Event Highlights @ the Gallery

 

Revealed: Emerging Aboriginal Artists from Western Australia 2013

Revealed is an exhibition, marketplace, symposium and professional development program, linking emerging Aboriginal artists and arts centres from across WA with audiences and opportunities in Perth.

Exhibition

13 April – 4 May 2013
Monday-Friday, 10am-4.45pm
Saturday 12-4.45pm

Gallery Central
Central Institute of Technology
12 Aberdeen St, Northbridge

The Revealed exhibition showcases art by emerging WA Aboriginal artists across a variety of artistic mediums and a diverse range of styles.
The majority of the featured artists are from regional and remote areas of the State. Revealed artists represent a diverse range of Aboriginal language groups.

Artworks in the exhibition are for sale. The income and audience exposure for the emerging artists will assist in the development of their arts practice skills and improve self-employment and earning prospects.
Admission free.

For more information about Revealed please visit revealed.net.au


   
   

MoMA Series Events Calendar

To view the extensive line up of events and activities at the Gallery as part of Picturing New York: Photographs from the Museum of Modern Art visit our What's On calendar on www.momaseries.com.au
 

This season of AGWA Nights will make you feel like you've just stepped into NYC's Central Park.

Launches Friday 1 February 2013 - from 5.30pm

Experience Picturing New York with all the usual AGWA Nights trimmings including exhibition tours by AGWA’s Voluntary Gallery Guides, a new lineup of DJs and topical talks inspired by this incredible exhibition. Each Friday night will feature a rotating special highlight, plus, don’t forget our Manhattan Lounge chill-out space, pop-up bar and deli delights from the Art Gallery Café.


AGWA Nights Curator Tours – 7pm

Dates: 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 3 May

Join one of the Gallery’s talented Curators; Lucy Harper, Picturing New York Project Curator, and Robert Cook, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Photography and Design, as they share the ins and outs of how the exhibition was developed and present their insights into the themes of Picturing New York. These informal talks will give you a greater understanding about the thinking behind the presentation of this international show, and the works themselves.

AGWA Nights Talks – 7pm

Dates: 8 Feb, 8 Mar, 12 Apr

Be stimulated by some fascinating talks on topics inspired by the show’s NYC content including NYC fashion, architecture and inner city trends. AGWA Nights’ Talks is co-ordinated with the Central Institute of Technology and AGWA. Seating is limited so beat the crowd by arriving early.


AGWA Nights Game-on! – from 6pm

Dates: 15 Feb, 15 Mar, 19 Apr

It’s game night at AGWA! Show-off your Chess or Checkers skills and you could be in the running to win some cool prizes. Click here to register!

On Friday 10 May, as part of the closing party festivities, the four nightly champions will face-off over an oversized Chess or Checkers game to determine the ultimate AGWA Nights’ Champion.


New York, New York: A History in 20 Minutes

Dates: 22 Mar & 26 Apr

A humorous and thought-provoking journey through New York history: the people, the place, the culture, the art, the celebrities, the music, the city-scape. A series of linked vignettes, each one drawing inspiration from photographs in the exhibition. The work will present a quick-fire narrative, from New Netherland in 1609 through to metropolis, 20th century world city, and the lead-up to the Twin Towers.

 

 


Three simple steps to buying your AGWA Nights tickets:
1. Visit ticketek.com.au
2. Go to BUY TICKETS
3. Choose your preferred date at 5.30om

Tickets can also be bought in person at the AGWA ticketing desk.

   
 


Dave Callan performing at AGWA Nights during Picasso to Warhol

*All entry to AGWA Nights is at $19 entry. No concessions or childrens' tickets available.

This is an 18+ event. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

     
Artbar    
ARTBAR brings another exciting line-up of international and national acts to the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Coinciding with the blockbuster exhibition series from The Museum of Modern Art, New York. All ARTBAR tickets include entry into the exhibition prior to the main performance.  
     

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Friends events
The Friends of the Art Gallery of Western Australia hold a continual event program throughout the year focused on providing a unique insight into the local art scene. Members are kept up to date with a regular event newsletter and a members magazine. Friends events include:

 

 

 

 

 

Last reviewed 24 April 2013

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