PAST
Dance Decoded
Tasdance Interactive Workshop
Presenter: Jane Deeth
Tuesday 15 February, 6.00 – 7.30 pm
Free to attend
This interactive workshop aimed to connect audiences with the history, meaning and personal relevance of the more challenging aspects of contemporary dance practice.
Write On
Devonport Regional Gallery’s Creative Writing Group
The Devonport Regional Gallery had a great season of Write On, a new writers group devised to provide local writers with an outlet for their creativity. With an emphasis on dramatic writing and script writing, the group extended on the outcomes of the Gallery’s popular 2009 Script Writing class.
Participants had the opportunity to explore and develop their own ideas through the act of creative and dramatic writing. The ten week program focussed on writing from personal experiences and real life stories.
Supporting
Sharing
Editing
Critique
The Jam
A sticky situation – that tastes so sweet
The Gallery is always open on a Sunday afternoon, however to warm up your winter and take you into spring, there is now even more reason to come to the Gallery - The Jam, for joy and entertainment.
The Jam is about performing and having fun. It’s about strumming, hooting, tooting, singing, dancing, stand-up comedy, spoken word – in fact anything that is a little or a lot impromptu.
Everyone is welcome to attend this relaxing afternoon of entertainment, but obviously only those brave enough need take to the stage – who knows, you might even get picked up by a talent scout!
Stay posted for the next Jam - Coming Soon
$5 Entry Fee, Register at the door
Spring Squeeze
Documentary Film Screening Series
The Spring Squeeze is the name given to the Gallery’s film screening series. For this series of documentaries, the Gallery experimented with the time slot, moving it from Sunday afternoons to a Thursday evening in an attempt to attract a larger audience. In certain ways this worked, with audience numbers increasing. It was unfortunate that during the last series on one occasion the screening was cancelled due to no one attending.
Contributing to the greater participation level could also be to the format of the screenings – with the screenings only focusing only on two documentary series, and not individual films. Great Artists One with Tim Marlow, a fourteen episode series proved highly engaging, as Marlow took the audience on an in depth study of a handful of the worlds best known artists, including Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, Michangello, Vermeer and Van Gogh. The other series, Five Films about Christo and Jeanne Claude, looked at five of Christo’s large scale environmental sculptures including the Valley Curtain, Running Fence, The Islands and the Umbrellas. Both series were distinctively different in style and content, however both were incredibly fascinating in their own right.
The Gallery wishes to continue screenings, possibly on a more consistent timeframe. As this could move out of starting in spring, please keep an ear out for a new exciting title. The Gallery would also like to see more students attend the evenings, therefore if you know of any young people who may be interested, please let them know.
Any ideas on art documentaries are most welcome.
Bits n' Boats
Found Objects Sculptural Workshop with Ed King
Local sculptor Ed Kind, whose artwork was exhibited in the Little Gallery throughout October and November, led a workshop in conjunction with the Julie Burgess Maritime project. Using discarded timber materials from the Julie Burgess, participants from the workshop were able to create their own maritime inspired sculpture – similar to those of Ed King.
Ed kindly spent time prior to the workshop cutting and drilling dowels that the participants could use for masts, to assist the workshop move smoothly. The masts that Ed prefabricated were of a sloop rig, similar to that found on a ketch. By the end of the workshop everyone who participated was able to construct their own vessel, doing all the drilling, screwing and rigging. Several participants choose to paint their vessels, while others opted to use oils or simply leave the sculptures raw.
Participants were able to decorate their piece using found objects they had bought from home. These objects including left over plumbing fittings as well as galvanised garden products and ceramics.
Tuesday November 2, 2010
Poetry Slam
Australian Poetry Slam 2010 – Devonport Regional Gallery
Sing, scream, howl or whisper your original words at Devonport Regional Gallery for your chance of making the final of the Australian Poetry Slam.
On the 24th of September the Devonport Regional Galley hosted a regional heat of the Australian Poetry Slam. Contestants had only two minutes to impress judges with their original poetry, monologues, hip hop or stories.
On the night, five judges were picked at random from amongst the audience, and scored each contestant out of 10. The winning contestant received a cash prize of $100, the second place contestant $50. Both first and second received the opportunity to compete at the State final in Launceston, and perhaps even go on to the National Final in Sydney. Third place was awarded $25.
Australian Poetry Slam – Devonport Regional Gallery
24th September at 6pm
Rules:
Register on the night – Registration opens at 5.30pm
Maximum of 20 Contestants
2 Minutes only – No exceptions
Original poetry, monologues, hip hop and stories – all welcome
Poets will be judged on the night by the members of the audience
Prizes:
1st - $100, and the chance to perform at the State Final
2nd - $50, and the chance to perform at the State Final
3rd - $25
http://www.taspoetryfest.org/Tasmanian_Poetry_Festival/2010_Australian_Poetry_Slam.html
WS: Willow Chair
Make a Willow Chair from scratch with Lee Cole
The Devonport Regional Gallery will be conducting a one-day willow chair making workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to design and build their own unique piece of furniture to use in the home or garden.
A series of Willow Chair making workshops have been conducted around the State leading up to the Regional Arts Australia National Conference, Junction 2010. Pieces from these workshops will form the installation, Wild Willow Café, at the Conference in Launceston. Participants in the Devonport Regional Gallery’s workshop may choose to include their work in this installation, allowing them to be part of the national festival/conference.
The workshop is strictly limited to 10 people. Therefore a first in – first served principle will apply. Participants will need to bring their own pair of securters and gloves
Tuition Fee $15 members, $20 non-members.
Friday 13th August, 10am through to 3pm
Artist FAD: Sonja Hindrum
Tuesday August 17, 12 – 4pm
In conjunction with the exhibition Liz Williamson: Living Treasures, Master of Australian Craft Series, prominent Tasmanian textile artist Sonja Hindrum has been invited to participate in the Gallery’s Artist FAD – Artist for a day program.
The artist will establish a lively studio space inside the Gallery and work on several of her ongoing projects, including Pleiades, a community project involving over 1000 felted spheres. Pleiades will be a highlight of the Regional Arts Australia National Conference, Junction 2010, held in Launceston in late August.
The Gallery invites people to visit Sonja Hindrum at the Gallery on Tuesday the 17 August. Sonja will be in the Gallery between 12pm and 4pm. It is essential for school groups to book, so that special consideration can be provided regarding artist talks.
WS: Make Your Own Felt Scarf
In the evening, Sonja Hindrum will be conducting a felt scarf workshop, inviting participants to try their hand at felting. Beginners will be able to practice simple felting techniques while the more advanced can work on a ‘cobweb’ scarf.
Participants will need to bring towels, a rolling pin and a plastic bucket.
Tuesday 17th August, 6pm – 8.00pm at the DRG
Cost $20 Adults / $15 Members, Students, Concession
Tom Hall Program
A week of Sound:
Tom Hall
Monday 24 May – Friday 28 May
International sound artist Tom Hall will be at the Devonport Regional Gallery for a one week residency this May. During his residency Tom will visit schools, provide workshops and offer live performances.
Originally from the North West Coast, Tom has recently performed sound installations in New York, San Francisco, Tokyo and various locations in Europe and across Australia.
Tom’s school visits will entail an artist talk and presentation, along with a practical sound walk where students will have the opportunity to participate in gathering, isolating and recognising different sounds, to developing sounds as an artistic medium.
Schools will then be invited to a live performance at the Gallery, where they will hear the outcomes of their sound walk and ask further questions after Tom’s performance.
Opportunities for Tom to visit schools is limited, therefore a first in first served policy will be adopted. Tom’s school visits are free, and provided to you by the Devonport Regional Gallery as part of our Outreach Education Program.
Artist FAD: hideyo
Tuesday March 16, 10am – 3pm
The Devonport Regional Gallery announces the inception of Artist FAD – Artist for a day – where visiting professional artists will create a lively studio space within the Gallery for just one day. Artists will be able to talk, take questions and demonstrate their skills as they work towards creating new artworks.
The first Artist FAD in the 2010 program is hideyo, Maya McDonnell and Sam Beckman, who work with fabrics, paper and various other materials to create intricate multi-medium objects and engaging wall hangings.
hideyo’s gentle and delicate interpretation of nature and the intrinsic beauty of Tasmania forms part of the current exhibition Van Wonderland – Mysterious Works of craft, at the Devonport Regional Gallery until April 4.
The Gallery invites people to visit hideyo at the Gallery on February 16. hideyo will be in the Gallery between 10am and 3pm. It essential for school groups to book, as that way special consideration will be provided regarding artist talks.
WS: CAT-RABBIT
Tuesday 23 March 1pm – 3pm (Schools) & 5.30pm – 8.30pm
The Devonport Regional Gallery is pleased to announce two workshops with accomplished Tasmanian craft practitioner Cat-Rabbit.
Cat-Rabbit’s designs and characters are full of energy and style, and will appeal to upcoming craft practitioners in the region. Her use of story and theme within her work gives a powerful message, and as an artist, has a lot to offer those wishing to work with textiles and soft sculpture.
Two workshops are being offered. The first, an afternoon workshop devised for students, where they will have the opportunity to speak with Cat-Rabbit about her work, and try their hand at creations of their own. The second is an evening workshop, provided for teenagers and adults.
The evening workshop is $10 per participant to cover the cost of materials.
WOODEN IT
| When: Monday 18 January - Wednesday 20 January, 1pm - 4pm |
| Cost: Free |
| Age Group: 12 - 14 years old |
This summer the Devonport Regional Gallery has teamed up with the Zone Youth Centre to offer an engaging design and build workshop based around the use of wood. Over three days participants will be able to work with and bounce ideas off Greg Ling, an acclaimed wood turner, carver and instrument maker.
Workshop participants will start at the Gallery with a short tour of the exhibition Raymond Arnold: Western Tasmanian Paintings to see how the artist has represented timber in his evocative paintings. They will then go on to design their own works of art using an array of wooden materials and paints. Utilising the facilities at the Zone, participants will have the opportunity to explore the far reaches of their imagination.
SPROUTS
| When: Wednesday 27 January, 1pm - 4pm |
| Cost: $5 - to cover the cost of materials |
| Age Group: 8 - 14 years old |
To tie in with the exhibition Raymond Arnold: Western Tasmanian Paintings - works inspired by the landscape and timber industry of the West Coast - workshop participants will have the opportunity to be creative using a range of wood and natural materials, as well as paints, to make their own works of art.
Local artist Cheryl Sims will be there to guide participants and encourage them to experiment with the materials in artistic ways.
DRUM ALONG
| When: Friday 29 January, 1pm - 4pm |
| Cost: $5 - to cover the cost of materials |
| Age Group: 8 - 14 years old |
These summer holidays join dynamic music therapist Allison Davies at the Devonport Regional Gallery, for the harmonious - and possibly noisy - percussion and drum making workshop.
Through her guidance and exercises, Allison will build confidence and self esteem, and encourage participants to get involved using drums and other improvisational percussion instruments. This is before each participant gets the chance to build and decorate their own ‘peace drum’, a special momento they can use for future motivation.
The workshop is open to 8 to 14 year olds, and is a part of the Gallery’s extensive summer holiday program, including Sprouts and Wooden it – both based around the use of wood and other natural materials.
FOUR 8 FILM FEST
| When: Friday 5 February - Sunday 7 February |
| Cost: Free |
| Age Group: Open |
Take up the challenge of writing. shooting and editing a 4-8 minute film over one weekend. Get together a small team and demonstrate what you can do with a camera in just 48 hours.
Finalists will have their films shown at Devonport CMAX, and possibly win some prizes.
Four 8 Film fest will be launched at the Devonport Regional Gallery at 7.00pm, Friday 5 February, where each team will recieve a core statement for inspiration and a prop which they must include in their film. Teams will need to return their completed media to the Gallery by 7.00pm the following Sunday.
