Good afternoon,
Coming up this weekend at Belconnen Arts Centre is our annual Twilight Christmas Celebrations. This indoor market is a wonderful opportunity to support local artists and crafts people. Foodies will also delight in local wines and foods from this region. The market is on Saturday from 3:00 – 7:00pm. On Sunday is the opening event for I AM…, a fantastic exhibition featuring visual artists exploring the theme of identity. The opening event will coincide with the launch of I-DAY, an inclusive festival of events for people with disability. This huge event will feature a Meet the Artist's session, nibbles, a film screening and a big opening celebration! The event kicks off at 2:00pm on Sunday 2 December.
We hope you have a wonderful week and we look forward to welcoming you to BAC soon.
This Week
Saturday 1 December > 3:00 – 7:00pm
 Enjoy a relaxing Christmas shopping afternoon at the Twilight Markets, overlooking the sparkling lake at sunset. An amazing array of products from local artisans and producers will be available, with delectable food and inspiring musicians to make for a totally enjoyable Festive shopping experience. The Market will feature estate grown wines and olive oils; gourmet chocolates, home-made biscotti and preserves; ceramic tableware and figurines; framed paintings, drawings and other artworks; woven scarves and wraps; handmade cards and notebooks; etched and lithographed bookmarks; felted, woven and hand sewn childrens' and adults' clothing and accessories; mixed media, porcelain, glass, silver, gold and titanium jewellery. And Canberra Basketmakers will be offering a free hands-on taste of their traditional craft, leading up to the Basketry Gathering in 2013. Performers during the event will include Kiri Sollis (Griffyn Ensemble), Carl Sampson and Juliette Flook (Montparnasse), Mother Christmas (alias Chrissie Shaw) and BAC Artists in Residence – Shades of Monday Choir led by Director Nicole Nunan.
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Sunday 2 December > 2:00pm Exhibition Opening and launch of EnableCanberra by Mary Porter, MLA
Film Screening: The Art of Things… shown during opening event
Sunday 2 December > 3:00pm > Meet the artists
Exhibition continues until Sunday 9 December 2012 > Gallery
 This annual visual exhibition gives artists experiencing disability and disadvantage an opportunity to challenge the way people think about and see disability, and coincides with the 2012 International Day of People with Disability. Awareness describes a state of consciousness in which one is alert, awake and consciously aware of one's thoughts, feelings, words and actions. This year's theme allows artists to take charge of their awareness and self-esteem by declaring I AM… This ownership allows the artists to celebrate who they are and what makes them unique and valued members in their family and our community.
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Saturday 1 December > 10:30am – 4:00pm, Free
GameTrail is a community-based board games club that offers enthusiasts and people new to the worldwide 'board games renaissance' the opportunity to meet regularly to play some of best games on the market from an extensive library of games. Board games are fantastic for bringing together people of all backgrounds and age groups. Come with your friends and families to engage in interesting and exciting adventures that build problem solving skills, team work and cooperation, attention to detail, strategic thinking, resource management and good old fashioned back-stabbing. GameTrail also sell board games for extremely discounted prices! Come along and have a play!
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Wednesday 5 December > 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost > $10 per session
Gallery tour, cuppa and conversation, followed by a practical workshop to put it all into action! This art program is for over 55's, interested and keen to develop their knowledge and art-making skills. All levels of experience welcome. This session will be led by inspiring and colourful local artist Judi Power Thomson. Participants will discuss selected works in this exhibition which most clearly tell the viewer "who I am". The group will then use a variety of materials such as pencils, paint and collaged paper to create a mixed media work emphasising what is important in their own lives to create their own "I Am" painting. This project is presented with the support of the Adult & Community Education grants initiative of the ACT Government.
Bookings essential!
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Coming Soon
Thursday 6 December > 2:00 - 4:00pm
The Living Instrument Project is a bold and innovative project celebrating the traditions of cultures worldwide within both traditional and contemporary musical settings. This dance workshop features the country of Croatia, and will be led by sensational virtuoso Croatian musician and dancer, Goran Kacurov.
Cost > $10
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Friday 7 December > 10:00 – 11:00am > Saturday 8 December > 11:00am – 12:00pm
Cost > $16 per session, includes materials
For the very young artist under 5 years, with accompanying adult. Children will enjoy an environment inviting them to play with different art materials to make marvelous masterpieces. Wear clothing suitable for messy work! Bookings highly recommended.
> BAC Friendship Card discounts apply – 10% off!
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Saturday 15 December > 11:00am > FREE!
Please join us for the opening of SATURDAY SPACE LAUNCH – with the best works from our art program for young people, which runs throughout the year. The exhibition will be opened by Jacque Schultze, Creative Programs Director at the Arts Centre. Be amazed and and astounded at the awesome works of our young local artists, inspired by their generous and brilliant tutors Sally Adair, Antonia Aitken, Holly Edworthy, Leila Ghaziaskar, Marg Gordon and Anita Smith.
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Opportunities Now
Artists of all art-forms and creative mediums are invited to apply to use studio or workshop space at Belconnen Arts Centre for development and presentation of new work.
Applications welcome at any time.
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In Brief
Become a friend of BAC – We have just launched our Friends program - join up today as an inaugural Friend! |
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| Got an idea? – If you would like to develop a partnership project, present a performance, or run a class/workshop at BAC, let us know! |
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| Sketch Club @ BAC — Thursday 10:00am–1:00pm > BYO materials > Gold Coin donations welcome. This week:
PATTERNS AND MOTIFS |
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| Spaces for Hire – for performances, celebrations and functions in the large light-filled Foyer, arts projects in the Studios, workshops in our Creative Workshops, and meetings/classes in the Meeting Room. |
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| Belconnen Banterings – Profiling arts and cultural events, activities in the Belconnen region. Got something to include? Tell us! |
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| Make a Donation – You can make a tax deductible donation of $2 or more to the BAC Public Fund and help support your local Arts Centre. |
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| Closing Dates for the Festive Season
The Arts Centre will be closed from 23 December 2012 to 7 January 2013 inclusive. We reopen on Tuesday 8 January, 2013. | |
All enquiries, enrolments and bookings: 02 6173 3300, info@belconnenartscentre.com.au or www.belconnenartscentre.com.au
Kind regards,
Business and Operations Director
Creative Programs Director
Belconnen Community Arts Officer
Finance Officer
Admin Officer & Executive Assistant
Front of House Officer
Marketing Officer
Front of House Assistant
Front of House Assistant
ACT Community Cultural Inclusion Officer
ACT Community Cultural Inclusion Officer
ACT Community Cultural Inclusion Officer
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Opening Hours:
10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Sunday
118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, ACT, 2617
PO Box 183, Belconnen, ACT, 2617
P: 02 6173 3300
F: 02 6173 3301
E: info@belconnenartscentre.com.au
W: www.belconnenartscentre.com.au
Community Cultural Inclusion Officers:
Studio 2, Belconnen Arts Centre
P: 02 6173 3320 / 02 6173 3322
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