August @ Gasworks Arts Park
Your Guide to What's On this month:
Visual Art Exhibitions
- Reflections - Trish Sabey
- Propaganda or Art? - presented by Gasworks Arts Park
- Whitegloss - Pam O'Neil
- Spirito D'Amore (Spirit of Love) - Catena Catuli
- Coexistence - Ursula Dutkiewicz
Classes, Workshops & Seminars
- Dreams - What are they telling me about myself?
- Bass Guitarist Clinic with Victor Wooten
- Dog Training
- Mum's on the Go-Go
Other News
- Expressions of Interest Now Open for Midsumma 2011
- Gasworks Ceramics Showcase, Craft Cubed Festival
- Farmers' Market
- Ceramics Studio Kiln hire
- Southside Social Club Sing-A-Long
- Affordable Rehearsal Space available at Gasworks
Giveaway's
- This Kind of Rukus, presented by FULL TILT at The Arts Centre
Visual Art
New Exhibitions:
Reflections by Trish Sabey
9 August to 29 August
Port Phillip artist Tricia Sabey takes the landscape genre into another dimension in her latest exhibition Reflections. Tricia Sabey’s work is based on outback scenes of Australia and the diverse moods of Port Phillip Bay in summer and winter, from dawn to dusk. Through ever changing patterns of colour, form and texture she explores psychological, emotional and visual relationships of natural spaces above and below the horizon line.
Where: Angela Robarts-Bird Gallery, Gasworks Arts Park
Times: Daily 9 to 5pm
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POPaganda or Art? presented by Gasworks Arts Park
24 August to 5 September
The POPaganda exhibition showcases a series of propaganda posters from the mid 20th Century in China, giving an insight into the communistic world enforced by Chairman Mao. As well as the political posters, POPaganda will also showcase cultural posters promoting operas, plays and literature. Chairman Mao and Andy Warhol have a lot in common!
Where: Foyer Gallery, Gasworks Arts Park
Time: Daily 9 to 5pm
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Whitegloss by Pam O’Neil
31 August to 19 September
What was Port Phillip like before white man came here? How has it changed? How did the Aborigines live? These were the questions that set St Kilda visual artist Pam O’Neil on her quest that is culminating in her exhibition Whitegloss. The exhibition depicts images of places around the city of Port Phillip as they are now and as they were before white man came here, 175 years ago. The exhibition consists of evocative landscape oil paintings, in both small and large format as well as mixed media works.
Where: Angela Robarts-Bird Gallery, Gasworks Arts Park
Times: Daily 9 to 5pm
Opening Function: Tuesday 31 August from 6 to 8pm
Artist’s Talks: 1pm Saturday 4 and Saturday 18 September
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Continuing Exhibitions:
Spirito D’Amore (Spirit of Love)by Catena Catuli
20 July to 8 August
The recurrent themes of transformation and spirituality that appear in Catena’s work are presented as a visual diary of life. Catena’s passion for art and strong beliefs to live and experience life to the fullest and above all be true to oneself in the journey through life, are reflected in this current exhibition.
Where: Foyer Gallery, Gasworks Arts Park
Times: Daily 9 to 5pm
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Coexistence by Ursula Dutkiewicz
20 July to 8 August 2010
Ursula Dutkiewicz’s dynamic ceramic sculptures use architectural constructions as symbols for human existence and the impact they have on the natural world. Dutkiewicz presents a solo exhibition of recent sculptures at the Angela Robarts-Bird Gallery at Gasworks Arts Park.
Where: ARB Gallery, Gasworks Arts Park
Times: Daily 9 to 5pm
For all Visual Art and Exhibition enquires please contact Tracey McIrvine on 9699 3253 or tracey[at]gasworks.org.au
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Classes, Workshops & Seminars
Dreams - What are they telling me about myself?
In this workshop we will explore the symbolic language of dreams. You will learn ways to make sense of the interconnected network of ideas presented within the dream; and discover that these stories of self, offer emotional links between lived experience and the inner world of the psyche, and thereby give meaning, enrichment and a greater understanding of self.
When: Tuesday 17 August 2010
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
Where: Garden Studio, Gasworks Arts Park
Price: $45
Bookings: Anne Chynoweth 0429 836 840
More information: www.gasworks.org.au
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Bass Guitarist Clinic with Victor Wooten Presented by Thump Music
 Thump Music is proud to present Victor Wooten in an exclusive Australian clinic tour. After an extremely successful tour last year, Victor has jumped on board with Thump to do it all again. You don't want to miss this opportunity to learn from one of the modern day masters.
We will also be giving away a FLEABASS and some MONO product at each clinic. You will be automatically in the draw for this when you purchase a ticket. You will also receive a Thump showbag jam packed with heaps of industry goodies.
When: Saturday 21 August 2010
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Where: Gasworks Theatre
Price: $79
Enquires: Thump (08) 9309 6066
Bookings: www.thumpmusic.com.au
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Dog Training Classes at Gasworks Park
Command Dog Training School (CDTS) is the longest running & most respected professional dog training company in Melbourne, recommended as the school of choice by veterinarians, local councils, and other pet industry businesses. Established in 1983 by training director Basil Theofanides, the school is an Australian family owned business and has won numerous awards for its outstanding customer service. CDTS has been providing classes at Gasworks Arts Park since 1996.
Courses offered are:
- Kindergarten Puppy Training for pups from 8 – 14 weeks of age;
- Basic Obedience Classes for dogs from 18 weeks and over; and
- Intermediate/Advanced Classes
Where: Gasworks Park
When: Saturday mornings 9 am to 12.30pm
For more info visit www.dogtraining.com.au
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Anna's Go-Go Academy Presents “Mums on the Go-Go”
Learn Go-Go dancing from Australia's premier Go-Go school with your kids for fun and fitness in a relaxed and social environment. From the cheeky moves of Ann-Margret and Elvis in Viva Las Vegas, to the super cool styling’s of John Travolta and Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction, you will learn the exciting art of go-go dancing in a fun and social environment. No dance experience is necessary. Do The Monkey, Pony, Swim and Hustle!
When: Every Tuesday at 11am to 12pm , through to September 13
Where: Gasworks Theatre Foyer
Cost: $18 Casual on the Door. KIDS DANCE FOR FREE!
Bookings: www.gasworks.org.au or 9699 325
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Other News & Opportunities
Expressions of Interest Now Open for Midsumma 2011
Our multi-purpose venues are now open for hire for Midsumma 2011. Performers are invited to put in expressions of interest for shared usage of the spaces for short performances and ensemble evenings at rates affordable for budding performers. Gasworks Arts Park has a diverse range of specialist audiences and a strong core following of arts and entertainment buffs that regularly attend our events. Five minutes from the CBD, Gasworks can find the right audience for your show.
Midsumma runs from the 16 January to 6 February, 2011.
Registrations with Midsumma are open until 17 September 2010, closing at 5pm.
Applications to be part of Gasworks programming for Midsumma close at Gasworks on 31 August at 5pm.
Registration fees apply.
Gasworks invites you to come and visit our venues.
More info www.gasworks.org.au
Enquiries: Contact Maria Griffin, our Venue Coordinator via phone on 03 8606 4205 or email maria[at]gasworks.org.au
Download the Gasworks Arts Park Venue Hire Application Midsumma 2011 here
Download the Midsumma Rate Card 2011 here
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Gasworks Ceramics Showcase - Part of Craft Victoria's 'Craft Cubed' Festival
Gasworks Arts Park’s Ceramic Studio is a Satellite venue in the 2010 Craft Victoria’s annual festival, Craft Cubed. Craft Cubed showcases the very best of contemporary craft in Victoria and the 2010 festival theme of ‘childhood’ is set to inspire people of all ages, especially the young at heart! So come down to Gasworks at the next Farmers Market on Saturday 21st August to speak with the practitioners and watch them work, peruse the seasonal produce at the market and enjoy the lovely grounds of Gasworks Arts Park!
Resident artists at Gasworks include acclaimed ceramicists Kris Coad, Ursula Dutkiewicz, Liz Low and Kay Goldfinch.
The Craft Cubed festival runs from the 5 August to 4 September 2010.
For full program listings visit the Craft Victoria website by clicking here.
When: Saturday 21 August
Time: 10am to 1pm
Where: Ceramics Studio, Gasworks Arts Park
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Next Gasworks Farmers Market: Saturday 21 August
Around 50 stallholders come from across Victoria to each market with their freshly picked own-grown produce, bringing a slice of rural life direct to the city shopper. Direct from the growers, you will find a lucsious variety of seasonal fruit and vegetables along with lovely cuts of beef, plump chooks, free range eggs and bacon for lazy weekends!
When: Saturday 21 August
Time: 8.30am to 1pm
Where: Gasworks Arts Park
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Ceramics Kiln Firing Service
Are you making your own pottery or clay sculpture and need access to a kiln? Gasworks Arts Park offers a kiln firing service with our experienced resident Ceramics Artist Ursula Dutkiewicz available to advise you on all you firing enquiries.
Prices: $5.00/kg, or Full Electric Kiln $45, Full Gas Kiln $93
When: 10am to 1pm on Farmers' Market Day, or by appointment
Where: Ceramics Studio, Gasworks Arts Park
Enquiries: Contact Ursula Dutkiewicz at the studio on 9690 6510
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South Side Social Club Sing-A-Long
The South Side Social Club Sing-A-Long is starting back this month with Serena Carmel playing lots of your favourite songs. Look forward to seeing you in the Gasworks Foyer! Afternoon tea and free entry.
When: Thursday 5 August
Time: from 1pm to 2.30pm
Free Entry
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Affordable Rehearsal Space Available in August
Looking for a last minute rehearsal space? Affordable rehearsal spaces are still available at Gasworks in August. Due to maintenance in adjoining spaces, the Gasworks theatre and studio spaces are available for rehearsals for 2 weeks in August at extremely affordable rates.
For more information and rates, phone Maria on 8606 4205 or email
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Giveaway's
This Kind of Rukus presented by FULL TILT, at the Arts Centre
An alcohol-fuelled, techno-beat driven performance about sexual violence in contemporary culture. Accompanied by stunning video imagery, This Kind of Rukus explores the forming and wrecking of relationships, patterns of control, and cycles of abuse.
Be one of the first to email
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to win one of 2 double passes to the preview performance on Wednesday 18 August at 7.30pm.
The season runs 18 to 28 August 2010, at The Arts Centre, Fairfax Studio.
Bookings: www.theartscentre.com.au, 1300 182 183 or the Arts Centre Box Office.
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