Arts diary – October 7
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What's on in Canberra's art scene
VISUAL:
ANCA Gallery: Lay About. A solo exhibition of sculptures and photographs by emerging artist Jacob England. Until October 16. Open Wednesday to Sunday, noon-5pm. 1 Rosevear Place, Dickson. See: anca.net.au.
Belconnen Arts Centre: A Tribute to Mossy. Artist Frances Luke explores the honeycombed cliffs that surround our coastline. Tony Faul: Selected Works. Artworks from the 1970s and 1980s exploring Faul's passion for the natural world and the human figure in watercolour, pencil and oil. It Feels Like Home. An exhibition from The Tenants' Union ACT, Housing ACT, ACT Shelter and Streetlaw showcasing artwork of Canberra tenants' response to "home". Ship of Fools. Artist Ann McMahon makes use of recycled material to question the way resources are used, consumed or thrown away in the relentless pursuit of economic growth. All until Sunday. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. See: belconnenartscentre.com.au.
Canberra Glassworks: Fresh Glass. Drawing inspiration from spring and Floriade, this exhibition pairs studio glass vessels and sculpture with botanical installations. Until October 30. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. 11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston. See: www.canberraglassworks.com.
Drill Hall Gallery: Charlie Sheard. A survey of painter Charlie Sheard's recent work, representing the coming of age of a virtuosic and lyrical artist. Doug Alexander. An homage to the achievements of ceramicist Doug Alexander. Both until November 6. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm. Kingsley Street, off Barry Drive, Acton. Ph: 6125 5832 or see: dhg.anu.edu.au.
Ginninderra School House Gallery: The World around Us. An exhibition of paintings in oils, pastels and watercolour, portraying many aspects of our world by artists Eva Henry, Stuart Marshall and Isla Patterson. Until October 30. Open Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday 8.30am-4pm. Sweet Copper, Ginninderra School House Gallery, Old Ginninderra Village, 3/11 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls. See: sweetcopper.com.au or ph: 6230 9007.
Nancy Sever Gallery: Sky Blue Sky. An exhibition of paintings by Kate Stevens featuring a series of paintings that depict landscapes in and around the town of Braidwood, where the artist lives. Until October 23. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am-6pm. 4/6 Kennedy Street, Kingston. See: nancysevergallery.com.au.
PhotoAccess: Grounded. In an exhibition embracing the relationship between photography and printmaking, emerging Canberra-based artist Georgia Black explores transience and impermanence. Surfacing. Canberra-based artist Caroline Huf's exhibition showcases a series of still and moving images exploring ideas of surface, substance and duration. Both until November 6. Open Tuesday to Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday noon-4pm. Manuka Arts Centre, corner of Manuka Circle and New South Wales Crescent, Griffith. Ph: 6295 7810 or see: photoaccess.org.au.
Strathnairn Arts: September. Ceramics exhibition by Strathnairn Arts studio-holder, Catherine Drinan. Anthology 2. Works by the Fibre Basket Makers of the ACT, reflecting the interests, experience and personal aesthetic of each of its members. Both until October 9. Keeping Company. Three Canberra-based artists present an exhibition of silk painting, glass art and works on paper. Until October 16. Open Thursday to Sunday 10am-4pm. 90 Stockdill Drive, Holt. Ph: 6254 2134 or see: strathnairn.com.au.
PERFORMANCE:
Art Song Canberra: From Russia (and New Zealand) with Love. A vocal recital celebrating the songs of Russian and New Zealand composers, including works by Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Lilburn and Farquhar. Sunday, 3pm. Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest. Ph: 6286 7373 or see: artsongcanberra.org.
Australian Haydn Ensemble: Beethoven 4th Piano Concerto. The Australian Haydn Ensemble presents a program exploring chamber versions of Beethoven's piano concertos. Tickets $30-$55. Thursday, October 13. 7pm. The Hall, University House, ANU, Acton. Ph: 1800 334 388 or see: australianhaydn.com.au.
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