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Friday 20 June at 12.45pm
FLOOR TALK
Brenda L Croft, Curator of Culture Warriors speaks about selected works in the exhibition.
Free.
Culture Warriors: National
Indigenous Art Triennial
20 June - 31 August 2008
The Art Gallery of South Australia is delighted to showcase the inaugural National
Indigenous Art Triennial. Travelling from the National Gallery of Australia, Culture
Warriors provides a highly considered snapshot of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
contemporary art practice. The work of thirty artists has been selected, representing the
diversity of regions around Australia and demonstrating the incredible range of
contemporary Indigenous art practice. Works selected for the Triennial have been created
within the past three years and include painting on canvas and bark, sculpture, weaving,
new media, photo-media, printmaking and installation. Curated by Brenda L. Croft, National
Gallery of Australia
SYMPOSIUM
Saturday 21 June 9.30am - 4.30pm
Culture Warriors: National Indigenous Art Triennial
BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED
Saturday 21
June at 12noon
AUSLAN TOUR Empires & Splendour
Tour of the David Roche Collection for deaf and hearing impaired patrons. For more
information telephone 8207 7005 (voice)
Sunday 22 June at 12noon –3pm
FAMILY DROP IN DAY
Message Sticks: Aboriginal designs
Free art and craft activities for all the family on the 4th Sunday of the month, suitable
for children aged 5-10 years, accompanied by a parent / carer at all times. Function Room
2. Free.
Special exhibition entry on the day (2 adults + children) $10.
Sunday 22 June 12noon-3pm
CULTURE DAY Culture Warriors
Come and enjoy this free event celebrating the artistic life and culture of contemporary
Indigenous Australian artists. Try your hand at painting using traditional motifs, learn
basket weaving, enjoy special exhibition tours, dance and musical performance, talks,
film, and delicious native foods. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more
information, telephone 8207 7005.
11.30am-3pm
Guided tours of the exhibition every half hour.
Sunday 22 June at 1pm
FREE FEATURE FILM
Beneath Clouds
Two young Aboriginal people become reluctant travelling companions. Initially wary of
each, their mutual journey builds a strong bond. An eloquent and deeply affecting AFI
award winning film, rich in humanity. Duration: 90 minutes.
Sunday 22 June at 2pm
EYE SPY CLUB Giving and Getting
We all like to receive gifts…even Art Galleries. Help the Eye Spy guides look at some
presents given to the Art Gallery by just one Adelaide art lover! Meet the Eye Spy
detectives at the North Terrace entrance. Make new friends or bring a mate along and
discover how much fun art can be. For further information telephone weekdays 8207 7005.
Sunday 22 June at 2pm
MUSIC PERFORMANCE Soundscapes – Torrens Trio
Enjoy classical and modern performances by students from the Elder Conservatorium of
Music, one of Australia’s most distinguished specialist music institutions. Presented
on the 4th Sunday of the month (March to November) Gallery 3b.
Tuesday 24 June at 12.45pm
FLOOR TALK
Nici Cumptson, Assistant Curator of Australian Art, speaks about selected works in the
Culture Warriors exhibition. Free.
Tuesday 24 June 10am-12noon
PRIMARY PAINTING: STUDIO WORKSHOP
Students view the Culture Warriors exhibition and learn about the incredible range of
Indigenous art practice through stories and symbols. Students then explore Indigenous art
painting techniques by creating their own work of art. $5 per student. Register now at
www.artgallery,sa.gov.au/content-education.html or phone 8207 7033.
Wednesday 25 June 10am and 12noon
PRIMARY PAINTING: STUDIO WORKSHOP
Students view the Culture Warriors exhibition and learn about the incredible range of
Indigenous art practice through stories and symbols. Students then explore Indigenous art
painting techniques by creating their own work of art. $5 per student. Register now at
www.artgallery,sa.gov.au/content-education.html or phone 82077033.
Saturday 28, Sunday 29 June, Saturday 5 July
PRACTICAL ART WORKSHOP
The Magic of Bronze (back by popular demand!)
Here is your chance to make your very own sculpture in bronze in a 3-day workshop. No
prior sculpting experience is necessary. The class will be tutored by sculptor and teacher
Steve James. Steve is an expert in the art of bronze casting and will instruct
participants in all aspects of casting through to your own final masterpiece! Limited to
15 participants. Tickets $350, $250 Members. Bookings: Telephone 8207 7050 or Book online
Sunday 29 June at 1pm
FREE FEATURE FILM
Women of the Sun…25 years later
A powerful documentary examining the impact on the lives of the women who played leading
roles in the groundbreaking television drama series, Women of the Sun, produced in 1981.
Duration: 80 minutes.
Tuesday 1 July
at 12.45pm
LUNCHTIME TALK
Discover the paintings of Jean Baptiste Apuatimi with James Bennett, Curator of Asian Art
in the Culture Warriors exhibition.
Tuesday 1 July at 7-9pm
TOUR: Night Journeys
In conjunction with Culture Warriors, spend an evening at the Adelaide Planetarium with
Astronomer Paul Curnow as he takes you on a fascinating journey exploring the night sky
from an Aboriginal perspective. The Aboriginal Peoples of Australia have been gazing
skyward for thousands of years and possess an in-depth knowledge of the skies above. Hear
about Dreaming stories and learn how constellations such as the Southern Cross and Orion
were viewed by Indigenous Australians. This seminar is designed for the adult beginner and
does not require astronomical knowledge. Location: The Adelaide Planetarium, Uni SA,
Mawson Lakes Campus. Limited numbers. Bookings essential. Tickets $25.
ONLINE bookings have now closed, however LIMITED PLACES STILL AVAILABLE - Please telephone 8207 7050 to arrange a booking.
Wednesday 2 July at 10.30am
MEMBERS GUIDE TO THE GALLERY Shapes and Colours
Join other Members over morning tea in the Members’ Lounge at 10am, followed by a
guided tour, departing from the Information Desk at 10.30am. Please register your
attendance for the tour and morning tea, telephone 8207 7050.
Saturday 5 July
PRACTICAL ART WORKSHOP
The Magic of Bronze
Final in a 3-day workshop, tutored by sculptor and teacher Steve James. Steve is an expert
in the art of bronze casting and will instruct participants in all aspects of casting
through to your own final masterpiece! BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED
Sunday 6 July at 1pm
SHORT FILMS
Short films by Warwick Thornton, including Green Bush, Nana, Mimi and Payback. Duration:
55 minutes. Free.
Tuesday 8 July at 12.45pm
FLOOR TALK
Susan Jenkins, curator and editor, specialising in Indigenous Australian art, speaks about
the art of central Arnhem Land and specifically the work of Philip Gudthakudthay in the
Culture Warriors exhibition.
Wednesday 9 July at 10am
MEMBERS’ ONLY TOUR
ARTLAB: Behind the Scenes
Established in 1985, Artlab provides world-class conservation services to major collecting
institutions and private collectors, taking on a wide variety of restoration and
conservation work from the smallest of objects to large public sculptures. Taka a
behind-the-scenes tour of conservators at work in Artlab’s five laboratories…
Paper, Object, Large Objects, Paintings and Textiles. After the tour, morning tea will be
served in the Art Gallery Members’ Lounge. Limited numbers. Bookings essential.
Tickets: $20 Members Only. Bookings: Telephone 8207 7050. BOOKINGS
NOW CLOSED - FULLY SUBSCRIBED
Sunday 13 July at 2pm
EYE SPY CLUB Hidden Secrets
Sometimes in works of art there are things which you might not see at first. Come on an
Eye Spy trail and discover some hidden secrets. Meet the Eye Spy detectives at the North
Terrace entrance. Make new friends or bring a mate along and discover how much fun art can
be. For further information telephone weekdays 8207 7005.
Monday 14 July 10.30am, 12noon & 1.30pm
School Holiday Art & Craft
Woven Stories
Learn some weaving techniques to create your own unique and beautiful baskets. All
materials supplied. Suitable for ages 5-10 years. Cost is $5 per child, pay on arrival.
Children must be accompanied by an adult/carer at all times. Bookings essential: 8207
7005. Radford Auditorium
Tuesday 15 July 10.30am, 12noon & 1.30pm
School Holiday Art & Craft
Woven Stories
Learn some weaving techniques to create your own unique and beautiful baskets. All
materials supplied. Suitable for ages 5-10 years. Cost is $5 per child, pay on arrival.
Children must be accompanied by an adult/carer at all times. Bookings essential: 8207
7005. Radford Auditorium
Tuesday 15 July at 12.45pm
LUNCHTIME TALK
Discover the new acquisition Siva lingam with James Bennett, Curator of Asian Art in
gallery 21.
Wednesday 16 July 10.30am, 12noon & 1.30pm
School Holiday Art & Craft
Woven Stories
Learn some weaving techniques to create your own unique and beautiful baskets. All
materials supplied. Suitable for ages 5-10 years. Cost is $5 per child, pay on arrival.
Children must be accompanied by an adult/carer at all times. Bookings essential: 8207
7005. Radford Auditorium
Thursday 17 July 10.30am, 12noon & 1.30pm
School Holiday Art & Craft
Woven Stories
Learn some weaving techniques to create your own unique and beautiful baskets. All
materials supplied. Suitable for ages 5-10 years. Cost is $5 per child, pay on arrival.
Children must be accompanied by an adult/carer at all times. Bookings essential: 8207
7005. Radford Auditorium
Friday 18 July 10.30am, 12noon & 1.30pm
School Holiday Art & Craft
Woven Stories
Learn some weaving techniques to create your own unique and beautiful baskets. All
materials supplied. Suitable for ages 5-10 years. Cost is $5 per child, pay on arrival.
Children must be accompanied by an adult/carer at all times. Bookings essential: 8207
7005. Radford Auditorium
Saturday 19 July at 2pm
AUSLAN TOUR Australian Art 1890s-1940s
Discover the joys of our collection. Free tours for deaf and hearing impaired patrons. For
more information telephone 8207 7005 (voice)
Sunday 20 July at 2pm
FREE FILM
Kanyini
Kanyini is a story by an Aboriginal man, Bob Randall, who lives beside Uluru in Central
Australia. Bob tells the tale of why Indigenous people are struggling in a modern world
and what needs to be done to move forward. Duration: 53 minutes.
Tuesday 22 July at 12.45pm
FLOOR TALK
Christopher Menz, Director, speaks about selected works in the exhibition Empires &
Splendour, in gallery 22. Free.
Thursday 24 July at 10.30
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME TOUR
A relaxed morning tea and introductory tour of the Gallery for newly joined Members.
Please register your attendance at the Membership office, telephone 8207 7050.
Friday 25 July at 6-10pm
DEPARTURE Culture Warriors
See this extraordinary exhibition, hear from the experts and enjoy great music, food and
drinks at our next legendary event for art-lovers in their 20s and 30s. More information
and bookings www.artgallery.sa.gov.au/departure
Sunday 27 July at 12noon –3pm
FAMILY DROP IN DAY
It’s a Dogs Life
We look at dogs in the gallery! Free art and craft activities for all the family on the
4th Sunday of the month, suitable for children aged 5-10 years, accompanied by a parent /
carer at all times. Function Room 2. Free. Special exhibition entry on the day (2 adults +
children) $10.
Sunday 27 July at 2pm
MUSIC PERFORMANCE Soundscapes – Contemporary Duo
Enjoy classical and modern performances by students from the Elder Conservatorium of
Music, one of Australia’s most distinguished specialist music institutions. Presented
on the 4th Sunday of the month (March to November) Gallery 5.
Sunday 27 July at 2pm
EYE SPY CLUB Hidden Secrets
Sometimes in works of art there are things which you might not see at first. Come on an
Eye Spy trail and discover some hidden secrets. Meet the Eye Spy detectives at the North
Terrace entrance. Make new friends or bring a mate along and discover how much fun art can
be. For further information telephone weekdays 8207 7005.
Tuesday 29 July at 12.45pm
LUNCHTIME TALK
Rebecca Andrews, Associate Curator of Australian Paintings and Sculpture speaks about
Doreen Reid Nakamarra’s Rockholes at Marrapinti, in gallery 7. Free.
Wednesday 30 July 10am-12noon
PRIMARY PAINTING: STUDIO WORKSHOP
Students view the Culture Warriors exhibition and learn about the incredible range of
Indigenous art practice through stories and symbols. Students then explore Indigenous art
painting techniques by creating their own work of art. $5 per student. Register now at
www.artgallery,sa.gov.au/content-education.html or phone 8207 7033.
Thursday 31 July 10am and 12noon
PRIMARY PAINTING: STUDIO WORKSHOP
Students view the Culture Warriors exhibition and learn about the incredible range of
Indigenous art practice through stories and symbols. Students then explore Indigenous art
painting techniques by creating their own work of art. $5 per student. Register now at
www.artgallery,sa.gov.au/content-education.html or phone 82077033.
Tuesday 5 August at 12.45pm
LUNCHTIME TALK
Explore Michelle Nikou’s Lead Landscape, in the SALA Festival display with Tracey
Lock-Weir, Curator of Australian Paintings and Sculpture. Gallery 9. Free.
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