Invitation to upcoming exhibition.

 

 

An invitation to the upcoming exhibition at Belconnen Arts Centre I AM... Exploring identity and celebrating International Day of People with Disability Friday 16 November — Sunday 9 December 2012 » Gallery Opening at 2:00pm, Sunday 2 December and includes the launch of EnableCanberra's website by Greatvenue This annual exhibition gives artists experiencing disability and disadvantage an opportunity to challenge the way people think about and see disability, and also 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 allows the artists to celebrate who they are and what makes them unique and valued members in their family and our community. Meet the artists > 3:00pm, Sunday 2 December Film Screening: The Art of Things… shown during opening event Click here for further information or download your invite. Matthew Koh, I AM... Family (detail), 2012 James Rowell, I AM an Artist (detail), 2012 We look forward to welcoming you to the Arts Centre! The Team at Belconnen Arts Centre Jack Lloyd, Business and Operations Director Jacqueline Schultze, Creative Programs Director Philip Piggin, Belconnen Community Arts Officer Pat Miller, Finance Officer Kate Munk, Admin Officer & Executive Assistant Dianne Libke, Front of House Officer Julia Boyd, Marketing Officer Kathleen Routh, Front of House Assistant Josie White, Front of House Assistant Robin Davidson, ACT Community Cultural Inclusion Officer Nicola Lambert, ACT Community Cultural Inclusion Officer Ann McMahon, ACT Community Cultural Inclusion Officer   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 Belconnen Arts Centre acknowledges the Ngunnawal people – the traditional custodians of this land, and their continuing connection to land and community.  We pay our respect to their cultures, their ancestors and to the elders, past, present and future.