Following the success of NOONGAR COUNTRY in recent years, Bunbury Regional Art Galleries will once again present the NOONGAR COUNTRY exhibition, beginning on Saturday 16 August.
This is an exhibition of contemporary art and craft relating to Noongar art, culture and heritage.
NOONGAR COUNTRY features three exhibitions including:
Ngalang Boordiya (Our Bosses) - Contemporary paintings by leading Noongar artists from the South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Peel region. This exhibition features some of the most senior and acclaimed Noongar artists. The theme for the 2008 exhibition is Everyday Heroes or Ngalang Boordiya (Our Bosses). There are many members of the Noongar community who over the years have made huge and important contributions just by the way they live their life and the everyday things they do.
This exhibition is sponsored by Worsley Alumina. Worsley do this to make sure artworks are purchased from Noongar Country each year to be added to the City of Bunbury Art Collection. This year $2000 worth of artworks will be bought from this exhibition. The artworks to be acquired will be chosen by an independent visual arts practitioner from Perth, in consultation with the City of Bunbury Art Collection Committee.
Boongarl Yirel – This annual exhibition of contemporary art and craft produced by emerging South West Indigenous artists has developed over the past five years. This exhibition has been a good stepping-stone for the up and coming artists to exhibit works for Noongar Country. Also, Boongarl Yirel exhibition will feature artworks from community workshop which were conducted throughout the region.
Koolangka Maar Koorliny - artwork by Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School students, some of which were created in workshops coordinated by the Galleries Indigenous Arts Development Officer.
The opening of NOONGAR COUNTRY will be celebrated at Bunbury Regional Art Galleries on 15th August 2008 from 7pm till 9pm. The exhibition will run until 12 October. The Galleries are open daily from 10am until 4pm and entry is free.
For further information, please contact Troy Bennell or Sonya Dye on 97911413, tbennell@brag.org.au or sdye@brag.org.au
The Bunbury Regional Art Galleries would like to thank, The Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts as well as Worsley Alumina for their continued support of South West Indigenous arts practice.
*image courtesy of Moorditj Nyoongar, Graham Taylor (Swag)
Help us to find Young People Who Care! There are exceptional young people all over Western Australia who provide voluntary care for others and we need your help to find them!
Whether it is your friend, relative or neighbour or someone involved in a community group there is undoubtedly a young person that you know who deserves to be recognised – and Young People Who Care is the best way to do just that.
Each year Silver Chain and Carers WA, with the support of Woodside Energy Limited recognise young people in our community through this important award - Young People Who Care.
So, who can be nominated?
Nominations for Young People Who Care can be made by any member of the community and the Awards are open to young people aged 10 – 18 years living anywhere in Western Australia who provide voluntary care to others.
The award is offered in three categories
· Caring in the Community Award, presented by Silver Chain, recognises a young person who provides voluntary care to a person or people in their community.
· Young Carer Award, presented by Carers WA, recognises a young person who cares for a family member with a disability or illness.
· Caring Together Award, presented by Woodside Energy Limited, recognises a group, team or club of young people who carry out volunteer work that benefits others in their community.
The closing date for nominations is Friday, 12 September 2008. All finalists will be invited to a special award ceremony hosted by the Premier of Western Australia, on Friday 10 October 2008, where they will receive great prizes – not to mention the acknowledgement of a job well done!
Nominations can be entered online at www.youngpeoplewhocare.com.au or by calling Silver Chain on 9242 0242 and requesting a nomination form. Nominations are straight forward, only take ten minutes to complete and will make a world of difference to a young person who cares. Just make sure we receive the nomination before Friday, 12 September 2008!
If you would like more information or a nomination form please call Silver Chain on (08) 9242 0242.
Calling local actors and comedians to join newly founded improvised comedy group in Bunbury.
Improvised Comedy
for the WACKY!!!
We aim to produce hilarious ‘on the spot’ skits and scenes, reminiscent of TV’s Whose Line Is It Anyway,
Thank God You’re Here and Perth’s The Big HOO HAA.
The group will work on ‘improv’ skills and practice games to perform for the public.
For more details contact
Kate or Rhys
or just turn up at the
New Lyric Theatre 7 Bourke St Bunbury
on Monday Nights at 7pm
Come along and share your talents
Limited places available
Contact Name: Kate & Rhys
Contact Phone: Kate on 0438927014 or Rhys on 0400748536
Contact Email: bmcg3@bigpond.com
Orienteering
9 Sep 2008
Week 1- 9.30: Meet at Stirling Street Art Centre 10.45: Fresh fruit and reflection/questions
Week 2- 9.30: Meet at Hay Park- football oval at the end 10.45: Fresh fruit and friendship- time to chat and meet other participants.
Week 3- 9.30: Meet and Maidens Reserve 10.45: Fresh fruit and friendship
Week 4- 9.30: Meet at SWWHIC (our centre) and we will orienteer the big swamp. 10.45: Evaluation 11.00: Foot Care talk by Podiatrist Lynette Bartley 11.45: Light lunch and socialising
If you can't attend the extra activities that is fine you are still welcome to join us for the hour of orienteering. You will need a hat, water bottle, sunscreen and comfortable shoes to walk in.
Help us to find Young People Who Care! There are exceptional young people all over Western Australia who provide voluntary care for others and we need your help to find them!
Whether it is your friend, relative or neighbour or someone involved in a community group there is undoubtedly a young person that you know who deserves to be recognised – and Young People Who Care is the best way to do just that.
Each year Silver Chain and Carers WA, with the support of Woodside Energy Limited recognise young people in our community through this important award - Young People Who Care.
So, who can be nominated?
Nominations for Young People Who Care can be made by any member of the community and the Awards are open to young people aged 10 – 18 years living anywhere in Western Australia who provide voluntary care to others.
The award is offered in three categories
· Caring in the Community Award, presented by Silver Chain, recognises a young person who provides voluntary care to a person or people in their community.
· Young Carer Award, presented by Carers WA, recognises a young person who cares for a family member with a disability or illness.
· Caring Together Award, presented by Woodside Energy Limited, recognises a group, team or club of young people who carry out volunteer work that benefits others in their community.
The closing date for nominations is Friday, 12 September 2008. All finalists will be invited to a special award ceremony hosted by the Premier of Western Australia, on Friday 10 October 2008, where they will receive great prizes – not to mention the acknowledgement of a job well done!
Nominations can be entered online at www.youngpeoplewhocare.com.au or by calling Silver Chain on 9242 0242 and requesting a nomination form. Nominations are straight forward, only take ten minutes to complete and will make a world of difference to a young person who cares. Just make sure we receive the nomination before Friday, 12 September 2008!
If you would like more information or a nomination form please call Silver Chain on (08) 9242 0242.
From Friday the 1st of August, The Red Mill Store Gallery is opening up for a new venture.
The Gallery will be open every week for sale of unique art & craft produced by local artists.
A wide range of items in all price ranges will be available. Stock will change on a regular basis, always something new and unique to view and purchase. A great opportunity to find a special gift, or something to spoil yourself.
Beautiful rooms in a heritage listed building. Come and enjoy the lovely atmosphere, while you chat to friends and view the fantastic artwork.
Following the success of NOONGAR COUNTRY in recent years, Bunbury Regional Art Galleries will once again present the NOONGAR COUNTRY exhibition, beginning on Saturday 16 August.
This is an exhibition of contemporary art and craft relating to Noongar art, culture and heritage.
NOONGAR COUNTRY features three exhibitions including:
Ngalang Boordiya (Our Bosses) - Contemporary paintings by leading Noongar artists from the South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Peel region. This exhibition features some of the most senior and acclaimed Noongar artists. The theme for the 2008 exhibition is Everyday Heroes or Ngalang Boordiya (Our Bosses). There are many members of the Noongar community who over the years have made huge and important contributions just by the way they live their life and the everyday things they do.
This exhibition is sponsored by Worsley Alumina. Worsley do this to make sure artworks are purchased from Noongar Country each year to be added to the City of Bunbury Art Collection. This year $2000 worth of artworks will be bought from this exhibition. The artworks to be acquired will be chosen by an independent visual arts practitioner from Perth, in consultation with the City of Bunbury Art Collection Committee.
Boongarl Yirel – This annual exhibition of contemporary art and craft produced by emerging South West Indigenous artists has developed over the past five years. This exhibition has been a good stepping-stone for the up and coming artists to exhibit works for Noongar Country. Also, Boongarl Yirel exhibition will feature artworks from community workshop which were conducted throughout the region.
Koolangka Maar Koorliny - artwork by Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School students, some of which were created in workshops coordinated by the Galleries Indigenous Arts Development Officer.
The opening of NOONGAR COUNTRY will be celebrated at Bunbury Regional Art Galleries on 15th August 2008 from 7pm till 9pm. The exhibition will run until 12 October. The Galleries are open daily from 10am until 4pm and entry is free.
For further information, please contact Troy Bennell or Sonya Dye on 97911413, tbennell@brag.org.au or sdye@brag.org.au
The Bunbury Regional Art Galleries would like to thank, The Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts as well as Worsley Alumina for their continued support of South West Indigenous arts practice.
*image courtesy of Moorditj Nyoongar, Graham Taylor (Swag)
Help us to find Young People Who Care! There are exceptional young people all over Western Australia who provide voluntary care for others and we need your help to find them!
Whether it is your friend, relative or neighbour or someone involved in a community group there is undoubtedly a young person that you know who deserves to be recognised – and Young People Who Care is the best way to do just that.
Each year Silver Chain and Carers WA, with the support of Woodside Energy Limited recognise young people in our community through this important award - Young People Who Care.
So, who can be nominated?
Nominations for Young People Who Care can be made by any member of the community and the Awards are open to young people aged 10 – 18 years living anywhere in Western Australia who provide voluntary care to others.
The award is offered in three categories
· Caring in the Community Award, presented by Silver Chain, recognises a young person who provides voluntary care to a person or people in their community.
· Young Carer Award, presented by Carers WA, recognises a young person who cares for a family member with a disability or illness.
· Caring Together Award, presented by Woodside Energy Limited, recognises a group, team or club of young people who carry out volunteer work that benefits others in their community.
The closing date for nominations is Friday, 12 September 2008. All finalists will be invited to a special award ceremony hosted by the Premier of Western Australia, on Friday 10 October 2008, where they will receive great prizes – not to mention the acknowledgement of a job well done!
Nominations can be entered online at www.youngpeoplewhocare.com.au or by calling Silver Chain on 9242 0242 and requesting a nomination form. Nominations are straight forward, only take ten minutes to complete and will make a world of difference to a young person who cares. Just make sure we receive the nomination before Friday, 12 September 2008!
If you would like more information or a nomination form please call Silver Chain on (08) 9242 0242.
From Friday the 1st of August, The Red Mill Store Gallery is opening up for a new venture.
The Gallery will be open every week for sale of unique art & craft produced by local artists.
A wide range of items in all price ranges will be available. Stock will change on a regular basis, always something new and unique to view and purchase. A great opportunity to find a special gift, or something to spoil yourself.
Beautiful rooms in a heritage listed building. Come and enjoy the lovely atmosphere, while you chat to friends and view the fantastic artwork.
