Tara Badcock, The Midwife [detail], 2015, polyester thread, gelatin
Devonport Regional Gallery presents a range of art workshops during spring.
IN CONVERSATION WITH THE ARTIST: TARA BADCOCK
Where: Devonport Regional Gallery
When: Tuesday 15 September, 11 am
Cost: FREE
Hear from Tasmanian artist Tara Badcock as she speaks about her journey developing work for the 2015 Solo Commission Hunt Nature Birth at Devonport Regional Gallery.
While much of Tara’s art practice has evolved around creating saleable pieces for her small business, she continues to refine her contemporary soft sculptures within a conceptual framework focusing on feminine issues. The choice of fabrics and design play a crucial role in the fusion of concepts and design creating unique objects for contemplative viewing.
Over the past twelve months Tara Badcock has used the Solo Commission to test the boundaries of her practice and complete a body of work that is commensurate with her role as both practicing artist and parent of two small children.
WINE & CHEESE TWILIGHT TOUR
WITH ELLIE RAY
When: Thursday 1 October, 5.30 pm
Cost: Gold coin entry
Join Gallery Director Ellie Ray in a twilight tour of the 2015 Solo Commission Hunt Nature Birth by Tasmanian mixed media artist Tara Badcock, and learn how the works were developed over the twelve month period.
Since its inception in 2004, the Solo Commission has seen an early to mid-career Tasmanian artist create a new body of work for exhibition at the Gallery. The Commission provides the artist with financial and mentoring support which assists artists at a crucial stage in their careers to experiment and progress new ideas.
HIDE AND SEEK (SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS)
WITH ROSIE MCKEAND
Where: Devonport Regional Gallery
When: Wednesday 7 October
Workshop 1: 10 am – 12 pm (ages 6 – 9 years)
Workshop 2: 1–3 pm (ages 10 – 13 years)
Cost: $12 / $10 members
All materials provided
This is your chance to play Hide and Seek in Devonport Regional Gallery! What stories are hidden in the works made by Tara Badcock for her exhibition Hunt Nature Birth and how shall we seek them out? Using similar art media found in this exhibition, school holiday program participants will be supported to make a work of art that gives a hint of a larger, personal story.
About Rosie McKeand
Hobart-based artist Rosie McKeand has worked with communities and in cultural and educational institutions throughout her extensive career as an artist and art educator. Her way of working engages people of all ages and backgrounds with contemporary art and art practice. Rosie retired from the position of Art Educator at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in 2013 and is currently working as lead artist in the Tasmanian Early Years Foundation program “Fostering Creativity”.
Monthly Workshops
1,2,3…CREATE!
FACILITATED BY ALLI DAVIES
When: Wednesday 23 September, 14 October & 18 November, 10–11.30 am
Cost: $5 per child
Bookings: 6424 8296 or [email protected]
1,2,3…Create is the Gallery’s monthly early years art and music program facilitated by music therapist, Allison Davies. Alli uses music, art and sensory play to create a fun, educational program for children aged 1–3 years with their carers and parents. The program provides a stimulating environment in the gallery setting for young children to socialise and connect with art objects and ideas through music, movement, play and art making.
Each session draws inspiration from the Gallery’s particular exhibitions. The September and October sessions will be based on the themes from Tara Badcock’s Hunt Nature Birth.
Participants at 1, 2, 3…Create!
BOOKS + ART
READING GROUP
When: Monday 21 September, 26 October & 16 November, 6–7.30 pm
Cost: $20/$10 concession (for yearly membership)
Enquiries: 6424 8296 or [email protected]
In partnership with the Devonport Bookshop, Devonport Regional Gallery’s reading group, Books + Art celebrates art and literature. The group meets monthly to discuss the books selected based on the exhibitions displayed at the Gallery.
“We aim to create an open, friendly and thoughtful atmosphere for people of all ages.” – Dianne Sheehan, Education & Public Programs Officer.
Books + Art members receive discounts at Devonport Bookshop.
Ellie Ray, Director, Dianne Sheehan’ Education & Public Programs Officer
