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From February to April we will be presenting 8 professional development talks to give you the tips and tools you need to promote your art. 

Any changes to the schedule will be emailed to those who have registered for a session. It would be appreciated if you could check your email regularly.

Inside Murals – Painting on walls with Hayley Welsh

When: Wednesday 19 February 2025 // 6pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $10

Get information on the ins and outs of creating public art murals from a professional artist with international experience.

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Curating and hanging an exhibition with Diane Tweedie

When: Wednesday 26 February 2025 // 6pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $10

For artists who wish to curate, position and hang artwork in a professional and aesthetically pleasing manner, in order to generate sales.

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An American public art residency with Tony Pankiw

When: Wednesday 5 March 2025 // 6pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $10

Tony talks about his recent residency at Buffalo Creek Art Centre, in Nevada USA.

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Art meets science with Eleanor Gates-Stuart

When: Wednesday 12 March 2025 // 6pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $10

Reviewing her recent exhibition Growing Likeness at ECU which was a study in biological portraiture and a bioart experiment, bringing together science and art in an unique format.

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Conserving and taking care of your artworks with Claire Rowson

When: Wednesday 17 March 2025 // 6pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $10

Take time to think about the importance of using archival methods and materials to look after your artwork, so that they can be enjoyed for years to come.

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Your next year as an artist starts here with Sandra Murray

When: Wednesday 26 March 2025 // 6pm - 8pm
Cost: $10

Networking effectively, applying for prizes, and using practical and conceptual approaches to planning the year ahead.

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Writing successful grant applications with Walk Through Walls

When: Wednesday 2 April 2025 // 6pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $10

Gain key insights to the writing process to improve your chances of a successful grant application.

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The Art of illustrating books with James Foley

When: Wednesday 9 April 2025 // 6pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $10

Learn how to break into the arts as an illustrator with some practical advice from a professional writer, illustrator and cartoonist.

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Opening hours

• Wednesday to Saturday // 10am to 4pm
• Closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday and public holidays

The Antipodean Manifesto exhibition is currently on display at the Wanneroo Regional Gallery, and features a selection of paintings, drawings, prints and ceramics by the seven artists and one historian who formed the Antipodean group in Melbourne in 1969.

Drawn from The State Art Collection, it explores the social and political context of late 1950s Australia.

To find out more about the exhibition, visit the Art Gallery Western Australia's website.

The Antipodean Manifesto - Curator Talk & Slow Looking Experience

When: Wednesday 2 April // 10am to 11am
Where: Wanneroo Regional Gallery, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo

Join Curator Emma Bitmead for an immersive slow-looking experience of The Antipodean Manifesto.

Dive deep into the artwork and uncover stories behind the exhibition as Emma shares her curatorial vision and insights.

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Visitor comments

- "This Antipodean Collection was sublime, inspiring and humble all together. Thank you for the experience of this viewing."

- "BRILLIANT. A feast for the eyes!"

Pictured above: Charles Blackman. Triptych Alice 1957. Oil and enamel on Masonite. The State Art Collection, The Art Gallery of Western Australia. Photo: Bo Wong 

Dive deep into the artwork and uncover stories behind the exhibition as Emma shares her curatorial vision and insights.

The Antipodean Manifesto exhibition is currently on display at the Wanneroo Regional Gallery, and features a selection of paintings, drawings, prints and ceramics by the seven artists and one historian who formed the Antipodean group in Melbourne in 1969.

Drawn from The State Art Collection, it explores the social and political context of late 1950s Australia.

Reserve a spot

Image credit: Install view of The Antipodean Manifesto. Photo: Marnie Bell
1. Charles Blackman, Suite of Paintings, 1960, oil on hardboard.
2. Charles Blackman, The bouquet (The blind girl), 1958, oil on hardboard.
3. Robert Dickerson, The lost child, 1957, oil on board.
4. Charles Blackman, Antipodeans, reproduction of exhibition poster, 1959 (printed 2023).

Working with a little skill and dexterity, you will stitch and wrap around a cord to build a coiled basket, which you can take home. Beware – this does become a little addictive! This is an introduction to coiled basket weaving using raffia, cotton and coloured cord.

All materials that you need will be provided.

Knowledge required

Beginner-friendly.

Age

16+

Parking: Ample parking in the surrounding streets and in the Wanneroo Shopping Centre carpark.

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A confirmation email will be sent out to you. It would be appreciated if you check your email regularly for any changes to this event.

No refunds applicable.

This will encourage you to

• enjoy looking at art in the outdoor environment, which promotes a healthy, connected community
• listen to the stories behind the installations
• before a visit to a mosaic studio and
• consuming a sumptuous afternoon tea.

Participants will need good footwear and average fitness to walk to most of the art. We will go in all sorts of weather, so please dress appropriately. Please only attend this if you have NOT been on a Public Art Safari bus tour before, as we may be repeating some of the artworks visited before.

BYO lunch, water bottle and sunscreen.

Suitable for: ages 16+

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Meet at location

Meet outside the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Cnr of Dundebar Road and Rocca Way, Wanneroo.

Any confirmations or alternately changes to the schedule will be emailed to those who have registered. It would be appreciated if you could check your email regularly.