Art is more than a commodity for Prudence
August 19, 2008
For Lismore painter Prudence Lawrence, art must go beyond simply being a commodity.
“I’d rather look at something that makes me feel something or tell a story, than look at something that matches with the décor,” she says.
This attitude exeplifies Lawrence’s comtempary pop surrealist style.
Applying illustrative techniques to mixed media, her works leave the viewer in an intentioanlly ambiguous realm.
“I paint pictures from my dreams. And from years and years of being subjected to inappropriate movies at a young age,” she laughs.
Mullumbimby Civic Memorial Hall to reopen soon
August 1, 2008
EDITOR’S NOTE: Suzie Mylecharane has informed us today (
August 7) that, ‘due to certain council requirements’, the hall’s reopening has been postponed to a date to be advised.
Mullumbimby’s Civic Memorial Hall will be reopened on Saturday, August 30.
Initially built as a memorial to commemorate the soldiers who fought in the World War I, the Mullumbimby Civic Memorial Hall opened its doors in 1929 and symbolised the strong and independent community spirit of the people who planned and built the town.
New Art Exhibitons for August
July 28, 2008
The Northern Rivers Community Gallery Exhibitons for July closed yesterday (Sunday 27th July).
The local art gallery is now preparing for four new exciting exhibitions opening this Friday 1st August.
The new exhibitions will run until Sunday 31st August.
Ballina Info has the details of the August art exhibitions. There is something for everyone, with the lineup being one of most varied that the gallery has seen so far.
The exhibitons are:
- Soul Connection – Symbolic Story Telling - by Joy Ann Jennings
- Southern Cross University students: Body of, - A selection of works form 3rd and 4th year students
- Animal House - Various Artists.
- Flying Goolies - clever and quirky metal and brightly painted sculptures
Make sure you check out some great local art
Bentley Art Prize offers $7000 in total prizemoney
July 23, 2008
The 24th Annual Bentley Art Prize to be held on August 1, 2 and 3 in the Bentley Public Hall (mid-way between Lismore and Kyogle) will offer more than $7000 in prizemoney for the 12 sections.
Major sponsors for the event are Tursa Employment and Training and the Casino RSM Club.
Tursa is sponsoring the Open Art Prize for $1000, and the Casino RSM Club $1000 for an Acquisition Prize.
This year there is a class for the Golden Oldies — residents in nursing, retirement, aged and day care.
Lismore Symphony Orchestra joined by 90-voice community choir
June 7, 2008
Lismore Symphony Orchestra will be joined by a 90-voice community choir when it performs at Lismore City Hall on June 14 and 15.
Lismore Symphony is a community orchestra, drawing its 40 members from throughout the region.
They rehearse in preparation for two concerts a year.
They say that their increasing success is due to the support they get from the community.
“Each concert is a selection of carefully chosen works from Beethoven symphonies to popular movie themes and much in between – all chosen with you, the audience, in mind,” a spokeswoman said.
Northern Rivers Indigenous art gets $25,000 boost
May 29, 2008
Indigenous art in the Northern Rivers district has received a boost from the Federal Government.
Arts Northern Rivers, based at Alstonville, has received $25,000 in Federal funding to upgrade facilities for local Indigenous artists.
The grant is part of $1.6 million worth of additional funding announced today by Arts Minister, Peter Garrett.
The grants are:
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Discovering the delights of Gurrumul
May 29, 2008
It was one of those pleasant surprises that life can dish up sometimes.I was in Darwin. It was August, a balmy Top End night, and it was festival time.
The Year of the Apology Indigenous Art Exhibition
May 21, 2008
Northern Rivers Indigenous artists respond to the apology.Don’t miss this historic exhibition from 28 May – 29 June 2008, at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery, 44 Cherry Street, Ballina. Open: Wed–Sun 10am – 4pm
The Year of The Apology is a landmark exhibition for Indigenous artists in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Artwork featured has a personal reference to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s Apology to the Stolen Generations, on behalf of the newly elected Labor Government, on the 13th February 2008, and to the theme of reconciliation within Australia
The exhibition includes artwork from over 50 Indigenous artists from the Northern Rivers. Frances Belle Parker, a local artist herself, has curated this exhibition as part of her new role as Indigenous Arts Development Officer for Arts Northern Rivers.
Byron Bay Writers Festival funding secure — for now
May 9, 2008
This year’s Byron Bay Writers Festival definitely will go ahead, but its long-term future is still in doubt.
Member for Ballina Don Page raised the issue in State Parliament this week and said: “Whilst I have been given an assurance from the Minister’s office that funding for this year’s festival is secure, I am concerned about funding in future years.
“The Northern Rivers Writers Centre, who host the Byron Bay Writers Festival, rely heavily on the funding they receive from the State Government to run the annual event.
“The festival is one of the most significant events on the Byron Bay calendar, attracting more visitors than either the Brisbane or the Melbourne Writers festivals.
SCU art exhibition focuses on science and art
May 7, 2008
The marriage of science and art is being celebrated once again with the 2008 Vegetative Visions art show being held at Southern Cross University on Friday, May 16.The show is organised annually by the Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics (CPCG), a scientific research centre based at Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus.
Julie Pattemore, a PhD candidate from the Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics who has been co-ordinating the exhibition, said: “Many of our scientists are creatively inspired by the beautiful and interesting images they come across every day in their research, and since 2004 the scientists at CPCG have been contributing their artworks to be displayed at the Centre’s very own annual art show.
“The exhibition is designed to foster a connection between the scientific research undertaken at Southern Cross University and the wider community through art.
