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Just paper | 2 May - 21 June 2015

Artists celebrating Joe Eisenberg OAM and his to contribution to the visual arts across 8 exhibitions, events, forums and public art installations.

Just paper | official opening invitation

Councillor Peter Blackmore, Mayor of the City of Maitland, the Councillors of Maitland City Council together with Joseph Eisenberg OAM, Cultural Director of Maitland Regional Art Gallery warmly invite you to

Just paper 

Exhibition dates: 2 May - 21 June 2015

A festival of 8 exhibitions

including the work of more than 250 artists,
over 100 events, 2 public art installations and 1 big party!

To be officially opened by

Professor the Hon. Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO

1.30 - 4.30 pm | Saturday 2 May 2015

Afternoon tea served from 3.30 pm
 

Entry is free | everyone is welcome | Includes live music

Just paper

The piano has been drinking (not me)
A parting gift to the City of Maitland
by Joe Eisenberg and 170 artists and donors

An empty chair: 10 years of paper
A spotlight on the MRAG Collection
over the last decade

The Maitland Wonder: Les Darcy
Les Darcy images from the MRAG Collection

Taking on Les Darcy: Mr Skel
Larger than life size stencils of the great man himself at the High Street Entrance

Download your PDF invite for Official opening invitation here

Exhibitions

Showcase No3
Artwork by Year 7-12 local high school students

Ascendance: Trevor Weekes
A stellar art installation of ascending birds
inside the art gallery

On the make: a collection story
The ongoing love affair between the MRAG
Collection and its donors as told through a unique suite of silkscreen prints donated by Michael Hobbs

A gallery of people: looking back
A tribute to the people of MRAG over the last
decade through the lens of the Maitland Mercury and MRAG awards and publications

After Just paper | Just party

The MRAGM Members Committee invite you to

Just party

6 - 9 pm | Saturday 2 May 2015

at Walka Water Works: 55 Scobies Lane, Oakhampton Heights 2320


To thank the more than 250 artists, donors and supporters who contributed to Just paper, an extraordinary parting gift of art worth more than $100,000

to the City of Maitland by Joe Eisenberg OAM.

This once-in-a-lifetime event includes live performances, plentiful local produce,
Tyrrells Wines and a carnival atmosphere

limited tickets: $75 pp

Available from MRAG Reception on 02 4934 9859 or artgallery@maitland.nsw.gov.au
RSVP essential by 30 April 2015 | Tickets non refundable after 29 April 2015

Download your PDF invite for After Just paper | Just party here

Just meet me at MRAG

Download your PDF invite for Just meet me at MRAG here

MAY 2015

Saturday 2 | 10 am – 12 noon 
Artists in Conversation

with Joe Eisenberg and Anna Waldmann. Join us for this free event in the art gallery with The piano has been drinking (not me) artists: Peter O’Doherty, Robyn Gordon, Victoria Lobregat & Greg Leong. Tea/Coffee provided on arrival

Saturday 2 | 1.30 – 4.30 pm 
Launch of Just paper

with Afternoon Tea & live music
FREE event
 
Saturday 2 | 6 – 9 pm
Just Party!

After party presented by MRAG Members
at Walka Water Works, Oakhampton Heights
Tickets $75pp. RSVP essential by 29 April tel. 4934 9859

Sunday 3 | 11 am – 2 pm
Free Family Fun Day

Free Art Sunday between 11 am – 1 pm. Celebration for Showcase No3 at 11.30 am. BBQ hosted by the Rotary Club of Maitland Sunrise (gold coin donation) at 12 noon. Sketch Off,  fun drawing game for all from
1 – 2 pm. FREE event

Thursday 7 | 5 – 9 pm 
East End Shop Hop

Celebrate Mother’s Day in Style
20% discount across 5 boutiques and bars
in the East End of High Street, Maitland
Tickets $20pp. Available at MRAG and participating outlets

 

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Friday 8 | 7 pm
Dead Men Talking

Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson, with Warren Fahey & Max Cullen. 90 minute performance & 1 glass of Champagne on arrival. Tickets $30 members $35 non members

Friday 15 | 6 – 8 pm
Look Who’s Talking
Ideas that changed the world

with Elizabeth Farrelly,
Oliver Freeman & Jeff Julian
In collaboration with Maitland City Library
Tickets $20pp. Available through Maitland City Library only

Saturday 23 | 9 am – 3 pm 
Olive Tree Markets at MRAG

60 unique artists, designers and foodies come together to celebrate creative Hunter Valley all on MRAG’s doorstep.10-for-10 MRAG Members Raffle will be drawn at 2 pm
Get your tickets in advance

Tuesday 26 | 6 – 8 pm
Look Who’s Talking

Peter FitzSimons on
The Maitland Wonder: Les Darcy
In collaboration with Maitland City Library
FREE event

JUNE 2015

Saturday 6 | 1 – 4.30 pm
Natural Dyeing and Felting

with Ashley Grant, for youth (14+) and adults
$45 Members $55 non-members,
materials included

Saturday 13 | 1 – 4.30 pm
Screen Print and Stitch

with Ashley Grant, for youth (14+) and adults
$45 Members $55 non-members,
materials included

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Saturday 20 | 10.30 am – 4.30 pm 
Mr Skel Stencil workshop

with Mr Skel, for youth (12+) and adults
$35 Members $45 non-members,
materials included