Exhibitions

Access Gallery

The Access Gallery provides artists with a professional gallery space to showcase their skills, traditions and culture enablling individuals to acquire first-hand experience in planning, developing and mounting their exhibitions. Applications to exhibit in 2013 close on August 30, 2012. Applications can be completed on line, printed and mailed to Bundoora Homestead Art Centre. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

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  Lieutenant Rex Lipman and Timorese ‘creado’ 1942
  Photo: Lt Rex Lipman

  
  Anzac Day 2006 Reunion 2006
  Photo: The Herald and Weekly Times Collection/Carid

  
  Australian Commandos on Patrol in Portugese Timor 1942
  Photo: Damien Parer

  Debt of Honour

  1 February 2012 - 19 February 2012

  Debt of Honour tells the story of a small group of soldiers known as the ‘Sparrow Force’ who, aided by the Timorese, fought a guerrilla war against thousands of Japanese in the rugged interior of Portuguese Timor in 1942-43. This photographic exhibition highlights the close co-operation and bonds of friendship between the Australians and Timorese as the Japanese invaded Timor and threatened Australia.

  This exhibition is supported by Victorian Veterans Council, Australian Government Department of Veterans Affairs, Australian War Memorial, City of Darebin, Boroondara Council, OzLink Entertainment, Upfront Pictures.

   

   

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  Fiona SINCLAIR
  Typotany ‘A’ 2010
  print on paper
  Collection of the artist

  
  Fiona SINCLAIR
  Typotany ‘T’ 2010
  print on paper
  Collection of the artist

  
  Fiona SINCLAIR
  Typotany ‘X’ 2010
  print on paper
  Collection of the artist

  Typotany: an alphabet of Australian native plants

  22 February 2012 - 18 March 2012

  Presented as a series of open edition prints, bookplates, and a delightful range of tea towels, inspired by unique Australian flora, Fiona Sinclair uses typography and botany to explore specific native plants with a combination of freehand and digital drawing techniques

   

   

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  John HOLDSWORTH
  New Rainbow City 2010
  oil on canvas
  Collection of the artist

  The Old Yellow Bible

  21 March 2012 - 8 April 2012

  John Holdsworth’s paintings, drawings and papier mache objects represent the faded yellow pages of the old illustrated family Bible. Images of beauty, truth and love are revealed inducing emotional responses with a power beyond the conscious workings of the mind.

   

   

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  David MCLEOD
  Incandesant 2011
  oil on canvas
  Collection of the artist

  
  David MCLEOD
  Quadrant 2011
  oil on canvas
  Collection of the artist

  Regency: art inspired by living in Regent

  11 April 2012 - 29 April 2012

  Influenced by the urban green corridors of the Regent area in Darebin, David McLeod examines the uneasy borders between the natural and man-made worlds. A suite of dreamlike and exaggerated oil paintings interpret familiar local sites including Edwardes Lake, Merri Creek and the Kodak wastelands.

   

   

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  Teacosy Tales at Bundoora Homestead 2011

  Teacosy Tales

  2 May 2012 - 27 May 2012

  Every teacosy has a tale to tell…textile artists, community crafters and teacosy enthusiasts join together in tribute to a treasured domestic icon! Curated by Marg Lanne and Maryanne Noonan, the annual teacosy exhibition is a vibrant display of handcrafted, beautifully embroidered teacosies with all proceeds donated to Cancer Council Victoria.

   

   

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  Marlene SCHIAVONE
  Untitled 2011
  ink on paper
  Collection of the artist

  Land Locked

  30 May 2012 - 17 June 2012

  NMIT visual arts students decode the local landscape through a variety of media in the exploration of space, place and the environment.

   

   

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  Elaine WILLIAMS
  My Homeland Up North 2011
  acrylic on canvas
  Collection of the artist

  Peeal Yulong - Red Gum White Gum

  20 June 2012 - 8 July 2012

  In observation of NAIDOC Week, the Elders and students from the Indigenous Arts Unit of RMIT University present works inspired by the great gum and scarred trees of Bundoora.

   

   

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  Phil HARRIS
  Sharpies Practising Carpetby 2006
  oil on canvas
  Darebin Art Collection

  From Interiors to Exteriors

  11 July 2012 - 29 July 2012

  In this keenly observed series of paintings, Phil Harris affectionately surveys the subjects of domestic bliss, domestic harmony and the suburban backyard. The backyard, unlike the front yard, is often a private world; a secret place behind our fences that strangers aren’t privy to unless invited. Interiors, featuring figures, explores the human condition; identity, gender, sexuality, love and rejection, loneliness and states of mind.

  The City of Darebin is proud to present a spotlight on Phil Harris, winner of the 2006 Darebin Art Prize.

   

   

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  Joyce SMITH
  Honey and the Bee 2011
  mosaic
  Collection of the artist

  Seductive Smalti

  1 August 2012 - 26 August 2012

  Highly regarded, admired and much desired, smalti is the oldest mosaic material available today. The colours and differences in height and light interaction make it the material of choice for mosaicists all over the world. Presented by the Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand (Victorian Branch), this judged exhibition with prizes, highlights the use of smalti and other mosaic materials to produce amazing works of art.

  www.maanz.org
  www.kewceramics.com.au

   

   

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  Lyre Bird Duchess and Dressing Table Set
  embroidery on linen
  Gina Wilson Collection

  
  Melbourne Centenary VIC 1834-1934 c. 1934
  embroidery on linen doily
  Gina Wilson Collection

  Early Australian Linens

  29 August 2012 - 16 September 2012

  Gina Wilson's collection of vintage hand embroidered linens includes tablecloths, doilies, aprons, teacosies, and many other items found in op-shops, garage sales and on eBay. This exhibition focuses on pieces that mark milestones in Australian history, as well as native flora and fauna.

  www.earlyaustralianlinens.blogspot.com

   

   

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  Phyllis FALDON
  Convergance 2009
  acrylic on canvas
  City of Darebin Art Collection

  Seniority

  19 September 2012 - 14 October 2012

  Co-inciding with the Victorian Seniors Festival, the City of Darebin proudly presents, Seniority, a celebration of creativity, experience and excellence from senior artists in and around the Darebin community.

  Artists include Kerry Maher, Dawn Looper, Ted Sanders, Erif Vincent, Bob Doreian, Jeannie Sanders, George Eustice, Phyllis Faldon, Ken Senior, Wilma Plozza-Green, Sid Cross, Jan Howe and Helena Nowak .

   

   

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  Dianne SELBY
  Animal World 2011
  opaque paintmarker on paper

  Northern Support Services Annual Art Show

  17 October 2012 - 4 November 2012

  Northern Support Services (NSS) is a Northcote-based, not-for-profit community organisation that provides services for people who have an intellectual disability and autism. The NSS Art Studio’s annual exhibition is a showcase for the outstanding work produced by artists from Northern Support Services.

   

   

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  Paul COMPTON
  Eddie Munster Vignette 2011
  ink on paper
  Collection of the artist

  Bygones

  8 November 2012 - 25 November 2012

  Created with a sense of whimsy and playfulness, this exhibition of drawings, prints and handmade books by Paul Compton features portraits and vignettes exploring subjects ranging from outsiders and forgotten Victorian literature to lost film stars and local folklore.

  The City of Darebin is proud to present a spotlight on Paul Compton whose work, Teacup and Teapot Ensemble, was acquired for the City of Darebin Art Collection in 2010.

  www.paulcomptonart.blogspot.com

   

   

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  Meagan WYKE
  Monument 2010
  mixed media
  Collection of the artist

  A Painting Show

  28 November 2012 -20 January 2013

  Sharing teachers, studio space, and taking inspiration from each other’s work can create a strong bond between students. Four years after graduation, six emerging artists come together again to explore the on-going relationship between their artwork. Artists include Renee Cosgrave, Merryn Lloyd, Tom Reddington, Stephanie Stott, Sally Wemyss and Meagan Wyke.

   

   

Talk & Tea

Bundoora Homestead Art Centre is proud to present  Talk & Tea, a public lecture series devoted to lively and informative discussion of the visual arts.  Afternoon tea and a tour of the exhibition are included in the admission fee of $5.00.  Bookings can be made by calling 9496 1060.

• Thursday February 16 @ 2pm
  Dream Weavers
  

  Sara Lindsay, premier artist-weaver and Australian Tapestry Workshop Studio Manager, demonstrates the art of weaving and examines three decades of tapestry making from the assembled works on show in About Time.

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• Thursday March 8 @ 2pm
  Botanica
  

  Combining botanical illustration with typography, Fiona Sinclair discusses the techniques and detailed application of her work in Typotany with a digital slide show presentation.

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• Thursday April 12 @ 2.30pm
  Tapestry Rules
  

  Join comedian Jodie J. Hill’s unique, humour-filled tour and commentary of the About Time exhibition for a whole new outlook on the world of tapestry!

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• Thursday May 17 @ 2pm
  Teacosy: Domestic Icon
  

  Celebrate the renaissance of the much loved teacosy as a work of art with Barbara Perrett who reveals the secrets of successfully creating teacosy masterpieces.

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• Thursday June 14 @ 2pm
  Madly Melrose
  

  Australian ceramics expert and Curator of Melrose Art Pottery, Gregory Hill, reflects upon the artistic, cultural and social impact of the Melrose pottery range and its role in the development of Australian commercial pottery.

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• Thursday July 19 @ 2pm
  Beauty and the Beast(iary)
  

  Bundoora Homestead Art Centre’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence, Sharon West, unveils the ideology behind creating the fantastic creatures that inhabit Menageries Merveilleux: curious beasts of Bundoora and beyond.

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• Thursday August 16 @ 2pm
  Mosaic Magic
  

  Members of the Mosaics Association of Australian and New Zealand (MAANZ) explore the various styles, techniques, methods and materials used to create the mosaics on display in Seductive Smalti.

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• Thursday September 13 @ 2pm
  Conserving Your Family Heritage
  

  Gina Wilson has been collecting embroidered linens for many years, rescuing them from uncertain fates in op-shops and garage sales.  She explains why it is so important to preserve linens as part of your family heritage, and how to store them.

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• Thursday October 11 @ 2pm
  Perspectives
  

  Kerry Maher leads a discussion of artistic viewpoints with artists participating in the inaugural Seniority exhibition.

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• Thursday November 1 @ 2pm
  Sight…Sound…Smell…
  

  Co-curators and artists, Cara-Ann Simpson and Malte Wagenfeld, describe the challenges faced by artists working with the intangible nature of air, sensation and spectres in Cloudy Sensoria.

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Workshops

Bundoora Homestead Art Centre presents a series of workshops designed to inspire, inform and enjoy. Conducted by local experts, materials and costs are specified for each program and bookings are essential – phone 9496 1060.

• Teacosy workshops
  

  Co-curators of the Teacosy Tales exhibition, Marg Lanne and Maryanne Noonan conduct practical workshops in the art and craft of teacosy making.

  Session:	Wednesday 14 March @ 1pm-4pm Wednesday 28 March @ 1pm-4pm
  Tutor:	Marg Lanne and Maryanne Noonan
  Materials:	Please bring wool, needles, crochet hook
  Cost:	$10.00 and bookings are essential.

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• Digital photography workshops
  

  Adam Elwood, photographer for the Leader Newspaper Group leads digital photography workshops suitable for adults of all abilities and interest levels.

  Session:	Sunday September 9 @ 1pm-4pm Sunday October 21 @ 1pm-4pm
  Tutor:	Adam Elwood
  Materials:	Please bring digital camera
  Cost:	$10.00 and bookings are essential.

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• Painting workshop
  

  Join Sharon West, Bundoora Homestead Art Centre’s Artist-in-Residence, for an afternoon of painting en plein air.

  Session:	Friday November 9 @ 1pm-4pm
  Tutor:	Sharon West
  Materials:	Demonstration only
  Cost:	$10.00 and bookings are essential.

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Events

2012 Artist in Residence

Teacosy Festival

Contributions are invited for Bundoora Homestead Art Centre’s annual Teacosy Festival, May 2 - May 27, 2012, as a fund raiser for Cancer Council Victoria. Teacosies must be handmade (knitted, stitched, felted, crocheted etc.) and the use of recycled materials is encouraged. Contributions are required by 20 April, 2012 and should be sent with the following details: your home address, contact telephone number and title/s of each teacosy to:

Marg Lanne, Teacosy Organiser
G.P.O Box 1254 Melbourne, VIC 3001 Australia

For further enquiries:
pansypatches@yahoo.com.au
+61(0) 411 604 435 or 0425 765 523

Teacosy workshops

Co-curators of the Teacosy Tales exhibition, Marg Lanne and Maryanne Noonan conduct practical workshops in the art and craft of teacosy making.

Previous Exhibitions