autumn holiday events - Maitland Regional Art Gallery

TUESDAY 12 APRIL
BOOK READING IN THE
ART FACTORY PLAY SPACE
TUESDAY 12 APRIL 2011
with Angela Burgess
for children of all ages
AUTUMN
HOLIDAY EVENTS
maitland regional art gallery
11.00 am – 12.00 am
COST: $2 / child, parents free
Enjoy books, games and songs inspired
by current exhibitions. A great activity for
parents with kids of varying ages with fun
and games in the gallery. Places are limited.
ART WORKSHOP : RELIEF
PRINTING, COLLOGRAPHS /
MONOGRAPHS.
WEDNESDAY 13 APRIL
THURSDAY 14 APRIL
PIPSQUEAK :
SHINY SCULPTURES
PIPSQUEAK :
I CAN SPOT A TRAIN...CAN YOU?
WEDNESDAY 13 APRIL 2011
THURSDAY 14 APRIL 2011
TUESDAY 12 APRIL 2011
with Vanessa Evans
for toddlers aged 2-5 & their
parents or carers
with Angela Burgess
for children aged 9-12
10.30 am – 11.30 am
COST: $8 members /$10 non-members
1.00 pm – 3.30 pm
COST: $20 members /$25 non-members
After all the fun of Steamfest (April 9, 10)
MRAG plays host to the Powerhouse
Museum’s Trainspotting exhibition
(April 11- May 22). Join us on a Pipsqueak
adventure to see if we can spot the trains!
We will read a book about a train and sing
a train song too, finishing it off by making
a train of our very own.
Inspired by the techniques used in the
Freshwater/Saltwater (March 11 – May 1)
exhibition, students will use wooden board
and string to create complex collograph
designs they can use for printing multiple
times. They will then experiment with a range
of collograph techniques.
WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL
TUESDAY 19 APRIL
with Angela Burgess
for toddlers aged 2-5 & their
parents or carers
PIPSQUEAK :
STUCK ON YOU!
DANCE AND ART
WORKSHOPS :
FLIGHT OF FANTASY
10:30 am – 11:30 am
COST: $8 members /$10 non-members
TUESDAY 19 APRIL 2011
with Vanessa Evans
for toddlers aged 2-5 & their
parents or carers
10:30 am – 11:30 am,
COST: $8 members /$10 non-members
Using collage techniques, students will
make their very own works with quirk,
inspired by the diverse artists showcased in
the current Art Factory exhibition. Cutting
and pasting to your heart’s desire (with
some fun songs and games thrown in).
Inspired by Denese Oates Sculptures
(March 11 – May 1) exhibition, Pipsqueakers
will create shiny sculptures with Styrofoam
and aluminum foil, and play drama games
and activities that encourage them to
think about big things and little things.
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Production and choreography,
Suzanne Pettit, with flautist
Karen Drury and artist Bernie Meyers
WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL 2011
for children aged 6-9
10.30 am – 12.30 pm
COST: $20 members /$25 non-members
ART WORKSHOP :
TREASURED SHAPES
WEDNESDAY 13 APRIL 2011
WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL 2011
for children aged 9-12
1.30 pm – 3.30 pm
COST: $20 members /$25 non-members
ART WORKSHOP FOR TEENS :
INSPIRED BY MAITLAND GAOL
TUESDAY 19 APRIL 2011
THURSDAY 21 APRIL
THURSDAY 21 APRIL 2011
for toddlers aged 2-5 & their
parents or carers
10.30 am – 11.30 am
COST: $8 members /$10 non-members
with Tom Kearney
for teens 13-18 (intermediate to advanced)
10.30 am – 2.30 pm
COST: 1st enrolment: $45 members
/$50 non-members, 2nd enrolment:
$35 members /$40 non-members
This workshop encourages students
to respond to the rich historical an
atmospheric experience that is Maitland
Gaol. Students will be guided by Tom to
work in pencil drawings and then acrylic
on canvas, creating a response piece out
of an experience not to be forgotten.
This workshop is suited to teens who like
expressive art, history and literature.
Cost includes 90 minute tour (worth $14)
artists canvas and all art materials.
KEY :
> All ages
with Vanessa Evans
for children aged 6-9
4
1.00 pm – 3.30 pm
COST: $20 members /$25 non-members
Inspired by the artist Nell and her
sculpture, Treasure (2003) in the Works
with Quirk exhibition (March 26 - July 17),
students will use Styrofoam, multi-coloured
sequins and pins to create an individual
and inspiring piece of art.
> Toddlers > 2-5
> Kids > 6-9
MRAG presents a special workshop series
where students will engage in both
performance
and
artmaking.Beautiful
music lures the audience into a world of
dance and art, exploring the idea of flight.
Follow the Pied Piper through the gallery
spaces and be inspired to move like flying
creatures. Explore aspects of flight with
brushwork, feathers, quills and ink. Each
performance and workshop comprises of
activities suitable for the defined age group.
No dancing or art experience necessary.
Inspired by photographs from the
Maitland International Salon of Photography
(March 11 – May 1).
Bookings are essential to secure your spot.
To book a place in one of our workshops or
activities, contact: MRAG: (02) 4934 9859
> Kids > 9-12
> Teens > 13 -18
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> EXHIBITIONS
DURING THE HOLIDAYS
IN THE ART FACTORY:
WORKS WITH QUIRK
Artworks from the MRAG collection and by
Sydney and Newcastle emerging artists
>CURATED BY LAUREN VAN KATWYK, EDUCATION CURATOR.
FOR TODDLERS, KIDS & TEENS
maitland regional art gallery
AUTUMN HOLIDAY EVENTS
ENTRY TO MRAG IS FREE OF CHARGE,
>
ALL WELCOME. >
OPEN > 10AM – 5PM
TUESDAY – SUNDAY
[excludes
public
holidays]
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THE GALLERY SHOP
MRAG
GALLERY
CAFÉ,
SÉRAPHINE
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hosts a range of local, national and
international artists and craftspeople.
OPEN:
10AM – 4:45PM TUESDAY TO SUNDAY
OPEN:
9AM – 4:30
TUESDAY TO SUNDAY
THROUGHOUT THE
ART GALLERY:
UNTIL MAY 1:
> Denese Oates : Sculptures
> Maitland International Salon of Photography
> Freshwater/Saltwater : Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander prints
UNTIL MAY 22:
> Robert McFarlane: Received Moments: Photography 1961-2009
> Trainspotting: Powerhouse Museum in conjunction with Steamfest
All toddler’s, children’s and teen’s
activities and workshops are
developed from exhibitions on
display at MRAG, grounding the art
experiences of children and young
people with a strong relationship to
real works of art.
Bookings are essential to secure
your spot. To book a place in one
of our workshops or activities,
contact: MRAG: (02) 4934 9859
BOOKINGS AND PAYMENT AT
TIME OF BOOKING ARE REQUIRED.
LAUREN VAN KATWYK,
EDUCATION CURATOR:
laurenv@maitland.nsw.gov.au
For more information about any of
our children’s programs, contact:
[1] Eli Turier, Mickey Rabbit, 2011, mixed media, H : 25cm (dimensions variable)
[2] Robert Wynne, Art glass, free formed, hand blown and cold worked.
[3] Ben Soedradjit, Tony at Work, 2006, multiplate drypoint (perspex) and
monoprint on paper 70.3 x 49.3 cm
[4] Nell, Treasure, 2003, mixed media, 38 x 23 cm
230 High St Maitland NSW 2320 // 02 4934 9859
artgallery@maitland.nsw.gov.au // www.mrag.org.au