DUCKS AT BATHERS BEACH

 

 

Fremantle J Shed sculptor Greg James has created these lovely ducks and they are out and about on the grass at J Shed, so take the kids for a look, and also have a look inside at all the art displayed in the gallery.

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FREO’S LITTLE OPERA HOUSE

 

 

 

Some of the artworks of the Undercurrent Fremantle Biennale are still standing, and this one is on the boardwalk at the Fishing Boat Harbour. The distorted reflection makes the back of Little Creatures look more like the Sydney Opera House.

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UNIQUE ABORIGINAL CHRISTMAS DECORATION

 

 

If you are looking for a colourful and unique way to decorate your Christmas tree, stop by the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Mrs Trivett Lane on Arthur’s Head, just a hundred metres from the historic Roundhouse in Fremantle.

Drop in Wed-Fri 10am-3pm or Sat 12-3pm and grab these baubles made by artists from Halls Creek and Yuendumu while they are still available!

Individual baubles are $8 and gift boxes are $25.

While you are up there, don’t forget to visit the Glen Cowans underwater photography gallery for great Christmas gifts! Mounted prints from $ 35 and jewellery from $ 25. Brilliant and unique gifts!

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ART CENTRE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR THIS WEEKEND

 

 

The Fremantle Christmas Bazaar is on again at Fremantle Arts Centre this weekend for its 40^th year.

The three-day Bazaar features 50 of WA’s most talented designers and makers and is held in the lovely surrounds of FAC’s front garden.

With a bar, delicious food and DJs, it’s the perfect chance to pick up unique, quality Christmas gifts, find the finest jewellery, fashion, ceramics, sculpture, woodwork and textiles, and support local artists this festive season.

Bazaar opens this afternoon at 4pm and continues all day Saturday and Sunday from 9am–5pm.

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DAVID SPENCER PATTERNS&HABITS ART

 

 

Fremantle artist David Spencer has an on-line exhibition Patterns&Habits on his website, so click on the link and have a browse: https://spencertive.com/shop-paintings

 

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EXHIBITION ABOUT GENTRIFICATION AT DADAA

 

A very interesting exhibition No Fixed Address that explores survival tactics, social rituals and ways of moving within and occupying public space will open this Friday at the new DADAA gallery in the former Boys School at Fremantle’s Princess May Park.

Artists Olga Cironis, Janet Carter, Hannan Jones, Tanya Lee, Lincoln Mackinnon, Mike Moshos, Rebecca Riggs-Bennett, Susan Roux and Wade Taylor collaborated with homeless people and St Patrick’s staff for this show that will deal with the gentrification of the East End of Fremantle.

There will be an exhibition, workshops, public events, installations and films.

A Carpe Noctum walking tour will be held on the 30th of November and 9th of December from 8pm to explore who has the right to occupy our urban spaces after dark.

A penel discussion will be held about housing diversity on January 23 from 6pm.

The exhibition opens this Friday from 6-8pm at DADAA.

 

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WONDERFUL SHAUN TAN PAINTINGS AT FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE

 

 

There is an exhibition of wonderful paintings by Shaun Tan at the Fremantle Arts Centre.

The works are the original paintings for Tan’s most recent book Tales from the Inner City, which tells the story about the relationship between humans and animals.

There is also another good show Western Current with works by local artists which is well worth seeing.

I could not at all connect with the third show Preppers, which is about people all over the world preparing for the end of civilisation.  If I believed civilisation is about to end I’d order two cases of Grange Hermitage and drink myself into oblivion. ;>)

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IS ARTSOURCE LEAVING FREMANTLE?

 

Worrying signs for the art and artists in Fremantle with the ARTSOURCE newsletter indicating that the WA state government will have the old Customs House building open for expressions of interest next year.

If this means that Artsource will be leaving from there it will mean the loss of thirty artist’s studios in Fremantle and that is significant.

Artsource has been fantastic in Fremantle and today-Saturday will have an Open House where we can visit the artists’ studios, so make sure to go and show your support, and also contact the Member for Fremantle Simone McGurk and the Department for the Arts and let them know we want Artsource to stay in the Old Customs House right here in Freo!

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FREMANTLE’S BRONZE FISHERMAN CAUGHT

 

Two rather different photos of J Shed sculptor Greg James‘ artwork in the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. Workers who are repairing the jetty have caught one of the bronze fisherman, while the Bathers Beach House looks different when taken through the massive legs of the big sentinel.

The stolen Bella sculpture by Greg James still has not been found.

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HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS MARKET ON FREO ESPLANADE

 

The Made On The Left’s handmade Christmas market is on the Fremantle Esplanade this weekend from 10am to 5pm.

The free market will have sixty stalls showcasing designers and artisans who will show unique items made here in WA.

There will be art, clothing, jewellery, homewares, ceramics, candles, body products, food, etc.

There is also a craft workshop for kids.

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