Exploring Identity: Ned, Koala & Me

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Exhibition Dates: 11 January - 11 February 2017

An exhibition of artworks by Rosie Deacon and Liam Benson, curated by Willoughby City Council and The Young Creators.

An exhibition of artworks by Rosie Deacon and Liam Benson celebrating and challenging notions of Australian identity. The exhibition has been curated as part of Council’s The Young Creators program that engages local high school students in all aspects of curating an exhibition. The 2017 Young Creators are Rosie Adams, Patrick Howe, Andrew Jackson, Alexander McLarty and Natasha Seeto.

The Young Creators present an exhibition and workshop program designed to engage, entertain and creatively inspire all ages. Experience the exhibition and get hands on with the fun workshops for pre-schoolers to adults.

A Council curated exhibition. The Young Creators is part of The Chatswood Family Festival 2017.

Image: Rosie Deacon, FUN FOAM FANTASTICAL FABULOUS FUN (detail), 2015. Photo: Zan Wimberley

When

  • Wednesday, 11 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday, 12 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday, 13 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, 14 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Sunday, 15 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday, 18 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday, 19 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday, 20 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, 21 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Sunday, 22 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday, 25 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday, 26 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday, 27 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, 28 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Sunday, 29 January 2017 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday, 01 February 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday, 02 February 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday, 03 February 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, 04 February 2017 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Sunday, 05 February 2017 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday, 08 February 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday, 09 February 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday, 10 February 2017 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, 11 February 2017 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location

Art Space on The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, 2067, View Map

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Photo gallery

Rosie Deacon,

Rosie Deacon, "FUN FOAM FANTASTICAL FABULOUS FUN" (detail), 2015. Photo: Zan Wimberley

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Cost

Free

Contact

Visual Arts Team
0401 638 501
VisualArt@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au

Whatta-Hoot Candy-Suit Tutti-Fruit Costume Making

11am - 1pm, Friday 13 January

Age: 5+

Cost: $10 per person pay on the day

Explore materials, movement, craft, colour, party and performance by making your own wearable art piece, inspired by fruit, lollies and the art of Rosie Deacon. Bookings essential

Thoughts and Prayers - Collaborative embroidered wreath

10am - 12pm, Sunday 15, 22 and 29 January

Age: All ages welcome

Cost: Free

A series of embroidery workshops where artist Liam Benson supports the communal creation of embroidered flowers for inclusion in a collaborative commemorative wreath. Bookings essential

Mask making - exploring identity

10am - 12pm, Thursday 19 January

Age: 10+

Cost: $10 per person, pay on arrival.

Join artist Liam Benson and The Young Creators in a colourful mask making workshop. Bookings essential

Magical Stick Creatures with Angela van Boxtel

10am - 12pm, Saturday 21 January

Age: 7+

Cost: $10 per person, pay on arrival.

Create magical stick creatures with natural materials and scrap fabric & wool. This fun workshop is suitable for the whole family to get creative. Bookings essential

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