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Gympie Regional Gallery

Locality: Gympie, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5481 0733

Address: 39 Nash Street 4570 Gympie, QLD, Australia

Website: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/gallery

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21.01.2022 Final day tomorrow!

20.01.2022 This week marks NAIDOC Week 2020. The Gympie Regional Gallery embraces the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. 'Wonamutta Burra', an exhibition currently on view, showcases cultural knowledge of country through art. 'Jaikoawonamuttasaurus' (pictured here) is just one of artworks as part of the exhibition and is dedicated to the artists Mother-In-Law, wife and children.... "My Mother-In-Law had her wages withheld for the work she had done, while trying to feed 10 children (Stolen Wages). My Mother-In-Law’s Mother was forcibly removed from K’gari (Fraser Island) 100 years ago this year and taken to Barambah Reservation (Stolen Land). My Mother-In-Law’s Grandmother and her 10 children worked under slavery in the sugarcane plantations of Childers.My Mother-In-Law’s first 4 children (including my wife) remember distinctly the events leading up to their removal Represented by the first 4 sticks along with their six younger siblings Represented by the first 6 sticks from their parents (Stolen Generation). My Mother-In-Law’s last 4 children to a second marriage, knew little of the first family (Assimilation). Through the Native Title process their rights have been ignored (Human Rights). They have all lived and still live, (including my children) with the trauma, anger and sadness of what has been perpetuated on their family (Denial of Harmony and Peace). Jai Koa is my Mother-In-Law’s great grandson. What will the future hold for him? Black Lives Matter." 'Jaikoawonamuttasaurus', 2020, David Barrowcliffe, wood, stone and orchres.

15.01.2022 Celebrate the last viewing day of Wild/flower Women III: Women Walking Country on Saturday 28 November at 2pm with a special performance by co-curator Dr Sue Davis and renowned actor Rainee Skinner. Hear the story of friendship between Kathleen McArthur and Judith Wright and their shared love of Queensland wildflowers and battle to establish Cooloola National Park (now part of the Great Sandy National Park). Free event. Registration essential on Eventfinda. https://www.eventfinda.com.au//wild-flower-women-ii/gympie

14.01.2022 There is a proposal by Griffith Uni to withdraw many creative courses including print(making) and photography in 2021 - they are just one of two universities in Australia that offers a dedicated Bachelor of Photography, and is the only art school in Queensland that specialises in offering studio-based programs #saveourstudios

13.01.2022 Explore a new art technique and learn something new at art sessions for children under 10 years. On Friday 4 December, 10am 11am, join Art Play for little children aged between 2 4 years and their adult helper, then on Saturday 5 December 10am 12pm join Art Stars for tweens aged between 5 9 years. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited at Gympie.qld.gov.au/gallery or on Eventfinda (Gympie Regional Gallery).

10.01.2022 Local senior artist, Kerrie Atkins, has been a prolific painter in the Gympie region since the late 1980's. Her simplistic style is iconic! In 2021 the Gympie Regional Gallery will host an exhibition of Kerrie's works and we are seeking out those in the community who may have some of her artworks in their private collection. ... If this is you, please phone or direct message the Gallery. Thank you for your assistance! Image Credit: 'Inskip Point', 2003, Kerrie Atkins, acrylic on canvas. Purchased by Gympie Regional Council in 2004.

09.01.2022 Untutored life drawing sessions are held at the Gallery on Thursdays from 5.30pm 7.30pm. Last session for the year, 3 December. These sessions are a great way to hone your drawing skills in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited at Gympie.qld.gov.au/gallery or on Eventfinda (Gympie Regional Gallery).

06.01.2022 ***1 SPACE AVAILABLE*** Phone the Gallery NOW on 5481 0733 to book the last place in local artist Zela Bissett's Warm and Wonderful Felt Scarf Making workshop this Saturday 14 November, 10am - 1pm. In this workshop Zela will show you how to make a felted scarf using the technique known as nuno-felting, with wool tops and natural fibres including muslin and silk. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Wild/flower Women III: Women Walking Country on view until 28 November.

05.01.2022 Expressions of Interest - NOW OPEN for First Nations visual artists to be part of this amazing career and creative development opportunity being held on Jinibar...a Country at Woodfordia from 15 - 18 February 2021. Go to our website for more info and to apply: caa.creativealliance.org.au/firstnationsresidency The First Nations Visual Artist Residency is an initiative of Creative Arts Alliance delivered in partnership with Blaklash Creative and with funding from Moreton Bay Regional Council Sunshine Coast Council and as part of our Regional Arts Services Network - RASN program funded by Arts Queensland

03.01.2022 Participating artist Anne Harris shares her stories with Gympie Regional Gallery Education & Public Programs Officer Sandra Ross. . Wild/flower Women III: Women Walking Country on view until 28 November 2020. . .... See more of our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCexM0CWzmOFPJTimtGM9fdg . #wildflowerwomen #wildflowerwomen3 #flora #fauna #local #wallum #exhibitiononview #visit #gympieregionalgallery See more