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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
Find about Belconnen businesses:
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
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
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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
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