What's on at Logan Art Gallery August, September and October 2017
Welcome Logan Art Gallery showcases the best local and touring art, craft and design exhibitions. Be inspired by practical art workshops and exhibition talks, find beautiful, locally made artworks at the Gallery Store or the Creative Markets, and enjoy the activities in the Young Peoples Gallery. Logan Art Gallery is one of the most dynamic regional art galleries in South-East Queensland. We hope our new What’s on sparks your creativity and encourages you to visit. We look forward to seeing you at the gallery. Venue hire and group bookings Logan Art Gallery, including its creative arts workshop, is available for private and community functions and events. Large groups are encouraged to call and inform us of their intended visit. Logan Art Gallery staff will provide free tours to interested groups booking at least a week in advance of their visit. Groups can also book practical activities to further enhance their visit. Activities Meet the artists and participate in free events, activities and talks held in conjunction with the exhibition program. • All children will need to be signed in and out by a parent, adult guardian or carer. • Parents or carers are to remain with children aged seven and under. • Closed in shoes must be worn by all activity participants.
Cnr Wembley Rd and Jacaranda Ave, Logan Central QLD 4114 ph: 07 3412 5519 fax: 07 3412 3444 email: artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au website: www.logan.qld.gov.au/ artgallery Open 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday FREE ADMISSION Logan Art Gallery will be closed to the public on the following days for the installation of new exhibitions and holiday periods: • 5 September • 17 October
Note that there is a limit of three workshop bookings per person per exhibition round. Please notify the gallery if you are unable to attend, otherwise people on the waiting list will miss out. Activities shown in this guide are colour-coded: Preschoolers (ages 3–5) Children (ages 6–12, 8–14) Adults and older teens All ages
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Front Cover: Jenny Gao, Shou (longevity) is decorated with hundreds of flowers (detail), c.2010, embroidery on silk. From the exhibition The sun still shines
August to 2 September - Exhibitions Logan Art Group: The sun still shines
Ripple effect: out of Artwaves (part two)
A group of artists with distinct and varied backgrounds and experiences come together to celebrate life in their twilight years. For them, life does not stop at 60. The sun still shines.
Each year Logan Art Gallery selects one of the outstanding young artists who exhibited in the annual Artwaves: Logan and adjacent areas secondary schools art exhibition to mentor in developing their own solo exhibition for the Young Peoples Gallery. Due to the outstanding field of applicants, two young students were offered mentorships this year. Ripple effect: out of Artwaves (part two) features an exhibition by Arabella Kajewski.
Vanghoua Anthony Vue: Fading marks In this exhibition, Vanghoua Anthony Vue investigates the memories of violence, trauma and upheaval which came as a consequence of Hmong involvement in the Second Indochina War.
Vanghoua Anthony Vue, Untitled #5 (Fading marks) (detail) 2015, oil on wood
Arabella Kajewski with her artwork Organic girl I, 2016, ink and collage on paper
Joan Macnaught: Recollections from my childhood
Bee-mindful: creative communing with stingless, native bees
Bethania artist Joan Macnaught presents a series of pen, ink and watercolour works which depict nostalgic scenes from her childhood growing up in rural Queensland in the mid-twentieth century.
Curated by Sandra Conte around the theme of ‘artistic mindfulness and presence with nature’, Bee-mindful is an extension of outcomes from workshops held during her Creative-in-Residence at Logan Art Gallery in 2016.
Joan Macnaught, The dining room (detail), 2010, pen, ink and watercolour
Sandra Pearce, Under the microscope (I, II and III) (detail), 2016, monotype and collage
These projects are supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
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August to 2 September - Events and activities These events and activities relate to current exhibitions. Bookings are required unless stated otherwise. Bookings open on Wednesday 26 July 2017.
Exhibition talk and morning tea
Friday 4 August, 10.30am Join Logan Art Gallery Coordinator Michael Wardell for an informal tour through the current exhibitions and join us for morning tea afterwards. Unlimited places. All ages welcome. No bookings required.
From my childhood: Story time and artmaking for pre-schoolers Arabella Kajewski, and yet she blooms, 2017, digitally manipulated, ink and watercolour on paper, printed on Aquarelle Rag paper
Saturday 5 August, 10am to 11.30am Have fun with construction from recycled materials and paper bags. 12 places plus carers. For pre-school age.
with artist Joan Macnaught
Recalling your childhood: a chalk pastel drawing workshop with artist Joan Macnaught
Thursday 17 August, 10am to 1pm Learn about chalk pastel and its application onto paper. Bring a childhood photo and create your own artwork depicting a memorable event. 15 places. For adults.
The sun still shines: Chinese artists’ demonstration day Saturday 5 August, 2pm to 4pm Enjoy an overview of the exhibition The sun still shines, meet with the artists, and enjoy practical demonstrations in Chinese embroidery techniques, traditional Chinese painting and mixed media by a number of the exhibiting artists from the group. Join us for afternoon tea. Image above: Yuming Qin, Untitled, 2016, ink on paper Image right: Jenny Gao, Chrysanthemum – One of the Four Noble, 2013, silk embroidery
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Creative Markets Day Saturday 26 August, 2017, 10am to 2pm Logan Art Gallery, Cnr Wembley Rd and Jacaranda Ave, Logan Central
Unique gifts for Fathers’ Day. Food and entertainment. All welcome
It’s party time: live interactive show with author and musician Dean O’Brien
Thursday 24 August, 3pm to 4pm Laugh, read and sing along to Dean O’Brien’s bestselling books and songs. New Naw The Little Fire Engine (Scholastic) tells the tale of acceptance and love for yourself – inspiring kids to be happy ‘just the way they are’. 30 Places. For children aged 8 and under.
Peter Fung, Give thanks always (detail), 2017, oil on canvas
The sun still shines: an afterschool workshop looking at family portraits
Public access to the printing press
Friday 25 August, 3.30pm to 4.45pm Create a large scale painting based on your own family portrait. 20 places. For ages 6 to 12, carers to remain with children under 7. Bring a photograph of a family portrait.
Wednesday 30 August, 10am to 4pm Logan Art Gallery will provide free access to the workshop’s medium sized printing press. Experience in using a printing press is essential as this is a non-tutored session. 10 places. For adults. Bring your own print resources, special paper, printing plates etc. and lunch.
From your childhood: Joan Macnaught, Mango season (detail), 2016, pastel on paper
a hand sewing workshop with artist Joan Macnaught
Saturday 2 September, 10am to 12pm Join artist Joan Macnaught for storytelling, art, and sewing activities relating to childhood of 60 years ago. NOTE: Children will be using sewing needles. 15 places. For ages 6 to 12, carers to remain with children under 7.
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8 September to 14 October - Exhibition Artwaves 2017: Logan and adjacent areas secondary schools art exhibition Artwaves is an annual art exhibition of work sourced from the creative and talented high school students in the Logan region. Artwaves aims to demonstrate the wealth of imagination and creativity present in the City of Logan and adjacent areas.
Image above: Lauryn Todd, year 12, Fading, watercolour, pen, and ink on paper, 2016 Image left: Leilani Falevaai, year 12, Tribal meaning, acrylic paint on canvas, 2016
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Drop-in library programs at Logan Art Gallery During the temporary closure of Logan Central Library the following programs will be held at Logan Art Gallery.
Toddler time
Homework help
Every Monday, 10am to 10.45am
Monday to Thursday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Recommended for ages 1 to 3 years. Unlimited places. No bookings required.
Want a quiet place to study or advice on your assignments? Come along for some help during school term only.
Story time Every Wednesday, 10am to 10.45am Recommended for ages 3 to 5 years. Unlimited places. No bookings required.
Tech for toddlers
Page turners
Mon 21 Aug 11am, Mon 18 Sep 11am
Monday to Thursday, 3pm to 4pm
Bookings required by phoning 3412 5519 or email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au
A reading program held during school term only.
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Unlimited places. For school age children. No bookings required.
Unlimited places. For school age children. No bookings required.
Escape to everywhere Children’s Festival
16 September ¯ 1 October
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM held at Logan Art Gallery Art Bots Tuesday 19 September, 3pm to 4pm Draw or paint using robots. 20 places. For school age children.
Magnetic poetry kits: family makerspace workshop Wednesday 20 September, 3pm to 4pm Create your own magnetic poetry set from pictures and words to display on your fridge at home. 25 places. For school age children.
Tuesday 26 September, 3pm to 4pm Make your own homemade compass, treasure maps and bookmarks inspired by your favourite stories. 25 places. For primary school age children.
Recycled word art – makerspace workshop Wednesday 27 September, 3pm to 4pm Make and decorate artistic and unique photo frames, badges and origami using salvaged words. 25 places. For 10 to 16 years.
Fun with fleece: a felt making workshop for children Thursday 28 September, 1pm to 3pm Learn the ancient art of felt-making by hand using raw fleece and hand carders. 15 places. For 8 to 14 years.
Robot Escape Friday 22 September, 3pm to 4pm Race a robot to escape a maze made of books. 12 places. For school age children.
Brain strain rhyming workshop Monday 25 September, noon to 1pm Join author and illustrator Chris Collin of Funky Chicken: A Bushy Tale of Crocs and Chooks and A Bug Called Doug in an interactive workshop. Learn how to get ‘bounce’ and rhyme in your stories! Children aged 8 and under require a parent/guardian to assist them in these sessions. 25 places. For primary school age children.
Let’s look at portraits: pop-in art activities for children Friday 29 September, between 1pm to 4pm Saturday 30 September, between 10am to 1pm Enjoy a series of activities, such as painting, collage and stencilling based on the theme of portraiture. All ages welcome, parents or carers to remain with children. No bookings required.
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www.logan.qld.gov.au/imagination closer to the event.
Bookings required unless otherwise stated. Book by phoning 3412 5519 or email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au
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8 September to 14 October - Events and activities These events and activities relate to current exhibitions. Bookings are required unless stated otherwise. Bookings open on Wednesday 23 August 2017.
Mark making, mixed media, and stitching on silk and calico: with artist Susanne Schroder Susanne Schroder, Sun coral (detail), silk, thread and ink
Traditional Coptic bookbinding: with Oxlades’ Garry Pezet
Tuesday 12 September, 10am to 1pm Create a marine-inspired artwork in silk and calico using inks, watercolour and hand stitching. 15 places. For adults and older teens.
Thursday 14 September, 10am to noon Learn the ancient method of Coptic binding, using waxed linen thread, mulberry paper and 100% rag papers. Sponsored by Oxlades Art Supplies. 15 places. For adults and older teens. www.schoolartsupplies.com.au
Exhibition talk and morning tea
Friday 15 September, 10.30am Come on an informal tour through the current exhibitions and join us for morning tea afterwards. All ages welcome. No bookings required.
Art Bots
Tuesday 19 September, 3pm to 4pm Draw or paint using robots. 20 places. For children aged 6 to 12 years, carers to remain with children under 7.
Mixed media: with Micador’s Cheryl Boody
Thursday 21 September, 10am to 2pm See a range of mixed media techniques demonstrated. Enjoy experimenting and create innovative artworks. Sponsored by Oxlades Art Supplies. www.schoolartsupplies.com.au
Bring your lunch. 15 places. For adults and older teens. Year 11 and 12 students group work, Reflected droplets of Australian flora, watercolour, pen, and ink on paper, 2016
Public access to the printing press
Wednesday 4 October, between 10am to 4pm Free access to Logan Art Gallery’s medium sized printing press. Experience in using a printing press is essential as this is a non-tutored session. Bring your own print resources, special paper, printing plates, etc. and lunch. 10 places. For adults.
Combined random weave and paper pulp basket: Mary Elizabeth Barron. Random weave and plant fibre paper basket
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a workshop with fibre artist Mary Elizabeth Barron
Saturday 7 October, 10am to 3pm Make a unique random weave basket incorporating plant material such as palm inflorescence, philodendron fronds, dracaena and banana trunk. 15 places. For adults
20 October to November - Exhibitions Vincent Serico: Some people are stories Some people are stories is an exhibition by artist Vincent Serico (1949 – 2008) curated by Michael Eather, FireWorks Gallery, Brisbane. The exhibition features Serico’s artistic output of over 40 years in a large scale book, digital prints and paintings. Serico regarded himself as a history painter. His art aims to acknowledge Aboriginal existence in a way that gives comfort, while recognising past pain, sorrow and loss.
Donna Davis: Unseen In Unseen Donna Davis presents a series of interactive soft sculptures and digital works which reflect the power and complexities of natural ecosystems. Donna Davis has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments. This project is also supported by the Queensland Herbarium, centre for research and information on Queensland ecosystems, plants and fungi.
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Vincent Serico, Pension day bora ring (detail), 2010, archival ink on Hahnemuehle rag paper, 76x56cm
Logan treasures: art, craft and design store Highlighting the best of Logan’s artists, craftsworkers and designers.
Donna Davis, Collection series (detail), 2017, pigment print. Image courtesy of the artist
Woodridge State High School: Breathing space During 2017, students from Woodridge State High School’s Intensive English School collaborated with Artist-in-Residence Vanghoua Anthony Vue and partnered with Lightweave (creators of virtual reality content) to design and visualise aesthetically pleasing social spaces to be built within the school grounds. Breathing space features designs and associated artefacts derived from this project.
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20 October to November Events and activities These events and activities relate to current exhibitions. Bookings are required unless stated otherwise. Bookings open on Wednesday 4 October 2017.
Unseen: artist’s talk with Donna Davis Friday 20 October, 5.30pm Join exhibiting artist Donna Davis for an informative talk through her exhibition Unseen. Her series of interactive soft sculpture and digital works reflect the power and complexities of natural ecosystems. Unlimited places. All ages welcome. No bookings required.
Exhibition talk and morning tea Friday 27 October, 10.30am Join Logan Art Gallery Coordinator Michael Wardell for an informal tour through the current exhibitions and join us for morning tea afterwards. Unlimited places. All ages welcome. No bookings required.
Unseen: soft sculptures a workshop with artist Donna Davis
Tuesday 31 October, 1pm to 3.30pm Drawing inspiration from the microscopic world, with reference to photographic images of flora, seeds and fungi spores, learn how to create a small soft sculpture from discarded fabric samples. 15 places. For adults and older teens
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Donna Davis, Sporulation (installation detail), 2017, mixed media, soft sculpture, card, invisible ink. Photo: Andrea Higgins
Calling all artists, performers, writers and cultural workers Logan Artworkers Networking Events (LANE) was developed through feedback from arts practitioners wanting to establish links with each other, to help build a stronger arts community in the city and participate in vibrant local projects. LANE is held at Logan Art Gallery and explores a variety of themes to develop and nurture creativity in the City of Logan so the community benefits socially and economically from the arts. If you are an arts practitioner and would like to be involved in this exciting program of events, please call the Projects Officer at Logan Art Gallery on 3412 5426.
Logan Artworkers Networking Events (LANE)
Russell Workman from Street University, Woodridge
Creative seniors (Interpreted in Auslan)
The Street University (Interpreted in Auslan)
Saturday 12 August, 2pm to 4pm Logan Art Gallery
Saturday 9 September, 2pm to 4pm Logan Art Gallery
It’s never too late to be creative. Senior artist Joan Macnaught shares how she developed her idea into an exhibition. Find out about the fantastic, creative programs offered in Logan by U3A and the Logan Artist Association.
The Street University is a youth development project created by the Ted Noffs Foundation which provides various community based services and interactive spaces for people aged 12 – 25. Russell Workman will talk about how the Street University at Woodridge uses the creative arts as a method of support for youth and share the results of some of their recent projects.
At 3.30pm join Michael Wardell for a tour of the current exhibitions at the gallery. Light refreshments will be served so bookings are essential by Thursday 10 August via email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 5519. Auslan interpretation of both sessions has been assisted by the Australian government through the Department of Communication and the Arts’ Catalyst—Australian Arts and Culture Fund.
At 3.30pm join Michael Wardell for a tour of the current exhibitions at the gallery. Light refreshments will be served so bookings are essential by Thursday 7 September via email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 5519.
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Music in the Gallery
Gigs in the Gallery
Canterbury song writers
Local teen bands and musicians
Saturday 26 August, 2pm to 3.30pm Logan Art Gallery Acoustic performers from Canterbury College play covers and original song in country, rock and pop. Light refreshments will be served so bookings are essential by Thursday 24 August on 3412 5519 or email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au
Mixed Beans and Freedom Train Saturday 16 September, 2pm to 3.30pm Logan Art Gallery Experience the joy of Freedom Train and Mixed Beans multicultural choir, two of Logan’s vibrant community choirs, performing live in concert at the Logan Art Gallery.
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Saturday 14 October, 1pm to 4pm Logan Art Gallery In conjunction with Artwaves 2017 Logan Art Gallery presents a showcase of musical talent. Let us know you’re coming by emailing artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au or phoning 3412 5519.
Under the conductorship of Cath Mundy, the choirs will present beautiful songs from around the world that appeal to both the young and the young at heart. Light refreshments will be served so bookings are essential by Thursday 14 September on 3412 5519 or email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au
Arts Grants Available Logan City Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) program is a partnership with the Queensland Government that supports professional and emerging professional artists and artsworkers to practise their art, for and with communities, resulting in mutual development of the professional artists/artsworkers and communities in Logan. Arts professionals from all art forms including dance, music, design, museum and cultural heritage, new media, visual arts, writing and theatre are encouraged to apply.
Logan Art Gallery Store Logan Art Gallery Store has a range of unique gifts and collectables – perfect for a special occasion. Designs include textiles, handmade jewellery, books, glassware, woodware and gift cards. The store is located inside the gallery and is open 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
To find out more about this funding program and key dates please visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/RADF or contact the Logan City Council RADF Liaison Officer on 3412 5426. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Logan City Council partnership to support local arts and culture
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