AN INDOOR TIMETABLE OF ARTS

TarraWarra Biennial 2023: ua usiusi fa’ava’asavili, curated by Dr Leuli Eshraghi.

The TarraWarra Biennial, 1 April – 16 July

Features newly commissioned works by 15 artists/artist groups focused on the interconnectedness of the peoples of Australia, Asia and the Great Ocean.

Journeys: A Lifetime of Artistry by Jane Fitzherbert

Location: The Memo, Healesville

Dates: Friday 16 June - Sunday 6 August

Description: With a career spanning five decades, Jane Fitzherbert was one of the Yarra Ranges most significant visual artists. Journeys: A Lifetime of Artistry presents a curated selection of works from her studio to highlight her unique and exceptional ceramic and painting practice. This posthumous celebration acknowledges Jane’s substantial contribution to the region’s creative community.

Relationship to Play by Samantha Thompson

Location: The Memo, Healesville

Dates: Friday 21 April – Sunday 11 June

Description: In order for us to play, we must first be playful. As children we play all day but as we grow, playing becomes an activity of luxury. This exhibition explores themes around play, surprise, wonder, freedom, and joy. Samantha Thompson uses shape and colour to capture these elements using a variety of materials and mediums.

Exhibition: Expressions 4 by Yarra Ranges Photographic Society

Location: Art Centre Warburton

Dates: Friday 12 May – Sunday 20 August

Description: The Yarra Ranges Photographic Society presents a stimulating showcase of contemporary digital and analogue photography and celebrates each photographer’s passion for storytelling and talent. The exhibition reflects the makers unique perception and interpretation of a wide range of subjects from the natural environment to pressing social issues. Fabric. Layerism. Collage.

Mark Ewenson

3 June - 15 July, aerie gallery, Burrinja Cultural Centre

‘My art practice centres around the beauty of the diverse and body positive feminine form with an original collage concept ‘Fabric Layerism’; a convergence of collage, fibre arts, craft, drawing and painting, though mostly omitting paint altogether to create a fresh 2D art aesthetic. My work combines the classical with the contemporary, with influences of both masculine and feminine gaze of the female form within domestic, natural and ethereal environments. This exhibition showcases works made over the past several years including through the Covid lockdowns of 2020/21, and some dating back to the earlier stages of Fabric Layerism’.

Polymer Pride Earrings

Saturday 12 August at 2pm in the Art Studio, Burrinja Cultural Centre

Would you like to adorn yourself with a pair of handmade earrings? Maybe you’d like to learn how to experiment with polymer clay to create sparkly handmade creations. In this workshop, you will learn how to mould and cut polymer clay to create your own pair of Polymer Pride Earrings. All materials supplied.

In this workshop you will:

• Learn about polymer clay.

• View lots of different queer earring designs

• Learn step-by-step how to create your own earrings.

• Personalise your earrings to show off your gender and sexuality.

• Take home a pair of pretty homemade earrings!

Workshop: 2pm – 7.30pm

Facilitator: Adele Moleta (Delsi) www.burrinja.org.au/burrinja-whats-on/whats-on-art

Light afternoon tea /snacks served.

Mini Happiness Hacks Workshop

Saturday 9 September at 2pm in the Art Studio, Burrinja Cultural Centre

Want to learn what science can tell us about ways to boost our mood, mental well-being and resilience? Come and join, Unicorns creator and trained secondary Teacher Delsi to learn a series of science-backed happiness hacks to improve mood, social connection, health, and overall happiness!

Workshop: 2pm – 3.30pm

Facilitator: Adele Moleta (Delsi) www.burrinja.org.au/burrinja-whats-on/whats-on-art

Light afternoon tea /snacks served.