FRINGE EVENTS

Following the successful instalment of a Fringe Events component in 2013, Strand Ephemera 2015 again coincided with a series of Fringe Events.

Fringe Events are supported by Gallery Services with inclusion in Strand Ephemera publications and cross-promotion throughout the festival.

These events complemented Strand Ephemera’s program, built on public engagement and further developed mutually-supportive arts relationships within the Townsville region. Most significantly, they painted a true picture of the vibrant arts and creative community of Townsville and the host of possibilities for locals and visitors alike.

Event Date

The 25th Anniversary Australian Festival of Chamber Music

For the first time, Strand Ephemera coincided with the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, making north Queensland a beacon for high-class arts and cultural activity in the nation.

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music presented a brilliant 9 day program in Townsville that includes 30 of the world’s finest musicians and over 25 concerts and special events.

Fringe Ephemera at The Village

This satellite exhibition was funded and organised by The Village, and the Queensland Government Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, with significant logistical support and advice provided by Gallery Services, Townsville City Council.

The exhibition ran throughout Strand Ephemera and featured seven works by local and national artists; Lillian Del Papa, Sue Bright, Adriaan Vanderlught, Scotia Monkivitch and Jo Cruikshanks, Ebony Russell, Yifang Lu, and Oonoonba State School students working with artist Ebony Russell. A launch event with live music was also staged.

Friday 31 JulySaturday 8 August 2015

Friday 31 JulySunday 9 August 2015

Light on the Fringe

Umbrella Studio contemporary arts

Light on the Fringe is a collaborative new media project, staged for a second time following the inaugural event in 2013. The event featured multiple digital projections, sounds and moving images illuminating the outside east wall of the Umbrella Studio contemporary arts building. A variety of new media artists including James Cook University students and Umbrella Studio contemporary arts members came together to develop these works. Light on the Fringe was coordinated by Aaron Ashley, visual artist and selected entrant in this year’s Strand Ephemera.

A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art

Pinnacles Gallery

A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art explored how two distinct industries - tattooing and contemporary art - are becoming increasingly interconnected.

Country & Western: landscape re-imagined

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Country & Western: landscape re-imagined brought into focus the contrasting insights and cultural imperatives, both Indigenous (country) and non-Indigenous (western), that have given shape and substance to our evolving attitudes and perceptions of the national landscape over the past 25 years.

St Patrick’s Pop-Up Ephemera and Lantern Parade

St Patrick’s College celebrated the creative and performing arts in education with the staging of a lantern parade, involving students from St Patrick’s College and St Joseph’s Catholic School, along The Strand to the College. The parade of the students’ creations was followed by a display of student artwork, choir, music and drama performances on The Verandah and front gardens of the College. Approximately 800 guests attended the events.

6 - 9 pm, Friday 7Saturday 8 August 2015

Throughout Strand Ephemera

Throughout Strand Ephemera

Wednesday 5 August 2015