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Dogwood Crossing Miles

Locality: Miles, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4628 5330

Address: Cnr Leichhardt & Warrego Hwys 4415 Miles, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 CONTEMPORARY, feature artist. 'Fur stole with human being' by Andrew Silby 1933-2015... Andrew Silby was an Archibald finalist 7 times in the 1960's, twice in the 1970's, 5 times in the 1980's and in 2000. Silby won numerous major art prizes. Silby's works are represented in all Australian national and state galleries, leading municipal, university and regional galleries, and private collections in Australia and abroad. Want to know more? Click on the link https://bit.ly/3eyNUtB Contemporary on show to Saturday 14 November Dogwood Crossing Opening Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 12pm Image caption: Andrew Silby, Fur stole with human being 1975, Acrylic on composition board, 612mm x 484mm, Collection of Western Downs Regional Council

24.01.2022 Creative Arts Practice Masterclass Weekend The Laurels of Chinchilla Cost: $150: Workshop fees and catering (You must be able to attend both days) ... Saturday 27 March 2021 9am 4pm Sunday 28 March 2021 8.30am 2.30pm Additional Cost: Accommodation Seeking to enhance your arts practice? This masterclass is designed to guide you in the process of ‘applied thinking’ strategies for developing ideas and concepts that are the foundation of arts practice. The workshop includes creative investigations, self-reflection, readings, research, and informal group conversations. The outcomes for each artist will include developing starting points for creative explorations, ideas for new projects, time out to think, and to nurture a stronger connection between self and arts practice. Spaces are limited! For more info and register click on the link https://bit.ly/3bzDWJ2 Email [email protected] for more information.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to following the artists, winners of the Category Awards and Highly Commended in the 2020 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition: Phoenix Painting - sponsored by REStech Solutions Carol McCormack Artist, 'Regeneration'... Works on Paper - sponsored by Snap Printing Dalby Kristen Flynn, 'The gardener' 3D - sponsored by DOM Distribution - Construction Guy Breay (The Stiks), 'Beyond the black stump' Photography - sponsored by Kobbers Motor Inn Dalby Kristen Flynn, 'Daisy flesh' Youth Merit Award - Lions Club of Dalby Inc Alicia Streten, 'Eos' Highly Commended Helen Dennis Art, 'Chinchilla gold' Cindy Grimes, 'After the rain' Patricia Hinz, 'Reawakening' Roseanne Steele, 'Out of the ashes a new era dawns' Guy Breay, Phoenix, the fire bird rising Karen Gaskell, 'Emu' Don't forget to vote in the People's Choice Award. One vote per person. Host Gallery Gallery 107 at Dalby Exhibition Dates 7 November - 12 December 2020

22.01.2022 COMING SOON Amarna Tomb by Darryn Campbell... OPENING DATE Friday 12 February, 6.30pm The Amarna period of Egyptian history in the latter half of the Eighteen Dynasty (c. 1300 BC), continues to be a source of artistic inspiration for Darryn Campbell. In this exhibition, Campbell explores the unique perspective of Akhenaten, the ruler of this era, who’s monotheistic beliefs are reflected in the city planning, architecture, and art of his time. * * On the Curved Wall Resilient Women of the West Queensland Rural, Regional & Remote Women’s Network This exhibition features works from a regional photography competition supported by the Surat Shutterbugs, and will explore the crucial role that women and girls are increasingly recognised for, ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities, and improving rural livelihoods and overall wellbeing. Click on the link to read more and to register for the opening http://www.dogwoodcrossing.com/exhibitions/coming-soon/ Image 1: Darryn Campbell | Amarna Tomb 2020 | Carving on wood | 690mm x 600mm Image 2: Image courtesy Queensland Rural, Regional & Remote Women’s Network

21.01.2022 CONTEMPORARY, feature artist Dancing dog (Diptych) by David Paulson b.1944... David Paulson was an Archibald Prize finalist in 2004, 2007 and 2009. Click on the link to read more... https://bit.ly/3kzyIOE Paulson was also a finalist in the 1998 Dobell Drawing Prize - Art Gallery of New South Wales, and the UQ National Self Portrait Prize 2008 and 2009. Paulson's work is also held in public collections, most notably Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art. Contemporary: Selections from the Western Downs Region Art Collection is on show to Saturday 14 November 2020. Western Downs Regional Council Gallery 107 at Dalby Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla Image caption: David Paulson | Dancing dog (Diptych) 1981-82 | Ink, pencil, watercolour and collage | 755mm x 1010mm | Collection of Western Downs Regional Council

21.01.2022 Entries for the Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition: Phoenix are being delivered to Gallery 107 at Dalby today in preparation for selection and photography of each artwork. The First Prize Winner of the 2016 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition: Between the lines, was Kylie Drury with 'Morning tea'. Click on the link to view the 2016 catalogue online. Click through to page 12 to view Kylie's 'Morning tea'.... https://bit.ly/2RMNl4T The Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition: Phoenix opens Saturday 7 November, 5.30pm. A link to register your booking will be available soon.

21.01.2022 Dogwood Crossing, Miles Update October 2020, #121 - https://mailchi.mp/d8/dogwood-crossing-miles-update-3157670

21.01.2022 Let us take you on a journey through the Landscape: Western Downs We are continuing our way south to the Moonie River. People often mistake the blue in the painting as puddles of water when in fact they are wheat storages covered with blue tarps, something we don't see very often anymore. Furlonger was an Archibald finalist nine times! Winner of the 2002 Fleurieu Art Prize for Landscape. His work is in collections in all major State and National Galleries.... 'Moonie River with wheat storages' was donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Joe Furlonger Image caption: Joe Furlonger, Moonie River with wheat storages 2012, Acrylic on canvas, 1120mm x 908mm, Collection of Western Downs Regional Council

20.01.2022 CONTEMPORARY, feature artist. 'Mother's mantlepiece' by Keith Looby b.1940... Keith Looby was a winner in the 1984 Archibald Prize with a portrait of Max Gillies, and a finalist in 2000. Looby's other prizes were The Blake Prize for Religious Art in 1973, Sulman Prize in 1974 with a genre painting - Still life and Comfy II, and the Dalby Art Prize. Keith Looby's artworks are in, Major Collections Australia and MoMA The Museum of Modern Art To learn more click on the links below https://bit.ly/2HIRdSI https://bit.ly/36oyjLj 'Mother's mantlepiece' was purchased 1978. Contemporary: Selections from the Western Downs Region Art Collection is on show to Saturday 14 November. Western Downs Regional Council Gallery 107 at Dalby Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla Image caption: Keith Looby | Mother's mantlepiece 1978 | Oil on canvas | 1700mm x 1700mm | Collection of Western Downs Regional Council

20.01.2022 ECLECTIC by Miles Art Group feature artist, Sarah Davis. 'All I want in life is hot chips' and 'Anxiety got me like' by Davis sold on opening night. Davis is also a writer of poetry and a photographer! View these works and more by Davis on the Curved Wall, on show to Saturday 30 January 2021.... Image 1: Sarah Davis, All I want in life is hot chips (detail) 2019, Acrylic and marker pen on canvas paper, 205mm x 150mm Image 2: Sarah Davis, Anxiety got me like... (detail) 2020, Acrylic paint and ink markers on canvas paper, 205mm x 150mm

20.01.2022 In the Gallery Shop New to the Gallery Shop, felt hats by Penny Eamer. This hat and more, are made from 100% Australian, hand dyed merino wool. Embellishments are also hand made. Check out Penny's crevado site ... https://pennyeamer.crevado.com/ Thanks to the lovely Sharon Cruickshank for modelling one of Penny's hats.

19.01.2022 CONTEMPORARY, feature artist. Black Back Creek by David Rankin England b.1946... 'Black Back Creek' was a gift from the artist in 1979. Rankin had been awarded the Wynne Prize in 1983 (Australia’s most prestigious landscape award) and the Freemantle Print Award. He was also an Archibald Prize finalist in 1984. Rankin's artworks feature in collections in the National Portrait Gallery, Australian National Gallery, National Gallery of Victoria, and the Art Gallery of South Australia. Image caption: David Rankin | Black Back Creek c.1978 | Lithograph edition 6/25 | 605mm x 440mm | Collection of Western Downs Regional Council Gallery 107 at Dalby, Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla, Western Downs Regional Council

19.01.2022 Let us take you on a journey through the Landscape: Western Downs Second stop... Where time ends by Jack Wilson... Landscape: Western Downs is on show to Saturday 14 November 2020. Western Downs Regional Council Gallery 107 at Dalby Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla Image caption: Jack Wilson | Where time ends 1977 | Watercolour on paper | 565mm x 750mm | Collection of Western Downs Regional Council

19.01.2022 Let us take you on a journey through the Landscape: Western Downs Third stop... On the way to Dalby (Telegraph poles) by Angela Goulton... Landscape: Western Downs is on show to Saturday 14 November 2020. Western Downs Regional Council Gallery 107 at Dalby Lapunyah Art Gallery, ChinchillaImage caption: Angela Goulton | On the way to Dalby (Telegraph poles) | Wax crayon on paper | 675mm x 475mm | Collection of Western Downs Regional Council

18.01.2022 Stories From Our Collection Breaking out by Joan Hubbard b.1947... We need your help. Any information about Joan Hubbard and this artwork would be greatly appreciated. What we do know is that Joan was a past Director of Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla, formally known as Chinchilla White Gums Art Gallery. Chinchilla Creative Centre Image caption: Joan Hubbard | Breaking out 1995| Hand-built vase, raku fired clay | 495mm (h) | Collection of Western Downs Regional Council

17.01.2022 Entry for 2020 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition: Phoenix closes this Friday 25 September. For entry forms, terms and conditions and hints and tips click on the link https://bit.ly/2RzB0kv... The First Prize Winner of the 2015 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition: Connections, was Mary Tierney with 'Road of memories'. Click on the link to view the 2015 catalogue online. Click through to pages 8-9 to view Mary's 'Road of memories'. https://bit.ly/32F82FY Western Downs Regional Council Gallery 107 at Dalby Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla

17.01.2022 Here are the winners from the 2019 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition: Inside Out. 1st prize - Self portrait by Alicia Streten 2nd prize & People's Choice - Broken by Connar McLaren 3rd prize - Inside looking out by Steph Pumpa... Young Artist Award - Whispers from the Milky Way by Emiley Nixon Installer's Award - Embrace by Guy Breay The Stiks It's not too late to enter in the 2020 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition: Phoenix Entries close Friday 25 September 2020. Click on the link for entry forms, terms and conditions, and hints and tips. https://bit.ly/324eCFH

17.01.2022 Wow! What a special day we had at Storytime for Toddlers. Today we had Child Health Nurse, Helen Wylie, talk to us about when, and how to wash our hands properly. We listened and watched author Tony Ross read 'I don't want to wash my hands'. ... Claudia washed her hands with special 'Glitter Bug' cream and then Helen shined her magic light on her hands to see how well she washed her hands. Oh, and then we played with paint....again

16.01.2022 In the Gallery Shop Did you know... ...Keyrings were invented in the 19th century by Samuel Harrison.... ...If you dream about being in possession of a keychain full of many keys it symbolizes the responsibilities that you have and the trust that others have in you. noun: keyring 1. a metal ring, typically with a tab or decorative object attached, on to which keys may be threaded in order to keep them together. Dogwood Crossing, Miles key rings available in the Gallery Shop.

16.01.2022 What is Contemporary Art? The exact definition and starting point of the genre is still debated and is in the most basic sense, the 'art of today'. Participants in our Contemporary art holiday activity had a discussion about 'Around the city' by Arthur Gunthorpe. We discussed that they are houses, and that they're in the city. The houses have people in them as well as animals such as; cats, dogs and fish. We think that it's night-time because it looks like there are lights be...hind the windows. Oh, and the other reason why we like it? It's because our favourite colour is blue . Places are still available for our next Contemporary Art activity for this Thursday 1 October. Click on the link to register https://bit.ly/2HFGR65 Western Downs Libraries

16.01.2022 Let us take you on a journey through the Landscape: Western Downs First stop... Hazy days Jimbour Plain by Barbara Lee... b.1966 Landscape: Western Downs is on show to Saturday 14 November 2020. Western Downs Regional Council Gallery 107 at Dalby Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla Image caption: Barbara Lee | Hazy days Jimbour Plain 2013 | Acrylic on canvas | 600mm x 912mm | Collection of Western Downs Regional Council

15.01.2022 Today at Storytime for Toddlers we had a special guest. Regan is a speech pathologist and she read Meerkat Splash by Aura Parker, a Book of the Year Speech Pathology Australia Award 2020. In the Art Gallery we looked at 'OB City playback' by Richard Larter and talked about the expressions on the faces in the painting. We also played a game matching faces and expressions. ... Everyone drew and coloured in a face, (even the mums!) and then cut out the shapes which were swapped some of them out with their child to create abstract portraits. Western Downs Libraries

15.01.2022 51 Days to Christmas, but who's counting Don't leave your Christmas Shopping to the last minute! Check out what's new to the Gallery Shop...... Just received...new photo blocks by Margaret Rose Howick. Handcrafted Christmas cards by Penny Eamer, only two left! SteamPunk Neckpiece and Decorative Fabric Buttons also by Penny Eamer. But wait there's more.... Call in to Dogwood Crossing and see what else we have in the Gallery Shop!

15.01.2022 10 Artists on show to Saturday 30 January 2021. 'Art is all about exploring what is around you and taking notice...I just want people to recognise the beauty in everyday life' ~ Elizabeth Graetz

14.01.2022 Let us take you on a journey through the Landscape: Western Downs We start our journey at... The linseed crop by Jo Smiles... 'The linseed crop' won the Dalby art contest in 1973. The Dalby Art Prize was an acquisitive art prize run by the Dalby Art Group from 1964 until 1979. Landscape: Western Downs is on show to Saturday 14 November 2020. Image caption: Jo Smiles | The linseed crop 1978 | Acrylic on canvas | 760mm x 900mm | Collection of Western Downs Regional Council Western Downs Regional Council Gallery 107 at Dalby Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla

14.01.2022 Australia Day Nominations 2021 The Western Downs Regional Council Australia Day Awards are presented annually and recognise those outstanding persons or groups who make a real contribution and difference to the communities of the Western Downs. These prestigious awards are one of the highest honours a Council can bestow to publicly acknowledge those in the community who are making an outstanding contribution. Submit your application online here... https://wdrcaustraliaday.smartygrants.com.au/ Nominations close on Saturday 31 October 2020.

14.01.2022 We were all tied in knots this morning...macrame knots that is! Thanks Western Downs Libraries for a fun and relaxing morning!

12.01.2022 CONTEMPORARY feature artist. 'OB City playback' by Richard Larter 1929-2014 This piece created a bit of conversation on opening night. Our guests were trying to work out who the lady in the bottom right is. Lucky for us Barry Johansen - Creative called in a few weeks back with his parents to view Contemporary. We asked Barry if he could shed some light on this artwork, particularly, who is the woman on the bottom right? Watch Barry and his father Arthur discuss Larter's piece..., 'OB City playback'. Richard Larter - Awards and honours: Berrima Prize - 1965 Muswellbrook Art Prize - 1966 Perth Prize for Drawing, Art Gallery of Western Australia - 1967 Queensland Art Gallery Trustee Prize - 1976 Broken Hill Centenary Art Acquisitive Prize - 1983 Clemenger Contemporary Art Award, National Gallery of Victoria - 1996 Archibald finalist in 2009 Larter is represented in all major Australian Collections.

11.01.2022 Arts Dinner Live & Online On Tuesday 9 February at Dogwood Crossing, Miles will host this newly funded touring program, focusing on the topic: Public Programming: How to get the community engaged with your space. The Arts Dinners LIVE program is a professional and community skill development series which combine great speakers, networking, facilitation and workshops with great food and entertainment. Each Arts Dinner addresses a theme identified as significant for the Arts Se...ctor across our regions. Bronwyn Davies, Coordinator for Cultural Services at Scenic Rim Regional Council, and creator of the Arts Dinners program and Michelle Blair, Regional Arts Service Officer for SW Queensland, will facilitate the discussion with Western Downs Artists and community leaders Kylie Bourne and Helen Dennis. More speakers will be announced closer to the event. For more info and to register for this event, click on the link https://bit.ly/39u6Ojl Scenic Rim Regional Council Regional Arts Services Network - RASN

11.01.2022 CONTEMPORARY, feature artist Still life, Brisbane by Nick Mourtzakis b.1951... 'Still life, Brisbane' was purchased in 1983. Mourtzakis was a Archibald finalist in 2009 and 2016. He also won the William Dobell Prize for Drawing - Art Gallery of New South Wales. Nick Mourtzakis' works are held in the National Portrait Gallery and Art Gallery NSW. Image caption: Nick Mourtzakis | Still life, Brisbane 1976 | Pencil on paper | 112mm x 257mm | Collection of Western Downs Regional Council Western Downs Regional Council Gallery 107 at Dalby Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla

08.01.2022 10 Artists on show to Saturday 30 January 2021. Our opening hours are; Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 12pm

08.01.2022 ECLECTIC by Miles Art Group feature artist, Juliana Stiller Juliana has been a member of the Miles Art Group for a little over 12 months. We're looking forward to seeing what Julianna creates next. 'Elephant at sunset beach' SOLD opening night! Congratualtions Juliana ... Image caption: Juliana Stiller, Elephant at sunset beach 2020, Mixed media on canvas, 405mm x 305mm

08.01.2022 Entries for the 2020 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition: Phoenix closes Friday 25 September. For entry forms, terms and conditions and hints and tips click on the link https://bit.ly/35mZ95Z... The First Prize Winner of the 2014 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition; colours of our community was Dion Cross (Dion Cross Sculptures) with 'Grass harvester'. Click on the link to view the 2014 catalogue online. Click through to page 6 to view Dion's 'Grass harvester'. https://bit.ly/3bGaJKy Western Downs Regional Council Gallery 107 at Dalby Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla

06.01.2022 The Official Opening of Tara & District Art Exhibition 2020... Saturday 28 November, 6pm Tara Function Room ... To register please click on the link https://bit.ly/3pIpJ0P

06.01.2022 This is Roger (he’s on the left). Roger won’t be here next month for his final Storytime for Toddlers session, so we thought he needed to graduate today. Also, sometimes, you just have to have your best mate standing beside you! Thanks for being a supportive friend Maxy!

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05.01.2022 Dogwood Crossing, Miles Update November 2020, #122 - https://mailchi.mp/05/dogwood-crossing-miles-update-3551286

05.01.2022 The Legend of the Trojan Horse... Once upon a time, there was a school holiday activity. The participants made Trojan Horses from clay...OK...some may have wings, horns like a unicorn, and then there was the snowman! The moral of this story is that they all had fun! Check out their creations...... To register for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party craft activity for ages 6+, click on the link. Remember to book for each person attending regardless of age. https://bit.ly/2K6Uddb

05.01.2022 How do you know when you've had fun at Storytime for Toddlers? When you're covered in paint! Today we looked at Mervyn Moriarty's (Merv Moriarty) painting, 'Outside interrupting inside' which is currently showing in the Contemporary exhibition in the art gallery.... Broken blinds is inspired by Moriarty’s painting. Each individual piece has been placed next to each other, depicting one large broken venetian blind, and is on show on the short wall in the Foyer. What will you see when you look through the broken blinds?

05.01.2022 School Holiday Activities Take a gallery tour through Contemporary: selections from the Western Downs Regional Art Collection and create a contemporary artwork to display in the foyer of Dogwood Crossing. Tuesday 29 September... 10am - 11am For ages 6+ Thursday 1 October 10am - 11am For ages 6+ Click on the link to register. https://bit.ly/3ms0TAM One ticket per person attending regardless of age. Places are limited. Western Downs Libraries

03.01.2022 10 Artists Project, featuring Regina Hyland. Far beyond the necessity of life in the human world, her work aims to depict the ‘art and wonder’ found in anything, should you take a moment to see it. With a preference for expansive canvases, Hyland enjoys the movement and physicality required when creating a sizable artwork. Click on the link and watch Regina talk about her arts practice.... https://www.westerndownsarts.com.au/10-artists-project/

01.01.2022 Macrame with Margy at Miles Library Friday 27 November, 10am Purchase your ticket now https://www.westerndownslibraries.com/macrame/