Image from the exhibition Coalesce Emerging Artists Support Scheme Exhibition 2010.

That first year of moving from student to practising artist is a crucial time in the process of developing and maturing as an artist. To have the opportunity and focus of an exhibition, such as that supported by the Emerging Artist Support Scheme (EASS) Exhibition at Strathnairn Arts Association is invaluable. The exhibition Coalesce is an exploration of the process of development in that first year by two artists - ceramicist Vicki Passlow and mixed media artist, Michele Grimston.

Recent news

The master plan that is now being finalised by artsACT of the physical landscape of Strathnairn and has presented us with some exciting new possibilities; access to the property, signage, development of public and private areas and an exciting sculpture walk. There will be further consultation with studio holders and members in the next couple of months.

Exhibitions

Saturday 28 August – Sunday 12 September
EASS 2010, Coalesce - Ceramics by Vicki Passlow and mixed media by Michele Grimston

Saturday 18 September - Sunday 3 October
Carmel D'Ambrosio, Rustic View - Tapestries exploring vernacular structures.

Angela Coombs-Matthews, Cohesion Landscapes - Paintings and prints of imaginary landscapes connected by line, texture and colour.

Announcements

The title for the Strathnairn member's exhibition 2010 is WOOL SHED.

The exhibition will be opened by the Chief Minister, Mr Jon Stanhope, ACT Chief Minister and Minister for the Arts and Cultural Heritage, on Saturday 20th November at 11.30 followed by the annual major fundraiser the "Soup and Bowl" day.

The members and friends Xmas BBQ will be held on Sunday the 5th December.

The member's exhibition will now run for 5 weekends ending Sunday the 12th December.

 

Pizza November Season

Michael has decided to fire up the pizza oven and give everyone the chance to enjoy his delicious wood fired pizzas.

Pizza Season will run from the first Sunday in November [November 7th ] and be on every Sunday ending Sunday 28th November. Enjoy wood-fired pizza, the atmosphere, the outdoors and the gallery. BYO wine. Coffee, tea and delicious home made cakes available.

The next Pizza Sunday on Sunday 31 October. Bookings essential. (Note: August and September are fully booked)
Please phone (02) 6254 2134 or email michael.sainsbury [at] strathnairn.asn.au

 
ACT government

Strathnairn Arts Association is a not-for-profit arts association supported by the ACT government that provides working spaces and facilities for a range of artists and crafts people and community groups.
Visit the Gallery, meet the artists, enjoy tea, coffee and homemade cakes by the open fire in winter or in the established grounds in summer.

Gallery and Homestead hours are 10:00am to 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Gallery Cafe hours are 11:00am - 4:00pm