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SUMMARY:Wonders of HINTON
DESCRIPTION:Experience one of the greatest collections of art in regional Australia with the new semi-permanent display\, Wonders of Hinton. \nThe Howard Hinton Collection is the result of one of the greatest acts of artistic philanthropy and benefaction in Australian history. Between 1929 and 1948 a collection of over 1000 artworks were donated to the newly constructed Armidale Teachers’ College by the retired shipping agent\, Howard Hinton OBE (1866-1948). The collection provides a snapshot into Australian artistic practice in the early twentieth century as well as some insights into this ‘modest and self-effacing’ gentleman who lived in a boarding house in the north shore suburb of Cremorne and is one of the most significant collections of Australian art in regional New South Wales. \nOpening Night Event: Friday 3 February\, 6pm \n
URL:https://www.neram.com.au/event/wonders-of-hinton/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240712T180000
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SUMMARY:Marks are Memories: Selected Indigenous works from the Moule Collection
DESCRIPTION:Armidale local Professor Alex Moule and his artist wife\, Dr Judy-Ann Moule\, have a deep appreciation and interest in Australian Indigenous art. This interest was sparked nearly 20 years ago and since then they have forged strong connections to artists and gallerists in various communities and have assembled a significant private collection. Marks are Memories delves into the breadth of this collection and celebrates not just the rich artistic oeuvre of contemporary indigenous art but also acknowledges the meaningful journey the Moules have undertaken while developing their collection. \nArtists include Bill Whiskey Napaltjarri\, Gordon Bennett\, Lynda Syddick Napaltjarri\, Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori\, Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa (Mrs Bennett)\, Richard Bell\, Vernon Ah Kee\, Yannima Pikarli Tommy Watson and many more. \nOpening night: Friday 12 July\, 6-8pm \nImage credit: Richard Bell\, From Prometheus to Epimetheus (Bell’s Theorem) 2011\, acrylic on linen. Courtesy of the artist and Milani Gallery\, Brisbane.\n
URL:https://www.neram.com.au/event/marks-are-memories-selected-indigenous-works-from-the-moule-collection/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240712T180000
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SUMMARY:Revealed: Hidden gems from the UNE art collection
DESCRIPTION:The University of New England was Australia’s first regional university and a pioneer in distance education. Over the decades\, the University also amassed a diverse art collection that goes beyond the academic portraits seen within its hallowed halls. Revealed: Hidden gems from the UNE Art Collection provides a rare opportunity to examine some fascinating artworks by important artists such as Will Ashton\, Gunter Christmann\, Isabelle Devos\, William Dobell\, Elioth Gruner\, Hans Heysen\, Nora Heysen\, Lionel Lindsay\, Maurice Namatjira\, Thea Proctor\, Arthur Streeton and more. \nA University of New England 70th anniversary exhibition \nOpening event: Friday 12 July\, 6-8pm \nImage credit: William Dobell\, Untitled [Dressmaker’s Shop]\, late 1930s\, oil on canvas. Bequest of Dr Raymond Northfield Beazley\, 1962. UNE Art Collection.\n  \n \nA partnership with the University of New England \n
URL:https://www.neram.com.au/event/revealed-hidden-gems-from-the-une-art-collection/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240816T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240816T200000
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SUMMARY:Opening Night | Friday 16 August
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of three new exhibitions and the official launch of the Winter Blooming Festival! \n6 pm Friday 16 August \n  \nFantastical Scenes: Queering the Collection\n  \nLey Lines: Dr Neerja Peters\n  \nRainbow: Alun Rhys Jones\n\n\n  \nImage credit: Neerja Peters\, The Self 6\, 2023. Acrylic and archival ink on paper. Courtesy the artist.\n  \n \n
URL:https://www.neram.com.au/event/30697/
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240816T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240818T160000
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SUMMARY:Winter Blooming Festival
DESCRIPTION:WINTER BLOOMING IS A FESTIVAL THAT CELEBRATES FIRST NATIONS\, MULTICULTURAL\, LGBTQA+ ARTS\, CULTURE\, COMMUNITIES AND ALLIES. THE FESTIVAL IS AN INCLUSIVE EVENT  THAT SUPPORTS DIVERSITY AND IS OPEN TO ALL.\n\n \nFRIDAY 16TH\n6.00pm – 8.00pm\nOpening Night and Festival Launch \nJoin us for the opening of three new exhibitions Rainbow: Alun Rhys Jones\, Neerja Peters: Ley Lines & Fantastical Scenes: Queering the Collection and the official launch of the 2024 Winter Blooming Festival. This event will include the Launch of the University of New England Allyship report: \nBeing Myself at UNE: A report of the UNE Allyship steering committee \nThe launch of Being myself at UNE is the culmination of work that began with a university-wide survey in Nov 2021 which invited UNE staff\, students and alumni to share their experiences of inclusion\, both as people of diverse sexualities and gender identities\, and the wider UNE community. The survey findings and report form the cornerstone of efforts to acknowledge and support LGBTQIA+ people online and on campus\, as well as strategies and vision for building more inclusive spaces and communities. Please join us for the launch and a discussion of some key findings. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSATURDAY 17TH\n11.00AM – 12.00 PM\nIn Conversation: Omar Sakr and Rob Waters – Art as Resistance: How we use poetry and story telling in oppressive circumstances.    \nOmar Sakr does not have a bio in the genocide. \nRob Waters is a Gomeroi man with deep cultural connections to the North West of NSW. He is the 2023 Australian Poetry Slam Champion\, a proud father and grandfather and now lives with his partner on Darkinjung Country. Rob is a poet\, storyteller\, cultural educator and spoken word artist who has been performing and sharing Story for over 20 years. \n\n12.00 – 1.00pm\nPanel – Re-remembering queer histories through objects\, archives and stories\nSpeakers: Marina Jansen\, Dr Ariella Van Luyn & Jody Ekert \n‘Queer has always been here’ is a powerful idea that demonstrates the importance of the past to queer movements. But historical queer lives are not always visible. Compulsory heterosexuality\, the assumption that a person is heterosexual unless proven otherwise\, has meant biographers and historians sometimes overemphasise the need for proof of same sex relationships. The concern that imposing contemporary identities and terms on to past lives also means gender non-conformity goes unrecognised. This panel will explore the ways writers\, historians and artists can re-remember queer lives and read between the lives of archives and other historical narratives. \nMarina Jansen is a Melbourne based historian at Heritage Victoria and will discuss the challenges of finding surviving material culture (buildings and objects) related to queer people in the past. \nDr Ariella Van Luyn is an academic in creative writing at UNE\, and writes and researches queer historical fiction. She explores how contemporary artists and writers reimagine queer lives. Ariella is the curator of Fantastical Scenes: Queering the Collection\, that draws on NERAM’s collection from a queer perspective. \nJody Ekert  is a community advocate and events organizer from Tamworth. Her recent focus is on Tamworth queer history and the work of Vernon Marshall\, a German figure from the 70s. She has relaunched his work with the Hey Vernon project\, 50 years later. Jody is passionate about uncovering forgotten queer history\, fostering connections\, storytelling\, and supporting small town queer groups through their advocacy and events. \n \n\n1.00PM – 2.00PM\nLUNCH BREAK\n\n2.00PM – 5.00PM\nWorkshop Sessions – workshop tickets sold separately (not included in your festival pass)\nStill Life Drawing with Alun Rhys Jones – 2.00 – 5.00pm \nJoin artist Alun Rhys Jones in this engaging workshop that will focus on still life drawing. Participants will be encouraged to experiment with different drawing techniques and styles throughout the 3-hour session. \nThis workshop will foster creativity\, observation skills\, and artistic growth for keen drawers. It is designed for participants of all skill levels\, offering basic instruction for beginners through to more advanced techniques for experienced artists. \nAlun will give participants a short tour of his exhibition ‘Rainbow’\, before launching into a series of guided still life drawings. \n \n  \nI Will Speak Now – Spoken Word Workshop with Rob Waters \nEvery one has the right to speak but who is really being heard. This workshop looks at how to amplify your voice through spoken word. Learn how to have impact by turning your political\, social and cultural ideas into oral stories and poetry. \n \nSong Writing with Jhana Allen \nHave you ever wanted to write songs but not known how to get started? Do you have an existing song that you need help with finishing? Or perhaps you’re a poet with hopes of turning one of your poems into a song. Come along to the Winter Blooming songwriting workshop led by local singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist\, Jhana Allan and find ways to breathe some life into your creative ideas. \n \nACON Salon  \nCome and relax in the Museum and listen to ACON Community Health Promotion Officer Ivan Crozier reading selections from Fever By Jonathan Bazzi. Following the reading\, Ivan will be opening the floor for a discussion of the text\, and sexual health. \nOpen to all 18+ members of the LGBTQ Community and their allies. \n  \nSong writing with Jhana Allan – Details to be released soon \n  \n7.00 – 10.00pm\nWinter Blooming Ball\nIt’s time to get fabulous at the 2024 Winter Blooming Ball! It’s the prom you always dreamed of\, the event of the season\, a night to remember. Dress to impress as your true self\, grab your boyfriend\, girlfriend\, partner\, friends or slay it solo. Everyone is welcome! \nDJ Betty Bilby is back in charge of the music. There will be drag and performances throughout the night! We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor! \nThe Winter Blooming Ball is a 16yrs+ event. \n \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSUNDAY 18TH\n10.00am – 12.30pm\nQueer Brunch\n\nSocial meet up for the LGBTAQ+ community at the Six Counties at NERAM. Tickets for Queer Brunch are free but limited. Brunch purchased on the day from the Six Counties menu. Enjoy a big brekkie or sip on a coffee. \n \n\n \n  \nThere is a special shuttle bus service to support UNE students attend the Winter Blooming Festival\, check out the timetable at the link. Remember to have your current student ID card to to access the service! https://www.unelife.com.au/useful/transport-options/ \nWinter Blooming has been Produced in collaboration with the University of New England\, Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council\, and ACON.  \n                 \n  \nThe Winter Blooming Festival program is subject to changes at any time. Please refer to website for any updates or amendments.\n
URL:https://www.neram.com.au/event/winter-blooming-festival-24/
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SUMMARY:Fantastical Scenes: Queering the Collection
DESCRIPTION:Queer lives and artistic practices are inextricably linked in Australia in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. As this exhibition demonstrates\, the collections held at NERAM are ripe with such queer stories and potentials. The words queer and queering are far from neutral. This exhibition seeks to counter ideas of queer as a category\, label or a fixed or knowable identity. Instead\, the collection of artworks in Fantastical Scenes explores queering as a way of being\, discovering\, re-interpreting\, resisting and making. \nCurated by Dr Ariella Van Luyn \nRead the Fantastical Scenes: Queering the Collection exhibition essay \nOpening night: Friday 16 August\, 6-8pm \nImage credit: Henri Van Noordenburg\, Composition XXXV\, 2015\, hand-carved inkjet print. Gift of the Artist\, 2020. NERAM Collection.\n  \nPart of the Winter Blooming Festival \n \n
URL:https://www.neram.com.au/event/fantastical-scenes-queering-the-collection/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Ley Lines: Neerja Peters
DESCRIPTION:New Delhi based artist Neerja Peters finds creating paintings through geometry and colour articulation contemplative and meditative. Her distinct visual language evokes synaesthesia\, perceiving beyond what is evident\, leading the viewer to self-discovery\, soul awakening\, and divine knowledge. Ley Lines\, Peter’s first exhibition in Australia\, presents several bodies of work and includes drawing\, painting and artist books\, that demonstrates Peter’s spiritual expression through abstract geometry. \nOpening night: Friday 16 August\, 6-8pm \nImage credit: Neerja Peters\, The Self 6\, 2023. Acrylic and archival ink on paper. Courtesy the artist.\n  \nPart of the Winter Blooming Festival \n \n
URL:https://www.neram.com.au/event/ley-lines-dr-neerja-peters/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Rainbow: Alun Rhys Jones
DESCRIPTION:Rainbow colours are often used by companies and brands to create products and services to attract the LGBTQIA+ community. In Rainbow\, Bellingen-based artist Alun Rhys Jones creates a fake gift shop maximalist in its hang with bright graphics and merchandise\, including T-shirts\, wallpaper\, and mugs\, to reflect on how rainbow colours are utilised to attract the pink dollar of LGBTQIA+ consumers. \nOpening night: Friday 16 August\, 6-8pm \nImage credit: Alun Rhys Jones\, Pantone Belief System (pink)\, 2024\, acrylic on canvas. Courtesy the artist.\n  \nPart of the Winter Blooming Festival \n \n
URL:https://www.neram.com.au/event/rainbow-alun-rhys-jones/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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