Two New Exhibitions at the Butter Factory Arts Centre
One Heart One People One Mob is a visual narrative by local artist Jandamarra Cadd opening at the Noosa Council's Butter Factory Arts Centre on Wednesday 14 May. Jandamarra invites the viewer to explore the depths of the human heart through images of unity, compassion and ceremony. His collection of current and never before seen new works uses the power of portraiture to reinforce the importance of walking together as One People.
Jandamarra is an Aboriginal artist and art teacher, with his origins being the Yorta Yorta People in Victoria. With an art career spanning 26 years, he began visually documenting stories from his tribal area and over time, has evolved to become primarily a portrait artist. He uses a variety of styles and mediums, favouring oil on canvas.
Members of the community are welcome to attend the official launch of the One Heart One People One Mob exhibition at the Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy, on Friday 16 May at 6pm where Jandamarra will unveil his entry in the 2014 Archibald Prize. Special guest speaker Fiona Ball will officially open the show. All welcome. RSVP gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au or phone: 5329 6580.
The third exhibition of Noosa District State High School's talented graduating senior visual art students will be hosted by the Butter Factory Arts Centre titled Collections from 21 May to 5 July 2014.
The art students have just completed a body of work exploring the concept Collections. Students were asked to respond to the idea of collections, and how collections by their very nature constitute a plethora or abundance. Collections are often very personal, and provide insight to the viewer about the collector.
This exhibition is the students' personal response to ‘Plethora', and the diversity within the student responses highlights their individuality.
Both exhibitions One Heart One People One Mob and Collections continue until Saturday 5 July. The community is invited to attend the following events programmed throughout the duration of the exhibitions:
Public Programs:
• Get Creative: Saturday 21 June, 10am – 12noon A series of free, family orientated art activities at the Butter Factory Arts Centre. Be inspired by the latest exhibition then spend time creating your own piece with family and artists. All ages welcome.
• Time for Tots Storytelling: Wednesday 4 June, 9.30am at the Butter Factory Exhibition related art activities follow a guided tour for tots. Held in conjunction with Cooroy Library.
• Exhibition Guided Tour and morning tea: Friday 23 May, 10am. Join a guided tour and gain an insight into the artist and his work, exploring selected pieces. Free, bookings required, all welcome.
• KidzArt – Painting with Acrylics: Wednesday 2 July 11am 5 – 8yr olds; 12:30pm 9 – 12yrs
Children's holiday art class specially developed to complement the current exhibition. Learn skills and techniques with an experienced art teacher. $8 per child each workshop, bookings and pre-payment essential. Contact the Butter Factory Arts Centre on 5329 6580 for info or bookings.
The Butter Factory Arts Centre is located at 10 Maple Street, Cooroy and is open free to the public from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For further information about exhibitions and events, phone the centre on 5329 6580.
6 May 2014