CULTURE•HERITAGE•ARTS•THEATREFREESEPTEMBER2022
“From the moment I arrived in the Fraser Coast, I felt a deep sense of belonging. Being able to exhibit at Gatakers Artspace and the support I have received have helped me grow my arts practice and find a community of fellow artist and friends that have enriched my life. We have so many talented artists here and I am glad to work among them.”
COVER ART: Wendy Talbot, The Paddock 2022, mixed medium © The artist . See the artwork at Gatakers Artspace until 18 September or purchase Wendy Talbot cushions from the Gatakers Retail Shop. From her studio in Howard, Jo creates mixed media artworks that spark conversation and invoke contemplation.
Jo is a prolific artist and is currently working on her next exhibition. Her work continues to inspire audiences and encourages viewers to find the meaning in their own story.
From her first exhibition at Gatakers Artspace ten years ago, Jo connected with the Fraser Coast arts community and felt welcomed and supported. This sense of belonging has enabled Jo to create from a space of openness and vulnerability. Many of her works share her own personal story of overcoming alcoholism, revealing how creativity has helped her to heal. Jo facilitates workshops from her ‘art cave’ where she teaches others to share their feelings and experiences through creativity.
This guide shares a taste of our program and was correct at time of printing. To keep up to date with the latest arts and cultural scene visit our website. We welcome contributions from our creative community. For more information ArtsCulture@frasercoast.qld.gov.auemail
STAY INSPIRED!
A SENSE OF BELONGING ARTIST PROFILE: JO WILLIAMS
Story and photo: Nicole Duyst www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/ourfrasercoast
“I arrived on the Fraser Coast eleven years ago and through a series of events found my home in Howard, already complete with an artist’s studio. It was as if this home had been waiting for me all my life.
A self-described primitive artist, Jo’s works are inspired by her own experiences and her deep connection to nature.
“When I step through the portal to my studio, I lose track of time and I am transported into an intuitive space from which I create.” Strong connections to the Fraser Coast Arts community have played an important role in the development of Jo’s arts practice.
From the moment I arrived in the Fraser Coast, I felt a deep sense of belonging.”JoWilliams
Fraser Coast Regional Council acknowledges to the east, the Butchulla (Badtjala) and to the west, the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) People, their connection to Country (land, sea and sky) and recognises the many places of cultural, spiritual, social and economic significance in the community. We pay respects to their Elders – past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge other First Nation Aboriginals and the Torres Strait Islander people, who reside in the Fraser Coast region.
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Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® is a celebration for women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change”.
Sat 10 Sep | 2PM & 7.30PM
Mon 5 Sep | 1PM
Tue 4 Oct | 2pm & 7.30PM
Thu 6 Oct | 7.30PM
Adam Harvey and Beccy Cole perform some great tracks o their new album along with plenty of old favorites.
Mirusia - Songbird
Australian Brett Dean’s contemporary masterpiece is a reverent but mischievous take on Shakespeare’s great play. Features a superb cast led by tenor Allan Clayton.
Hamlet - Met Opera
Fri 9 Sep | 7.30PM
Menopause The Musical®
Fri 7 Oct | 7.30PM
Swan Lake - The Royal Czech Ballet
The Addams FamilyMaryborough Players
Wednesday Addams, the princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet young man.
Join existencetheconcertMirusiainternationalQueensland’sstarsopranoforthisjoyousfeaturingsomeofmostbelovedsongsintoday.
Thu 15 Sep | 8PM
The Royal Czech Ballet will visit Australia for the first time with Swan Lake...the most loved classical ballet of them all. www.ourfrasercoast.com.au
Adam Harvey & Beccy Cole - The Great Country Songbook Vol. III Tour
Best of the Bee Gees with Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen Fri 16 Sep | 8PM The Best of the Bee Gees brings a massive catalogue and original Bee Gees drummer, Colin “Smiley” Petersen. Sat 29 Oct | 7.30PM A beautifully observed, humorous, and poignant play telling the stories of Queensland cane cutters and Melbourne barmaids. Straight Line Crazy - NT Live Sun 18 Sep | 4 PM Mon 26 Sep | 1PM Ralph Fiennes stars in Hare’s account of the most powerful man in New York, a master manipulator whose legacy changed the city forever. Fairytales on Ice - The Ice Skating Spectacular Fri 30 Sep | 6PM Delight in the spectacular as award-winning skaters bring your favourite fairy tale characters to life through ice skating, singing, and music! 5 Walker Street, Maryborough 4122 6060 Box O ice Open Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 4pm Brolga Live @ Toogoom FREE live music from Lychburg supported by The Bobkatz Toogoom Community Hall Sat 1 Oct | 4-7PM WHAT’S ON | SEPTEMBER 2022
EXHIBITIONS:
SAT 3 SEP - SUN 27 NOV WORKSHOPS, TALKS AND DEMONSTRATIONS:
OPENING NIGHT: Fri 2 Sep 166 Old Maryborough Rd, Hervey Bay 4197 4206 FREE ENTRY Open Tuesday to Friday: 10am - 4pm Weekends: 10am - 2pm. Closed Mondays.
Kids Workshop: Felting Thu 22 Sep | 10.30AM Kids aged 8-12 are invited to create their own felted pouch or flowers using a wet felting process. Fees apply.
Floor Talk and Demos: Colours of Australia
Sat 3 Sep | 11AM Join a guided exhibition tour including knitting, weaving and demonstrations.spinning
Workshop: Weaving Squares Sat 17 Sep | 10.30AM Create your own woven squares and techniques.foundationallearnweavingFeesapply.
Bill Henson: the light fades but the gods remain Two key series by Bill Henson, one of Australia’s most eminent artists, exploring the suburb of Glen Waverley where he grew up.
Hervey Bay Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists: Colours of Australia Showcasing the work of members of Hervey Bay Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists inspired by the theme Colours of Australia.
Maryborough Regional Art Society Annual Art Exhibition Maryborough Regional Art Society EXHIBITIONS: UNTIL SUN 18 SEP CREATIVE EXHIBITIONSSPACECreativeGenerations North Coast Region High School Students FRI 23 SEP - SUN 6 NOV Introduction to printmaking SAT 3 SEP | 9.30AM Print studio WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS 10AM-2PM Life Drawing Classes SATURDAYS 10AM-12PM WORKSHOPS DEMONSTRATIONS& EXHIBITIONS: FRI 23 SEP - SUN 6 Twenty22NOV St Mary’s College OPENING NIGHT: Fri 7 Oct | 5.30PM Golden Years of Clay Wide Bay Burnett Potters Association Inc. OPENING NIGHT: Fri 23 Sep | 5.30PM 311 Kent St, Maryborough 4190 5818 FREE ENTRY Open Weekdays: 9.30am - 3.30pm Weekends & Public Holidays: 9.30am - 2pm
The Fraser Coast comes to life during school holidays with extra activities and workshops. Find out what’s on and book at: www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/school-holidays-1 School Holiday Fun 17 SEP – 3 OCT in the birthplace of her author PL Travers Explore the heritage-listed, former bank, and enter a world where fantasy and fact intertwine. Delve into interactive displays, meet quirky characters and discover the art of storytelling. 4123 7221 Kent & Richmond Streets, Maryborough www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/ourfrasercoast
