Arts diary – April 29
What's on in Canberra's art scene
![Great Southern Land, Flinders Ranges [detail], by Salwa Woodroffe, at the Kaleidoscope of Australia exhibition, Bungendore Fine Art gallery.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_1%2C$multiply_1.0549%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1403%2C$x_216%2C$y_198/t_crop_custom/q_62%2Cf_auto/9b83cf2a4a3b2635245d92b6bcd2aaecbfe40714)
Great Southern Land, Flinders Ranges [detail], by Salwa Woodroffe, at the Kaleidoscope of Australia exhibition, Bungendore Fine Art gallery.
VISUAL:
ANCA Gallery: It's All about Eve. An exhibition of new paintings by Canberra-based artist Emma Beer. Until May 15. Open Wednesday to Sunday, noon-5pm. 1 Rosevear Place, Dickson. See: anca.net.au.
Belconnen Arts Centre: Here and There. A trio of artists present textile works that respond to the concept of time and place. Constructure. Jewellery pieces by Ashly Kark, inspired by the exposed structural framework found in Belconnen Shopping Centre. BioMetric. Ceramicist Skye Gallagher presents a new body of work inspired by a recent artist residency in New York. Remember When … Canberra Region Feltmakers and Gabrielle Hegyes celebrate Canberra's centenary with a significant sculptural installation on display in the Belconnen Arts Centre's Outdoor Gallery. All until May 22. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. See: belconnenartscentre.com.au.
Bungendore Fine Art: Kaleidoscope of Australia. Salwa Woodroffe presents a series of oil paintings depicting an array of Australian scenery and the Australian way of life. Until June 30. Open daily, 10am-4.30pm. 42b Ellendon Street, Bungendore. See: bungendorefineart.com.au.
Canberra Museum and Gallery: Glass Alphabet. This exhibition uses a variety of glass techniques to creatively reimagine individual letters of the alphabet. Until July 10. Open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday noon-5pm. Corner of London Circuit and Civic Square, Canberra City. See: cmag.com.au.
CCAS City: Speech Acts. Artist Nicci Haynes uses drawings, photography and video to explore language and its limitations. Until May 21. Open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, Saturday 9am-1pm. Corner of London Circuit and Hobart Place, Canberra City. See: ccas.com.au
CCAS Gorman Arts Centre: Thoroughly Modern. An exhibition examining the effect of rising house prices on the 'Great Australian Dream'. Until May 7. Open Tuesday to Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Gorman Arts Centre, 55 Ainslie Avenue, Braddon. See: ccas.com.au.
Ginninderra School House Gallery: The Art of Paint and Pen. A joint exhibition featuring abstract expressionist paintings by Denise Moule and calligraphic works by Merran Hunter. Until May 1. Open Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday 8.30am-4pm. Sweet Copper, Ginninderra School House Gallery, Old Ginninderra Village, 3/11 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls. See: sweetcopper.com.au or ph: 6230 9007.
goulburn.art Regional Gallery: The Art of Wool. Both an art exhibition and a fashion show, the collection features more than 30 well-known Australian artworks from across the country as well as 30 high couture garments from the International Woolmark Prize archive. Until May 21. Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 1pm-4pm. Civic Centre, corner of Bourke and Church streets, Goulburn. Ph: 02 4842 3494 or see: grag.com.au.
M16 Artspace: Knots & Nerves. A mixed media exhibition by artists Amelia Thompson, Alana Sivell and Anna Madeleine that explores their experiences as young women artists. Prove It. In this mass installation, artist Shan Crosbie examines the relationship between the media and tales of animal escape and survival. Surfacing. A series of oil on board paintings depicting the forms of stark, architecturally informed constructions. All until May 1. Open Wednesday to Sunday, noon-5pm. 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith. Ph: 6295 9438 or see: m16artspace.com.au.
Nancy Sever Gallery: Riedelbauch | Amesbury | George. An exhibition displaying the works of three contemporary artists who explore the possibilities of various mediums and materials, including digital technologies, traditional metal techniques, ceramics and glass. Until Sunday. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am-6pm. 4/6 Kennedy Street, Kingston. See: nancysevergallery.com.au.
Narek Galleries: Tableau. Ros Auld presents an exhibition of ceramics inspired by the natural world. Until May 15. Open Thursday to Sunday and public holidays, 10am-5pm. Old Tanja Church, 1140 Bermagui Road, Tanja. See: narekgalleries.com or ph: 6494 0112.
National Portrait Gallery: National Photographic Portrait Prize 2016. Photographic portraits selected from a national field of entries that reflect the vision of Australia's photographers. Until June 26. Open daily 10am-5pm. King Edward Terrace, Parkes. Ph: 6102 7000 or see: portrait.gov.au.
Suki & Hugh Gallery: Semblance. Ceramicist Sally Walk displays her latest collection which explores a fascination with human nature and the bonds of belonging. Until May 29. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 9am-5pm. 38A Gibraltar Street, Bungendore. Ph: 6238 1398 or see: sukihugh.com.au.
PERFORMANCE:
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