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Foyer Exhibitions

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2007 - 2008

The Foyer Exhibition Space is free, on the ground floor at 31 Victor Street, Chatswood and open 9am - 5pm weekdays.

Council hosts a free, professional and accessible exhibition venue for the purpose of stimulating greater understanding and awareness of our community’s culture. The space hosts a diverse range of exhibitions about Willoughby, by Willoughby residents, or on things of interest to the community. The program runs all year round and the exhibits are continually changing, so there’s always something to see.

The space consists of four large lockable display cabinets with movable shelving, lighting, and a professional hanging system.

Council encourages artists, individuals and organisations to communicate to the community using different creative mediums, and actively welcome exhibition ideas and proposals. The Cultural Projects Officer is available to discuss ideas, marketing, and installation. Applications are essential, and are assessed by relevance to the community. For more information phone 9777 7972.

2008 Exhibitions

Mayor and students as smART EXPRESSion opening Mayor and students at smART EXPRESSion opening

Collaboration and Celebration exhibition Collaboration and Celebration exhibition

Chatswood Public School students and Yidaki Didg and Dance Chatswood Primary School students and Yidaki Didg and Dance at the opening of the Collaboration and Celebration exhibition

smART EXPRESSion Art Exhibition
10 December 2007  -  January 2008
In its second year this must see exhibition is a selection of Higher School Certificate student artworks from North Sydney Girls High, Willoughby Girls High, Mercy College and Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School.

Imprints on the Surface: paintings, collages and ceramics by Kathie Najar and Dora Major
3 March – 19 March 2008
An exquisite exhibition of paintings, collages and ceramics by two local artists who use their materials to construct a gestural landscape rich with texture.

Collaboration and Celebration: a kaleidoscope of artworks and quirky sculptures by students from Chatswood Public School
18 June – 11 July 2008
As a key Guringai Festival event the Art & Cultural Unit presents a colourful exhibition of vibrant paintings, works on paper and quirky sculptures by students from Chatswood Public School.

This dynamic exhibition is the result of a series of workshops and hands on art activities held during 2008.  Students were inspired to respond to a 1.5 metre “barramundi” model skillfully carved from privet by local indigenous artist Shane Haurama.

A special performance by Yidaki Didg and Dance was held at the opening of the exhibition on Tuesday 17 June.

Willoughby Artists Open Studio Weekend Art Exhibition
27 August - 19 September 2008
An exhibition of artworks by local artists who are participating in the seventh Willoughby Artists Open Studio Weekend on 20 and 21 September 2008.  A great opportunity to see a diversity of styles, purchase artworks and learn more about the local art community.

Artviews by Westview: Westview Cottage Art Exhibition 
 24 September - 10 October 2008
As part of Mental Health Week 2008 the Arts & Cultural Unit will hold an exhibition of paintings, works on paper, collages and photographs by visitors to Westview Cottage in Chatswood.  Westview Cottage is a drop in centre run by the Action Foundation for Mental Health and provides a range of programs, courses and activities for mental health consumers.

smART EXPRESSion 2008 Rebecca Wood, A Comic Revival (smART EXPRESSion 2007 - 2008) 

The artworks on display are the result of an innovative weekly art program held at Westview and aims to encourage individual artistic expression.  The outcome is an exhibition of remarkable energy and reflects each artists unique creative talent.

smART EXPRESSion Art Exhibition
8 December 2008  -  15 January 2009
Now in its third year this must see exhibition is a selection Higher School Certificate artworks from Chatswood High School, Willoughby Girls High and Mercy Catholic College. Once again this exhibition will showcase the outstanding level of creative talent amongst our local students.
 

2007 Exhibitions

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2006 - 2007
Youth Poster Competition and Exhibition Youth Week 2007 Poster Art Competition 
Marjorie Woore opening Marjorie Woore opening
Paint and Clay works by children from Stewart House Paint and Clay works by children at Stewart House
Stop Violence Against Women exhibition opening Stop Violence Against Women exhibition opening

smART EXPRESSion Art Exhibition
11 December 2006  - 17 January 2007
An exciting selection of Higher School Certificate student artworks from Willoughby Girls High, Mercy College and Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School are on display, showcasing the breadth of talent amongst Year 12 students in the Willoughby area. 

Youth Week 2007 Poster Art Competition and Exhibition
16 April – 2 May 2007
As part of Youth Week 2007 celebrations a poster competition and exhibition will be on display. This inaugural event is a great opportunity to see over 130 posters by young people aged 12-25 years.

Marjorie Woore:  In the Moment, a Survey Exhibition
12 – 27 June 2007 
Marjorie Woore is a local artist who has explored various forms of art practice throughout her life, including mosaics, printmaking and painting.   A selection of these works are on display for the first time.

Celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC Week:  artwork by Shane Haurama
18 – 29 June 2007
Shane Haurama, a local indigenous artist,  will paint a four panel mural on site. This spectacular artwork is a key event during the Guringai Festival and responds directly to 50 years of NAIDOC Week. 
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Shane Haurama carvings Carvings by Shane Haurama

Shane Haurama Carvings
2 – 18 July 2007
To compliment the four panel mural painted by Shane Haurama and as part of the 2007 Guringai Festival celebrations, a series of carvings will be on display.  These finely carved objects from local privet demonstrate Shane’s skill as both an artist and carver.

Paint and Clay: works by children from Stewart House
2 – 18 July 2007
Each year hundreds of children from around New South Wales visit Stewart House. This exhibition is a selection of works by some of the children who have visited in 2007 and tells us their individual stories.  It is also a celebration of their indigenous heritage.

Meet Our Artists Exhibition:  Willoughby Artists Open Studio Weekend
13 August - 6 September 2007
This exhibition introduces the diverse work of our talented  local visual artists who are participating in the sixth Willoughby Artists Open Studios Weekend on 22 - 23 September 2007.   

Arts On
12 - 19 September  2007
This display celebrates the kaleidoscope of visual arts events and experiences to be held during the Spring Festival .

Stop Violence Against Women Art Exhibition: Lower North Shore Domestic Violence Network 
19 November – 5 December 
The exhibition displays 50 artworks made by local service providers throughout the North Shore area who came together in 2007 for three Collaborative Service Forums and produced artworks which reflect their particular service.

It is part of the 16 Days of Activism to Stop Violence Against Women, incorporating International White Ribbon Day 25 November and Stop Domestic Violence Day 7 December and International Human Rights Day 10 December 2007.