WINTER PROGRAM JUNE–AUGUST 2015
CONTENTS CHYA provides a platform for young and emerging artists to take creative risk and to conceive relevant and contemporary programming in a creative and inclusive environment.
Become a Member Become a COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS member for exclusive offers, discounts, news and other goodies. Either visit our website, or pop into CHYA to get a copy of the membership form. Program Details Every effort has been made to ensure all program details are correct at the time of printing. However, details are subject to change where necessary and without notice. Soz. COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS gratefully acknowledges that Indigenous Australians were the first people of this land. We pay our respects to all Indigenous people, past and present, and we recognise their continuing spiritual and cultural connection to the land.
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BUYMARR As part of Reconciliation week, CHYA Gallery Presents:
THE ARTWORK OF NATHAN DJERRKURA.
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VISUAL ARTS
"I have combined the knowledge of my ancestral background and what I have learnt in the city by combining the two worlds in which I have lived, onto canvas. My paintings are a story of my life, my home, my family and country.”
Courthouse Youth Arts’ newly appointed Artist in Residence, Nathan Djerrkura, will be exhibiting his first solo show. Nathan’s artworks reflect his cultural heritage from his homeland of Buymarr in the Northern Territory. His indigenous ancestry can be traced back to the Yolngu people. Having retired from AFL Football in 2012 after stints with Geelong and Western Bulldogs, 26-year-
old Nathan has recently returned to Geelong from Yirrkala and is thrilled to have the opportunity as Artist in Residence to explore his passion for art while sharing his rich cultural heritage. 27th May–9th June Opening Night Wednesday 27th May, 6–8pm. FREE EVENT
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DEFINE: PERFECTION
VISUAL ARTS
ARTWORK OF AINSLEY FOXX
12th–26th June Opening Night Friday 12th June, 6–8pm FREE EVENT
The works of Ainsley Foxx gravitate around the idea of ‘perfection’ and how its perception influences Western Society. While initially from Geelong, she has lived internationally in Germany and Thailand where different cultures challenged what was familiar. This sparked her artistic venture which developed into experimentation with many different mediums, beginning with photography, etching and silkscreening, until discovering her passion for ceramics. The main influence on Ainsley’s artwork came from her inquiry into what constitutes as ideal; coupled with detestation of prejudice, hypocrisy and injustice. Her work questions the constant struggles of women in Western culture, as unobtainable expectations of ‘perfect’ and ‘body-image’ are projected through the media which further the disintegration of self-worth. Ainsley was also drawn to question social phenomena such as homophobia, materialistic obsession and the importance of the superficial.
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EXHIBITON VISUAL ARTS
NAIDOC WEEK National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee
5th–12th July FREE EVENT
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is a great opportunity to participate in celebrating the culture of the local Indigenous and Islander communities in the region. CHYA welcomes local Indigenous artists into the Gallery as part of NAIDOC week to create works that express their culture, stories and history. An exhibition of local Indigenous artists’ works will take place from the 5th-12th July.
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EXHIBITON VISUAL ARTS
PATRON TO PRINT A COLLECTION OF MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
BY LUCINDA GOODWIN
24th July–14th August Opening Night Friday 24th July, 6–8pm FREE EVENT
www.lucindagoodwinphotography.com
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Patron to Pit is an exploration of the transition of a punter at a music festival to an established music photographer. Using music photography as an outlet to break every photographic rule imaginable throughout her time studying, Lucinda started her music photography journey at the age of 18. Fresh to both the live music scene and to photography, she explored her city throughout the dimly lit front bars and large venue halls. The exploration of capturing music performance and on stage portraiture has now been on going for 4 years, and Lucinda’s passion is still very much the art of capturing emotion and performance on stage. Lucinda’s portfolio leaves no stone unturned, collecting images like someone would collect a coin collection, From One Direction, Molly Meldrum, The Wiggles, Passenger, to Roxette, Jimmy Barnes, Bluesfest, and The Aria’s.
Courthouse Youth Arts proudly presents:
2015 will mark the inaugural year of the seasonal Winter Art Prize, which will showcase a number of emerging young artists committed to their creative practice. The prize of $5000 will go to one promising artist aged between 18-26 and is designed to further their artistic practice and career advancement. The award will significantly recognize the artist’s skill and commitment, and is intended to fund the artist to gain experience and inspiration from further afield for the artist to develop their practice. This personal development opportunity will inform the continued practice of the selected artist through cultural and artistic experiences in either a national or international destination.
VISUAL ARTS
WIN TER PRI ZE Entries open June 10th and close in August. Any queries can be directed to: creative@courthouse.org.au
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DONNIE DARKO — THE DIRECTORS CUT.
Put on your stupid man suit and hope that the world doesn’t end, because this time around we’re bringing you the gloriously dark cult classic, complete with the 20 minutes of additional footage that had to be begrudgingly cut by the director for the commercial release. According to the Internet, Donnie Darko is “a funny, moving and distinctly mind-bending journey through suburban America, one extraordinary but disenchanted teenager is about to take Time’s Arrow for a ride. After surviving a freak accident, Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) begins to explore what it means to be alive, and in short order to be in love, he uncovers secrets of the universe that give him a tempting power to alter time and destiny.” And that, is when the world will end.
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Friday 29th May 7.00pm Runtime: 133mins CHYA Theatre (up the stairs in the Café). Tix $10 p/person. Snacks and drinks available for purchase.
NEW MEDIA
JAWS
DEAD POET’S SOCIETY
This feature thriller by Steven Spielberg was the anticipated follow up to his success with the similarly thrilling Duel, with which Spielberg stopped a whole generation from swimming in the water. The use of innovative, subtle film and sound techniques throughout this film paved the way for the new director to become a household name, and making the film a classic.
The Academy Award Nominated Australian Director, Peter Weir, proved that he can shoot more than just period pieces in this heart-wrenching film about an inspirational teacher (Robin Williams). The film that put Ethan Hawke on the map, explores the pressures of school and the importance of respecting culture. Make sure you bring tissues, because you’re going on a feel trip. Friday 31st July 7.00pm Runtime: 129mins
Friday 26th June 7.00pm Runtime: 130mins
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WINTER AT A GLANCE
VISUAL ARTS
BUYMARR: THE ARTWORK OF NATHAN DJERRKURA 27th May–9th June Live painting 18–22 May, Opening Night Wednesday 27th May, 6–8pm. FREE EVENT
DEFINE:PERFECTION 12th–26th June Opening Night Friday 12th June, 6–8pm FREE EVENT
Naidoc Week 5th–12th July FREE EVENT
PATRON TO PIT
24th July–14th August Opening Night Friday 24th July, 6–8pm FREE EVENT
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NEW MEDIA
DONNIE DARKO: THE DIRECTORS CUT Friday 29th May 7.00pm Runtime 133mins Tix $10 p/person.
JAWS
Friday 26th June 7.00pm Runtime 130mins Tix $10 p/person.
DEAD POET’S SOCIETY Friday 31st July 7.00pm Runtime 129mins Tix $10 p/person.
All screenings take place in the CHYA Theatre (up the stairs from the Café).
MUSIC
FREEZA BATTLE OF THE BANDS:CALLOUTS Entry closes 12th June The Geelong Heat 3rd July 2015
WINTER SOUNDS
Saturday13th June The Geelong City Mill Markets, 20 Brougham Street, Geelong FREE EVENT WRITING
FRACTURE
Submissions cutoff 24th June Issue Two Release 8th July FREE TO ENTER DANCE
CINEMUSIC
6th–10th July in the CHYA Theatre Registration TBC
THE CREATIVE COLLECTIVE Our Young Creative Programmers
WORKSHOPS
ZINE MAKING Monday 6th July, 10am–2pm Registration $20 Non-members $15 Members
JESS Visual Arts
ADRIAN Writing
JACK New Media
KAI Dance
NATHAN Artist in Residence
TOM Theatre
SELFIE WORKSHOP Day 1: Introduction Tuesday 7th July, 2–5pm Day 2: Exploration Friday 10th July, Group 1: 9am–11.30 Group 2: 12–2.30pm Group 3: 2.30–5pm Registration $80 Non-Members $75 Members THEATRE
VOICEBOX
Applications June 15th—July 12th. Information session Monday June 15th, 7:30pm in the CHYA Theatre.
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The Push and Geelong FReeZA Presents:
MUSIC
PUSH START
BATTLE OF THE BANDS The Push and Geelong FReeZA are making the callout for young and emerging musicians to be a part of this years Push Start Battle of the Bands! This is a most excellent opportunity to gain some local exposure, show off your performance skills, and win some cool prizes. The winner of the Geelong heat goes on to perform in the Regional Finals. To get involved, contact Tanya: Email: youth@courthouse.org.au Phone: 0401 971 139 (between Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
ENTRY CLOSES 12TH JUNE
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The Geelong Heat 3rd July 2015 ALL AGES SMOKE, DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE EVENT. NO PASSOUTS
MUSIC
WINTER SOUNDS Geelong FReeZA and FLUKE Presents:
An awesome collaboration between Geelong FReeZA and FLUKE, Winter Sounds bring you beautiful live acoustic music to sway along to, alongside heaps of market stalls to peruse, exhibiting and selling some of the finest local creative goodies. Saturday13th June The Geelong City Mill Markets, 20 Brougham Street, Geelong FREE EVENT
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WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP These school holidays, twin sister’s Zoe and Emily Boyd invite you to get crafty as you explore the what, how and why of making your own mini Art Zines. By the end of the session, you will get to make your very own Zine, to take home and show off how clever you are. 6th July 10am–2pm $20 Non-members $15 Members More about Zoe: www.estherandhowlart.tumblr.com More about Emily: www.obsidianink.tumblr.com To register, go to our website.
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WRITING
Even in a world full of voices, young artists of today can be voiceless. Spoken about as the world’s future, yet denied the right to talk, to be heard, and pushed to the shadows without any outlet to express them.
If you consider yourself a Wordsmith, or want to see your artwork published and distributed around Geelong, email an Expression of Interest to: collective@courthouse.org.au
Recognizing this, Courthouse Youth Arts bought out Fracture, giving writers and artists within Geelong the chance to be express themselves. A Bi-monthly poster showcasing up to four short stories and cover arts, giving them a chance to not only have their voices have an impact on the Geelong area, but also allowing their creative sides to be unleashed and no longer restrained.
Get your submissions in by: 24th June Issue Two Release date: 8th July
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Courthouse Youth Arts Presents:
CINE— MUSIC The Ultimate Dance Workshop — Turning Hollywood Blockbusters into On-Stage Show Stoppers
This is an opportunity for Geelong’s dance community to come together under the guidance of some of Victoria’s hottest choreographers to create an amazing dance showcase on the CHYA Theatre stage. Hollywoods greatest movies, scenes and concepts will be theatrically transformed into dance pieces and comedic interludes. Workshops will run 11–3.30 everyday with a 30 minute lunch break, and will work under the mentorship of the choreographers to make dance pieces in any and every style possible. From Contemporary to Commercial. Hip Hop to Jazz. Musical Theatre, Tap, Folk Dance, and any style that can be parodied—will be parodied. Lights. Camera. Action!
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DANCE
6th–10th July In the CHYA Theatre
For workshop prices and registration, go to our website.
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SELFIE WORK SHOP. COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS Presents:
A Two-day workshop exploring “The Selfie” with Jenna Ramondo.
Day 1: Introduction Tuesday 7th July, 2–5pm. Day 2: Exploration Friday 10th July, Group 1: 9am–11.30 Group 2: 12–2.30pm Group 3: 2.30–5pm Registration $80 for non members $75 for members
Local artist and photographer Jenna Ramondo aims to shows us that there’s more to the humble selfie than duck lips and bathroom mirrors. Explore the concept of modern day iPhone selfies in comparison to the traditional self-portrait images, while playing with light, colour, composition and posing to develop the mood for your own images, in response to a theme. If you’re looking to get into photography, learn photoshop, or just get your selfie game on point, this one’s for you. You will need:* A decent digital camera, Laptop Some version of Photoshop —There are some trial versions you can download for free. *If you don’t have the necessary gear, let us know 5 days prior to the workshop and we’ll try and sort something out for you.
To register go to our website. —Workshop is limited to 15 participants, so quick sticks people.
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“Most of our modern painters are doomed to absolute oblivion.
WORKSHOP
They never paint what they see. They paint what the public sees, and the public never sees anything.” —Oscar Wilde.
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We want YOU to be a part of the new multi-disciplinary performance initiative, VOICEBOX.
Courthouse Youth Arts is seeking young storytellers of all artistic mediums to create a roving, boundary-smashing spectacle in the newly reclaimed Powerhouse venue this October.
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Writers will develop monologues, actors and dancers will bring these to life, and other scenic, visual and sound artists will help create a world around them like nothing Geelong has experienced before—all under the guidance of our Australian-first ‘Creative Collective’ of young specialists in their disciplines.
THEATRE
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Moved.
There will be a competitive audition and selection process for all interested artists— if you would like to be considered, please fill out the application form on our website
Applications open June 15th, and close July 12th. We will also be holding an information session on June 15th at 7:30pm in the CHYA Theatre. For more information please visit our website or email collective@courthouse.org.au
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COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS
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