Arts diary – January 16
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What's on in Canberra's art scene
VISUAL:
Belconnen Arts Centre: College Express 6. A multimedia exhibition, featuring work from talented young artists in years 11 and 12 from schools in the North Canberra region. Until Sunday. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. Ph: 6173 3300 or see: belconnenartscentre.com.au.
Brindabella Hills Vineyard Gallery: Hall and Beyond. Watercolours by Jane Eustice, Nell Anderson and Isla Patterson. Until February 1. Open weekends and public holidays, 10am-5pm. From Wallaroo Road near Hall, follow the signs to Woodgrove Close. Ph: 6230 2583.
Bungendore Fine Art: Lesley Wallington. An exhibition of paintings of birds that inhabit the region of Canberra and the south-east. Until January 31. Open daily, 10am-4.30pm. 42 Ellendon Street, Bungendore. Ph: 6238 1640.
Canberra Glassworks: Glass X Design. An exhibition of works from established and emerging designers and glass artists. Until January 25. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. 11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston. Ph: 6260 7005 or see: canberraglassworks.com.
CCAS Gorman Arts Centre: Video:Music. Finding Ghosts. An immersive exhibition by Tracey Benson focusing on place, identity and geographical narrative. Until February 14. 55 Ainslie Avenue, Braddon. Open Tuesday to Friday, 11am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Ph: 6247 0188 or see: ccas.com.au.
gallery@bcs: Plucked. A selection of works from the Australian National University School of Art 2014 Graduation Exhibition. Four students from the Photography and Media Arts department will be showcasing their works, which challenge conceptions of what photography is. Opens Wednesday January 21, 6pm. Until February 6. 26 Chandler Street Belconnen. Ph: 6264 0200 or see: bcsact.com.au.
Gallery of Australian Design: AVID. An exhibition of the best Industrial design projects from graduating students of the University of Canberra, showcasing a broad range of contemporary and creative design works created during their studies. Until January 29. Open Wednesday to Friday, 9am-5pm. 47 Jardine Street, Kingston. Ph: 0403 884 452. or see: gad.org.au.
Ginninderra School House Gallery: Coming Together Now. An exhibition of 14 local artists who exhibited at the School House in 2014. Until January 25. Open Thursday and Friday, 10am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8.30am-4.30pm. Ginninderra School House, Ginninderra Village, Gold Creek, Nicholls. Ph: 6230 9007.
Goulburn Regional Art Gallery: Chinese Whispers. An exhibition of newly created art works which could take a turn in any direction. Until January 31. Open Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm, Saturday to Sunday, 1pm-4pm. Civic Centre, corner of Bourke and Church Streets, Goulburn. Ph: 02 4823 4494.
Milk Factory Gallery: Summer Exhibition. A variety of multimedia works from the Gallery Stockroom and exhibitions held throughout 2014. Until February 28. Open daily, 10am-5pm. 33 Station Street, Bowral. Ph: 02 4862 1077 or see: milkfactorygallery.com.au.
Narek Galleries: Tide Lines. A solo exhibition by ceramic artist Shannon Garson. Until February 16. Open Friday to Monday 10.30am-5.30pm. Old Tanja Church, 1140 Bermagui Road. Tanja. Ph: 6494 0112.
National Library of Australia: Keepsakes: Australians and the Great War. A visual tour of World War I as seen through the eyes of the people who were there. Until July 19. Open daily, 10am-5pm. Free. National Library of Australia, Parkes. Ph: 6262 1111.
National Portrait Gallery: Rick Amor: 21 portraits. Amor is the noblest yet most unaffected of contemporary Australian portraitists. Until March 1. In The Flesh. A major, multimedia exhibition by Australian artists. Until March 9. Open daily, 10am-5pm. King Edward Terrace, Parkes. Ph: 6102 7020.
Promenade Cafe Hyatt Hotel: Capital Lens. A photographic exhibition of nine works from the '100 Views of Canberra' publication, curated by PhotoAccess. Until April. Open daily, 6.30am-10.30pm. 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra. See photoaccess.org.au.
Tuggeranong Arts Centre: College Create. A showcase of painting, sculpture, photography and mixed-media works from college students across in south Canberra. Until January 20. In The Mood. An exhibition of creative works that provide an opportunity to see the world through the eyes of the community's young people. Until January 20. Open Monday to Friday, 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. 137 Reed Street, Greenway. Ph: 6293 1443.
PERFORMANCE:
Australian National Botanic Gardens: Summer Sounds with The Central. Blues, grooves, big band beats, rockabilly and jazz in the Botanic Gardens. Until January 25. Saturdays and Sundays, 5.30pm-7.30pm. Cost $5. Clunies Ross Street, Acton. Ph: 6250 9588 or see: anbg.gov.au/gardens.
Belconnen Theatre: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. A fabulous musical suitable for all ages, featuring a cast of nearly 40 adult and child performers. Until January 24. Cost $26. Swanson Court, Belconnen. Ph: 6275 2700 or see: canberraticketing.com.au.
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