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program.workshops. education. events. exhibitions.

JULY- DECEMBER

2016

2016 indigenous ceramic art award. (ICAA) Offical opening: Saturday 20 August, 4 to 6pm

The 2016 Indigenous Ceramic Art Award (ICAA) is the fifth in the series of this biennale event. As a $20,000 acquisitive prize, the Award contributes to the museum’s significant holdings of Australian Indigenous ceramic art.

Established under the patronage of acclaimed artist Dr Gloria Thanakupi Fletcher, this Award celebrates and supports the rich and diverse use of the ceramic medium by Indigenous artists and acknowledges the special industry of ceramic art.

The 2016 shortlisted artists are:

Janet Fieldhouse, Torres Strait (QLD), Deanne Gilson, Wadawurrung/ Wathaurung (VIC), Sean Miller, Kamilaroi (NSW), Raymond Young, Gunnai / Yorta Yorta/ Gunditjmara (VIC), Alison Murray, Girramay (QLD)Gallery Kaiela Artists (VIC) - Jack Anselmi, Yorta Yorta and Cynthia Hardie, Yorta YortaErnabella Women Potters, Pukatja Community – Pitjantjatjara Language (SA) - Lynette Lewis, Yaritji Jack, Marissa Thompson, Anne Thompson, Tjimpuna Williams, Janelle Thompson, Rachael Mipantjiti Lionel, Alison Milyika Carroll and Carlene Thompson.

chen qiulin. One Hundred Names. In June SAM welcomes one of China’s most acclaimed contemporary artists Chen Qiulin and the exhibition One Hundred Names. This exhibition, developed in collab-oration with 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, Sydney offers a rare survey of over a decade of work by this multidisciplinary artist.

Using a combination of photography, video, installation and performance, Chen investigates the contradictions that arise when a country tries both to maintain tradition, and to develop rapidly. Her work examines how migra-tion, displacement, and urban development disrupt tra-ditional Chinese ancestry, culture and way of life. While the unusually rapid development of China highlights these issues, they are not unique to China, and reflect stories and experiences shared by many others in the developing world.

exhibitions.

6 AUG TO 25 SEP

4 JUNE TO 24 JULY

Collaborative Partner

ICAA MAJOR PARTNERS ICAA SPONSOR

(above) Chen Qiulin, The Hundred Surnames in Tofu (Chen) (still), 2004-2014, video installation, ed.5, courtesy the artist and A Thousand Plateaus Art Space, Chengdu © the artist.

2014 ICAA 1st Prize, Bankstown Koori Elders Group, “After Rain” Bungle Bungle, (detail) 2013 © the artists. Photo: Jamie Durrant.

ne*ll Offical opening: Saturday 8 October, 4 to 6pm

The artist known simply as Nell has a signature style that is instantly recognisable: a fusion of religious iconography with a rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic. Complex and paradoxical, Nell took her Buddhist vows in an ancient Chinese ceremony while concurrently worshipping at the altar of Australia’s true rock god legends – AC/DC.

Life, death and rebirth; sex, Zen and rock ‘n’ roll, play out as key themes across the artist’s oeuvre in this survey exhibition. Her work often explores the tension between diametrically opposed polarities such as light and dark, silence and noise.

Nell’s multi-disciplinary practice includes painting, installation, performance and video. Through these means she explores a unique cosmology of symbols such as the egg, the drip, the lightning bolt, the fly and the smiley face - enduring motifs in a quest for universal meaning. It’s only two hours to Shepparton if you wanna rock ‘n’ roll!

sam. local. SAM goes local across December and January, spotlighting the practice of local artists with three exhibitions.

Spotlight Offical opening: Friday 16 December, 6 to 7.30pm

SAM Local Spotlight profiles the work of one artist with a solo exhibition. In 2016 we will be featuring the work of Tarli Bird.

Best of Friends Offical opening: Friday 16 December, 6 to 7.30pm

Each year the talents of the Friends of SAM Inc. are celebrated with a special group exhibition, bringing together Friends who explore a range of materials and thematic approaches.

VCE Arts and Studio Arts Offical opening: Friday 9 December, 6 to 7.30pm This exhibition celebrates the achievements of students from Year 11 and Year 12 VCE Art and Studio Arts in the Goulburn Valley region.

8 OCT TO 27 NOV

10 DEC TO 15 JAN

(above) Nell, QUIET/LOUD, 2015, single-channel digital video, 16:9, colour. Videography: Tina Havelock Stevens Sound: Ingrid Rowell. Commissioned by Campbelltown Arts Centre for Transmission curated by Carrie Miller. Courtesy of the artist and Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney © the artist

july. From Chun to Shino GlazeMake a stoneware platter

Taking inspiration from the exhibition Chen Qiulin. One Hundred Names, participants will learn how to make stoneware platter and use Chun and Shino stoneware glazes that are derived from Asian traditions. Date: Monday 4 July and Thursday 14 July Time: 5.00 to 7.30pm Audience: Adults Venue: SAM workshop room Cost: $65 (Friends $60) Tutor: Kaye Poulton Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

Indigenous Highlights from the SAM Collection. Celebrate Naidoc week with SAM.

Join Senior Curator Anna Briers, Collections Curator/Registrar Lilian Yong and Indigenous Curatorial Assistant Belinda Briggs in conversation about some of the gems in the SAM Collection on display as part of 80/80. Eighty Years of SAM. The Collection. Date: Thursday 7 July Time: 1 to 2pm Audience: All Welcome Venue: SAM collection galleries Cost: Free Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

august. ICAA Panel Discussion Are Art Prizes and Awards the way to go? What model best supports contemporary Indigenous art and artists? Chair - Rebecca Coates. Panel - Kimberley Moulton and Tiriki Onus. Date: Saturday 20 August Time: 2 to 3.30pm Audience: All ages Venue: Eastbank, function room 2 Cost: Free Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

Ceramics Masterclass Join ICAA finalist Janet Fieldhouse for a practical workshop exploring her techniques and making processes. Date: Sunday 21 August Time: 10am to 12noon

september. Middens and Memories SAM School Holiday Program

Gain insight into the local traditions of the Yorta Yorta people. Children will make objects that reference the sourcing of food, building knowledge that deepens understanding and value of culturally significant sites. Date: Wednesday 21 September Audience: 10.30am to 12.30pm for 5 - 9 years 1.30 to 3.30pm for 10 - 14 years Venue: SAM workshop room Cost: $20 (Friends $18) Artists: Jack Anselmi and Auntie Cynthia Hardie Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

Family Walking TourSAM School Holiday Program

Join SAM and Gallery Kaiela staff for a guided tour of exhibitions at both venues and discuss the artwork over morning tea. Date: Thursday 22 September Time: 10 to 12noon Audience: Families Venue: SAM and Gallery Kaiela Cost: Free Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

Painting Stories: Aboriginal Signs and Symbols SAM School Holiday Program

Learn to read a painting through Aboriginal signs and symbols used to reference Country, cultural protocols and traditional visual language. Create your own story using paint and mixed media. Date: Friday 23 September Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm Audience: 9 to 13 years Venue: SAM workshop room Cost: $15 (Friends $13) Tutor: Tammy-Lee Atkinson Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

Audience: Adults Venue: SAM workshop room Cost: $20 (Friends $18) Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

Ceramics MasterclassJoin ICAA finalists Auntie Cynthia Hardie and Jack Anselmi from Gallery Kaiela for a practical workshop exploring their techniques and making processes. Date: Sunday 21 August Time: 1.30 to 3.30pm Audience: Adults Venue: SAM workshop room Cost: $20 (Friends $18) Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

public programs.

october. The Art of Zen Join Nell for an artist led meditation inside her exhibition at SAM. Meditation cushions provided. Date: Saturday 8 October Time: 11am to 11.30am 10.50am for 11.00am start Audience: All welcome Venue: SAM Cost: Free Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

Artist’s floor talkHear from the enigmatic Nell about Buddhism, rock ‘n’ roll and her artistic practise before the opening. Date: Saturday 8 October Time: 3.00 to 4.00pm Audience: All Welcome Venue: SAM Cost: Free Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website Meditate with Art In the gallery space

Join local holistic health practitioner Dr Lisa Shortridge to learn practical tips on meditation and mindfulness in everyday life.

Meditation cushions provided.

Date: Tuesday 18 October Time: 5.30 to 6.30pm Audience: All levels welcome Venue: Inside Nell exhibition at SAM Cost: $12 (Friends $10) Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

Ghosts, Ghouls and Magical Spirits Clay workshop

Make your own spooky ghost sculpture from ceramics inspired by Nell’s major installation The Wake - just in time for Halloween. Date: Saturday 22 October Time: 10.30am to 12noon Audience: 6 to 9 years Venue: SAM workshop room Cost: $18 (Friends $15) Tutor: Kaye Poulton Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

Monster MashupClay workshop

Taking inspiration from Nell’s The Wake, make your own spooky monster or ghost sculpture to help you scare your friends this Halloween. Date: Saturday 22 October Time: 1.30 to 3.30pm Audience: 10 to 15 years

Venue: SAM workshop room Cost: $23 (Friends $20) Tutor: Kaye Poulton Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

All Ages Rock ‘n’ Roll Yoga Yoga in the park

Exercise in the park to a set list of AC/DC hits curated by the artist Nell. Yoga mats and blankets supplied. Date: Sunday 23 October Time: 11.00am to 12noon Audience: All levels welcome Venue: Queens Gardens, Shepparton Cost: Free Tutor: Kate Hall from Prasanna Yoga Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

Lunchtime Yoga NidraMeditate with art

Learn deep relaxation techniques through Yoga Nidra. Yoga mats and blankets supplied. Date: Wednesday 26 October Time: 12noon to 12.45pm Audience: All levels welcome Venue: Inside Nell exhibition at SAM Cost: $12 (Friends $10) Tutor: Kate Hall from Prasanna Yoga Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

program bookings.

Online: sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/programs- and-eventsPhone: (03)5832 9861SAM runs a series of workshops and events throughout the year. All information is correct at time of publication. For most up-to-date details please consult the SAM website. Bookings are require for all events. Programs subject to change without notice.

(above) Australian made commercial ceramics from SAM collection of display in the SAM exhibition, Cornucopia, 27 February to 22 May, 2016.

Education at SAM includes a number of visual and media arts based curriculum programs for VCE Art and Studio Arts, AusVELS and the Victorian Curriculum F-10 teachers. To facilitate learning across the curriculum, resources for teachers are available online at http://www.sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/education

For all education enquiries and to book in for teacher programs, school exhibition tours and other school programs, please contact SAM Visual Art Educator Rhonda Chrisanthou: rhonda.chrisanthou@shepparton.vic.gov.au (03) 5832 9520

Exhibition for VCE students

sam. local. VCE Art and Studio ArtsSaturday 10 December 2016 to Sunday 15 January 2017

VCE Art and Studio Arts students are invited to submit applications for this end of year exhibition.

Applications are due Friday 7 October. Students notified Wednesday 19 October.

Further details and application forms will be available at www.sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/education

for teachers. Teaching and Learning in an Art Museum

Professional Development for teachers is supported through the Department of Education and Training. Bookings are required for events and activites to assist with resources.

All professional learning programs for teachers comply with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers including Professional Knowledge (teachers know the content and how to teach it); Professional Practice (teachers plan for and implement effective teaching and learning); Professional Engagement (teachers engage in professional learning and teachers engage professionally with colleagues and the community).

july. Children’s Community Publishing Training for Primary Teachers

Drawing inspiration from the exhibition Chen Qiulin. One Hundred Names, Kids’ Own Publishing director Victoria Ryle will provide a professional learning opportunity suitable for librarians / teachers / early years professionals. Linking narrative themes of migration, displacement and ancestry, teachers will learn how making books with children can be introduced into a number of learning contexts. This training workshop covers:

• How to make books with students;

• Children’s community publishing concepts;

• The process of responding to a theme by producing a collaborative book;

• WePublish, Kids’ Own Publishing digital tool developed to record and share community stories.

Teachers may like to bring an iPad. Date: Wednesday 6 July Time: 10.30am to 3.30pm Audience: Early Years to Upper Primary teachers Venue: Alex Rigg Room, 1st floor, Eastbank Cost: $50 Tutors: Victoria Ryle, Executive Director of Kids’ Own Publishing Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

education.

august. Educator’s Evening 2016 Indigenous Ceramic Art Award (ICAA)

Join SAM for a glass of wine and cheese as we view works by the seven shortlisted 2016 ICAA finalists.

Exhibition resource material will be available. Date: Wednesday 17 August Time: 5.00 to 6.00pm Audience: All teachers Venue: SAM Cost: Free Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

september. 2016 ICAA Workshop Program Series

Building upon the cultural and aesthetic possibilities presented in works in the Indigenous Ceramic Art Award (ICAA), learning programs will link aspects of Aboriginal life and culture to themes of sustainability on the Goulburn (Kaiela) River.

Life on the River Clay building workshop

Drawing on the concept of a midden, and local knowledge about life on the Goulburn River pre-settlement, these teachers will learn a number of hand-building techniques and how to make a pressed mould using found objects and clay. Date: Saturday 3 September Time: 10.00 to 11.30am Mooroopna 12.15pm to 4pm SAM Audience: All teachers Venue: Mooroopna river bank and SAM Cost: $60 (incl. lunch) Tutors: Jack Anselmi and Aunty Cynthia Hardie Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

Sustainable Living and Weaving using Native Plants Weaving workshop

Be introduced to native plants that can be used for creating sustainable school gardens and as a source of fibres for weaving. Hear about local native plant use and native garden design and learn indigenous weaving techniques that relate to the gathering of food. Date: Tuesday 20 September Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm Audience: All Teachers Venue: Australian Botanic Gardens, Tip Road, Kialla and SAM workshop room Cost: $60 (incl. lunch) Tutors: Eva Ponting, Aunty Cynthia Hardie and Alex Sislov Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

october. Educator’s Evening and Meditation Nell

Join SAM for a glass of wine and cheese as we view the exhibition Nell. Life, death and rebirth; sex, Zen and ‘rock n roll’, play out as key themes across the artist’s oeuvre in this survey exhibition.

Prior to the tour, you are invited to join us for meditation and mindfulness with Dr Lisa Shortridge. Date: Thursday 13 October Time: Meditation 5.00 to 6.15pm Tour and wine 6.15 to 7.15pm Audience: All teachers Venue: SAM Cost: Meditation $12 (Friends $10) Tour and wine Free Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

All Hallows’ EveThe Spirits Live On And Are Everywhere

View Nell’s major installation The Wake inspired by Japanese funerary objects known as ‘Haniwa’. Learn ceramic coiling techniques as you make your own spirit form. Date: Wednesday 19 and 26 October Time: 5.00 to 7.30pm Audience: All teachers Venue: SAM Cost: $40 Tutor: Kaye Poulton Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

Contemporary Art on the Road Session Three

Join SAM and other key industry organisations as we investigate approaches to museum learning with a focus on the Victorian Curriculum - Foundation to Year 10 for the Arts and contemporary art practices.

Artist Minna Gilligan will lead a hands-on activity. Date: Thursday 24 November Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm Audience: Foundation to Year 10 teachers VCE Art, Studio Arts and Visual Communication teachers Venue: Alex Rigg Room, 1st floor, Eastbank Cost: Free Tutor: Presenters include: Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA) Gertrude Contemporary Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) SAM Bookings: Online via Eventbrite - see the SAM website

SAM education programs are supported by:

drawing wall.The Drawing Wall is an ongoing series of commissioned, temporary, site specific wall based drawings or installations enlivening the foyer space of the Eastbank Centre, directly outside SAM. Drawing Wall projects often revolve around conversations and collaborations, that provide members of the public an opportunity to interact with the artists during installation. Each year, artists are commissioned to produce new work across the 4 x 12m space. Drawing Wall #23: Simone Slee Saturday 21 May – Sunday 14 August Drawing Wall #24: Darren Wardell Saturday 27 August – Sunday 13 November

Drawing Wall #25: Elizabeth Gower Saturday 26 November – Sunday 12 February 2017

showcase.Showcase 2016 presents discrete exhibitions of new work by contemporary ceramicists in the glass display cabinet of SAM’s entry. Curated in partnership with Bree Claffey of Melbourne based gallery and retailer Mr Kitly, Showcase is a unique opportunity for collectors and craft lovers to acquire work as all pieces are available for purchase at the SAM shop.

Showcase #10: Vanessa LucasSaturday 30 April – Sunday 24 July

Showcase #11: Bridget Bodenham Saturday 30 July – Sunday 30 October

Showcase #12: Andrei Davidoff Saturday 5 November – Sunday 29 January 2017

exhibitions.

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(cover) NELL, The Wake, 2014-2015, Sydney and Ernabella, South Australia, stoneware, earth-enware, concrete, bronze, glass, underglaze, glaze, polyurethane, varnish, acrylic paint, enamel paint, spray paint, fabric paint, pigment, varnish, oxide, bondcrete, decals, silver leaf, gold leaf, copper, glitter, wood, branches, dimensions variable; Gift of John and Jane Ayers, Candy Bennett and Edwina Lehmann, Andrew and Cathy Cameron, Chris Cuthbert and Sally Dan-Cuthbert, Rick and Jan Frolich, Julian and Stephanie Grose, Jane Michell, Brenda Shanahan, Vivienne Sharpe, Rae-Ann Sinclair and Nigel Williams, Paul and Thelma Taliangis, Lisa and Peter Weeks, Dr Terry Wu, The Edmund & George Whitlock Foundation through the Art Gallery of South Australia Contemporary Collec-tors 2016, Art Gallery of South Australia, AdelaideCourtesy the artist, Roslyn Oxley9 gallery, Sydney and STATION, Melbourne © the artist

(above) Vanessa Lucas, Frilled Vasecape, 2015 – 2016, slip cast porcelain, dimensions variable, courtesy and © the artist