‘What lies at the bottom of the garden?’
Be inspired by archaeology and history!
Thursday 22 May 2008
10am – 12 noon
All proceeds go to The Cancer Council
Guest Speakers
Ian Rufus, Heritage Interpreter
Celebrate life and culture by being a part of an inspiring talk by Ian as he looks at the personal stories of how we lived through archaeology. What did happen to all that old stuff Grandma had?
Wendy Carlson, Carlson Millis Art & Heritage Management
As part of International Museums Day, Wendy will explore ‘Museums as a Social Agent of Development’ focusing on Lithgow and cultural heritage development.
Deborah McGrath, Lithgow City Council Cultural Development Officer
The ‘Eskbank Experience’ – Eskbank House & Museums’ role within the community as a social and educational resource for Lithgow. Where did it start? Where is it going?
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WASTE TO ART & design
Community Art Exhibition and Competition
Celebrating the re-use and recycling of waste throughout the NetWaste region through arts and crafts.
This project is an initiative of NetWaste - comprising 28 councils in Central and Western NSW. NetWaste fosters a collaborative approach to regional waste management issues.
CHALLENGE THE WAY WE LOOK AT WASTE!!!
This exhibition and competition gives aspiring and professional artists the chance to explore and share their waste reduction message and provides a wonderful opportunity for all community members to showcase their artistic ability.
The WASTE TO ART & design Community Art Exhibition is open to all community members, artists and schools who currently reside in the NetWaste region.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
- 2 Dimensional
Poster/Painting/Collage/Drawing
- 3 Dimensional
Sculpture/Installation/Video/Soundscape
- Craftworks
furniture/functional objects made from recycled materials
COMMUNITY (Group or individual)
- 2 Dimensional
Poster/Painting/Collage/Drawing
- 3 Dimensional
Sculpture/Installation/Video/Soundscape
- Craftworks
furniture/functional objects made from recycled materials
OPEN
(Professional artists included in this category)
- 2 Dimensional
Poster/Painting/Collage/Drawing
- 3 Dimensional
Sculpture/Installation/Video/Soundscape
- Craftworks
furniture/functional objects made from recycled materials
Entrants need to provide their own equipment if entering a soundscape work.
Winning artworks from all three catergories will be exhibited at the Regional Exhibition.
Lithgow Competition & Exhibition Timeline
Wednesday 29 August – 9 September – WASTE 2 ART and design travelling photographic exhibition at Eskbank House & Museum. Images from the Regional Exhibition held in May 2007 at Dubbo. Inspiration time – find out what everyone else is doing.
Monday 27 August - Entry forms and final details will be sent out to schools and the community.
Friday 5 October 2007– Closing date for entry forms to be returned Deborah Mc Grath, Cultural Development Officer, Lithgow City Council, PO Box 19, Lithgow by. Images of artworks to be included to assist in compilation and printing of catalogues and the planning of the exhibition space.
Wednesday 31 October 2007- Artworks are to be delivered to Eskbank House & Museum on Monday between 10am and 4pm. Artworks will not be accepted prior to or after this date.
Friday 2 November 2007 – Judging will be carried out by a panel of local judges – Arts professionals.
Wednesday 31 October – Sunday 2 December 2007 - The Exhibition will be on display at Eskbank House & Museum
Wednesday 5 December 2007- All artworks must be picked up from Eskbank House & Museum. Lithgow City Council and Eskbank House & Museum will not be held responsible for artworks after this date.
May 2008 - Regional Competition – Winning Artists will be contacted and requested to return items to be couriered to the regional exhibition. Artworks will not be held by Lithgow City Council until they are required to be sent to the regional exhibition.
Late August – Early September 2008 – Travelling Photographic Exhibition at Eskbank House & Museum of Regional entries
November 2008 – Local Waste 2 Art & design competition and exhibition at Eskbank House & Museum.
Register your interest in participating today by contacting Deborah Mc Grath, Cultural Development Officer on 02 6354 9999 or emailing eskbank@lithgow.com and providing your return email.
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