

Finding Events
Finding events is as simple as selecting your State, Region and prefered Station from the Home page.

Once selected, you will be taken to the 'My Location' area and your preferences will be remembered for the next time you visit.

You can then find events by viewing the Event Calendar, Searching for Events or browsing the Latest Events List.

Submitting Events
Southern Cross Community Connect gives your organisation a simple and easy way to promote your event 3 ways:

· On our online calendar

· On your local radion stations

· On Southern Cross Ten

and the best part is its FREE!

To be eligible for submission, all events must be conducted by a not for profit organisation or be a fund raising event with all profits being donated to a registered charity.

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Computer recycling

Infoxchange Australia's computer refurbishment division, Green PC, is currently seeking 15 and 17 inch LCD monitors from businesses and the general community. The monitors will be refurbished and used by low-income earning Green PC customers who would otherwise have no access to this technology. Green PC currently refurbishes and distributes about 2000 computers each year.


Green PC staff will collect the monitors from your location at no cost. In exchange, we can provide a donation thank you letter and insert your business details on our website at http://www.greenpc.com.au as a partner, informing other organisations of the benefits of your business. Your logo and a paragraph of your business details will be used to promote your business if agreed to by the donating partner.


If you or your business has a 15 or 17 inch LCD monitor to donate, contact Green PC's Claudio Angelucci on 03 9418 7400 or info@greenpc.com.au. Donations can be accepted at any time.

 



Hall Markets


The Hall Market is held on the first Sunday of every month (except January) at the rural village of Hall, just 14 kilometres north of Canberra has become a vital fundraising activity for Hartley Lifecare.

Established in 1978 the Hall Market is one of Australia’s largest markets attracting 300-400 stall-holders from as far away as Victoria and Northern NSW specialising in hand made, home grown produce.

The wonderful variety, quality and pricing of goods makes the market a must for all those who enjoy markets in a relaxed, rural atmosphere. Hartley Lifecare hold the market with support from volunteers,Radford College, Rotary and Lions Clubs, the Hall Emergency and Bush Fire Brigade , ANZ Bank, Birralee Scouts and St John Ambulance.

Revenue generated by the market is used to provide quality residential care and community support to people with physical and complex disabilities.

Items available include High Quality Craft, Timber Products, Pottery, Leatherwork, Handknits, Pewter and Silver Jewellery, Children's Toys, Honey, Jam, Chutney, Vinegar, Cakes, Fruit & Vegies, Plants, Puppies, Live Poultry, Entertainment for all ages, Food and Refreshments. All items must be hand produced, grown or crafted by the stall-holders. Come and stroll among the trees, stay for lunch and enjoy the live entertainment.

The market is open from 10am to 3pm.
For further details contact the Hall Market Coordinator, Rosalie Krause:
hallmarket@hartleylifecare.org.au
Phone: 02 6282 4411 or 02 6260 5555
Fax 02 6282 5444


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Fabric sale in the church hall

 

On the last Friday and Saturday of the month we hold a huge fabric sale of garment fabric-both rolls an remnants.Remnants sell at $2.50 per metre and rolls at $3 and $5 per metre.This is excellent qualiy fabricand suitable for a host of uses from home sewing to sewing for fairs,market stalls gifts etc.You will be absolutely amazed at the bargain prices.As well,we have patterns,laces,buttons.threads and much more.Our fabric is sourced from manufacturers,cutting rooms,design rooms etc and is some of the latest fabric currently being used in garment production .The sale is on 10am till 3pm and is held at Calvary Chapel United Pentecostal Church Maclaurin Cres,CHIFLEY ACT
All profits go to Missions.

 


 

Open Mic Night at The Lighthouse

Open Mic Night at The Lighthouse. 8pm-midnight every Thursday at The
Lighthouse, Emu Bank (on the lake), Belconnen. Singer-songwriters,
poets, theatre groups, comedians, bands and comedians all welcome.
Drinks and tips for the performers. There will be at least three slots
for performers who just turn up on the night, but to guarantee yourself
a performance slot


contact Jim Sharrock on 0409 660 745


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ACT & Capital Region Film Industry

Directory


ScreenACT has made a short-form version of the ACT & Capital Region
Industry Directory available online for the information of visiting
productions and the local industry. The short form directory can be
viewed at:
http://www.screenact.act.gov.au/filming/Industry_Directory_temp.html

 

Canberra Youth Theatre seeking talent


CYT is seeking expressions of interest from theatre practitioners who
would like to work with the company. In particular we are seeking
professional theatre makers, tutors, directors, designers and performers
who are interested in and excited by working with young people to make
theatre. CYT is also seeking expressions of interest from production
personnel in the areas of production management, lighting and sound
operation and stage management.


If you are interested please send an introduction letter and current CV
to Artistic Director Pip Buining at pip@cytc.net or post to PO Box 127
Civic Square ACT 2608

 

CANBERRA YOUTH THEATRE


Canberra Youth Theatre (CYT) was established in 1972 and is the longest established youth theatre in Australia.
CYT is a nationally recognised youth arts company which creates and promotes theatre with young people
that is inspirational, enriching, collaborative and innovative.

What do we do? CYT provides young people ages 7-25 with the opportunity to explore, extend and develop their creativity
through drama/ theatre workshops and productions. Young people work with emerging and professional artists to
unleash their imaginations in order to create exciting, fun and challenging theatre.

Contact Details:
Ph: 6248 5057
us@cytc.net
www.cytc.net




CYT Drink Bottles


Feeling thirsty? Now you need never be caught without a drink with one of CYT’s stylish and practical red drink bottles. They have a hygienic rubber tip, stylish shape, and promote a healthy message on the sides. Perfect to keep you hydrated at CYT workshops, CYT drink bottles are only $2, and all proceeds go towards CYT’s provision of pathways into theatre for young people.

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Harold Mitchell Foundation

New opportunities for change are created by the Foundation through
funding, advocacy and partnership initiatives. The Foundation has
limited funds and not all applications can be funded. Funding amounts
will be determined on a case by case basis. Contact Email
info@haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au Website
www.haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au
Ongoing - No Closing Date

What's on is purged of outdated events every Monday

 

 

 

 

 

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