Mac - Museum Of Art And Culture Lake Macquarie
About Mac - Museum Of Art And Culture Lake Macquarie
Museum hours are Tuesday - Sunday 10 am-4. 30 pm. cafe MAC is open for coffee and cake from 10am-3. 45 pm and lunch is available 11: 30 am-2 pm.
Mac - Museum Of Art And Culture Lake Macquarie Description
The Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie (MAC) is an exceptional cultural and tourist destination, widely recognised for its exhibition program and work with the community.
Located on the shores of Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake, the leafy grounds include the award-winning gallery with cafe, retail shop, mosaic pathways, and a sculpture park. MAC is unique among regional galleries due to its location and quality of programming. Touring shows alternate with gallery-curated exhibitions featuring nationally significant artists, many of whom share a connection with the Hunter.
Contemporary visual arts, craft and design practice is the main focus of our exhibitions, and respectful Aboriginal projects are a strong component with focused Aboriginal programming through yapang.
The museum can be reached easily via the lake foreshore cycleway, the water or by public transport. FREE ENTRYpathways Lake Macquarie is unique among regional galleries due to its location and quality of programming. Touring shows alternate with gallery-curated exhibitions featuring nationally significant artists, many of whom share a connection with the Hunter.
Contemporary visual arts, craft and design practice is the main focus of our exhibitions, and respectful Aboriginal projects are a strong component of the program.
The gallery can be reached easily via the lake foreshore cycleway, the water or by public transport. FREE ENTRY
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Here's a quick snap of our wonderful volunteer Maddy assisting Collections Officer Rob Cleworth with preparations for upcoming exhibition YOUR COLLECTION: HUNTER STEEL.
Did you know you can appy to be a volunteer? Gallery volunteers are an essentail part of our team and assist staff in a range of activities across all departments. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to gain professional experience and skills, make new friends and give back to your community.
If you are in...terested in applying to be a volunteer at Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery you can download an application form using the link below.
https://artgallery.lakemac.com.au/…/94E 1FB14D920091A5F05CAE…
Image shows a selection of silver gelatin photographs by Charles Colin from the gallery's permanent collection.
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Have you visited the Gallery shop lately? You may have seen the recent delivery of jewellery from 'gleaned' by artist Kes Harper. Kes combines sterling silver with upcycled materials from decorative steel tins (think olive oil, cookies and exotic spices) to create a unique jewellery range with a casual elegance. 'gleaned' handmade jewellery is created in an off grid solar powered workshop in the hills of the Lower Hunter Valley, NSW.
... Kes will also be taking some of the Gallery's upcoming school holiday workshops teaching participants to how to create their own jewellery from steel and copper wire.
Bookings are through eventbrite. You can find more information about school holiday workshops and upcoming term 4 classes on the Gallery's website or by contacting visitor services.
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A few snaps from Lake Macquarie Art Gallery Society's For the Love of Art. This afternoon's guest speaker was filmmaking and special effects artist Isaac Turier.
For the Love of Art is a regular Lake Macquarie Art Gallery Society event that showcases guest speakers from a vast array of creative fields in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All funds raised go towards the purchase of new acquisitions for the Gallery's collection.
... Afternoons such as this are a wonderful opportunity to not only visit the Gallery but meet with like-minded friends.
Be sure to keep an eye out for the Society's next event!
All welcome
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Drop in and Draw is off and running on this beautiful afternoon. Today's particpants are busily working away while listening to the soulful tunes of Leonard Cohen!
We have one more session to go before the term break but don't fret! Drop in and Draw will be back in Term 4 running every Saturday afternoon 1:00 - 2:30pm between 27 Oct and 15 Dec.
... Drop In and Draw is the perfect opportunity for brushing up on your life drawing and observational skills. Each self-guided session features a draped life model, refreshments and basic drawing materials.
Cost $10 No registration required. Simply turn up on the day BYO sketchbook/paper Closed shoes are essential
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Have you reserved your place for tomorrow's 'For the Love of Art' event with filmmaking special effects artist Isaac Turier? Call the Gallery on 02 49210382.
Looking for something creative and fun to do this weekend? Why not try your hand at sun prints! Available now in the Gallery Shop.
Don't forget to contact the Gallery to book your place for The Love of Art featuring Isaac Turier this Sunday!
Join the Gallery Society in a fun, relaxed and social afternoon. Our guest speaker is Hunter-based visual effects artist Isaac Turier. Currently based in Newcastle, Turier is a vfx generalist and has experience across a range of roles in film production including acting, cinematography, post production and visual effects. All welcome! $10 members $15 non-members. Bo...okings are essential and can be made by phoning the gallery on (02) 49210382.
About the artist: see http://isaac-turier.squarespace.com/home< br> Image: 'Visual effects' by Isaac Turier for the short film 'Woody' by Stuart Bowen.
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Your Invitation to 'STEEL: art design architecture' and 'Your Collection: Hunter Steel' http://createsend.com/t/r-B1827923FD1FBF6 62540EF23F30FEDED
Art Space is on today. Drop in for free family art making between 10.30am and noon.
Drop in and Draw is on this afternoon 1-2.30pm. Practice drawing the human figure with a draped life model and enjoy tea and refreshments in the studio space. This session is for ages 14+. The cost is $10. We supply basic drawing material, however, we recommend you bring your own sketchbook. No bookings necessary just come along.
Out now - the Gallery's September newsletter. See what is coming up and what has been happening! http://createsend.com/t/r-048EC4C604CD7CC 02540EF23F30FEDED
The recent rain has really made Jamie North's sculpture 'Succession' come alive! This stunning photo was taken this afternoon in the Sculpture Park by our own Exhibitions and Collection Officer Rob Cleworth.
Caption: Jamie North, Succession, 2016. Cement, steel, steel slag, coal ash, oyster shell,... organic matter, 450 x 90 (diam), 420 x 90cm (diam). Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Prorgam in memory of Kerry North, 2017. Courtesy: Jamie North.
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Young children and their carers can enjoy some interactive time through art activities and storytelling. Why not enjoy a picnic in the lakeside sculpture park afterwards? Guided by experienced artists and educators. Be quick. Our holiday workshops are popular and fill fast. Book now through Eventbrite.
Level: ages 3-6
Conditions:... Enclosed shoes are essential to participate in any holiday workshop Children must be of age specified.
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Have fun discovering many ways to shape and form different types of metal wire. You will be working with tools such as pliers to create a sculptural form that you can then make into a necklace. Or think of another inventive way to show off your creation! Be inspired by the exhibition STEEL: art design architecture. Be quick! Our holiday workshops are popular and fill fast. Book now through Eventbrite.
Level: Ages 7+
... Tutor: Kes Harper
Conditions: Enclosed shoes are essential to participate in any holiday workshop Children must be of age specified
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Have fun discovering many ways to shape and form different types of metal wire. You will be working with tools such as pliers to create a sculptural form that you can then make into a necklace. Or think of another inventive way to show off your creation! Be inspired by the exhibition STEEL: art design architecture. Be quick! Our holiday workshops are popular and fill fast. Book now through Eventbrite.
Level: Ages 7+
... Tutor: Kes Harper
Conditions: Enclosed shoes are essential to participate in any holiday workshop Children must be of age specified
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Young children and their carers can enjoy some interactive time through art activities and storytelling. Why not enjoy a picnic in the lakeside sculpture park afterwards? Guided by experienced artists and educators. Be quick. Our holiday workshops are popular and fill fast. Book now through Eventbrite.
Level: ages 3-6
Conditions:... Enclosed shoes are essential to participate in any holiday workshop Children must be of age specified.
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Transform two-dimensional sheets of paper into three-dimensional paper sculptures! Have fun with the fluidity of paper, discovering different approaches to forming and shaping. Explore the principles and elements of three-dimensional art. Be inspired by the exhibition 'STEEL: art design architecture'. Be quick. Our holiday workshops are popular and fill fast. Book now through Eventbrite
Level: Ages 7+
Tutor: Katie Cadman
... Conditions: Enclosed shoes are essential to participate in any holiday workshop Children must be of age specified
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Transform two-dimensional sheets of paper into three-dimensional paper sculptures! Have fun with the fluidity of paper, discovering different approaches to forming and shaping. Explore the principles and elements of three-dimensional art. Be inspired by the exhibition 'STEEL: art design architecture'. Be quick. Our holiday workshops are popular and fill fast. Book now through Eventbrite
Level: Ages 7+
Tutor: Katie Cadman
... Conditions: Enclosed shoes are essential to participate in any holiday workshop Children must be of age specified
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Friendly staff, lovely salt water exhibition and a beautiful location
Friendly staff, lovely salt water exhibition and a beautiful location
Friendly staff, lovely salt water exhibition and a beautiful location
Friendly staff, lovely salt water exhibition and a beautiful location