What's on in Canberra's art scene
VISUAL:
Aarwun Gallery: Eclectic. A celebration of the curious and surprising places in which we find beauty and divinity. Until November 20. Open Monday to Sunday, 10am-5pm. 11 Federation Square, O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls. See: aarwungallery.com.
Beaver Galleries: Enjoy the Silence. A series of paintings by Graeme Townsend that reflect his love of the natural world. Where the Light Falls. Glass artist Ruth Oliphant explores the relationships between place, perception and visual memory. Both until November 3. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. 81 Denison Street, Deakin. See: beavergalleries.com.au.
Belconnen Arts Centre: Landscapes of Decay. Artists working in a range of different media explore the influence of disintegration. Transpire. An exhibition of work from eight graduating University of Canberra Landscape Architecture students. Borderline. Works by Hayley Lander, created in response to the unique qualities of the suburban environment around us. Making the Connection. An exploration of cultural transition by Anton Poon, recipient of the Emerging Artist Support Scheme. All until November 15. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. See: belconnenartscentre.com.au.
Bungendore Fine Art: The Creative Edge. A diverse, multimedia exhibition by four exciting South Coast artists. Until October 31. Open daily, 10am-4.30pm. 42 Ellendon Street, Bungendore. See: bungendorefineart.com.au.
Form Studio and Gallery: Overland. A collaborative exhibition of works by potter Ros Auld and painter Tim Winters. Until November 1. Open Monday to Friday 9.30am-2.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. 1/30 Aurora Avenue, Queanbeyan. Ph: 0430 359 776 or see: formstudioandgallery.com.au.
Gallery@bcs: Children's Rights are Human Rights. An exhibition from artworks from the Belconnen Community Service children's programs in celebration of Children's Week. Until October 30. Open Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm. Belconnen Community Centre, Swanson Court, Belconnen. Ph: 6264 0200.
Megalo Print Studio and Gallery: Hard Pressed 2. A print-making exhibition exploring the notion of time. Until November 14. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30am-5pm. 21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston. Ph: 6232 6041 or see: megalo.org.
NDIA Canberra Exhibition Space: IGNITE 7. An exhibition by artists from the IGNITE: Alternative Arts Academy. In partnership with the Belconnen Arts Centre, the NDIA space is dedicated to showing artworks produced by people living with disability or with lived experience of mental illness. Until November 13. Open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. National Disability Insurance Agency, 212 Northbourne Avenue. See: belconnenartscentre.com.au.
Nishi Gallery: SPUN. Works on paper exploring artist Alison Wright's fascination with the process of change and emerging beauty. Until November 1. Open Monday to Friday 11am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm. 17 Kendall Lane, New Acton. See: newacton.com.au/nishigallery.
Pod: Cloth and Clay. A pop-up shop showcasing hand-printed household textiles and wheel-thrown ceramic tableware. Until November 1. Pod, Shop 5, The Hamlet, 16 Lonsdale Street, Braddon.Ph: 0427 827 402.
Yarralumla Gallery: Australia and the Antarctic. Watercolours by Isla Patterson, inspired by the artist's trip to South Georgia, the Falklands and Antarctica. Until Sunday. Open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 8.30am-5pm. Cottage 1, Weston Park Road, Yarralumla. Ph: 6260 5253.
PERFORMANCE:
National Capital Orchestra: Stories in Music. Conductor Lizzy Collier leads the orchestra in a performance of works by Grieg, Rachmaninov and Dvorak. Tickets $30, concession $25, student $15. Sunday 3pm. Albert Hall, 100 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla. See: nco.org.au.
Salut! Baroque: Louis' Legacy. A concert of French Baroque music, celebrating the works of Couperin, Lully, Rameau, Boismortier and Charpentier. Tickets $43, concession $38. Tonight. 7.30pm. Albert Hall, 100 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla. Ph: 6230 9262 or see: baroque.com.au.
Wesley Music Centre: Andrew Blanch & Callum Henshaw. Two outstanding classical guitarists Andrew Blanch and Callum Henshaw from the ANU School of Music with a performance of stunning duets and solos, including Australian composers Phillip Houghton, Nigel Westlake and the Brazilian Paulo Bellinati. Entry $5. Wednesday, 12.40pm. Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT. See: wesleycanberra.org.au or ph: 6232 7248.
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