Autumn of the Arts
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Autumn of the Arts
Diary of Events
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Transit of Venus exhibition by Scott Cardamatis and Joseph SaadThurs 26 April - Sun 20 May, 10 am - 4 pm Artworks made exclusively out of native plants collected from bush regeneration projects take the environment message to another planet with the Transit of Venus exhibition at Sydney’s Tropical Centre in the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Artists Scott Cardamatis and Joseph Saad embrace Australia’s unique floral diversity, replacing traditional oils on canvas, instead using native plant capsules and hard woody seed pods in their tribute to Sir Joseph Banks, conservation and the environment. Come and enjoy this exciting exhibition of contemporary sculptural wall hangings, rich in colours and textures - combining art, science, history and conservation set within the spectacular Sydney Tropical Centre. These unique pieces of Australian art look impressive in both modern offices and stylish homes. Artworks are for sale at affordable prices. Sydney Tropical Centre, enter via Morshead Gate, Macquarie Street
Artist in Residence programMarch, April & May The Artist in Residence program will allow the community to participate in the development of a sculpture to be located in the Garden. Regular free themed workshops and presentations will be held throughout March, April and May as part of the program on selected weekends. To find out about upcoming workshops and presentations please call the number below. This program is sponsored by Interlink Roads. Australian Botanic Garden Cultivate - Artist in Residence exhibitionThurs 9 Feb - Thurs 22 March, 10 am - 4 pm weekdays This exhibition of works by Helen Earl, 2011 Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney Artist in Residence, reflects on the meaning of cultivation in the sense of the physical tending of the Garden, the promotion of plant growth and the fostering of scientific, cultural, environmental and historical knowledge. Helen’s fragile ceramic/mixed media work responds to her residency year spent exploring the connections that exist between people and plants in the oldest botanical garden in Australia. Red Box Gallery, National Herbarium of NSW, enter via reception on Mrs Macquaries Rd Sketching safari on showSun 15 May, 10 am - 4 pm An exhibition of works from the Sketching Safari in the Garden during March and April. Bowden Centre Sogetsu Ikebana installationSun 4 - Sun 25 March, 7 am - sunset Large-scale outdoor sculpture 'Desert Waves'. Witness teachers of the modern Sogetsu School construct a large Ikebana installation: a giant wave constructed with strips of bamboo. Lawn 17, in the middle of the Royal Botanic Garden Botanica 2012: the Masters and Moore exhibitionSat 31 March - Sun 22 april, 10 am - 4 pm Once again, Botanica will be offering the opportunity to view (and buy) an outstanding exhibition of Australia’s internationally known masters of botanical art plus emerging artists at the Maiden Theatre and the Moore Room in the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. The scale and beauty of these rooms makes them the perfect venue for exhibiting these works. Maiden Theatre and the Moore Room, Royal Botanic Garden - enter via Woolloomooloo Gate, Mrs Macquaries Rd My country art exhibitionTues 6 - Mon 12 March, 10 am - 4 pm A collection of paintings by Blue Mountains artist Toni Frances-Johnson. Palm House, Royal Botanic Garden - enter via Woolloomooloo Gate, Mrs Macquaries Rd Dance of Life exhibitionWed 14 - Tues 27 Mar, 10 am - 4 pm An impromptu exhibition of artists working in a variety of different media. Palm House, Royal Botanic Garden - enter via Woolloomooloo Gate, Mrs Macquaries Rd Enamel and Textiles exhibitionTues 17 - Mon 23 April, 10 am - 4 pm A colourful collection of hand woven scarves, wraps and rugs by Sydney textile artist Elizabeth Calnan as well as enamel wall pieces, boxes and jewellery by Heather Calnan will be on exhibition and for sale. Palm House, Royal Botanic Garden - enter via Woolloomooloo Gate, Mrs Macquaries Rd Watercourse exhibitionMon 2 - Sun 15 April, 10 am - 4 pm View the talent the Sutherland Shire has to offer at this exhibition of water-colour and other media paintings by a creative group of Shire artists. Palm House, Royal Botanic Garden - enter via Woolloomooloo Gate, Mrs Macquaries Rd Sculpture launchSun 27 May from 10.30 am Be part of the official launch of the 2012 Artist in Residence Sculpture at the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan. An official ceremony and morning tea will be held to celebrate the new sculpture. Australian Botanic Garden |
Gardens in Focus photography competition exhibitionFri 4 - Sun 13 May, 10 am - 4 pm daily Enjoy the wonders of botanic gardens from Australia, New Zealand and around the world captured by professional, amateur and student photographers in the second year of the Gardens in Focus Photography Competition. On display will be the winners and a selection of the best entrants from the following five competition categories: Plant Portraiture; Garden Views; Garden Creatures; Youth and International Botanic Gardens. This competition is about connecting people to their local botanic garden, wherever they are in the world. Lion Gate Lodge, enter via Henry Lawson Gate, Mrs Macquaries Rd Gardens in Focus photography exhibition opening night & announcement of winnersThurs 3 May, 6-8 pm Take part in the announcement of the winners of the 2011 Gardens in Focus Photography Competition. Enjoy an exclusive viewing of the winning entries while savouring superb food and wine and strolling through the Garden at the Lodge. Lion Gate Lodge, enter via Henry Lawson Gate, Mrs Macquaries Rd Gardens in Focus banner exhibitionSunday 4 March - Sunday 27 May Compare the photographer’s eye with reality on this self-guided trail around the Garden. The winning images from the 2011 Gardens in Focus photographic competition will be placed on banners situated at matching points throughout the Garden. Explore the similarities and differences of the photos compared to real life. It’s fun for all the family. Pick up a free self guided map, which is available from the Garden Shop in the Palm Grove Centre in the middle of the Garden. Around the Royal Botanic Garden Mel Jones Artist in Residence March, April, May Mel is a local artist recognised for her natural talent with Pochoir, a French hand cut stencilling technique characterised by crisp lines and brilliant palettes. She combines this bold technique with mixed media elements to produce unique vibrant landscapes of mountain gully blue and grey gums. During her 12 month residency at the Garden, Mel aims to develop her technique and style to successfully interpret the seasonal wonders and changes that occur in the Garden. Join Mel for exhibitions and workshops throughout her residency and follow her blog to keep up to date on her journey. Please call the below number to find out more about upcoming Artist in Residence events. Garden & Visitor Centre Metamorphoo - sculptures by Tony LennonSat 31 Mar - Sun 13 May, 9 am - 5 pm (9.30 am weekends & public holidays) Tony will be creating marble sculptures for the Garden and Visitor Centre based on the concept of metamorphosis, or change. The exhibition is inspired by his perception of the dramatic seasonal changes in the Garden observed over many years of working with the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah. Residence Lawn & Visitor Centre Opening night for Botanica & Margaret Flockton Award exhibitionFri 30 March, 6-8 pm Join our new Executive Director Professor David J. Mabberley along with other special guests and artists for the opening night celebration as well as a chance to view and purchase original works before the exhibitions open to the public. Maiden Theatre and the Moore Room, Royal Botanic Garden - enter via Woolloomooloo Gate, Mrs Macquaries Rd Margaret Flockton Award exhibitionSat 31 March - Fri 29 June, 10 am - 4 pm weekdays. Special weekend viewings: Sat 31 March & Sun 1 April and Sat 21 & Sun 22 April In a niche field defined by scientific precision and exquisite draughtsmanship, the Margaret Flockton Award and Exhibition, supported by the Friends of the Botanic Gardens, offers a glimpse into the minute world of botanical illustration and the jewel-like beauty of nature at its most fecund. Now in its eighth year, this annual autumn exhibition receives entries from scientific botanical illustrators worldwide who enter the best of their recent works for a chance to win generous prize money and an internationally recognised award. This international competition and exhibition at the Red Box Gallery in the National Herbarium of NSW is recognised as a leading showcase for black and white botanical illustration and its important role in plant sciences. The Margaret Flockton Award and Exhibition honours the first botanical illustrator at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden. From 1901 to 1928, Margaret Flockton executed hundreds of botanically accurate drawings, lithographs and coloured sketches and left a legacy of over 1000 illustrations which are still referred to and reproduced for plant taxonomy and identification today. The winner will be announced at the exhibition opening on Friday 30 March. Enjoy the opportunity to compare two streams of botanical talent as we exhibit alongside Botanica 2012: The Masters and Moore, also on display at the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Red Box Gallery, National Herbarium of NSW, enter via reception on Mrs Macquaries Rd The Green Desert exhibitionWed 1 - Tues 28 Feb, 9.30 am - 5 pm Plein Air Photographic Prize winner Peter Elfes showcases photographs from his prize winning exhibition as well as his highly successful exhibition in the Palm House last February, The Arrival, and his 2005 documentation of the re-enactment of George Caley’s exploratory trip to the Blue Mountains and the Mt Tomah region. The focus of this exhibition will be Lake Eyre and North Western NSW, with images taken from the air which detail the stunning effects of water on the extraordinary landscape around the lake and adjoining desert. His award winning photo in Green Desert came about as a request from the local Aboriginal people based in Wilcannia contacting him to visually document some of their country in a similar way. Also showing at Customs House, Circular Quay Sydney from 2 February to 28 May 2012, Monday to Friday 10 am -7 pm, Saturday to Sunday 11 am-4 pm, free entry. Palm House, enter via Woolloomooloo Gate, Mrs Macquaries Rd |
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