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Lecture on American Abstract Expressionism
What caused American painting to take off as it did in the mid-20th century? On Tuesday 14 March at 6pm, Anna Moszynska will be giving a lecture at the National Library on American Abstract Expressionism. Anna is a London-based lecturer and writer who oversaw the development of the first master’s degree in contemporary art at Sotheby’s Institute in the 1990s. She taught at institutions including The City Lit, Royal Academy and Tate London, has lectured in cities ranging from Dubai to New York, currently teaches in London and Paris and runs her own courses. She enjoys introducing art to audiences in a lively and approachable way to make modern and contemporary art both accessible and interesting. For non ADFAS members wishing to book please email adfasmembershipcanberra@gmail.com. Entry is $35, payable at the door and refreshments are included. For more information visit the ADFAS website.
Local choral and orchestral ensembles combine forces to present Haydn’s The Seasons
The upcoming Autumn concert of Haydn’s exhilarating oratorio, The Seasons, sees the Canberra Choral Society and The National Capital Orchestra joining forces again to bring quality music-making to the ACT community. This ongoing annual musical collaboration demonstrates the strength of the relationship between these two premier, Canberra community-based ensembles, both of which have a proud tradition of performing works from the classical and contemporary repertoire in the ACT region. Join the CCS and NCO, under the baton of Louis Sharpe, with soloists Saralouise Owens (Soprano), Ryan O’Donnell (Tenor) and Sitiveni Talei (Bass), and narration by Laura Tingle, on Saturday 1 April 2023 at 3:00pm in Llewellyn Hall, ANU. Tickets can be booked here.
Applications now open for 2023 First Nations Artist Residency program.
Presented in a partnership between the Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) and the Australian Art Orchestra (AAO), the First Nations Artist Residency Program is an artistic and professional development initiative that supports the career development of a First Nations musician with a practice in jazz, improvisation, hip-hop, singer-songwriter, or contemporary art music and its composition. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander musicians currently residing in Australia are eligible to apply. The program is open to a broad range of musical genres with the aim to support experimentation and improvisation within and across genres. Applications close 5pm AEDT on Tuesday 28 March 2023. For more information visit the MIJF website.
Arts-focused coworking space
Gorman Arts Centre currently have availability at Gorman Commons, Canberra’s first and only arts-focused coworking space. Desks are available three to seven days a week, from $242 to $363 per month, with further discounts available for individual artists. Join the Gorman Arts Centre community and enjoy the benefits of working in a multi-arts precinct, surrounded by beautiful gardens. Visit the Ainslie and Gorman website for more information.
Public Advocate and Children and Young People Commissioner Annual Satisfaction Survey
The PACYPC is committed to pursuing a supportive and caring community where the rights and interests of people experiencing vulnerability are protected. They advocate for individuals at a systems level to encourage and facilitate positive changes that lead to improved outcomes for people experiencing vulnerability. The PACYPC has statutory oversight and compliance monitoring roles in the child protection, youth justice, mental health and complex disability support systems. Your feedback will be used to assess and improve the services PACYPC provide. The survey closes 30 June 2023 and can be accessed here.
Print demonstration at Megalo Print Studio
Join Peter McLean from 11am – 12pm on Saturday 25 March at Megalo for a print demonstration, in which the artist will expand on his innovative tile and registration system for his relief print from Lego prints. This technique was developed by McLean as a way to explore portraiture and abstraction through the use of colour separation theory. This demonstration will be held in the Megalo Press Studio to coincide with the final weekend of his fabulous exhibition Distant Friends. For more information visit the Megalo Print Studio website.
Visitor Services Coordinator Vacancy at Belco Arts
Join the Belco Arts team as their new Visitor Services Coordinator. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Belconnen Arts Centre’s Reception and Shop, and administrative support for the staff team. Applications close midnight Monday 13 March 2023. Visit the Belco Arts website for more information and to apply.
Canberra-based composer Sally Greenaway to premiere new work at Bowral Autumn Music Festival
Canberra-based composer Sally Greenaway is set to make a mark at the Bowral Autumn Music Festival, which will include premieres of new works by Greenaway and other Australian composers, such as Andrew Ford and Elena Kats-Chernin. The festival will run from Thursday 23 March to Sunday 26 March 2023 and celebrates chamber music repertoire performed by some of Australia’s most highly acclaimed musicians, including Canberra’s world-renowned flautist Sally Walker and Luminescence Chamber Singers conducted by Roland Peelman.
Reminder – Sharing your Canberra arts events
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