Varagnolo invitation 2014
Gina Varagnolo sheet 2014
Sonya Varagnolo sheet 2014
Thursday 30 October 2014
Wednesday 9 July 2014
Peter Schouten, Emily Valentine Bullock, Faye Collier and the NSW Artist Blacksmiths Association Opening
Thank you to everyone who came along to the Peter Schouten, Emily Valentine Bullock, Faye Collier and the NSW Artist Blacksmiths Association opening on 5th July. It was a great crowd with around 120 people coming along to hear from the artists.
Wednesday 25 June 2014
Peter Schouten Wins Manning Visual Arts Award 2015
Peter is a Wildlife artist, author, natural history illustrator and paleontological illustrator who has been living and working in Bobin, Manning Valley for 12 years. He has an international reputation for his specialised area as a paleontological reconstruction which is the rebuilding of fossil species. He has recently released his new book called Antipodean Ark which takes a look at the prehistory of Australasia. He is quite famous for his paleo recreation of the Red Deer Cave Hominid from China and also the Hobbit from Flores.
Wednesday 4 June 2014
Africa Comes to the Manning - What a great event!
Fun! Joyful! Informative! Colourful! were just some of the descriptions overheard at the May 18th Afro Fest. More than 1200 people of all ages and backgrounds enjoyed the lively festival kick off at the Manning Regional Art Gallery. Some danced and drummed with Afro Moses, while others lingered over handmade handicrafts and chatted with informative representatives from Days for Girls, HandUp Congo and Fair Trade. Ethiopian coffee and tasty treats along with East African tea were also savoured throughout the day.
Families worked together creating amazing artworks using sticks, yarn and feathers at the Kid Zone, a fun space facilitated by Beth Fuller. The community mosaic attracted artists large and small, as they carefully added lovely pieces of glass and stones to Anke Peeters’ rendering of a Tree of Life. Does anyone have suggestions on where this magical mosaic might find a permanent home in a community space?
African hair plaiting by Newcastle specialists as well as henna hand art by Amani Jensen-Bentley added to the fun activities in the Gallery’s garden. Wingsong Choir engaged the crowd with beautiful African harmonies, led by Telly Bertels, and Senegal migrant Linguere Bischofberger introduced African dance moves.
Tucked inside the Gallery was Cultural Connections, a photo studio set up by social documentary photographer and oral historian Louise Whelan. Festival-goers had stylised portraits taken by Louise, and recorded short oral histories. These will be part of a State Library multimedia pieced based on cultural identity and connections.
On Sunday evening, armchair globetrotters enjoyed a musical and dance journey to Africa with musicians Miriam Lieberman and Kate Adams, drummer Sibo Bangoura and dancer Lucky Lartey. Taree Mayor Paul Hogan and MP Stephen Bromhead were on hand to enjoy MC Honour Machaya’s comedy. Bass ‘n’ Blues ensured that the sound and light was top quality. Wild Fig Café provided African-inspired nibbles during intermission. Ashley Cleaver caught Lucky’s mid air leaps on camera!
Families worked together creating amazing artworks using sticks, yarn and feathers at the Kid Zone, a fun space facilitated by Beth Fuller. The community mosaic attracted artists large and small, as they carefully added lovely pieces of glass and stones to Anke Peeters’ rendering of a Tree of Life. Does anyone have suggestions on where this magical mosaic might find a permanent home in a community space?
African hair plaiting by Newcastle specialists as well as henna hand art by Amani Jensen-Bentley added to the fun activities in the Gallery’s garden. Wingsong Choir engaged the crowd with beautiful African harmonies, led by Telly Bertels, and Senegal migrant Linguere Bischofberger introduced African dance moves.
Tucked inside the Gallery was Cultural Connections, a photo studio set up by social documentary photographer and oral historian Louise Whelan. Festival-goers had stylised portraits taken by Louise, and recorded short oral histories. These will be part of a State Library multimedia pieced based on cultural identity and connections.
On Sunday evening, armchair globetrotters enjoyed a musical and dance journey to Africa with musicians Miriam Lieberman and Kate Adams, drummer Sibo Bangoura and dancer Lucky Lartey. Taree Mayor Paul Hogan and MP Stephen Bromhead were on hand to enjoy MC Honour Machaya’s comedy. Bass ‘n’ Blues ensured that the sound and light was top quality. Wild Fig Café provided African-inspired nibbles during intermission. Ashley Cleaver caught Lucky’s mid air leaps on camera!
Thursday 8 May 2014
Jenni Catt Drawing Workshops - 24 May & 7 June
Artist, Jenni Catt will be conducting a workshop in drawing fur, flowers and feathers, in conjunction with her exhibition at the Gallery. You can attend on Saturday May 24 or Saturday June 7 and the cost is only $45. A great opportunity to learn some new drawing skills! RSVP to gallery@gtcc.nsw.gov.au
Calling all FOGS Volunteers - Council celebrates National Volunteers Week
Greater Taree City Council will join thousands of organisations around the nation to mark the 25th anniversary of National Volunteer Week in Australia (12 – 18 May). This year’s campaign theme “Celebrate the Power of Volunteering” is all about appreciating and understanding the work of volunteers here in the Manning Valley and across the nation.
Council, along with many other local organisations, relies on the support of volunteers to ensure certain services are available to the community. Council itself has hundreds of volunteers registered, who provide a range of services to the community, including the maintenance of Council’s parks and gardens, to fundraising for community facilities like the Manning Regional Art Gallery.
“National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to dedicate and honour our volunteers here at Council,” said Greater Taree City Mayor Paul Hogan. “It is also a time to honour other volunteers within the Manning Valley who selflessly give up their time to provide essential services to the community.”
Brett Williamson, the CEO of the national peak body Volunteering Australia, commended the event to recognise the work of volunteers: “With six million volunteers nationally, we are thrilled to acknowledge their hard work and dedication, through educating the community about the role volunteers play in society and change the way they are perceived. They truly are to the benefit of every organisation.”
To recognise the important contribution volunteers make to the community, Council will host a barbecue lunch in Harry Bennett Park in Taree (on River Street near the Martin Bridge), on Friday, 16 May at 11:30am. Anyone who is involved in volunteering is welcome to come along.
Attendees are requested to RSVP by 13 May for catering purposes to gtaree@gtcc.nsw.gov.au or by calling the Customer Service Centre on 6592 5399.
Council, along with many other local organisations, relies on the support of volunteers to ensure certain services are available to the community. Council itself has hundreds of volunteers registered, who provide a range of services to the community, including the maintenance of Council’s parks and gardens, to fundraising for community facilities like the Manning Regional Art Gallery.
“National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to dedicate and honour our volunteers here at Council,” said Greater Taree City Mayor Paul Hogan. “It is also a time to honour other volunteers within the Manning Valley who selflessly give up their time to provide essential services to the community.”
Brett Williamson, the CEO of the national peak body Volunteering Australia, commended the event to recognise the work of volunteers: “With six million volunteers nationally, we are thrilled to acknowledge their hard work and dedication, through educating the community about the role volunteers play in society and change the way they are perceived. They truly are to the benefit of every organisation.”
To recognise the important contribution volunteers make to the community, Council will host a barbecue lunch in Harry Bennett Park in Taree (on River Street near the Martin Bridge), on Friday, 16 May at 11:30am. Anyone who is involved in volunteering is welcome to come along.
Attendees are requested to RSVP by 13 May for catering purposes to gtaree@gtcc.nsw.gov.au or by calling the Customer Service Centre on 6592 5399.
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