An annual community art exhibition by regional artists, paying homage to Autumn – the season of change and reflection
ART in Autumn 2024
An exhibition and Art Chat at Beechworth’s historic Town Hall,
03 – 05 May 2024
Beechworth Arts Council Membership details (click here)
ART in Autumn 2024 Guest Curator
Beechworth Arts Council is thrilled to announce artist, Dore Stockhausen as ART in Autumn guest Presentation Curator. Dore comes to this role as an award winning artist with a creative practice over three decades strong.
Born in Mainz, Germany, Dore graduated from Zeichenakadamie, Hanau in 1989, completed post graduate studies at Monash University, Churchill in 1995, and established the oneofftwo contemporary jewellery workshop/gallery in Nungurner, Victoria in 2006.
Dore was a part-time lecturer at the Australian National University, Canberra and is a prolific contributor to the Victorian visual arts scene. oneofftwo STUDIOS is now located in Beechworth and is a welcome addition to the burgeoning local art scene.
Dore Stockhausen full biography (click here)
Opening night guest speaker
Beechworth Arts Council is honoured to welcome the CEO of Regional Arts Victoria, Jo Porter as the official ART in Autumn 2024 guest speaker. Jo is widely respected for her advocacy and contribution to the arts in Australia, the UK and the USA. Beechworth Arts Council has an enduring relationship with Regional Arts Victoria with a membership spanning decades.
As the peak body for regional artists and arts organisations, and the leading organisation for regional creative practice in Victoria, Regional Arts Victoria advises on decision-making across multiple portfolios and levels of government.
Jo Porter will speak to the importance of the regional arts scene to the broader creative community. The ART in Autumn opening night is Thursday, May 02, 6pm at Beechworth Town Hall.
More about Jo Porter and Regional Arts Victoria (click here)
Exhibition venue
Beechworth Town Hall, 103 Ford Street – then and now
ART CHAT
Lovers of all things creative are invited to a lively panel discussion as a selection of exhibiting artists discuss their art and process. The 2024 ART CHAT guests are: Judy Hawking Burnett, Kay Hampton and Cate Ferguson. The discussion will be moderated by Beechworth Arts Council President, Darren John Pope.
Beechworth Town Hall, Ford street, Sunday May 05, 12 – 2pm
Entry $5 door donation (light refreshments will be served)
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ART in Autumn 2024 SPONSORS
Beechworth Arts Council is thrilled to welcome Willem Kurt Wines as the exclusive sponsor of the 2024 ART in Autumn opening night. A selection of superb Willem Kurt wines will be served at the official exhibition launch, Thursday May 02, 6pm at Beechworth Town Hall. The arts council thanks the team at Willem Kurt for their support and generosity.
Beechworth Arts Council warmly thanks Arts Rutherglen for the generous loan of their display screen and covers. Arts Rutherglen produce a wide range of annual cultural events, including the popular Taste of Rutherglen Art Prize and exhibition.
Beechworth Arts Council warmly thanks Indigo Shire Council for their generous Logistics Grant support. These vital funds assist in the hiring of Beechworth Town Hall and supplementary exhibition lighting.
Art in Autumn 2023
When: 04 — 07 May 2023. Open daily 10am – 4pm
Where: Beechworth Town Hall, 103 Ford Street, Beechworth
Official opening: Thursday 04 May 2023 @ 6.00pm
Special Guest speaker: Dr. Helen Haines MP, Federal Member for Indi
Featuring artworks by Beechworth Arts Council members across a range of mediums (print, painting, drawing, textiles, sculpture etc.), ART in Autumn promises a riot of colour and form reflecting Mother Nature’s last fling before her well earned winter slumber. This exciting exhibition will be housed in Beechworth’s historic Town Hall, for four days ONLY from Thursday 04 May through to Sunday 07 May.
Art in Autumn is thrilled to welcome local ceramic artist, Dianne Mangan as exhibition curator. Ms Mangan takes on this important role with a résumé that includes founding and operating Off Centre Gallery in Milawa, and an eighteen and half year tenure as Director of the Wangaratta Art Gallery. Along with a host of Private Collectors, Dianne Mangan’s art can be found in collections of The New Parliament House (ACT), Powerhouse Museum (Sydney, NSW) and Queen Victoria Museum (Launceston, Tasmania).
More information on Dianne Mangan (here)
Art patrons who visit ART in Autumn will be encouraged to cast their vote in the inaugural People’s Choice Award. The lucky winner of this accolade will see their artwork and biography featured as pride of place among the Pantheon of regional artists currently showcased on the Beechworth Arts Council website. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced at the exhibition’s close, Sunday 07 May, 3.30pm
ART in Autumn 2023 Sponsorship
Beechworth Arts Council is very pleased to announce Indigo Vineyard as exclusive sponsor of ART in Autumn. Indigo Vineyard’s exceptional wines will be served at the exhibition opening night, Thursday May 04, 6pm.
Beechworth Arts Council thanks Indigo Vineyard for their generous support. We commend the Indigo Vineyard range of wines to our patrons and directs you all to the website below for further details.
Beechworth Arts Council also acknowledges the generous sponsorship of Wilson Fabrics and Bruck Textiles in providing the fabric covers for the ART in Autumn display screens. We thank these business for their enthusiastic support and participation in the community arts.
www.wilsonfabrics.com.au
ART CHAT
Lovers of all things creative are invited to a lively panel discussion as a selection of exhibiting artists dissect their creative process.
WHEN: Saturday 06 May, 2.30 – 3.30pm
WHERE: Beechworth Town Hall, 103 Ford Street, Beechworth.
ENTRY: Gold coin donation
Beechworth Arts Council President, Darren John Pope will host this ART in Autumn exhibition Art Chat in an afternoon of candid, passionate and enlightened discourse. Attendees are invited to satisfy their curiosity of the art on show and ask questions of the artists present – no reasonable question is off limits. Free tea and cake round-off this essential Autumn art event. All welcome (bring a gold coin for entry).
Beechworth Arts Council Membership details (click here)