YOUR INVITATION

29 September – 2 December 2018

STEEL: ART DESIGN ARCHITECTURE

This exhibition explores the most innovative and outstanding ways that steel is being used by artists, designers and architects in Australia in  21st century Australia and examines our relationship to this extraordinary material.

STEEL: art design architecture is a JamFactory touring exhibition. STEEL: art design architecture is supported by Visions of Australia funding through Australian Government Department of Communications and Arts and the South Australia Government through Arts South Australia.
 

YOUR COLLECTION: HUNTER STEEL

Curated from the gallery’s permanent collection, a selection of silver gelatin photographs by Charles Collin offer insight into the architectural and industrial landscape that has shaped the cultural of Newcastle and the Hunter region.

A gallery project curated by Rob Cleworth.

6 October – 2 December 2018

ARTIST FOCUS: MATTHEW TOME

This showcase spotlights the practice of Hunter-based artist Matthew Tome, who maintains an active studio while heading up Newcastle Art School, Hunter TAFE.

A gallery project curated by Rob Cleworth in consultation with the artist.

Top: Craig Hiron The Little Guy, premium espresso coffee machine 2016,
mirror polished, stainless steel. Photo Nick Bowers. Below: Charles Collin Iron soldiers (detail) c1961, silver gelatin photograph, 30 x 37.5cm, Gift of the Newcastle Photographic Society, 1990
Collection Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery © the artist’s estate

 RELATED EVENTS

OPENING CELEBRATION EVENT
Sunday 7 October from 2pm
Insightful talks with guest speakers Margaret Hancock Davis, curator of STEEL: art design architecture, and Murray McKean, industrial and architecture photographer, on his experience at BHP.
Enjoy live music and refreshments. All are welcome to this free event.

MEET THE MAKER with Kes Harper
Saturday 27 October 1-3pm
Join our featured gallery shop artist as she explains her jewellery practice and demonstrates her design techniques. Refreshments served at 3pm.
Free event | All welcome

GALLERY SOCIETY EVENTS

BUS TRIP
Friday 14 September
Sydney Contemporary,
Australasia’s Premier International Art Fair
$75 non-members, $70 members
All welcome | bookings required by 12 September

FOR THE LOVE OF ART: Matthew Tome
Sunday 21 October 2–4pm  
$15 non-members, $10 members
All welcome | bookings required.
All funds raised go towards the purchase of new acquisitions for the gallery’s collection.

ART CLASSES

Term 4 Art Class Brochure (new)

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

THE ACT OF MAKING with Matthew Tome
Sunday 28 October, 10.30am–3pm
Focus on the process of artmaking with inspiration from the showcase ARTIST FOCUS: Matthew Tome.
Cost $85pp Materials supplied.
Level: adult (beginners and experienced)
Bookings and closed shoes are essential.

SCULPTURE with Braddon Snape
Sunday 25 November, 10.30am–3pm
Explore the process of 3D form and learn how to manipulate materials with inspiration from the exhibition STEEL: art design architecture.
Cost $85pp Materials supplied.
Level: adult (beginners and experienced)
Bookings and closed shoes are essential.