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Warwick Art Gallery

Locality: Warwick, Queensland

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Address: 49 Albion Street 4370 Warwick, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 INTERCONNECTION // The Warwick Artists Group exhibition is on display now in our Main Gallery. Thirty artists have participated including photographer Helen Robinson. Her evocative photograph is titled Recovery Maryvale, Queensland" "In 2019 the summer bushfires took hold of the Main Range National Park and were working their way toward the township of Maryvale in Queensland and even though there was much damage to the environment, after the fires there was recovery a...nd regrowth." Image:Recovery Maryvale, Queensland. Photograph on Metallic Paper #warwickqld #creativesoutherndowns #warwickartgallery #TogetherInArt #regionalart #regionalgallery #regionalarts #createaustraliasfuture See more

25.01.2022 GET YOUR TICKET // Our Country Miniatures exhibition will be officially opened by Marco Gliori Councillor this Friday night 20 November at 6.30pm. Over sixty artworks by Warwick Art Gallery members and volunteers will be in the exhibition and they are all tiny! In fact none of them are any bigger than an envelope. Prices start at $25 too so you really want to be here so you don't miss out on your favourite. Miniature artworks by some of our most popular local artists including Loretta Grayson, Sue Hamlet, Sherylyn Roulston, Corina Graham and Fiona Hayes. One of Fiona's watercolours "Little Houses" is the image used for this post. Numbers are limited to 70. Get your free ticket here https://warwicktickets.com.au/event/12069

25.01.2022 CHECK LIST FOR OUR FACEBOOK FRIENDS // (1) Come and see Tom Benkendorffs Reflections exhibition (ends Sat 22 Aug) and Craftivism (ends Sat 29 Aug). (2) Get tickets to the openings of InSight3 by the Warwick State High School students (Fri 28 Aug) and Interconnection by the Warwick Artist Group (Fri 4 Sep). Numbers are limited to both of these FREE events in line with our COVID Safety Plan. Tickets can we found at www.warwicktickets.com.au (3) Head over to our Condamine Country Art and Craft Trail Facebook page and like/follow. This is a brand new project for us and we are extremely excited to share the splendid artists and collectives we have here. Share the page with your away friends and save the date (Sat 17 and Sun 18 Oct) (4) Renew or become a member of Warwick Art Gallery to get invitations and information FIRST.

24.01.2022 WE HAVE A SHOP TOO // Did you know that Warwick Art Gallery also has a shop? Though it is small we have some unique and beautiful choices. Loretta Grayson Prints and Cards Fiona Hayes Vintage Collages Corina Graham Prints and Cards... Debbie Dieckman Mixed Media Brooches Art Publishing Australia Australian and English Fine Art Cards Leah Kelly Handmade Glass Jewelry and more Warwick Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm See more

24.01.2022 CRAFTIVISM exhibition // We are open today so why not enjoy a bit of exceptional art on this rainy Saturday? Paul Yores wool needlepoint "Map 2012" is based on a map of Aboriginal language groups developed by European settlers. Highly problematic, it demonstrates the Western settler desire for compartmentalization and easy categorization. Image: Paul Yore Map 2012 wool needlepoint 90 x 101 cm Wangaratta Art Gallery Collection, the artist ... Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms is a @SAM_Shepparton curated exhibition, touring nationally by @netsvictoria, on show at the gallery until 29 August 2020. #warwickqld #warwickartgallery #exhibition #Craftivism @netsvictoria #regionalarts @paul.yore See more

24.01.2022 THANK YOU YARNOLOGIE MAGAZINE // Yarnologie is a quarterly digital magazine for knitters, crocheters & yarn lovers. Their Spring edition features a six page interview with our Yarntopians coordinator Loretta Grayson where she answers questions about Warwick Art Gallerys yarnbombing projects for Jumpers and Jazz in July. Yarnologie aims to inspire, empower & encourage fellow yarn crafters to try new things, share their creations & just enjoy the goodness of making with yarn. These aims mirror those of our Yarntopian team who continue to meet regularly to work on their big project for 2021 "The Front Room". New members are always welcome and the next gathering is on Saturday 19 September between 1pm and 4pm in the Warwick Art Gallery Studio.

24.01.2022 Our member and volunteer exhibition Country Miniatures is open now. Sixty two artworks with a perimeter of less than 60cm. Featuring work by Amelia Willmer, Anni Washington, Cathy Holmes, Cheri Bate, Christopher Hulme, Corina Graham, Debbie Diekmann, Fiona Hayes, Jayde Clacy, Jennifer Leonard, Judy Currie, Karina Devine, Kaz Thorpe, Leah Kelly, Loretta Grayson, Marilyn Nos, Mo Skett, Peyton Russell, Rose Czarine Albendia, Sherylyn Roulston, Sue Hamlet, Sue Keong and Susan Ellwood.

23.01.2022 FINAL DAYS // Tom Benkendorffs exhibition Reflections ends this Saturday 22 August at 4pm. We are thrilled that over a third of the paintings have found new homes. Great to see a local artist getting this response to their work. Image Morning Mist - Monbulk Thomas Benkendorff 2020 Acrylic on canvas

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21.01.2022 KEEP COOL // As summer speeds towards us too fast you can escape the heat and spend a few minutes enjoying Nikki Wood's glorious green landscapes. Her exhibition "On My Way" showcases Nikki's exceptional talent for capturing the landscape in paint and pastel. This stunning large canvas work "Through the Mist - Springbrook" is hanging in our foyer space. At 1200 x 1500mm it would be lovely in any setting. On display 29 October - 5 December 2020... @artbynikkiwood #regionalartist #creativesoutherndowns #warwickqld #southerndowns #warwickartgallery #exhibition See more

21.01.2022 "Winter Sun - Leslie Dam" is just one of many of Nikki Wood's beautiful works that will be going to a new home when her exhibition finishes. We love the shadows in this pastel! On display 29 October - 5 December 2020

20.01.2022 Jemima Wyman and Glenda Wymans Propaganda Patchwork is the result of the artists interest in contemporary protests and their connection to collective forms of action. This piece is part of our current exhibition Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms on tour from Shepparton Art Museum. This, and the other twenty six works in the exhibition, broadening our understanding of craft-making traditions and extend these traditions as vehicles for activism and social... change, reflecting on the world in which we live. We cant think of a more appropriate time to feature these works. Dont forget we are open until 4pm on Saturdays. Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms A Shepparton Art Museum curated exhibition, touring nationally by NETS Victoria Exhibition curators: Anna Briers and Rebecca Coates #warwickqld #warwickartgallery #exhibition #Craftivism @netsvictoria @SAM_Shepparton #regionalarts See more

19.01.2022 LAST WEEK // Warwick Artist Group's exhibition "Interconnection" finishes this Saturday 24th October. Group exhibitions are expected to be quite eclectic and Interconnection certainly represents a vast array of styles and techniques. Kaz Thorpe's painting "Expressionist Figures" is a colourful, semi abstract portrait snapped up by visitors from Bribie Island! Come in and support our enthusiastic local artists by visiting their exhibition before it closes.

19.01.2022 SELF PORTRAITS // Always one of the most popular parts of the Warwick State high School students exhibition are the Year 9 graphite self portraits. In Sight 3 by visual art students from years 9 to 12 at Warwick State High School is in our Orange Wall Space until Saturday 3 October. We are open 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday. Images: Self Portraits by Claire Walker, Emma Day, Jaslyn Sutton, Jazmin Freier, Kymberley Moore, Laura Wall, Riana Mission, Taeya Wilkie.

19.01.2022 Allora artist Mo Skett has a profound connection with nature which has inspired her creative activities throughout the years exploring painting, printmaking, bookmaking and writing. Her exhibition "The Eagle Spoke" will open tomorrow in our Orange Wall Gallery. All are welcome to join us for the official opening with afternoon tea by Sue Keong on Saturday 20 February. Tickets must be prebooked in line with our COVID19 Safety Plan at www.warwicktickets.com.au. Image: Coastal Bee Eaters Mo Skett Unique print - lino, relief and collagraph

18.01.2022 All hands on deck here at Warwick Art Gallery this week. We are installing the Warwick Artist Group Inc. exhibition "Interconnection" which had to be rescheduled for the original dates in May. The Warwick Artists Group has promoted and supported the visual arts community in the Southern Downs since 1962. Over that time, it has provided the opportunity for members and non-members to extend their practice through learning programs that seek to engage and enlighten participants.... "Interconnection" is a special exhibition for the Group and for the Gallery as it has been designed to acknowledge the Gallerys 30th year. Thirty artists are involved and they have also coordinated a collaborative artwork to celebrate the milestone. The exhibition will be open for visitors tomorrow (Thursday 3 September) and the official opening in Friday 4 September (you must book a ticket online to attend). Image: Granite Beauty Judy Curry

17.01.2022 INTERCONNECTION // Warwick Artist Group have used the Foyer Gallery wall to install a collaborative artwork that allowed for individuals to contribute, but at the same time forms its own narrative. The structure consists of several interconnected boxes of varying sizes. Each contains an individual work that tells its own story. Contributors used mixed media, incorporating their own painted, printed, or three-dimensional work, and included collage, ephemera and found objec...ts. These became assemblages, or dioramas within the box frame. Broadly the works all convey the connections between our Gallery, the community. our towns and the value of the visual arts to us all. In the spirit of community inclusion, the structure also includes several empty boxes. The Artist Group invite the wider community to interact with the sculpture, thereby enhancing the theme of interconnection and collaboration. If you wish to be part of the story, you are invited to make your own contribution. There are only two rules: Keep your work confined to the interior of the box, please do not add to the outside or let anything protrude. The structure has been designed to fit together like a jigsaw Try to keep your work as lightweight as you can. Each of the boxes also has a number, and if you are keen for a mind bending challenge, you can try to work out which box goes with which description on a take-away sheet available at Reception. #warwickqld #creativesoutherndowns #warwickartgallery #TogetherInArt #regionalart #regionalgallery #regionalarts #createaustraliasfuture See more

16.01.2022 Warwick Artist Group have been working towards this exhibition since November 2019. The 30 artists have selected works that represent their latest practice. Gallery Director Karina Devine has met with each artist in the leadup to the exhibition and has enjoyed getting to know each local artist more. The Official opening is a COVID safe requiring pre-booking of the free tickets. The exhibition is also coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the grand opening of Warwick Art Gal...lery in 1990. To commemorate the occasion the Artist Group has created an installation of several interconnected boxes of varying sizes. Each contains an individual work that tells its own story. Contributors used mixed media, incorporating their own painted, printed, or three-dimensional work, and included collage, ephemera and found objects. These became assemblages, or dioramas within the box frame. The Warwick Artists Group acknowledge the help of community and would like to thank: The Warwick Art Gallery for their support, and The Warwick Mens Shed for their expertise in construction of the boxes Highways and Byways: (A Community of Service in the Spirit of the Missionary Sisters of Service and Fr John Wallis) for their contribution towards the funding of the materials used in the installation. In the spirit of community inclusion, the structure also includes several empty boxes. They invite the wider community to interact with the sculpture, thereby enhancing the theme of interconnection and collaboration. If you wish to be part of the story, you are invited to make your own contribution. There are only two rules: Keep your work confined to the interior of the box, please do not add to the outside or let anything protrude. The structure has been designed to fit together like a jigsaw Try and keep your work as lightweight as you can. Remember it needs to hang on the wall of the Gallery

16.01.2022 EXHIBITION COMING SOON // Today we started to set up Warwick State High Schools annual art student exhibition in the Orange Wall Gallery. INSIGHT 3 features work by students from years 9 to 12 and this year over 80 students will be involved. You can join us for the official opening on Friday 28 August at 5.30 pm but you must have a pre-booked (free) ticket for each person attending. Tickets available via www.warwicktickets.com.au Dont delay as there are only 24 tickets lef...t. Image: Subjective Perspective by Madison Rowan (Year 12) "Todays generation has a tendency where they unintentionally attempt to dodge ugly truths while subconsciously seeking out something that helps distract them from this truth. This was demonstrated to me through an experience at Glengallan homestead where my peers saw and acknowledged the history within the cracks and holes in the walls, yet they concentrated on the beautiful, renovated areas. I attempted to capture this in a much larger scale, bringing in modern, societal problems, reflecting this in my artwork, Subjective Perspective.

15.01.2022 WATERCOLOUR MAGIC // Our current exhibition in the Orange Wall Gallery is by popular Warwick artist Jayde Clacy. Jayde works in watercolour and embellishes her paintings with metallic gilding and sometimes stitching. The works are based on landscapes but abstract enough for the viewer to make their own story. Image "On the Edge" Jayde Clacy (Watercolour, gouache and gold gilding) #warwickqld #southerndowns #warwickartgallery #exhibition #watercolour #regionalartist #creativesoutherndowns

13.01.2022 EXPRESSING PROTEST // Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms is showing in our Main and Foyer Galleries now. All of the works operate as a reaction to society using craft materials and techniques. A visit will certainly get you thinking about the things that call us to action. Penny Byrnes #EuropaEuropa is an ironic reflection on the European refugee crisis made with vintage figurines and small pieces of orange epoxy putty to represent life vests. We are open Tu...esday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Image: Penny Byrne #EuropaEuropa 2015 Antique porcelain serving platter, vintage porcelain figurines, epoxy putty, epoxy resin, enamel paint 26 x 50 x 41 cm Darebin Art Collection Penny Byrne / Copyright Agency, 2018 Photo: Angela Bailey

13.01.2022 This would be a wonderful experience for those who love sculpture and nature.

13.01.2022 CRAFTIVISM IS OPEN!! // This incredible travelling exhibition comes to Warwick from the Shepparton Art Museum. Craftivism, Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms presents the work of 18 contemporary Australian artists and groups who use craft materials and techniques with a political intent. Craft, activism and social change have long been interlinked; they have crossed boundaries and borders, genders and generations. Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms eviden...ces this moment in contemporary art, embracing craft techniques in order to explore and articulate ideas and issues of our time. We are especially proud to receive this exhibition as the first Queensland venue on its two year national tour. If you are looking for a reason to visit the Southern Downs and support our community as it recovers from drought and COVID19, this is it! A Shepparton Art Museum curated exhibition, touring nationally by NETS Victoria. Exhibition curators: Anna Briers and Rebecca Coates. Images: Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran Pewter dickhead 2 (2015) earthenware, glaze, gold and platinum lustre 100 x 49.5 x 41 cm Recipient of the 2015 Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award Shepparton Art Museum Collection, the artist Michelle Hamer Imploding Explosions (2017) mixed yarn on perforated plastic 66 x 101.5 cm the artist, courtesy the artist

13.01.2022 Visitors may remember an exhibition we had several years ago No Human Being is Illegal by Deborah Kelly. It was one of the most profound and thought provoking exhibitions weve hosted and Deborah was our guest for the opening. Another of Deborahs artworks is here now part of Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms. The video work Lying Women disrupts art historical narratives around female representation through the medium of collage. It is a fantastic piece and a... great conversation starter. Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms is a Shepparton Art Museum curated exhibition, touring nationally by NETS Victoria Exhibition curators: Anna Briers and Rebecca Coates Images: Deborah Kelly LYING WOMEN (still) 2016 digital video, 16:9 ratio, colour, stereo, 3:56 minutes Cinematography by Christian J Heinrich Editor: Elliott Magen Original score composed by Evelyn Ida Morris Soundscape: Adam Hulbert the artist, courtesy the artist Deborah Kelly and Karina Devine at the opening of No Human Being is Illegal 2017

12.01.2022 DRAWING WORKSHOP // At last ... our long awaited Realistic Pencil Drawing workshop is on this weekend. Ten lucky locals will be learning from Brett A. Jones who has traveled to Warwick from Hervey Bay to teach this very in demand class (Yes, it is fully booked) The workshop has been supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Southern Downs Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

12.01.2022 LEARN ABOUT CRAFTIVISM // People are finding our current exhibition, Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms, very interesting and enlightening. It certainly is jam packed with ideas and inspiration. We are heading into the final weeks of this incredible travelling exhibition which ends on the 29th of August. We are open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms is a Shepparton Art Museum curated exhibition, touring nationa...lly by NETS Victoria. Exhibition curators: Anna Briers and Rebecca Coates. Image: Ghost Net Vessels (2015 - 18) Erub Arts

11.01.2022 This COVID19 Safe event is happening on Friday night. There are just 20 tickets left. Please go to www.warwicktickets.com.au to get your FREE ticket.

11.01.2022 NEW ARTWORK IN TOWN // Southern Downs Regional Council commissioned Queensland artist Gus Eagleton to create an artwork as part of their revitalisation of the CBD. With storm clouds brewing this afternoon and a more positive outlook than we have had in the region for a long time we would like to share Gus's story about his artwork "Evening Rain". "One of my favourite times of the year in Queensland is October through February where evening storms become more frequent. Apart f...rom the occasional damage that can occur, what I like most is the evening rain that sweeps through cooling down the scorching summer heat. While I was painting in Warwick, extensive cloud coverage consistently passed overhead, but never released a drop of rain. ... 'Evening Rain' captures that moment when the rain starts to fall, and you can feel the change in temperature and smell the water hitting the hot concrete. It's a scene that denies any chance of disaster or change; a scene where everything works out just fine as the rains roll through like they always have." "Evening Rain" is painted on the back of Warwick Twin Cinema which is located on Grafton Street, Warwick

11.01.2022 KIDS ART // Well done Faith, Francis and Regan who shared their chameleon drawings with us using one of our online art activity sheets. Visit our website to find creative activities inspired by the most popular lessons with our Youth Open Studio group. http://www.warwickartgallery.com.au/pa/children-s-club.html

11.01.2022 NEW EXHIBITION // InSight 3 is opens today in our Orange Wall Gallery. This is the third annual showcase of student work from years 9 to 12 at Warwick State High School. Curated by their teachers, sixty one students are involved this year. Image: Pillar Portraits by Charlotte Hayward (Year 12) Candles, candelabra "Candles are a symbol of life and death, bringing light to the dark moments and a light that guides us, allowing us to see."

10.01.2022 Knitted and crocheted houseplants, vinyl albums and groovy upholstery are just some of the items our Yarntopians team have been creating behind the scenes to bring The Front Room to Warwick Art Gallery in July 2021. If your Nan had been a yarn bomber back in the 60s and 70s, this is what her lounge room would have looked like! We are looking for artists and crafters to contribute to an exhibition of vintage inspired fibre art for this installation. For more information about this project, and to find out how to join the Yarntopians, read their latest newsletter here: http://www.warwickartgallery.com.au//Yarntopians_Newslette

10.01.2022 LAST DAY// Beebo Blues - Tomorrow is your last opportunity to see Julie Purcell's current exhibition. A collection of works painted on site at the family's property. The blue that appears in Julie's works are in reference to her Grandfathers blue overalls that he wore everyday. This connection to family and land is very important to Julie and is expressed in the work created.

09.01.2022 SMALL TREASURES // Our Country Miniatures exhibition in the Orange Wall Gallery has many gorgeous little artworks. "The Thing about Light III" is one of three original works by Loretta Grayson. One has sold but two are still available. We also have a good selection of Loretta's art prints in our shop. The Thing about Light III, gouache on Arches 300gsm cotton rag paper, 5in x 7in Country Miniatures 19 November - 1pm 24 December... @rettgrayson #warwickartgallery #warwickqld #creativesoutherndowns #merrymuster #southerndownsandgranitebelt #queenslandartist See more

09.01.2022 YOUTH OPEN STUDIO DONE FOR ANOTHER YEAR // Our fantastic group of young artists finished up their year of art lessons today with a special project to create chalk artworks outside the Gallery. These kids are evidence of the value of art education - they are creative, energetic, helpful, imaginative and lovely communicators. Thanks for a great year! We have changes planned for next year to expand what we can offer. Details will be revealed in January.

09.01.2022 Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art are presenting a free short course on Australian Art starting this weekend. The project is done online and it is interactive with polls and a chat window. We think it sounds fantastic! Details below... AUSTRALIAN ART: SHORT COURSE 10.30am 12 noon, Saturdays 5, 12 & 19 September | Free | Virtual ... Join Angela Goddard, Director, Griffith University Art Museum for this 3-part virtual short course, to discover a unique perspective on Australian art. Using artworks on display in QAGOMAs Australian Art Collection, this introductory short course will explore aspects of Australian art history, from ancient Indigenous traditions through to the present day. Each virtual session will feature a focus lecture, followed by a Q&A with a contemporary artist. Ask questions and discuss ideas with other attendees and panellists through interactive polls and the virtual chat window. SAT 5 SEP | SESSION 1: Country, Landscape and Memory From traditions, Indigenous Australian conceptions of country, through to documents made by colonial artists, consider depictions of the landscape in Australian art and the artists relationship to place and the environment. Guest artist Q&A: Ryan Presley. SAT 12 SEP | SESSION 2: Networks of Modernity Trace the impact of Modernism and Modern Art in Australia, through depictions of cities, interiors and objects. Examine Australian arts relationship to other artistic traditions. Guest artist Q&A: Julie Fragar. SAT 19 SEP | SESSION 3: Paths to the Contemporary Delve into late Modernism and the development of Contemporary Art. Examine strategies of appropriation and some major figures of contemporary Indigenous Australian art. Guest artist Q&A: Callum McGrath

07.01.2022 ARTISTIC NEIGHBOURS // From Here to There is a collective exhibition by artists living in the Stanthorpe and Tenterfield regions. Warwick Art Gallery is thrilled to showcase the work by the Borderline Regional Arts Association. On show until Saturday the 6th of March. Kerry Cannon's work "Aussie Rules" is one of several bronze sculptures in the exhibition. Other exhibitors include Jayne Barrett, Maggie Brockie, Norman Clayton, Raylee Delaney, Krishna Heffernan, Louise Jenkins, Sue Jurd, Gay Landeta, Maryke Millar, Judy Pidgeon, Liz Powell, Eva Rasmussen, Fay Roselt, Nola Sindel, Albert Verschuuren, Anni Washington and Gail Wilson.

06.01.2022 What a great night last night! Artists, and their friends and family, joined together for the official opening of Country Miniatures. Cr Marco Gliori thoroughly entertained us with his "little" speech. Almost a quarter of the miniatures were purchased which is a lovely bonus for those local artist - quite a few first time exhibitors! Country Miniatures is on until 1pm 24 December. #queenslandartist #regionalarts #creativesoutherndowns #warwickqld #southerndowns #warwickartgallery #artists #miniatures

06.01.2022 Lovely to spend some time with Jessica from ARISE with Jessica Carey sharing our exhibitions and the projects we love. Jessica is such a positive voice with her stories about our wonderful region. Follow her page to get a new perspective on our local attractions.

06.01.2022 OPENING SOON// We are so lucky to be included on the national tour of Shepparton Art Museums exhibition Craftivism. We are, in fact, the first Queensland venue for this exhibition. Our team have been working incredibly hard since Monday to install the artworks that will completely change the way we think of craft. Come in to the Gallery (hopefully ready on Thursday 2nd July but definitely Friday 3rd July) and see Jemima Wymans statement piece, Propaganda textiles (det...ail) 2016-17 @JemimaWyman @Sullivan+Strumpf Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms is showing until 29 August 2020, A @SAM_Shepparton curated exhibition, touring nationally by @netsvictoria #craftivism #regionalart #contemporaryart See more

05.01.2022 LAST DAYS // Julie Purcell's exhibition Beebo Blues concludes this coming Saturday. Something you may not have noticed about Julie's work are her frames. These are made from hardwood stakes found on the family property. To create extra width and length the stakes have been cleverly joined using the pointed end in a simplified version of a dovetail join. You can see this ingenuity in many of the choices Julie has made about these works. Our image shows a detail of the piece "Mad Max Dollhouse" with the handmade frame. This work was also created on salvaged doors from the kitchen featured in the painting. Image: Mad Max Dollhouse (detail) Julie Purcell Oil on Salvaged Board.

04.01.2022 BEAUTIFUL TEXTURES // Our current exhibition Craftivism. Dissident objects and subversive forms is brimming with incredible textile techniques and ingenuity. Hiromi Tangos Amygdala is a visitor favourite featuring intricate fabric/yarn elements and a neon light. Its an impressive size too at 145cm x 145cm. Escape the weather this weekend and visit us tomorrow. We are open 10am to 4pm on Saturdays. Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms is a Shepparton Art Museu...m curated exhibition, touring nationally by NETS Victoria. Exhibition curators: Anna Briers and Rebecca Coates. Artists Catherine Bell, Karen Black, Penny Byrne, Erub Arts, Debris Facility, Starlie Geikie, Michelle Hamer, Kate Just, Deborah Kelly, Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran, Raquel Ormella, Slow Art Collective, Tai Snaith, Hiromi Tango, James Tylor, Jemima Wyman and Paul Yore. Images (left to right): Hiromi Tango Amygdala (Fireworks) (Detail) 2016 Michelle Hamer On the road to nowhere (Detail) 2017 Florence GUTCHEN Ghost net vessel (Detail) 2015

04.01.2022 FINAL DAY // 'Interconnection' by Warwick Artist Group ends today at 4.00pm. Thirty local artists feature in this exhibition including watercolour artist Fiona Hayes with her work Ocean Blues. "I see the ocean as strong and unpredictable, and sometimes dark and dangerous. I have tried to capture the beautiful colours, mystery, and drama in this painting." The Warwick Artist’s Group has promoted and supported the visual arts community in the Southern Downs since 1962!... @fionahayesart #warwickqld #southerndowns #warwickartgallery #warwickqld #regionalart #regionalartist #groupexhibition #ocean #watercolour #watercolor See more

04.01.2022 Warwick Art Gallery, as organisers of the 2020 Condamine Country Art and Craft Trail, are grateful for the support we have received from these businesses and in...dividuals. Assumption College Warwick Condamine Accountants Pty Ltd Rose City Shoppingworld Warwick Credit Union Ltd Zooma Signs McNally Constructions Geoff & Gillian Knott Cafe at Allora RSL Lewis von Stieglitz and Clare McHugh von Stieglitz We all see the enormous potential in this event and hope that the first one, on the 17th and 18th of October, generates interest that flows out into the whole community. Carey and Nicole from Zooma signs express our positivity about the event perfectly ...Zooma Signs is committed to supporting the Southern Downs Community and embracing our creative people as we exist in the creative space ourselves. Without art and creative minds our community would struggle through these times. Art and creativity are an escape and means of expression for the community when dealing with hardship and joy. We are are very pleased to be a part of this fantastic project. A shout out also goes to our "big" sister event GBART (Granite Belt Art and Craft Trail) who will hold their second event on the 30th Oct, 31st Oct and 1st November). Your encouragement and support has been wonderful.

04.01.2022 We love the gorgeous retro pieces our Yarntopians are creating for next year’s installation, The Front Room! Pictured here are a set of colourful vintage style cushions by Helen Sigglekow, sitting on a stunning crochet wall hanging by Sarah Round. The team will be meeting for their last working bee for the year this Saturday from 1pm - 4pm in the Warwick Art Gallery Studio. Working bees are friendly and casual and crafters of all abilities are welcome.... Read more about our team on our website: http://www.warwickartgallery.com.au//56-yarnbombing-team.h

04.01.2022 CELEBRATING OUR 30TH // The Warwick Art Gallery turns thirty this year. Instead of holding an event we are going to share thirty stories, one for each year, that represent the prominent and significant input our exhibitions and projects have made to the community of Warwick. Story 30 (and sadly our last there are so many more we could share) In 2016 Warwick Art Gallery curated an exhibition called Weather Exposure. Four exceptionally talented local photographers were in...vited to showcase their stunning weather images. Four popular local photographers participated in the exhibition; Stephen Reid, Chris McFerran, Caralee Mirfin and Terry West. The Southern Downs landscape is renowned for its beauty, wide open spaces and distinctive seasons. Most of images in the exhibition were of the local area and featured magnificent captures of storm clouds, rainbows, frost and sunshine. We hope you enjoyed these stories. All thirty stories are available to read on our website. Image: Chris McFerran Frost Sunrise See more

03.01.2022 Our #Yarntopians yarn bombers have big plans for this colourful sea of pompoms! Read the latest team newsletter to find out how you can be part of the creative fun. Find it on our website under News & Events / Jumpers & Jazz / Yarnbombing team info. http://www.warwickartgallery.com.au//Yarntopians_Newslette ... #yarnbombing #warwickqld #warwickartgallery #jumpersandjazz #jumpersandjazzinjuly #sqcountry See more

03.01.2022 COUNTRY MINIATURES entry deadline has been extended! This delightful artwork by Fiona Hayes will be part of the exhibition featuring little artworks created by our talented Warwick Art Gallery members and volunteers. The event is a lovely opportunity for artists to get together and celebrate their creative endeavours during this very unusual year. To be a part of the exhibition artists must be current volunteers or members of Warwick Art Gallery. Artists can enter up to three... "ready to hang" artworks. The maximum size of the artwork dimensions (not including framing) is 60cm (For example the sides measure 15cm each - 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 = 60). Entry forms are now due on Friday 6 November. Artworks must be delivered by 4pm on Friday 13 November. Entry forms are available on our website: http://www.warwickartgallery.com.au//129-country-miniature

03.01.2022 LAST DAY TODAY // Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms. closes today at 4pm. Broadening our understanding of craft-making traditions, the artists in this exhibition subvert and extend these forms into the realm of activism and social change, reflecting on the world in which we live. While some respond directly to artistic or political movements, others encourage social connection between community members or require participatory activation through collectiv...e processes. Drawing on a long historical lineage, Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms enables viewers to rethink craft in a new light. Image: Michelle Hamer @michelle_hamer Imploding Explosions 2017 mixed yarn on perforated plastic 66 x 101.5 cm the artist, courtesy the artist #warwickqld #warwickartgallery #exhibition #Craftivism @netsvictoria @SAM_Shepparton #regionalarts See more