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Requiem by Megan Evans

Kingston Arts proudly unveils our brand new gallery, G3 Artspace, at the Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale with artist Megan Evans' Requiem as the inaugural exhibition.

Evans is a multi-disciplinary artist, and her latest work comprised of over 500 photographs, two video pieces and drawings, explores connectivity, planetary degradation and loss.

A poetic sadness underpins the new body of work Evans presents in Requiem as this time she aligns bees with the natural environment: like frogs, bees are gradually disappearing with its destruction. Consequently, some things we have all taken for granted could soon disappear. Through the process of pollination, bees are not only responsible for one in three mouthfuls of our daily food but also the reproduction, and hence survival, of certain plants.

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Opening:    Wed 11 April, 6-8pm

Exhibition: Weds to Sat 12pm - 5pm until 19 May

Requiem by Megan Evans

A Mini Retrospective

Betty Anderson

This mini-retrospective showcases the work of Betty Anderson whose organic and structured practice takes on a life of its own.

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Opening night - 19th April 6-8pm

Exhibition - 20th April til 22nd May

A Mini Retrospective

Without Men

Tang Ying

Without Men is artist Tang Ying's comment on the improved social attitudes, living standards and marriage conditions in China.

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Opening night - 3rd May 6-8pm

Exhibition - 4th May til 22nd May

Without Men

Public Art Advisory Panel Seeks Artistic Advisors

Kingston City Council is looking for two recognised artistic advisors from different artistic fields and with a strong connection to the City of Kingston to serve on its Public Art Advisory Panel i.e. professional artists, curators and architects (two year tenure).

The Public Art Advisory Panel will provide high- level advice to Council and Council Officers on matters relating to Public Art in the City of Kingston.

If you are interested in submitting an Expression of Interest, please download a recruitment information pack. For more information please contact 9581 4916.

Expressions of Interest close 5pm on Monday 21st May 2012.

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Submissions close Monday 21st May

Public Art Advisory Panel Seeks Artistic Advisors

A.R.T.S. Group

Artistic Recreational Talented Students of Gail Barton

This exhibition presents works by a diverse group of recreational artists whose point of commonality is that they are all students of local artist Gail Barton.

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Opening night - 24th May 6-8pm

Exhibition - 25th May til 12th June

A.R.T.S. Group

Fosse by Naomi Troski

City of Kingston’s new contemporary art gallery, G3 Artspace, presents 'Fosse' the new work from sculptor, Naomi Troksi.

Composed of plastic lattice and rope, Naomi Troski’s overhead installations create suspended organic forms that express the subtle changes observed in nature. In her work Fosse the transient nature of light is investigated to reveal its transformative qualities on shape, colour and surface texture throughout a day. The fluctuations of light and shadow produce effects that are dramatic and subtle, affecting the dimensions and boundaries of the work and how it is perceived and experienced within the space.

Exhibition Open Friday 1 June - Tuesday 26 June

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Opening night: Friday 1 June, 6-8pm

Artist Floor Talk Sat 9 June, 2pm

Fosse by Naomi Troski

Highlights from the Civic Collection

City of Kingston's Art Collection is diverse in its origin and content. The collection derives from three of five Councils amalgamated to form Kingston Council in December 1994 namely former Mordialloc, Chelsea and Moorabbin Councils. As such, the works in the collection reflect the values of those communities at various historical stages.

Highlights from the Civic Art Collection consists primarily of the work of professional and amateur 20th century artists, as well as some nineteenth century historical paintings, most significant of these are the two paintings signed by the artist known now as 'Petrie'. Donated to the Mordialloc Council by former real estate agent A.J.Hill, the paintings are in very good condition given their age, and Petrie's depiction of Mordialloc Creek and the McDonald's Homestead are a unique document of the era.

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Opening Thursday 14 June, 6-8pm

Exhibition: Friday 15 June - Tuesday 3 July

Highlights from the Civic Collection

Schmooze 2012

Home is where the art is...

Schmooze 2012 features a series of free inspirational forums featuring some of Australia's leading and home grown Kingston artists! Hear how their personal experiences reflect and shape their artistic expression.

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Schmooze 2: Jun 24

Schmooze 3: Aug 30   | Schmooze 4: Oct 7 

Schmooze 2012

Artist Demonstration with Herman Pekel

Learn from the best in this artist demonstration with Herman Pekel.

"It's not what you paint, but how you paint it." H.Pekel

Kingston Arts is giving you a unique opportunity to learn from internationally acclaimed Melbourne-born artist Herman Pekel.

Herman's demonstration will give you a rare and valuable insight into his superior style and technique cultivated over a lifetime of painting.

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Saturday 4th August

Two Sessions:  11am-12:30pm & 1.30-3pm

Artist Demonstration with Herman Pekel

Call for Expressions of Interest to Exhibit

Calling professional and emerging artists for our 2012 Gallery calendar.

Kingston Arts Centre Gallery invites professional and emerging artists to submit an Expression of Interest to exhibit works in 2012.

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Submissions welcome for 2012

Call for Expressions of Interest to Exhibit

Call for Submissions of Small Works

Submissions are invited for small works to be displayed in KACG's glass display cabinet.

The Kingston Arts Centre Gallery provides a glass display cabinet designed for showcasing smaller artworks, sculptures, jewellery, and glasswear. Submissions are now being accepted for these works.

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Submissions welcome for 2012

Call for Submissions of Small Works

Lens Mist Photographic Award Winners Announced!

It is with great pleasure the City of Kingston is proud to announce the winners of the 2012 Lens Mist Photographic Competition:

First Prize - $5000 (sponsored by Roo Prints):
Alex Cherney, Moon Stars and Milky Way, Flinders, 2009

People’s Choice Award - $2000 (sponsored by Windows on the Bay): Rob Daniel, Tide Line, Mordialloc Beach, 2011

Congratulations to all finalists for their innovative and creative images. This year’s calibre of entries were outstanding and we thank all those who entered for taking the time to send us your images.

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Winners announced!

Lens Mist Photographic Award Winners Announced!

Artist in Residence

Sharon Percival, Artist and Designer is one of Kingston Arts Centre's best kept secrets!

Working daily from Studio 2 in the Kingston Arts Centre, Sharon paints with oils on Linen, watercolours on Yupo, with pastels on paper and on silk using transparent textile dyes. Fine art Sharon has created can be found in private collections around the world.

Slivers of daily life inspire Sharon and once an idea takes hold she works with it in different mediums until it becomes merely a representation of the original and it has a new presence.

Do you want to meet Sharon or learn more about her work?

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Visit by appointment

Artist in Residence

Junior Lens Mist 2012 - Winners Announced!

It is with great pleasure the City of Kingston is proud to announce the winners of the 2012 Junior Lens Mist Photographic Competition.

Congratulations to:

13-17 years: Erin Donaghy, Summer Fun, Aspendale Beach

3-12 years: Georgia Sievers, You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice-cream!!, Apendale Beach

Hundreds of young and aspiring photographers submitted their ‘Favourite Photo of their Favourite Beach’ in this year’s Junior Lens Mist competition.

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Winners announced and online exhibition now open!

Junior Lens Mist 2012 - Winners Announced!

Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee 2012

The Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (ACAC) is an informed and independent voice for arts and culture in Kingston. The key purpose of the Committee is to identify, articulate and evaluate current policy issues, proposals and programs in order to provide high-level advice to Council and Council Officers on matters relating to Arts and Culture in the municipality.

ACAC engages regularly in dialogue with key community stakeholders of the arts community in Kingston via a regular meeting schedule and provides Council and Council Officers with considered and balanced advice designed to ensure the continued growth and benefits to the arts sector and to the community.

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Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee 2012

Arts and Cultural Strategy

The City of Kingston boasts a vibrant arts and cultural scene, hosting a variety of arts spaces, arts and cultural organisations and services, professional and non-professional artists, creative industries and arts workers. Many people, histories, environments, cultures, iconic places and spaces form the unique identity of Kingston.

The Arts and Cultural Strategy 2011-15 aims to build on these strengths, increase the profile of and support for creative industries within the community and foster more opportunities for creative engagement and cultural tourism.

It is the expression of Council’s commitment to arts and cultural activity and signals its intent to strengthen the value of arts and their impact on the cultural life of Kingston and its communities.

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Arts and Cultural Strategy