Gallery

Open Tuesday - Friday from 10.30am to 5pm
Saturday from 1pm to 4pm

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Just Another Day In Paradise

Sebastian and Georgina Perri are two local artists who feature in the gallery from Thursday 6th November through to Monday 24th November. With their tongues firmly planted in their cheeks, this duo take on the big questions and hope the audience connect with the humour in their work. "Just another day in Paradise" is the first time Sebastian and Georgina have exhibited together and combines Sebastian's oils and acrylics and Georginas ceramics.

(Image: King Tide by Sebastian Perri)

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Women and Art in Papua New Guinea

In the Atrium from Tuesday 4th November to Monday 24th November the very vibrant, art of Papuan New Guinea artists. The majority of these artists sell their work though the street markets throughout PNG and for many years, Richard Hogg has been a patron. This collection is about Women and Art in Papua New Guinea and features women artists and issues covering women such as traditional roles and activities and violence against women.

Image: Breastfeeding Mother by Oscar Towa

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The Tuggeranong Rotary Club Youth Art Award

Over $4000 is up for grabs if you are a young artist between the ages of 15 and 25. Since 1994, Tuggeranong Rotary Club and the Tuggeranong Arts Centre have been working together to bring young people’s art to our community. This is a great opportunity for you to get the right kind of exposure for your work, sell your work plus maybe win one of the many prizes.

In 2009, we are very pleased and proud to have as our judge, renowned Australian artist and previous Archibald winner, Cherry Hood.

The RYA competition is unlike many others – it does not restrict your creativity – so no size limits, all mediums accepted and an entry fee you can afford - $10 per entry or $15 for two entries!

In 09 the comp is opening up and going regional so expect some competition from outside the ACT.

The competition will be held in May 2009 with entries closing at 5pm Friday 1st May, so get in early and register with suziee@tca.asn.au  In the New Year we will forward entry forms to you. For questions about the competition please call Suzie Edwards on 02 6293 1443.

To download an entry form, click here, or for more information click here.

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For our full Gallery guide, please see our Whole of Centre Brochure 2008, available now.

 

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