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MAY WRAP-UP | ARTIST OF THE MONTH | LATEST NEWS | UPCOMING EVENTS | OPPORTUNITIES | GRANTS
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Acclaimed artist Wendy Sharpe held a floor talk at Griffith Regional Art Gallery to coincide with the launch of the 2020 Archibald Prize exhibition. Wendy gave a frank and insightful talk about her experiences as a winner and a finalist in the Archibald’s, the development of her work ‘Magda Szubanski - comedy and tragedy’ and the judging processes.
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Street Scapes Griffith hosted a variety of events throughout the month of May. Including art projections, community art projects, artist markets, youth workshops, art exhibitions, street food, hula hooping, open mic nights and more!
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Thank you to board member Sues Vos for sharing her insights into donations, sponsorship seeking and philanthropic fundraising catered specifically to Western Riverina Arts, which will help us future-proof the organisation. Board member Julie Briggs said it was one of the best workshops she has been to in years!
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Source: The Guardian | Composite: Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images
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Lillardia Briggs-Houston
Q&A With Lillardia Briggs-Houston of Ngarru Miimi
Our June Artist of the Month is textile artist, printmaker and designer Lillardia Briggs-Houston who runs her ethical and sustainable label Ngarru Miimi out of Narrandera. You can keep up to date with Lillardia on Facebook, on Instagram or check for limited releases on her website. Thank you to Lillardia for fitting in an interview during her busy schedule at Australian Fashion Week!
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What is the origin of your label’s name “Ngarru Miimi” ?
Ngarru Miimi roughly translates to ‘honey sister’ and has many different meanings for me. Mainly it reflects my identity, my grandmother, traditional practices to obtain honey and my absolute love for it.
My grandmother and I both had a sweet tooth and each night after dinner we would sit down together and have a cup of sweet milky tea with a slice of bread and honey for dessert — something I continue to this day. In a funny way it is acknowledging and attributing my creative journey to the legacy of my grandmother.
What drew you to fashion and wearable art specifically out of all the artforms?
I grew up sewing with my grandmother. She made all of our families clothing and when I went to live with her from around 10 it was something she passed down. I’ve continued to see and make my own clothing for many years now. I always loved art and printmaking and remember my very first top I screen printed and sewed at around 13. It wasn’t until many years later that I fused Aboriginal art and fashion. It was just a light bulb moment after I had just hand carved an artwork - I immediately printed it onto a beautiful linen and sewed it up into a dress and I’ve never looked back. I finally felt that I had found something that expressed who I was as an Aboriginal woman and my need to show how beautiful our culture is.
And to follow up how did you learn your artform?
Mainly through years of practice. My grandmother taught me a lot in terms of fashion. She formally trained in the 60s and I was lucky enough to watch and learn from her from a young age. Im also currently training to be a fashion designer because I have a strong desire to continue strengthening my design skills. I always feel that you can never stop learning and I only want to improve myself and seeing the evolution of my work is something that really makes me proud.
Within my art practice I was always inspired by the talented artists in my family - particularly my Aunty Lyn Briggs and uncle Wayne Briggs (dec). They both infused so much culture into their work. As a young girl I was so inspired by their beautiful ability to yarn through their artwork and carry on our cultural practices.
It was a way for me to express culture and remember family within my work and the more I did it the more I fell in love with it. It gave me another avenue to explore my own self determination and sovereignty through art also.
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Job: Events Coordinator For The “Narrungdera Earth Fest”
Narrandera Shire Council are seeking Expressions Of Interest from local Wiradjuri First Nations People to coordinate a 3-day festival of Traditional and contemporary music styles, dance, art, and Cultural tours, with a focus on wildlife, water, land and bush tucker, as well as cultural exchange through Wiradjuri skill-sharing and learning sessions. Applications close 4PM 2 July. More information here.
𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 - 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘥 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘧 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦, 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭 2021. |
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Joyce Spencer Textiles Fellowship Round 2 is NOW OPEN
The Cad Factory, Western Riverina Arts and the Spencer family are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the second round of the Joyce Spencer Textiles Fellowship worth $4,000. The fellowship aims to support regional NSW artists or artist-led groups to make and present new work. Applications close on Sunday 18 July 2021 at midnight.
𝘑𝘰𝘺𝘤𝘦 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 ‘𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨’ 2015, 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳. 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰: 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘛 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘺
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Call For Female Portrait Subjects
Roslyn Lockhart is excited to announce an exhibition of women’s faces.
"Without women there is no children, no families, no communities. No women, no Us. This exhibition is to celebrate the women who are doing big and little things to make our communities better place. This could be the 4 year old who is a great big sister or significant women in the community. Please apply or nominate a wonderful female to have their image in this exhibition. They must live locally in the region from Jerilderie to Leeton."
Please send through nominations/applications via email to Roslyn at lockharr@bigpond.net.au with the following information:
Name, Phone Number, Email, Woman to have portrait painted,
Where do they live/connection to Jerilderie/Leeton region,
Tell me about yourself, or this woman: (250 words or less)
Tell me where you fit in your town or community or family.
What is the wisest thing your mother/aunty/mentor told you or your mother/aunty/mentor
Favourite saying or quote.
Please attach to the email your completed Letter of Consent (download Word Doc here).
Closing date for application August 9, 2021. The exhibition will be held May 2022.
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Community Art Project: Museum of Miniature Art
The Museum of Miniature Art is the latest exciting community project from Succa Mum. #MoMAGriffith is now seeking public submissions of tiny art! To contribute artwork must be:
* no larger than 10cm tall and wide
* original and family friendly
* submitted by Friday 20 August
Get creative by thinking inside the box!
For more details visit: https://bit.ly/MOMAGRIFFITH
This project is supported by The NSW Government in association with Create NSW and Western Riverina Arts.
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GRAPA Auditions: Romeo + Juliet
GRAPA is proud to announce that they will be staging William Shakespeare’s ROMEO + JULIET as their 2021 “Shakespeare Under the Stars” production.
Find more information and register for your audition here.
For any inquiries please email them at hellograpa@gmail.com
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Five Flying Things: Activities For Children
Want to get creative during the holidays or after school? Jason Richardson has made easy to follow video tutorials with a hands on approach for creative activities children can complete at home with everyday objects. Can you make all Five Flying Things? Watch the tutorials here.
This project was supported by The NSW Government in association with Create NSW and Western Riverina Arts.
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Leeton Art Society Inc Membership Promotion
LASI are running a promotion for new and returning members to win prizes. Follow the steps on the poster or join as a member online to go in the running.
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Call For Artists: Rethinking The Winter Solstice
Closes 25 June | Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Griffith Regional Art Gallery are seeking entries to an upcoming community exhibition 'Rethinking the Winter Solstice' - if you're interested please apply.
This exhibition showcases local artists, who have been asked to reflect upon what it’s like to experience the Riverina winter and what makes our winter like no other time of the year.
Entry is open to all artists aged 15+ currently living or working in the Griffith, Leeton, Murrumbidgee, Hay, Carathool or Narranderra LGAs. Artwork must be delivered no later than Friday 25th June 2021 (please note gallery is open form 10am - 5pm Wednesday to Friday 11am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday ).
More details here.
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Australian Art Deco Festival
2, 3, 4 July | Leeton & Surrounds
Australia’s largest art-deco festival celebrating all things 1910-1940 within stunning Art Deco buildings is set to return in 2021! Treat your senses and family to exhibitions, markets, music, jazz, swing and immerse yourself in the fashion, food, vehicles and culture of the town in the 20’s and 30’s. There are over 25 events but here are some of the ones we're really looking forward to:
Bloodshed At The Banquet - Guests will enjoy a set menu with an audience immersion experience delivered through a local amateur melodrama production. Guests will also be treated to a performance from the band Electro Swiggety. This event is supported by Western Riverina Arts and NSW Government.
Poetry In The Afternoon - Get on your best Art Deco garb and join in an afternoon of poetry readings featuring Henry Lawson, regional poets and members of Leeton’s Art Deco Writers’ Collective. A delicious afternoon tea will be provided following the poetry readings.
Harp Deco at the Parlour - Hilary Manning, performing on her Art Deco harp, will present a musical journey of the Art Deco period, showcasing the change from impressionism to thunder in the 20th century.
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears Exhibition - Experience large scale installations recreating Miss Fisher’s world, complete with an interactive mystery experience, all the while enjoying the feature film costumes designed by Margot Wilson, props and more from Miss Fisher’s first cinematic release, Miss Fisher and The Crypt of Tears. Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears exhibition will be on display at Leeton Museum and Gallery between 2nd of July and 30th of September.
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Wiradjuri Walk Project Opening Ceremony
8 July | Fig Tree Park, Stock Street, Darlington Point
Murrumbidgee Council invites you to come along to the opening ceremony to mark the completion of the Wiradjuri Walk project.
The project aims to add vibrancy to the precinct and provide the opportunity to close the street off and hold events.
Important historical and cultural information about First Nations and early settlers has been preserved and promoted through the project.
This project was funded by the NSW Government.
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WARANGESDA At Australia Hall
7,8,9 July | Australia Hall, Sydney
From the premiere performance on the site of the Former Warangesda Aboriginal Mission in 2020 to Australia Hall in Sydney, Western Riverina Arts are proud to be a sponsor of Burrundi Theatre for Performing Art's production of WARANGESDA, directed by Kerry Johnson. Get your tickets to the three Sydney performances here!
"Warangesda - Camp of Mercy was established by Reverend John Gribble in 1880 on the Murrumbidgee River, Wiradjuri Country. Burrundi Theatre revisits the journey of Warangesda, a survival a people an untold legacy."
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Author Talk with Anita Heiss
24 June 2021 6PM | Griffith City Library
Please join in for the launch of Anita Heiss' new book Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray. Anita Heiss is a proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of central NSW, but was born in Gadigal country.
She is one of Australia's most prolific and well known authors publishing across genres including non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, and children's novels. Anita's latest book Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray is a tale of love, loss and belonging.
Anita has dedicated this evening in memory of Roger Penrith, a highly respected community member.
Special guests on the night include Madison & Lisa Penrith, Maydina Penrith, Yaltara Penrith, Richard Penrith & Letetia Harris.
Bookings essential.
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Interesting
26 & 27 June | Riverina Playhouse, Wagga Wagga
IDEAS | PEOPLE | SOUND
The world is full of interesting people with interesting stories and ideas. Sometimes these ideas may be new or even challenging to our own. That is interesting. Sometimes people do interesting things that deserve to be seen by more people. Sometimes people make interesting things that we might never come across. Welcome to interesting. Tickets and more information.
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Heart Song: Sacred Sound as Naad Yoga-Medicine-Mantra-Prayer
27 June | Leeton Multipurpose Centre
All are welcome here. This is a ‘come as you are’ space, and there is no previous singing experience required.
Heart Song is an invitation to journey into the heart space via sound. Across all cultures and times people have been coming together to sing. It is a part of being human. Singing helps us connect with one another, connect with the world and connect with ourselves. Find out more.
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Narrandera Arts Brush Group
Get creative in Narrandera on every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month with Narrandera Arts!
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2020 Archibald Prize at Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Awarded to the best portrait painting, it's a whose who of Australian Culture – from politicians to celebrities, sporting heroes to artists. Don't miss seeing Australia's oldest and most prestigious art award in Griffith.
This is a free exhibition and no bookings are required.
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Job: Eastern Riverina Arts
ERA Admin Coordinator Wagga Wagga | Eastern Riverina Arts seeks a dynamic and organised person to take charge of a range of administration and project tasks, supporting a growing organisation unlocking new opportunities for artists and creative people in the Riverina region. You’ll work directly with the Executive Director, and be a first point of contact for our stakeholders, taking charge of some of the key services they provide the region’s artists, councils and creative groups. Find out more.
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Andrew Whitehead Sculpture Masterclass June 2022
In these 3 day workshops Andrew gives in-depth talks on the theory and unique systems behind his popular public sculptures, allowing attendees to take home the keys to success of large-scale scrap metal sculpture building. Under the guidance of Andrew and his assistants, attendees will build a scrap metal sculpture from scratch. Spots are open for next years masterclass in Urana, NSW. Email illawong1@outlook.com for more information or to request a course pack.
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Brazen Comics Festival: First Nations Sponsorship
Brazen Comics Festival will be offering 3 sponsored Artist Alley places to First Nations creators/creative teams. This will include:
-Artist Alley table
-2 exhibitor passes
-Travel to and from the event (within NSW only)
-One-on-one mentoring time with Maria Lewis and Rae Johnston
If you're a First Nations creator interested, you simply need to nominate on the form that you'd like to be considered for a sponsored place, or email brazencomicsfestival@gmail.com to let us know you're interested. Closing on 30 June.
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ARTLANDS - RAF Participation Grants
Through the Regional Arts Fund, Regional Arts NSW are delighted to support regionally based arts practitioners and volunteers to attend one of the four Artlands gatherings happening this September. Applications close 8 July. There are three types of participation grants available:
Stream 1: $1000 Grant – Support towards Artlands registration, and associated travel, and accommodation costs.
Stream 2: $450 Grant – Support towards Artlands registration
Stream 3: $150 Grant – Digital Registration
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Calleen Art Award 2021
Entries are open to the 2021 Calleen Art Award. The Calleen Art Award is an acquisitive painting prize in any subject and style. Cowra Regional Gallery are looking for artists to enter the acquisitive prize for painting. Major prize $25,000 (acquisitive) People's Choice Award $1000 (non-acquisitive). Entries close 19 July 2021. Further information or to enter online.
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Creative Riverina Database
Are you on the database? Artists and performers of all kinds are listed on CREATIVE RIVERINA, the go-to online directory for creatives in our region! Make sure people can find you - create your FREE listing today!
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