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Warrnambool Art Gallery

Locality: Warrnambool, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5559 4949

Address: 26 Liebig Street 3280 Warrnambool, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.thewag.com.au

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24.01.2022 Season’s Greetings from all of us at WAG Thank you for your support throughout 2020. We look forward to sharing an exciting programme with you in the new year. WAG is open usual hours over summer. ... MondayFriday 105; Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 103. Closed Christmas Day. We wish you a safe and happy festive season!

24.01.2022 With over 2000 votes cast, The Archibool Prize (People’s Choice Award) winner has been chosen; concluding The Warrnibald Prize 2020 exhibition. The Warrnibald Prize helps raise funds to support WDEA Work’s Social Enterprise ArtLink Program: an initiative that assists people with a range of abilities identify to achieve their creative goals; and promote the inclusivity of everyone in community life. This year over $2500 was raised for the program. Thanks to all The Warrnibald... Prize 2020 artists and to everyone who voted in The Archibool Prize. See you next year! WDEA Enterprises WDEA Works

24.01.2022 Some tickets still remain for your budding artist teenagers to practice some still life composition. Book your tickets through Eventbrite, see you on Friday! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ngv-teens-2021-perfecting-c

24.01.2022 The Warrnibald Prize 2020 | Finalist Damian Schultz, 'Paddy', Portrait of Paddy O’Brien, 2020. Spray paint on canvas, 95 x 80cm. $2800 (sales enquires contact: [email protected]) Proceeds support WDEA Enterprises Artlink Studio.... __ This young (24 year old), handsome, charismatic entrepreneur has been involved in the running of Warrnambool’s Laneway Bar for the last five years. Laneway has hosted many fundraisers for local charities such as Peter’s Project, Let’s Talk, Leila Rose Foundation, Standing Tall, All Abilities Choir and Food Share raising $32,500 altogether. Paddy has been a big advocate for promoting and supporting local musicians and DJs which is always a highlight in Warrnambool for its summer festivities. Paddy’s future aspirations are to expand the Laneway Bar and pursue further studies in International Politics.

23.01.2022 The Warrnibald Prize 2020 | Finalist Jane Moloney, 'Choice', Portrait of Sandy Carmody, 2020. Oil on canvas, 90 x 60cm. $800 (sales enquires contact: [email protected]) Proceeds support WDEA Enterprises Artlink Studio.... __ Sandy has worked in a caring role at Lyndoch Living for twenty-eight years, having become a nurse eighteen years ago and stepping into the role of Clinical Leader in Riverside Hostel eight years ago. I have chosen Sandy as I admire her commitment to the residents and staff in Riverside. Sandy is always approachable for us all. She has a huge responsibility within her role. Now in the environment of Covid 19 restrictions, there is much reassurance for the residents and their well-being. When I asked Sandy what her love of the job is, she replied: It’s the residents. It’s challenging but so rewarding.

21.01.2022 The Warrnibald Prize 2020 | Finalist James Chapman, 'Tuned In', Portrait of Tom Richardson, 2020. Pencil, chalk and charcoal on wood, 45 x 60cm. $400 (sales enquires contact: [email protected]) Proceeds support WDEA Enterprises Artlink Studio.... __ Tom is a remarkable human. Tom’s impact on not only SW Victoria but several communities around the world is no less than colossal. Whilst donning several hats, Tom is a fulltime independent singer-songwriter. Tom is also the musical director and co-founder of the Find Your Voice All Abilities Choir and sits alongside wife Kim influencing the lives of many through the ground breaking True Spirit Revival. Tom is a carer, advocate, yogi, choir master and coffee addict. As Tom’s website suggests he is your newest oldest friend and all that know him will attest to the trueness of those words. See more

21.01.2022 Did you see? Warrnambool Art Gallery exhibition '2020 is Cancelled' by Michelle Hamer named in Art Guide Australia’s top 10 summer must-sees, alongside National Gallery of Victoria, National Gallery of Australia, Museum of Contemporary Art, and Art Gallery of New South Wales.

20.01.2022 WAG WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU We are inviting the public to answer the question: Why wouldn't you cancel 2020? Submit your responses via the link: https://bit.ly/2LKnStB... Given the tumultuous and challenging year that it was due to the COVID-19 pandemic; if you could would you cancel 2020? Or perhaps you noticed or experienced a silver lining, learning or signs of hope in an otherwise difficult situation. Experiences of this time are many and varied and have affected people in vastly different ways. We want to know in 280 characters or less: Why You Wouldn’t Cancel 2020? Selected responses will be used in a publication to support and promote the exhibition, and if your response gets published we’ll send you a free copy. If this has raised concerns for you or anyone you know please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

20.01.2022 The Warrnibald Prize 2020 | Finalist Judges Selection Second Prize Winner Elisabeth Claire Macrae-Drylie, 'The Terrier', Portrait of Carol Altmann, 2020. Mixed media, found objects, 78 x 40cm. $425 (Sold) Proceeds support WDEA Enterprises Artlink Studio.... __ Carol Altmann is an influential, award winning, journalist and author. On her return six years ago, she was disturbed to discover that the powerless in Warrnambool were not being given a voice. This led her to set up as an online investigative journalist. ‘The Terrier’ was born. ‘The Terrier’ has amassed a huge following, it leaves no stone unturned, passes on important information to the community, and holds the powerful corrupt to account. It takes us to places very few of us are prepared to go. This is true leadership. Carol always has a twinkle in her eye, a ready laugh, a quick wit, a big heart and very thick skin. When I approached Carol regarding being a subject for The Warrnibald she said, On one condition, no fancy frames, just pop me in a cardboard box so I did.

19.01.2022 Paul Jennings: UNREAL! The stories continue.. Congratulations to the team at Newcastle Libraries. Warrnambool Art Gallery’s Paul Jennings: UNREAL! exhibition is now delighting audiences in Newcastle, New South Wales. The exhibition, which showcases the work of world famous author, Paul Jennings AM, will be on display at Newcastle Libraries until Saturday December 5. Featuring the work of illustrators Keith McEwan, Geoff Kelly, Jane Tanner and Craig Smith, the interactive exh...ibition explores a number of Paul’s wonderful stories. The exhibition looks fantastic and you can check it out through this virtual tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=i2WkAjDNT5L&brand=0 https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au//360-virtual-tour-paul-je #NewcastleLibraries #CityOfNewcastle #SkeletonOnTheDunny #RascalTheDragon #PaulJennings #WAGTouringShow #DeakinUniversity

18.01.2022 The Warrnibald Prize 2020 | Finalist Judges Selection First Prize Winner Karen Richards, 'Des', Portrait of Des Bunyon, 2020. Embroidery, 21 x 21cm. $640 (sales enquires contact: [email protected])... Proceeds support WDEA Enterprises Artlink Studio. __ Des Bunyon is simultaneously a quiet force and a harmony for Warrnambool. His contributions are many and likely far more than anyone knows. Des is an adventurer, musician, visual artist, film lover, art curator, working bee contributor, artist, pet lover, art collector, song writer, advocate, enthusiast and behind the scenes contributor as well as life partner to the similarly wonderful Helen. Des can be found at openings, performances, film, markets and community consultations. His friendly smile and enchanting stories are a welcome encounter. His presence and beautiful singing voice weave this place together.

18.01.2022 The Warrnibald Prize 2020 | Finalist Georgina Sambell, 'Penny', Portrait of Penny Smith, 2020. Oil on canvas, 76 x 61cm. $600 (sales enquires contact: [email protected]) Proceeds support WDEA Enterprises Artlink Studio.... __ Penny has been selected to represent Australia in the Tokyo Olympics for trap shooting. See more

18.01.2022 In the lead-up to the local government election, the Local Government Act places restrictions on content that we can post. Until October 24, our posts will be very limited. Thank you for your understanding.

17.01.2022 For anyone wanting to work among artworks and artifacts - now might be your chance. In a double win for regional Victoria, new jobs will be created while boosti...ng the cultural sector. As part of the Working for Victoria infinitive, jobseekers will be employed across 13 galleries and museums to assist with digitising collections. Warrnambool Art Gallery - a local participant in the scheme - will have spots for people to be trained as Digitising Officers. The included training will focus on cataloging using the Victorian Collections system, collection management, object handling, and digitisation of objects. For people and sectors hit hardest, collaborations such as these deliver important opportunities for those who have lost their jobs, and provide new tools while we re-open communities to the public. If this sounds like a job for you, find more information at: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/find-work-or-employees-f Congratulations to participating galleries: Ararat Gallery TAMA, Geelong Arts Centre, Hamilton Gallery, Horsham Regional Art Gallery, and Warrnambool Art Gallery.

17.01.2022 To accompany our current exhibition Material Sound this Sunday 17 January WAG will be buzzing. Join WAG Curator Exhibitions and Outreach Aaron Bradbrook at 1pm for a free guided tour of Material Sound. Followed by a free performance by local jazz outfit Dixie Nouveau from 2pm. No bookings required although COVID19 capacity restrictions apply. The afternoon performance by Soixante-Douze has now sold out.

17.01.2022 Explore and Learn - Soggy Homes the Wonder of Wetlands Warrnambool Art Gallery has transformed the Family Learning Centre into a vibrant wetlands where children can explore and play with wonderful oversized creatures, created by local artist Megan Nicolson, and learn about the threats of a changing habitat. Megan’s wonderful wetlands sculptural creatures for this show include the White-footed Dunnart, a carnivorous marsupial that feeds on insects and small reptiles, found liv...ing on the Belfast Coast where a range of dunes and wetlands are in varying degrees of needing care. She has also made a large Growling Grass Frog, a Western Bright-Eyed Brown Butterfly (that is regionally extinct), a Little Galaxias, a brightly-coloured fish that is also vulnerable, and others! Opens tomorrow Saturday 21 November 2020. #wheninwarrnambool #warrnamboolcitycouncil #visitvictoria #natureglenelgtrust #wetlandsconservation #megannicolson #ramsar

17.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of The Archibool Prize 2020, Alexander Annett and Rachael Maniapoto. WAG again extends our gratitude to Tom Scarborough (CEO) Andrea Hogan, Tara Miller, Jack Melican, the WDEA Works team, and to all WDEA Works Artlink participants for the invaluable work you do in our community. To Nick Higgins, Callan McDuff, Tim Umney at Warrnambool City Council Media, thanks again for your time and expertise, from the team at WAG. Images: ... Alexander Annett, 'The Master', Portrait of Glenn Morgan, acrylic on canvas, 2020. Rachael Maniapoto, 'Emerging Uncle', Portrait of Mark Weston, acrylic on board, 2020. See more

14.01.2022 Some tickets still remain but are disappearing fast. Head over to our Eventbrite page to book your place in these NGV Kids on Tour events and browse some other upcoming events too. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-warrnambool-art-gallery

13.01.2022 This immersive exhibition exploring the South West Victorian wetlands by local artist, Megan Nicolson, is on throughout the holidays. Come along, play and get your very own Field Guide!

13.01.2022 The Warrnibald Prize 2020 | Finalist Julie Hobbs, 'Susie Crutchfield', Portrait of Susie Crutchfield, 2019. Oil on canvas, 51 x 41cm. $400 (sales enquires contact: [email protected]) Proceeds support WDEA Enterprises Artlink Studio.... __ Susie Crutchfield might not know everyone in Warrnambool perhaps only half. Her smiling face has long been an asset in the bar at Hotel Warrnambool and her work extends beyond serving beers but as a listening ear and ambassador of the region. See more

09.01.2022 Celebrate Children’s Week 2020 with WAG! Due to Covid-19 this year’s event can be enjoyed from your home or school. Based on our new exhibition, Weenhirr (Messenger) children and their families are encouraged to express themselves, explore Aboriginal tradition, culture and language. The Weenhirr Resource Pack is suitable for primary school aged children and is free for anyone to access at this link. #DETvic #ChildrensWeek2020 http://www.thewag.com.au/story/childrens-week-2020

05.01.2022 The Warrnibald Prize 2020 | Finalist Jean Christie, 'Read!', Portrait of Rebecca Thompson, 2020. Acrylic, pastel, ink on canvas, 95 x 95cm. $300 (sales enquires contact: [email protected]) Proceeds support WDEA Enterprises Artlink Studio.... __ Rebecca Thompson is a leading educator in Warrnambool. The head of Literacy at Emmanuel College, Rebecca uses creativity to share her love of literature with each of her students. It is not unusual to see Rebecca in the corridors wearing a false moustache or wearing a tie when it is time for students to change into their winter uniform. Developing a fictitious character named Beryl, Rebecca came to class in costume and in character to talk about her (Beryl’s) experiences as an environmental activist in Tasmania during the 70’s not only a creative way to engage the students in their learning but to highlight the importance of oral history and the power of testimony. Much gratitude to Rebecca and all teachers who bring passion, dedication, creativity and a caring attitude to their vocation every day.

05.01.2022 Australian contemporary artist Vic McEwan's recent exhibition 'Haunting' explored the complex histories of agriculture and land use along the Murray Darling Basin. Utilising dense fog, shifting mist and the dark waters of the Murrumbidgee River, McEwan transformed objects from the National Museum of Australia's collection. In a video created specifically for WAG, listen McEwan describe his artistic approach and the challenges imbued in working with museum artefacts.

05.01.2022 The Warrnibald Prize 2020 | Finalist Eric Fairbank, 'Facets of Fred', Portrait of Fred Chatfield, 2020. Mixed media on board, 90 x 60cm. $400 (sales enquires contact: [email protected]) Proceeds support WDEA Enterprises Artlink Studio.... __ Fred does indeed have many facets having worked in various fields from hospital management to financial planning. He is now the Assistant Manager of Warrnambool & District Community Hospice a not-for-profit charity whose vision is to assist families in the end-of-life care of a relative or friend in the comfort of their own home. His affable and compassionate personality is ideally suited to this role of caring for others, while also being available to the many volunteers who are assigned to help families cope with the around-the-clock care necessary. Proud grandfather is just one more of Fred’s facets. See more

03.01.2022 There are a few space left for our session tomorrow. Learn how satellites can help us look after our coastline and ocean and try your hand at designing your own - you can even make an edible satellite! Unleash your creativity!

02.01.2022 The team at WAG would like to thank Jordan Gould our WAG Maar Nation Curatorial Trainee for a year full of learning and adventure! Congratulations on your graduation Jordan and thanks to partners South West Staffing Solutions, SWTafe and Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-Operative. Special thanks also to Elder Uncle Locky Eccles and Elder Robbie Lowe Senior for your wisdom and guidance throughout the year. Image: courtesy of WAG

01.01.2022 Gaining national and international attention, artist Michelle Hamer's aptly titled exhibition '2020 is Cancelled' is currently showing until 21 February 2021. Stay tuned for a dynamic events program to accompany this pertinent exhibition. http://www.thewag.com.au/exhi/michelle-hamer-2020-cancelled