Chop Chop

Families are invited to drop-in to Metro Arts at lunchtime on Sunday 28 May 2023, to participate in a free workshop. Participants from four years of age and up can papercut delicious treats to fill their own China bowl using scissors. About the artist: Pamela See (Xue Mei-Ling) is an Australian artist born of Chinese […]

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Contemporary Papercutting Demonstration with Elysha Rei

Using her matrilineal Japanese heritage as a point of inspiration for her work, gain a behind-the-scenes insight into this delicate artform. Visitors are welcome to converse and query Rei and her practice while she is cutting. About the artist: Elysha Rei is a Japanese-Australian visual artist who works in paper cutting, installations and public art. […]

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Precision: The Art of Cutting

At a time when climate change and the environment are central, this approach to a traditional, recyclable and renewable art medium is in itself a political statement. For some artists, ecology and sustainability inform their work, for others it is secondary to an often cutting, critical engagement with the medium or other sociopolitical issues. The […]

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Stockroom and Gallery Tour

Studio Gallery is pleased to announce, in collaboration with BAD, an engaging month of weekly artist talks, panel discussions and stockroom tours parallel with a dynamic group show to be held across the month of May 2023. An impressive range of genres and media including paintings, sculpture, photography and drawings. As a part of the […]

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Open Studio: Mas & Miek Ceramic House

Mas & Miek Ceramic House will be hosting short fun workshops where anyone can book in and try their hand at pottery! Everyone is also welcome to come for a coffee and walk around the studio and soak up the creative atmosphere. […]

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Art, Design, and Community: A Dynamic Panel Discussion

The event features a group of esteemed Australian artists, including Stanislas Piechaczek, Andy Harwood, Clairy Laurence, and renowned artist and Studio Gallery director Kerry Armstrong. The panel discussion will explore the role that art plays in a design practice from various perspectives. From the viewpoint of an artist, the discussion will delve into personal practices, […]

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Sepideh Ilsley on design, digital art, simplicity, and embracing imperfection

Born in Shiraz, Iran in 1980 and raised in Sweden, Ilsley’s early exposure to art and design during her international upbringing influenced her artistic practice. After working for several years as an Art Director and Graphic Designer, Ilsley pursued her passion for fine art, where she found fulfillment in working with imperfections, creating bold sculptural […]

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Botanica: Contemporary Art Outside

Botanica: Contemporary Art Outside is returning to the City Botanic Gardens between 12-21 May 2023, 5‑10pm. This year will see ten large-scale installations, ranging from sculpture and projections through to augmented reality and interactive creations that will once again transform the gardens into an outdoor gallery. Attend an AfterDark Art walk or complete the children’s discovery trail and enjoy […]

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BAD Food Truck Night

Settle in to a converted builder’s yard and discover a community hub boasting a wide variety of food trucks. Grab a scrumptious bite to eat, a cool drink and while away the night as local musician, Jeremy Beamish, and Scribble Slam street artists bring Albion’s best kept secret to life. […]

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Earth & Fire In Conversation

Written and compiled by Kylie Johnson and Tiffany Johnson, Earth & Fire captures the diverse beauty and utility of ceramics, demonstrating that clay doesn’t just get under your fingernails; it gets under your skin. Come and celebrate the release of this exceptional new work, explore MoB’s latest exhibition Clay and take in an engaging and […]

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