3-fold Exhibition Launch Invitation

EXHIBITION

Images: Front: Sarah Thomas, New Zealand American Dream

Inside: Peter Wakeman, New Zealand Chica Under Glass

I N V I TAT I O N

EXHIBITION

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and Mayor of the City of Townsville, Councillor Jenny Hill, invite you to the launch of

PHILIP BACON GUEST LECTURE

THE JOURNEY OF WOW Dame Suzie Moncrieff

Creator and founder of the original WOW ® concept

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is proud to par tner with Philip Bacon AM to present the Philip Bacon Guest Lecture, to be delivered by Dame Suzie Moncrieff, creator and founder of the original WOW ® Concept.

EXHIBITION Brought to you by Glencore

PERC TUCKER REGIONAL GALLERY 29 MAY - 12 JULY 2015

6.30pm for 7pm, Friday 29 May 2015

The first WOW ® show was staged in Nelson in 1987 as a promotion for a rural ar t gallery, based on sculptor Suzie Moncrieff’s vision to take ar t off the wall and exhibit it as a live theatrical show.

Dame Suzie was the Ar tistic Director and Scriptwriter for the show for 22 years. She continues to be the driving force behind the WOW ® phenomenon and it is from Dame Suzie’s wonder ful imagination that each year’s show script is produced - and it is with special skill that she compiles each show’s musical soundscape.

We invite you to spend a morning at the Brewery Banquet Centre in the presence of leading industry figures whilst they share their views of and experiences within the ar ts.

She oversees 15 shows each year as well as acting as a guide and mentor to the wider ar tistic team.

The Philip Bacon Guest Lecture has become an annual event and a key feature of the Townsville Ar ts Calendar, attracting distinguished speakers of vast knowledge and experience to the region.

Dame Suzie has personally received a number of awards for her achievements and contribution to the ar ts. She was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 1998, and made a Dame in the 2011 New Year’s Honours.

EXHIBITION

TO BE OFFICIALLY OPENED BY: T he Ho no ur able Coralee O’Rou rke MP

Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Seniors and Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS:

She was also awarded 2011 Wellingtonian of the Year for her contribution to the ar ts, and was a finalist in the 2012 New Zealander of the Year Awards. In 2014 she was awarded an honorary doctorate

by Massey University in New Zealand for her contribution to ar t and design.

This landmark lecture series is only made possible through the generous financial suppor t and vision of Philip Bacon AM.

• Cr Je nny Hill

Dame Suzie Moncrieff

Mayor of the City of Townsville

• R i c ha rd H arvey G l en core - Chief Processing Officer North Queensland • Da m e Suzie M on crieff

THE JOURNEY OF WOW

GUEST MC:

1 1 am - 12pm Saturday 30 M ay 2015 Brewe ry Ba nq ue t Ce ntre , Flind e rs Stre e t Opposite Pe rc Tuc ke r R e giona l Ga lle ry

Creator and Founder of the original WOW ® Concept

S teve P ri ce

ENTERTAINMENT BY: F reaky Bi zn e ss

Dame Suzie Moncrieff