Sunday June 1
Bangalow A and I Hall Main Hall
9.00 – 10.00am
Artists’ Books: From Creation & Collection to Curation
chair : Jill Eddington, Executive Manager Events & Exhibitions, Public Programs, SLQ
What is an artists’ book? Why do artists make them? Why do libraries collect them and exhibit them? Helen Cole and Stephanie Lindquist of the State Library of Queensland are joined by Jan Davis , creator and SCU lecturer in a conversation about artists’ books and in particular the State Library of Queensland’s collection and upcoming exhibition. Artists’ Books Exhibition SLQ Gallery June 27-Oct 5.
presented in partnership with: the State Library of Queensland http://www.slq.qld.gov.au
*10.15-11.15am
PEACE and RECONCILIATION thru art
speakers: Sally Harrison and Kathryn Brimblecombe-Fox
interviewer: Tracee Hutchison
Sally was one of the stolen generation, she tells of how finding her art practice helped her reconcile the past and find peace. Kathryn talks about how her use of universal imagery inspires the message of PEACE within the viewer- whatever the cultural background.
presented by: The Art of Healing magazine & Lorraine Pilgrim http://www.theartofhealing.com.au
*11.30 – 12.30pm
Expanding the canvas
speakers: Reg Mombassa, Ken Done and Jane Davenport with Candy Baker
3 artists talk about presenting their art through other mediums
presented by: Beach Hotel
*12.45 –1.45pm
I’ve Won! Competitions: what’s in it for artists
speakers: Camilla Connolly, Euan Macleod & Frances Belle Parker
facilitator: Vicki Kerrigan
three artists two have won coveted prizes one has been a finalist several times. They discuss the pros and the cons of entering, being hung as a finalist and winning
presented by: ABC North Coast
http://www.abc.net.au/northcoast
*2.00 –3.00pm
In Conversation with Ken Done
interviewed by: Jude McBean
Ken is the patron of the Grafton Regional Gallery. having just opened an exhibition of his work there he talks to Jude Mc Bean, GRG director, about the obvious and not so obvious influences on his art practice over 40 years.
presented by: Grafton Regional Gallery
http://www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
*FINALE : 3.15 –4.30pm
The Struggle to Create
speakers: Peter Sharp, Djon Mundine, Sally Harrison, Lulu Serious,
Sally Swain, Peter O'Doherty
chair: tba
The Agony and the Ecstasy; 6 artists discuss what it takes to make manifest the creative spirit. They compare their own journeys sometimes fun, sometimes fraught and then open up to a discussion with the audience
presented by : The Buttery
all sessions includes power point images, Q and A time 10 min
single session $16.50, 1 day pass $75, 2 day pass $130
student prices:
single session $12.50, 1 day pass $55, 2 day pass $100
