BRILLIANT ABORIGINAL ART SHOW AT FAC

 

 

The Fremantle Arts Centre re-opened again today with a brilliant exhibition of Aboriginal art.

The REVEALED Exhibition of new and emerging Aboriginal artists from all over Australia is stunning and should not be missed, and neither should the Hunter Dreaming by Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri.

The show is on until July 26, so plenty of time to go and have a look and enjoy a coffee and meal in the courtyard cafe.

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ART AUCTION TO HELP THE HOMELESS

 

HELP THE HOMELESS online art auction 5pm Sunday 21 June – 5pm Sunday 5 July

Online at https://www.artistschronicle.com

Soroptimist International of Fremantle is holding the eleventh annual Help the Homeless Art Auction – online for the first time. Previously held at Fremantle Town Hall, the Covid-19 forced move to an online event will open up the availability of purchases to a wider audience.

Beneficiaries are the Freo Street Doctor, Multicultural Futures and The Starlight Hotel Choir. See the 50 second video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m08opHvwcns&feature=youtu.be

Freo Street Doctor is a mobile health clinic serving the physical and mental needs of homeless, at-risk and marginalised people with low or no income, transients, substance abusers, and those with diagnosed and undiagnosed mental illness.

Multicultural Futures crisis and short-term accommodation program assists migrants and refugees who are homeless or about to become homeless.

The Starlight Hotel Choir is so-called for its reference to the night view of the homeless. The Choir is administered by St Patrick’s Community Support Centre in Fremantle. Members are homeless or at-risk of being homeless, and through music discover a sense of community and social inclusion.

Included in the Auction this year are works by Tony Jones, Jo Darvall, Greg James, Stewart Scambler, Miik Green, Sandra Black, Julie Podstolski, Lesley Barrettt, Anne Gee, Sheryl Chant, Carol Clitheroe, sisters June and Jean Pastore, Shirley Clancy, Madeleine Clear, Claire Davenhall, Susie Marwick, Lesley Whitham, Amok Island and Luda Korczynskyj.

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FREO PODCAST SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTISTS

 

Fremantle Arts Centre has launched a new series of podcasts aimed at promoting and supporting local artists and musicians during COVID-19.

The podcast ‘FAC Chats’ involves FAC Events Coordinator David Craddock and other staff at the Arts Centre interviewing musicians, visual artists and craftspeople in an effort to connect them and their artwork with the Fremantle community while they are unable to physically show their work.

In addition to providing an insight into artists’ work, the episodes provide a way for the community to support artists by purchasing their work, recordings, merchandise or tickets to rescheduled events.

The first two episodes are interviews with musicians whose gigs at FAC were affected by COVID-19.

The first episode features musicians Tom Fisher, Grace Newton-Worsdworth, Justin Fermino and Brian Kruger discussing how COVID-19 is severely disrupting concerts as we know them and how WA musicians are dealing with the downtime.

The second episode features Triffids members ‘Evil’ Graham Lee and Robert McComb telling the story of how a series of unreleased demo recordings by Robert’s brother and Triffids’ frontman David McComb were uncovered and bought to life by his dear friends as part of the brand new album and live show ‘Truckload of Sky: The Lost Songs of David McComb’.

In Episode 3, released today, Curator André Lipscombe selects six significant and diverse works out of the more than 1500 artworks in the Fremantle Art Collection as part of a virtual gallery talk.

You can subscribe to FAC Chats on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play or listen to it on the Fremantle Arts Centre website.

FREO’S NELLIE CRAWFORD SHOWS DOWN SOUTH

 

 

In good times and in bad times artists keep creating, so it is nice to see that Fremantle artist Nellie Crawford is exhibiting down south over Easter again.

She is showing at the Yallingup Galleries Easter Exhibition, together with fellow artists Douglas Kirsop, Larry Mitchell and Chris Martin

Although there will be no exhibition opening this year, Nellie’s works can be seen by clicking on Exhibition.asp

PAINT THE PORT PHOTO PRIZE

 

 

Another reminder about the PAINT THE PORT day on March 14 on Victoria Quay. It is all about creative people photographing and painting the port.

There are prizes for photos taken before the day, but also some for taken on the day, and it is on for young and old.

I took this reflection photo in Slip Street, just behind Victoria Qua, this week after some heavy showers.

For more information got to http://www.fremantleports.com.au/news/paint-the-port

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GREAT ART AT FREO BATHERS BEACH

 

 

More photos of the good SCULPTURE AT BATHERS at Fremantle’s Bathers Beach, which showcases Western Australian artists.

It officially opens tomorrow night, but if you can’t wait, go for a stroll or swim and check it out.

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TERRIFIC TOBY AT FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE

 

 

There is a very special treat at the Fremantle Arts Centre this Australia Day Sunday.

Toby is so much more than your average singer-songwriter. She is a foot stomper, a passionate, raw, cheeky and powerful performer playing a mix of soul, blues, folk, rock and a splash of gypsy hick.

She powers through each live performance with her own lyrical talent and fierce, dynamic vocals, with audiences revelling in the genuine honesty of both her songwriting and her performance. Her live performance is a treat.

The FREE courtyard concert under the lovely trees is on from 2-4pm and the cafe, bar and pizza bar are all open.

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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 SHOWCASES YOUNG ARTISTS

 

The City of Fremantle’s 25under25 Art Award returns this Friday 27 September at the Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery in Henry Street with an exhibition from emerging Western Australian artists aged between 14 and 25.

Now in its eighth year, 25under25 celebrates the strength and vibrancy these young artists bring to our creative community, as well as provides them with valuable, professional exhibition experience to help guide their art careers.

25under25 coordinator Sheridan Coleman said this year’s 25 selected artists received industry–level professional development at an installation and art writing workshop in the lead up to the exhibition at Moores Building.

“We help them start to think about the whole practice of exhibiting, including booking a venue, marketing, design and thinking very carefully about what techniques should be used to install their artwork. All this contributes to how a gallery visitor will connect with the artwork they’ve created.”

The Art Award winner will receive $1500 cash and a four-week studio residency at Fremantle Arts Centre, while the winner of the Highly Commended prize will receive $500 cash and a portfolio mentorship with Fremantle Arts Centre Curator Ric Spencer. The People’s Choice Award – voted by the public over the course of the exhibition – will receive a $250 art materials pack from Jacksons Drawing Supplies at the end of the exhibition.

The 25under25 Art Award opening night kicks off at 6pm this Friday 27 September. The exhibition is open daily 8am–4pm, and runs from Saturday 28 September–Sunday 6 October. The opening night and exhibition are free entry and open to the public.

For more information about the 25under25 Art Award, visit the City of Fremantle’s website.

MAKERS MARKET AT FREMANTLE ESPLANADE HOTEL

 

Made On The Left, the oldest Perth handmade artist markets, will be held at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle this weekend July 13 and 14.

More than 80 WA artists and designers will show their works, from art to design, fashion, food, homewares, plants, etc.

There will also be retro and handmade vintage clothing, leather, candles, timber furniture, jewellery, artisan soaps, honey and more, so go and check it out.

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