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disCOVER – the inventiveness of artist books exhibition

22 April – 28 MayArtist books, similar in some ways but in other ways completely different to traditional books. disCOVER this fascinating contemporary art form that captures the imagination of both artist and viewer.Location: Amegilla Gallery, 61 Main Street,

Bruthen 3885Time : 9.30am – 3.30pm

Thurs, Fri, Sat & SundayCost: free

Contact: Eileen Thurgood 5157 5381 [email protected]

Make a linocut print Adelaide Macpherson

1 or 15 & 20 MayLocal artist Adelaide Macpherson invites you to come explore the art form of printing. Adelaide is running a series of printmaking workshops suitable for beginners and for the more experienced artists.Location: Bruthen Studio (private residence)

113 Dukes Road, BruthenTime: 9.30am – 2.30 or 3.00pmCost: $70Contact: Adelaide Macpherson 0490 763 070 [email protected]

Hacksaw Ridge

1–19 May

Hacksaw Ridge is a biographical WWII drama following Desmond Doss, a pacifist army medic and devout Christian who is the only American soldier to fight on the front line in WWII without a gun.

Rated MA15+ - Contains strong battle violence, blood and gore.

1 May 2.00–4.15pm, Bairnsdale Library

9 May 2.00–4.15pm, Omeo Service Centre

9 May 2.00–4.15pm, Orbost Service Centre

10 May 2.00–4.15pm, Lakes Entrance Service Centre

11 May 2.00–4.15pm, Bairnsdale Library

19 May 10.30am – 12.45pm, Paynesville Service Centre

19 May 2.00–4.15pm, Paynesville Service Centre

Bookings are essential and can be made inperson at the library or 5152 4225.

Faces & Places of East Gippsland

Karissa Webster and John Munns1–31 MayThrough an early career and a not so early career photographers eyes John Munns and Karissa Webster join forces to present the wonderful and hidden joys of the East Gippsland region. Find out why people live where they do?Location: Artspace, mezzanine floor, Lakes Entrance Visitor information centreTime: 9.00am – 5.00pmCost: FreeContact: Lakes Entrance Visitor Information centre 5153 9500

Strange Garden

Eliza Jane Gilchrist

3 May

Strange Garden is a beautiful installation that participants enjoy building, Looking at, playing in and contributing to using affordable and environmentally sustainable cardboard, the participants construct individual sculpture which are planted together to create a large scale community artwork.

Two workshops are available:- Workshop one: 3–6 years old Workshop two: 5–11years old

Location: Bairnsdale Library

Cost: Free, bookings are essential and places are limited

Time: Workshop one 1.30–2.30pm Workshop two 3.30–5.30pm

Contact: Bairnsdale Library – 5152 4225

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Beauty and the Beast

Co-presented by Bairnsdale Production Line Theatre Company Inc. and East Gippsland Shire Council.

10 performances – 5 May 7.30pm, 6 May 7.30pm, 7 May 2pm, 12 May 7.30pm, 13 May 7.30pm, 14 May 2pm, 19 May 7.30pm, 20 May 2pm & 7.30pm & 22 May 2pmThe story of Belle who is captured by a Beast himself trapped in a gruesome form by an enchantress. The Beast must learn to love and be loved to become human again. Will Belle and the Beast confess their love for one another before the last petal falls?Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice. Book by Linda Woolverton.Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. Licenced exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).

All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.Location: The Forge theatre and Arts HubCost: $32 Adults, $27 Concession,

$17 Children (14 years & under), $27 Students, $80 Family (2 Adults, 2 Children)

Contact: 5152 1482

Drypoint Etching Adelaide Macpherson

5, 26 & 27 MayDrypoint is a printmaking technique of the intaglio family, in which an image is incised into a plate with a hard-pointed “needle” of sharp metal. Come along and give it a try!Location: Bruthen Studio (private residence),

113 Dukes Road, BruthenTime: 9.30 am – 2.30 or 3.00pmCost: $70Contact: Adelaide Macpherson 0490 763 070 [email protected]

Great Alpine Arts Trail

6 & 7 May

Open studios, galleries, exhibitions, fresh food and wine: The Great Alpine Arts Trail on 6 and 7 May celebrates local creativity from Bruthen to Omeo along the iconic Great Alpine Road.

Location: The Great Alpine Road

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Cost: free

Contact: Helenka King 0403 316 651

[email protected]

Monoprinting Adelaide Macpherson

8, 13 & 22 May

Monoprinting is a form of printmaking that has images or lines that can only be made once, unlike most printmaking, where there are multiple originals. There are many techniques of monoprinting eg. lithography, woodcut, and etching.

Location: Bruthen Studio (private residence), 113 Dukes Road, Bruthen

Time: 9.30am – 2.30 or 3.00pm

Cost: $70

Contact: Adelaide Macpherson 0490 763 070 [email protected]

Copperplate Etching Adelaide Macpherson 12 & 19 May

Copper plate etching is a traditional form of printmaking that delivers beautifully crisp line work and a wonderfully unique aesthetic. An image is drawn on a copper plate then transferred onto paper using a printing press.

Location: Bruthen Studio (private residence), 113 Dukes Road, Bruthen

Time: 9.30am – 2.30 or 3.00pm

Cost: $85

Contact: Adelaide Macpherson 0490 763 070 [email protected]

disCOVER – the inventiveness of artist books floor talk with meet the artists13 May

disCOVER this wonderful art form that includes so many different media, techniques and structures and hear about the artist’s influences.

Location: Amegilla Gallery, 61 Main Street, Bruthen 3885

Time : 11.00am – 12.30pm Saturday

Cost: free

Contact: Eileen Thurgood 5157 5381 [email protected]

FIRE UP – Polymer Clay with Andrea McKey

13 MayAndrea will teach participants how to create a Klimt inspired pattern using polymer clay in their colour choice, size and style. They will then assemble a brooch and bake it, ready to take home.

Location: 2 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale

Cost: $65 per person maximum of 8

Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm

Contact: Sonia Grieve East Gippsland Art Gallery 5153 1988

Great Alpine Arts Trail

6 & 7 May 201710am-4 pm Bruthen | Ensay | Swifts Creek | Omeo

Combine the delights of Victoria’s high country with the delights of local artists and artisans

www.greatalpinegallery.org.au/artstrail

Great Alpine Gallery Winter Workshops Basket over a Mould with Lynn LochrieSunday 28 May, 10am-4pm Ensay Winery, 5094 Great Alpine Rd, Ensay Make a beautiful basket over a mould from native plant materials. Cost: $50, includes all materials. Bookings: ph Lynn 0437 759 610 email [email protected]

Silk Painting with Ann BinghamSunday 25 June,10.30am-3.30pmCommunity Centre, Great Alpine Road, Swifts CreekAll dyes and equipment supplied, one silk scarf provided. Cost: $70. Bookings: ph Ann 0427594472 email [email protected]

Printmaking with Tracey Johnson & Tiffany Forster Thursday 27 July or Saturday 29 July, 11am-2pm Great Alpine Gallery, Swifts CreekA very easy printmaking method using printing foam. Cost: $40 per day, includes all materials. Bookings: ph Tracey 0418 221 078 email [email protected]

Artist in ResidenceThere will be an Artist Residency at the Great Alpine Gallery in August. For more details or to apply see www.greatalpinegallery.org.auFor more workshop details see www.greatalpinegallery.org.au/workshops

OmeoOmeo was the most lawless place in Victoria during the gold rush days of the 1850s. You can now walk the Oriental Claims diggings in complete safety, fortunately. This is one of the most beautiful of mountain towns.

Old Standard Pop-Up168 Day Avenue (opposite the primary school)Join us for Omeo pop-up exhibition space, with items from the Great Alpine Basketmakers, Red Earth Toys and other local artists.

Octagon Bookshop 143 Day Avenue (next to Foodworks)Enjoy a browse amongst a diverse range of books, and the exhibition by local artist Deirdre Jack.

Petersens Gallery 156 Day Avenue (opposite the post office)Terry Petersen paints the high country and historic scenes from the gold rush era.

Hilltop Hotel Day Avenue (at the top of the hill)

Homestead House Café190 Day Avenue (opposite the Golden Age Motel)

Golden Age MotelDay Avenue (at the bottom of the hill)

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Swifts CreekSwifts Creek may look quiet, but there’s a great deal going on behind the scenes. Art, crafts and award winning meals – what more could you want!

Open Studio - Carole Pepper 208 Swifts Creek East Road, Doctors FlatCarole creates pure silk chiffon handmade eco printed wraps, sourced and crafted from seeds, plants and leaves indigenous to the Tambo Valley.

Great Alpine Gallery 6881 Great Alpine RoadThe gallery is a permanent exhibiting venue for local artists to display and sell their work. Makers’ Market Local artists’ works at the Gallery (Sunday only)

The Albion Hotel6880 Great Alpine Road (opposite the Gallery)The award-winning Albion’s menu changes in accordance with the freshest local produce available, with a variety of beers on tap.Exhibition@AlbionCheck out the permanent exhibition, Tributaries, a snapshot of a small town in photos by Anne Richardson and Lynden Nicholls.

Open Studio - Allan Fox925 Cassillis Road, CassillisAllan is currently working in minimal abstract hard-edged work, depicting energy fields. Allan will be exhibiting his current work at the Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale, in 2019.

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EnsayEnsay is an unexpected gem on the Great Alpine Road, with rolling hills and glorious trails. Why not take a moment to stop and explore?

Old Pub Gallery 35 Old Pub Road, EnsayAn exhibition of artist Rob Logie’s work, including oil painting, lino cut prints and photography in the historic old pub, now a gallery.

Ensay Winery5094 Great Alpine Road, Ensay Cellar door open 10am-5pm.

Wot a View Studio Gallery 5170 Great Alpine Road - access via Johnston Street Resident artist and art teacher Leanne Lockwood conducts workshops on a wide variety of artforms, as well as promoting local artists.

Little River Inn 64-70 Johnston StreetEnjoy a lovely meal together with a nice wine, beer and hot coffee in a friendly country atmosphere.Exhibition@Little River InnAn exhibition of textiles from Great Alpine Gallery members featuring works by Carole Pepper, Lilli Antonoff and Ann Bingham.

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BruthenIt’s impossible to stop at Bruthen for pie and petrol without checking out the other attractions this thriving hamlet has to offer.

Amegilla Gallery61 Main StreetStocking a huge range of fine art and craft items by East Gippsland artists and with a special exhibition of artists’ books in the Feature Gallery. Open 9.30am-3.30pm. The gallery will be hosting an artist talk about artists’ books at 11am on Saturday 13 May.

Bruthen Music Shop and Recording Studio55 Main StreetTake a tour of the recording studio.Saturday features acoustic performances by Organic Joe.

Bruthen BizarreRonald Street Bruthen Bizarre is a shop of treasures where you never know what you may find.Makers Market@BizarreLocal artists’ work at the Bruthen Bizarre (Saturday only).

Bullant Brewery 46 Main StreetThe concept for the Bullant Brewery is simple: to pair the best onsite brewed beer with the best regionally sourced food.

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18 May – 17 June

East Gallery

Showcasing contemporary Koorie art from East Gippsland and featuring the work of three amazing Gunaikurnai artists at different stages in their career. Leslie Ritchie, Alfie Hudson and Dr Aunty Eileen Harrison.

Elements Image: Leslie Ritchie, Snake. Linocut on paper.

Kangaroo Tales

Kangaroo Tales Image: Frances Harrison, Willy Wagtail (detail) Hotwire burning on kangaroo skins.

Reconciliation Week exhibitions are in partnership with East Gippsland Shire Council. 18 May – 17 JuneWest GalleryA sculpture Installation made from both contemporary and traditional materials and techniques, including kangaroo skins, basket grass, perspex, lighting, hot wire burning and upholstery. A collaborative work by East Gippsland artists Frances Harrison, Lennie Hayes, Catherine Larkins. Grass sculpture by expert weaver Elaine Terrick brings an ancient Aboriginal technique into a contemporary realm.Location: 2 Nicholson Street, BairnsdaleCost: freeTime: 9.00am – 5.00pmContact: East Gippsland Art Gallery 5153 1988

FIRE UP –Malcolm Boyd

20 May Hand building a clay owl.

Local Ceramicist Malcolm Boyd will be running a hand building workshop. Well known for his skill both locally and nationally, Malcolm will teach participants how to hand build a ceramic owl using specialist tools.

Location: Mitchell Studio

Cost: $60 per person. Max of 10 participants

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm

Contact: Sonia Grieve, East Gippsland Art Gallery 5153 1988 [email protected]

Artist book workshop with Hilary Peterson

21 May

Hilary Peterson is a well-known artist and tutor and will teach participants how to do Coptic binding, make various concertina bindings and a Japanese stab bound book.

Location: Mossiface Community Hall, Mossiface

Cost: $40 numbers limited

Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm

Contact: Amegilla Gallery, Eileen Thurgood 5157 5381 [email protected]

Writing workshop with True Life Crime Author Liz Porter 24 May

Liz is a freelance journalist who writes about “the real CSI” in books that read like crime fiction but tell true stories about the way real-life forensic scientists solve crimes and mysteries. Learn her tips and tricks at this writing workshop.


Cost: free

Time: 2.00–3.00pm


Meet True Life Crime Author Liz Porter

24 May

Liz is a freelance journalist her first forensic science book Written on The Skin: An Australian forensic casebook shared the 2007 Ned Kelly Prize for best true crime book. Her second, Cold Case Files: Past crimes solved by new forensic science, won the 2012 Sisters in Crime Davit Award for best true crime book.


Cost: free

Time: 6.00–7.00pm


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The Leading Man - Ian Stenlake

Promac Productions

25 May

Ian Stenlake, presents an entertaining tribute to some of the best music ever written for theatre.

Featuring songs from Oklahoma!, Guys and Dolls, The Pajama Game, Cabaret and many more!

Location: The Forge Theatre and Arts Hub

Time: 11.00am Free Morning tea in the Forge Theatre foyer from 10.30am

Cost: $23 Adults, $19 Concession and Groups 8+, $15 Children and Students Forge Friend $18 Adults, $14 Concession

Contact: The Forge Theatre and Arts Hub 5152 1482www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/forgetheatre

Garry Ginivan Attractions (Aust) by arrangement with Kenny Wax Family Entertainment Ltd (UK) Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

29 May Schools performances - 30 May, 10.00am & 12.00 noonA wonderful musical story of a family out for a walk and on the lookout for a growling bear. The family march through long swishy grass, wade through thick gloopy mud, and even battle a snow storm before entering a big dark cave where maybe they will finally spot the glinty wet eyes of a slobbering, gigantic bear winking at them through the blackness.Location: The Forge theatre and Arts HubTime: 6.00pmCost: Public Performance 6.00pm - $16

Adults & Children - come in your pyjamas, dressing gowns and slippers for extra fun. Adults too!

Schools Performances - $10 per student (teachers free)Suitable for ages 2 years - 8 years, both schoolsand family audiences.

Dinosaurs and Fossils

Artist: Museum Victoria Outreach Program

16 May

With the aid of fossils, dinosaur bones, replicas and photographs, children aged 5–12 will go back in time to reflect on the existence of these ancient animals.

Bookings essential.


Time: 4.00–5.00pm


22nd Choir Festival28 May

Time: 2.00pm

Venue: St Mary’s Church, Bairnsdale

Cost: $2

Bookings: Keith Ford 5152 7155

Basket over a Mould Lynn Lochrie28 May

Make a beautiful basket over a mould from native plant materials.

Time: 10.00am–4.00pm

Venue: Ensay Winery, 5094 Great Alpine Rd, Ensay

Cost: $50, includes all materials

Bookings: Lynn 0437 759 610 or [email protected]

Book launch and author talk

Katherine Boland will be launching and talking about her latest book Hippy Days, Arabian Nights.

Arabian Nights is a funny, moving and compelling story of a woman whose extraordinary life will never be summarised by the words ‘could have’, ‘might have’, or ‘should have’ – from the outset Australian artist Katherine Boland has grabbed life by the throat and jumped in feet first.

8 May 5.30–6.30pm Bairnsdale Library

9 May 2.00–3.00pm Lakes Entrance Service Centre

Bookings are essential for this free event and can be made in person at the library or byphoning 5152 4225.

Pop up performance “Crashendo”31 May

Time: 4–4.30pm

Venue: Pop Up performance, Bairnsdale

Cost: $2

More Information: [email protected]

This May, come on a creative voyage of discovery and revel in the hidden talents and treasures on your doorstep.

Visit www.creativegippsland.com.auAll events information current at the time of publication. Please confirm events details using contacts provided.





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