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Newsletter
Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery
Newsletter
Edition 1/18 Secondary school students’
Minuscule works
February 2018 February 2018
2 IN THIS EDITION
Contents:
In This Edition 2
Art Gallery: Coastal Connections 3
Art Gallery: News 4
Art Gallery: Minuscule Winners 5
Carolyn Theatre:
Four Shows One Season 6
Carolyn Theatre: Café Culture Series 7
Focus on Film: Season 18 8
Focus on Film: Memberships 9
Nathan Patterson’s work 10
Been and Seen: Minuscule 11
Calendar of Events 12
Around the Community 13
Welcome to 2018 at Red Rock Regional Theatre
and Gallery. Please enjoy the information in our
first newsletter of the year and be informed
about what is happening in February and
throughout the year.
In February we welcome artist Nathan Patterson
back for his Coastal Connections exhibition.
Nathan first exhibited at RRRTAG in 2016 and we
are thrilled to have an opportunity to share his
work with the public once again.
A big thank you to all the entrants for the
Minuscule exhibition. Please see the list of prize
winners on page 5 of this edition. Looking ahead
you can read about Call for Entries for upcoming
exhibitions and other exhibition information on
page 4.
In theatre news, season or individual tickets are
still available for the ‘Four Shows One Season’
and also the ‘Café Culture Series 2018’. See
pages 6 and 7 for further descriptions of all the
performers.
The Film Society recommences with the first
screening on February 21/22 of A Man Called
Ove. New members are most welcome to join
before that date so please see the join up
information on page 9.
At the back of each newsletter is some space for
other community arts events and information. In
exciting developments, our region will be
presenting a range of artists, their works and
studios over the Kana weekend March 17 and
18. More information about this in our March
edition but please see the Colac Otway Arts
Trail’s website for a list of participating artists:
https://www.colacotwayartstrail.com/
Minuscule primary school category entrants from
Sacred Heart Primary School
Left to right; Ryan Russell, Darcy Loader, Simon Day
and Kye Finn
ART GALLERY 3
4 ART GALLERY
… ‘MINUSCULE’…
Visitors were delighted and amazed to view the 250 artworks on 15cm x 15cm small canvases displayed throughout the gallery during December and January. Artists exhibiting included pre-school and school groups, all ability and aged care groups, professional and establised artists and those just wishing to explore their artistic talents. See page 5 below for more information.
…CALL FOR ENTRIES…
MAY Exhibition ‘Scapes of the Land’ Cows, Trees and Scraped Knees
How we relate, remember and experience our land is unique. The land can be beautiful and sublime as it can be harsh and unforgiving. What do you see? Artists are invited to submit their interpretations inspired by how they see the land. Artworks can be 2D or 3D in any medium including painting, sculpture, textile/fibre, printmaking, photography, jewellery, ceramics.
Exhibition Dates: Saturday 5
th May – Sunday 27
th May, 2018
ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 13th
April
JULY Exhibition CrossXpollinatioN – ‘Journeys’ 2D or 3D artworks using or referencing textiles/fibre to explore the theme Journeys
Exhibition Dates: Saturday 30
th June – Sunday 29
th July, 2018
ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday 21st
May 2018
Entry forms and guidelines can be found on our website www.redrockarts.com.au
or contact us for further information at [email protected]
…UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS…
MARCH
‘The Spaces Between’ We are thrilled to have the opportunity to host award winning artist Jandamarra Cadd’s latest
collection of dot portraits in the ‘The Spaces Between’ collection. Most of the paintings in the collection have been finalists in art prizes across Australia and include his Archibald 2014 finalist portrait of friend and mentor Archie Roach, his Black Swan Portrait Prize Finalist and Online People’s Choice winning portrait of Actor Luke Carroll. This highly anticipated exhibition will also include his most popular and powerful portraits to date “Uncle Jack” and “We Are the Land” (finalist in the Percival Portrait Prize 2016) and his joyous and much loved portrait “Radiance” – Finalist in The 2016 Sunshine Coast Art Award and Winner of The People’s Choice Award. The opening of the exhibition, 7pm Friday 2
nd March, is a ticketed event and will feature an
intimate floor talk of the exhibition by Jandamarra followed by a discussion/Q&A session with Jandamarra and portrait subject Uncle Jack Charles in the Theatre. See our website www.redrockarts.com.au for further details and ticketing information.
APRIL
‘Small Works’ Respected artist and friend of the Gallery, Julie Keating, will bring together a selection of small works by a group of contemporary Australian artists.
MAY
‘Scapes of the Land’ Entries open
JUNE
‘The Art of Football’ Following the success of the ‘Art of Sport’ exhibition in 2017, the Gallery will again collaborate with art lover and sports fanatic Bob Utber in drawing the community together with an exhibition featuring football-themed works produced by a range of accomplished artists who will explore the passions of art and the game.
JULY
CrossXpollinatioN ‘Journeys’ Entries open
Details of remaining exhibitions in 2018 will appear in the March Newsletter
Art Gallery: Prize Winners ‘minuscule’ small works exhibition 2017 5
Kindergarten
& Primary
School Entries
1st Prize 21 Thomas Frampton Dot Paint
2nd Prize 2 Katie Dexter Graffito
3rd Prize 67 Erick Baltan Sweeter
Highly
Commended
5 Zoe Thornton Days on the Beach
24 Ryan Russell Happy or Sad
27 Emily Day The Lost Generation
41 Tanisha Anson Days in the Meadow
42 Sophie Millar Holi Fire Works
44 Matilda McCullagh Tears Can Say 1000 Words
46 Tanika Pitman Anchored Storm
Secondary
School Entries
1st Prize 90 Bonni McLaren Ocean Blues
2nd Prize 87 Joseph Hanlon Unfinished
3rd Prize 83 Inez Washington Sunday
Highly
Commended
86 Casey Sanders Untitled
97 Skye Leith Untitled 3
All Ability
Entries
1st Prize 109 Douglas Farquhar It’s the Greatest Hollywood
2nd Prize 118 Daryl Hayden Clown
3rd Prize 122 Caetlin Kirby 1920’s Fashion Era
Highly
Commended
99 Courtney Stoddart Sunset
102 Erika Lawrence Abstract 01
108 Steven Nelson Beached
114 Robyn McPhee Shapes
147 Matt McKay Light
148 Neville Byrne Abstract
Adult Entries
1st Prize 151 Sue Tate Aire Valley 1
2nd Prize 184 Irene Pagram Slow Stitch
3rd Prize 150 Gael Kerr Thedra
Highly
Commended
166 Pam Fyfe Felt Mosaic
169 Barry Mousley Tiliqua Rugosa
181 Mary McLaren Encaustic #1
201 Jan Verouden An Impression of Leaves
214 Robin B Angel Song
240 Maude Berry Fractal 2
6 CAROLYN THEATRE
CAROLYN THEATRE 7
8 FOCUS ON FILM: Red Rock Film Society
For information on becoming a member go to our website www.redrockarts.com.au
or call into Rhodes Veterinary Clinic to sign up
February 21/22
A Man Called Ove (2015)
Ove, an ill-tempered, isolated retiree who spends
his days enforcing block association rules and
visiting his wife's grave, has finally given up on
life just as an unlikely friendship develops with his
boisterous new neighbours.
1h 56 min. Comedy, Drama SWEDEN
Films
start at
7.30pm
June 20/21
Pawno (2015)
Pawno is a character
driven ensemble film set
in the diverse and
multicultural suburb of
Footscray in Melbourne.
It revolves around one
day in the lives of twelve
characters. The film is
set in an ageing
Pawnbrokers and at the
core of the story beats a
romance, yet love is
rarely simple. Within a
day, lives intersect and
motives are examined.
1h 29min. Comedy, Drama,
Romance AUSTRALIA
March 21/22
Neruda (2016)
An inspector hunts
down Nobel Prize-
winning Chilean poet,
Pablo Neruda, who
becomes a fugitive in his
home country in the late
1940s for joining the
Communist Party.
1h 47min. Biography, Crime,
Drama CHILE
April 18/19
Captain Fantastic
(2016)
In the forests of the
Pacific Northwest, a
father devoted to raising
his six kids with a
rigorous physical and
intellectual education is
forced to leave his
paradise and enter the
world, challenging his
idea of what it means to
be a parent.
1h 58min. Comedy, Drama
USA
May 16/17
Things to Come (2016)
A philosophy teacher
soldiers through the
death of her mother,
getting fired from her
job, and dealing with a
husband who is cheating
on her.
1h 42min. Drama FRANCE
Season 12 - Autumn 2018
FOCUS ON FILM 9
Screening in the
Carolyn Theatre Red Rock Regional Theatre & Gallery (RRRTAG)
3rd Wednesday & Thursday of the Month at 7:30pm sharp
AUTUMN SEASON: February – June SPRING SEASON: July – November
Members Enjoy
A varied program of interesting, entertaining and thought-provoking films (limited release, foreign and
independent).
The opportunity to socialise post screening to discuss and dissect the movie over supper.
Access to our ever-expanding Film Library comprising all films screened over previous seasons.
Cost of Membership $50 for each Season (5 film-nights including supper)
To Become a Member Sign up at: Rhodes Veterinary Clinic, 74 Gellibrand Street, Colac 3250 (9am- 6pm weekdays); RRRTAG (from 7pm prior to screenings on Film Nights or 11am – 4pm weekends) or, through our webpage www.redrockarts.com
Payment options: Rhodes Vet Clinic – Cash or Cheque only RRRTAG – Credit/Debit Card, Cash or Cheque EFT (Red Rock Film Society) BSB 633-000 ACC# 145 740 866 Red Rock Film Society is affiliated with the Federation of Victoria Film Societies (FVFS) and operates within the rules governing community-based film societies.
Screenings are available to members only.
Memberships are not transferable but members, through prior arrangement, may bring a guest.
Persons may attend only once as a guest per season.
A $10 donation is required for each guest pass.
Requests by members for guest attendance or change of screening night must be pre-arranged at least 24hrs before the screening by contacting Cheryl Creighton at [email protected]
or by phone on 0487 505 298
Join us for a fabulous season of film, fun and fellowship!
website www.redrockarts.com.au
email [email protected]
10 Nathan Patterson - Artist of the Month
Nathan Patterson is a prolific artist and Wagiman
man living in Victoria. His work is currently
exhibited in various locations and he has been
involved in designing a number of AFL jumpers
and football boots. Nathan’s work can also be
seen in murals around Geelong and other
locations and he also spends time sharing his
talent in educational workshops.
Boots painted for AFL Star Jeff Garlett in 2017 Emu Country, 2018
Rising Sun, 2018
Original design for Collingwood’s Indigenous
Round Guernsey, 2016
Nathan has kindly given us permission to share
some of his previous work here, but please come
along to his February exhibition at RRRTAG. To see
and learn more about Nathan please see his
website and Facebook page called: Iluka Art &
Design: https://www.ilukadesigns.com.au/
https://www.ilukadesigns.com.au/
BEEN AND SEEN: 11
Irene Pagram, Sue Tate, and Gael Kerr,
Adult section prize winners
Robin B’s ‘Born an Angel’, Highly Commended in
Adult section
Sue Tate's first prize 'Aire Valley 1', Adult section
Thomas Frampton, ‘Dot Paint’. First Place,
Kindergarden/Primary section
Erick Baltan, third prize, Kindergarten/Primary
entries
Douglas Farquhar, “It’s the Greatest Hollywood’,
First Place, All Abilities section
12 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AROUND THE COMMUNITY 13
WINDOWSPACE-BEEAC
February 2018
Irene Pagram – Cool Burn, (2018)
Eco printed mixed media
http://windowspace-beeac.blogspot.com.au
WINDOWSPACE-BEEAC : 79 Main
Street, Beeac.
Irene will speak about her work and
her process on Saturday 17 February
@ 2pm at WINDOWSPACE
Look out! Here comes The Colac Otway Arts Trail!
Well it really is happening! Thanks to the passion and drive by a number of Colac Otway artists and
others, the Colac Otway Arts Trail will be launched on Friday 9th
March, 2018 at 6.30pm at the Colac
Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre (COPACC) along with the opening of the curated
exhibition Adamas (from ancient Greek word meaning unconquerable and indestructible), a tribute to
all the long and hard-working volunteers who keep the iconic Kana Festival alive.
We invite you to come along and celebrate the beginning of the Arts Trail on Friday 9th
and then enjoy
the full experience of the Arts Trail on Saturday 17th
and Sunday 18th
March which will complement
the 60th
Anniversary of Kana.
The trail will operate from 10am-3pm on both days with over 50 art spaces and studios opening their
doors along with workshops and public art being showcased. Further information with greater detail
about this great event will be in the March edition of the RRRTAG Newsletter.
In the meantime, keep this weekend free, spread the word and keep an eye on the
website www.colacotwayartstrail.com and our facebook page for updates and to find out more about
participating artists and places.
Congratulations to Brent Martin for his winning logo (above) and a big thank to all those who
entered. All entries can be seen on the website.
Please contact Suzanne Frydman at [email protected] with any queries, ideas and feedback.
Deadline for items in the next edition – February 21. Thank you for your ongoing support.
If you no longer wish to subscribe to our newsletter, please let us know.
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