Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre
About Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre
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Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre Description
The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre is housed in a large, modern, architecturally award-winning building with views to Wollumbin /Mount Warning. The Gallery was relocated to this site in 2004 and extended in 2006. The Margaret Olley Art Centre opened as a purpose-built extension in 2014.
The Gallery’s seven exhibition spaces present a dynamic program of historical to contemporary touring exhibitions, alongside exhibitions showcasing the work of regional, national and international artists presented exclusively at the Tweed Regional Gallery. The program includes the $20, 000 Olive Cotton Award for photographic portraiture. An extensive collection of portraits representing Australia’s diverse community is a highlight of the Gallery’s permanent collection. Visitors can participate in a range of complementary public programs and workshops catering for all ages and abilities. The Gallery also includes a workshop and education space, research library, the Gallery Shop and the Gallery Café (www. tweedgallerycafe.com. au) with indoor and outdoor seating.
The Margaret Olley Art Centre (MOAC) celebrates the career, life and legacy of Margaret Olley, Australia’s most celebrated painter of still life and interiors. MOAC combines exhibitions, interactives and the permanent re-creation of areas of Olley’s famous home studio. MOAC is complemented by the Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio, a space dedicated to the continuation of Olley’s commitment to supporting artists and fostering creativity.
The Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre is a Tweed Shire Council Community facility, supported by Create NSW, the Friends of Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre Inc. , the Tweed Regional Gallery Foundation Ltd. , and private donations.
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Join us for the Official Opening of three exciting new exhibitions: 'Laith McGregor: Borrowed Time' 'Graeme Drendel: Confessions' 'Deirdre Bean - Australia's Mangroves: living on the edge'
... At 5.15 join artist Laith McGregor and 'Borrowed Time' exhibition curator, Hamish Sawyer for an exhibition preview tour.
At 6.00pm the Official Opening celebrations will begin, with special guest speakers: Hamish Sawyer and Stella Downer of Stella Downer Fine Art, Sydney.
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Don't miss this fantastic opportunity for teenagers (years 9-12) to work with exhibiting artist Laith McGregor during the school holidays.
The sun is shining in Murwillumbah today and Tweed Regional Gallery is a great destination for a picnic and sunset viewing after taking in the fantastic exhibitions. Check out this video of the recent Community Picnic and Artist Paint Out that was held in celebration of our 30th Anniversary.
Looking ahead for School Holidays Ideas? Here’s a great opportunity for students in years 9-12 to work with artist Laith McGregor.
The line as a symbolic gesture dates back to our primitive origins and is used to map, guide, express and converse. It is central to drawing and will be the focus of this workshop. Students will make some quick facial studies before drawing a self-portrait in detail, creating a finished artwork. This will then be deconstructed through erasure, gra...ffiti and drawing over. Book into ART MAKER: Deconstructed Self Portrait with Laith McGregor on Sunday 7 October from 10.30am-2.30pm DST. www.trybooking.com/UZCM Cost is $50 or $45 for additional bookings.
Laith is also offering a similar workshop for adults on Sunday 21 October. Details at www.trybooking.com/XVLY image: Laith McGregor 'OHNE TITEL'
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Pack a blanket, a picnic basket and bring the whole family along for a special community gathering in the grounds of Tweed Regional Gallery to celebrate our 30 year anniversary.
Take in the stunning view that has inspired so many artists represented in our collection while you enjoy live music, free art activities for the kids, and observe artists at work outdoors. Watch as the sun sets from the best spot in Murwillumbah.
Artists who are interested in setting up to work 'en ...plein air' overlooking the stunning Tweed Valley with Guest Artist-Mentor Hobie Porter should contact the Gallery for more information.
Sunday 9 September 2 to 5pm. Music program: Budjerah Slabb Music 2-3pm, Joshy Dredz 3-4pm, Mel Scarlett Music 4-5pm
Thanks to Recycled Mats at Tweed Heads for supporting this event.
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Members of the community are invited to visit the Gallery to learn more about our new MemoryScape program as part of Dementia Awareness Month. Join us for some enjoyable 'slow art' experiences that demonstrate how looking at and talking about art can have benefits for people living with dementia and their care partners.
2018 marks Tweed Regional Gallery's 30th anniversary. To celebrate the Gallery's milestone year, the Tweed Regional Gallery Foundation has launched an appeal to help acquire Cressida Campbell's 'Hallway with kilims' 2017-18. Valued at $110,000, this work is the most ambitious acquisition in the Gallery's history. Your gift, big or small, will be appreciated. Donations of $1,000 or more provide eligibility to become a member of the Foundation. Philip Bacon Galleries have very generously allowed us to exhibit the work in the upcoming exhibition 'Three Decades: celebrating the Tweed Regional Gallery collection'. Image: Cressida Cambell with Gallery Director Susi Muddiman OAM courtesy of Bushturkey Studio
Introducing the newly appointed committee members of the Friends of Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre. The 'Friends' are dedicated and enthusiastic supporters of the Gallery and its programs. They perform a crucial role, making significant financial contributions towards the building, its appointments and furnishings, acquisition of artworks for the collection and Gallery programs. For more information or to join the Friends visit https://artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au/JoinU s
'Australian exotica' artist Marian Drew is one of Australias most significant contemporary photographic artists. Enjoy an illustrated Artist Talk about her extensive practice, characterised by innovation and exploration of photomedia.
'Australian exotica' is a MGA - Monash Gallery of Art travelling exhibition on display at Tweed Regional Gallery until 23 September.
A collaborative event between the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre, Contemporary Art Space an...d Education Inc. and Byron School of Art
IMAGE: Marian DREW 'Wombat and watermelon' 2005 from the series 'Still life / Australiana' 2003–09 pigment ink-jet print 110.5 x 140.7 cm Monash Gallery of Art, City of Monash Collection, acquired 2006
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Join us this Sunday to hear from these three diverse Indigenous artists about their works currently on exhibition.
Multi-media artist Judy Watson will discuss her work 'The Names of Places', on display in 'Experimenta Make Sense', as well as her prints held in our permanent collection, a selection of which are currently on display as part of 'Three Decades: celebrating the Tweed Regional Gallery collection'. Local artists Digby Moran and Michael Philp, also featured in 'Three... Decades', will give insight into their works 'Bundjalung Stone Axe' and 'Spotting for Sea Mullet', respectively.
Free event. No bookings required.
Image: Digby Moran with his painting 'Bundjalung Stone Axe' A gift of the Tweed Regional Gallery Foundation Ltd., with funds generously donated by long-time Gallery supporter Margot Anthony AM.
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Photos: Justin Ealand, Bushturkey Studio
Kenneth Macqueen (1897-1960) 'Mount Warning and the Tweed River' (detail) c.1930 watercolour on paper, 32 x 40cm Gift of the Friends of Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre Inc., 2017 Tweed Regional Gallery collection... © Reven Macqueen
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To celebrate the Gallery’s 30th Anniversary, artist Euan Macleod has generously created two limited edition artist prints, exclusively for guests attending the Gallery’s 30th anniversary dinner hosted by the Tweed Regional Gallery Foundation Ltd. Euan’s works were printed in collaboration with artist Michael Kempson and Cicada Press, at UNSW Art & Design. Image credit: Andrew Merry
Ryan Presley’s solo exhibition ‘For What it’s Worth (Not For Sale)’ is on at Tweed Regional Gallery until 9 November 2018.
DoubleMask Youth Theatre Co. invite you to join them ‘in the moment’ this Sunday at 2pm as they indulge in some theatre of the absurd, in response to Andrew Antoniou’s exhibition Curtain Call. For actors, being 'in the moment' is important. For these actors, their 'moment' will be repeated over and over and over and over and over and over again.
Installation is currently underway for the Gallery's latest collection show 'Three Decades: Celebrating the Tweed Regional Gallery collection'. This exhibition celebrates the realisation of an art gallery for the Tweed and the remarkable achievements of the many people who transformed a dream into a reality. It also celebrates a vibrant future ahead for the Gallery and our programs, and the continued, exciting development of your collection.
Always a pleasure to visit the Art Centre ... informative displays,Art and learnings on offer
Always a pleasure to visit the Art Centre ... informative displays,Art and learnings on offer