BLACK WHITE & RESTIVE opens in National Reconciliation Week and forms part of an ongoing conversation exploring engagements between Aboriginal and non-Indigenous artists. Celebrating the work of over sixty artists, the exhibition reveals the diversity of approaches to cross-cultural art practice, from direct collaborations to shared – and sometimes contested – stylistic and conceptual influences.
The exhibition’s visual and historical narrative begins with Albert Namatjira and Rex Battarbee’s creative exchange from the 1930s and surveys key works from the 1990s until 2015, including five large-scale collaborations. BLACK WHITE & RESTIVE draws on Newcastle Art Gallery’s collection of works by Gordon Bennett, Imants Tillers, Tim Johnson, Ildiko Kovacs, Danie Mellor, Margaret Preston and Tony Tuckson as well as the Gallery’s significant holdings of Hermannsburg watercolours.
Guest curator: Una Rey
This project is supported by Arts NSW’s Curatorial Support Initiative grant, a devolved funding program administered by Museums & Galleries of NSW on behalf of the NSW Government. This project is supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.
Community Art Project
Where Newcastle Art Gallery, front lawn entrance and Civic ParkWhen Selected dates between Tuesday 10 May – Friday 27 May 2016
Bookings essential, call 4974 5112.
This Community Art Project will bring together cross-cultural collaborations with artists, Newcastle Art Gallery staff, and students from around Newcastle and the Hunter region.
This project, developed in response to the exhibition BLACK WHITE & RESTIVE, explores concepts of belonging, identity and place. It aims to teach both young and older artists to broaden their experience of contemporary Indigenous art, local culture and heritage and also to encourage them to visit the Gallery.
The final painted works of art created during the series of workshops will be assembled and placed on display in the Gallery’s SMART SPACE for visitors to experience as part ofBLACK WHITE & RESTIVE
More information about the symposium to be announced closer to the event date.
Exhibition Tours
Every Saturday & Sundayfrom 11.00am
Free event. No bookings required, just meet at the Gallery shop.
Take a free guided tour of the BLACK WHITE & RESTIVE exhibition with the Gallery Guides.
Saturday Talks
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for afternoon floor talks at the Newcastle Art Gallery from 2.00pm.- Saturday 4 June 2016 Una Rey, curator, introduces the key themes of the exhibition BLACK WHITE & RESTIVE.
- Saturday 2 July 2016 Sarah Johnson, Newcastle Art Gallery Curator, explores key works of art from the Gallery collection on display in the exhibition BLACK WHITE & RESTIVE.
- Saturday 6 August 2016 Join local artists, both young and old, as they discuss their experiences of the community art project and provide insight into the collaborative process.
Educators’ Briefing
Tuesday 7 June 20165.00pm – 7.00pm
Cost: $5pp, payable at the door
Bookings essential call 02 4974 5112 or email artgallerybookings@ncc.nsw.gov.au
Educators from Foundation to Year 12 (F–12) are invited to explore the exhibition at the Newcastle Art Gallery and discover learning opportunities for their students with BLACK WHITE & RESTIVE curator Una Rey, artist and writer Nicole Chaffey, and Gallery staff. Recommended for early years, primary, secondary, tertiary and pre-service teachers. Certificate of attendance will be supplied.
Celebrating NAIDOC week:
Songlines – The living narrative of our nationSonglines are the oldest living narrative of our nation, and will be the focus for the 2016 NAIDOC Week celebrations (3–10 July).
Newcastle Art Gallery will be hosting an array of family friendly events on Saturday 9 July 2016 to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Join us from 10.30am – 3.30pm and immerse yourself in BLACK WHITE & RESTIVE works of art, music performances, artist talks and special events. All welcome!
In Conversation
Saturday 9 July 20162.00pm – 3.30pm
Free event, bookings required.
Call 02 4974 5100 or email artgallerybookings@ncc.nsw.gov.au
Join artist Nicole Chaffey (Biripi) and BLACK WHITE & RESTIVE exhibition curator Una Rey as they discuss ideas about Aboriginal art and culture and creative exchanges such as collaboration and influence in contemporary art.
WILLIAM BARTON: The Journey
Friday 24 June 20167.30pm–9.00pm
Adult: $80
Art Gallery Society members: $35
Concession: $70
Child (5-16 years): $35
Family (2 adults + 2 children): $150
Payment required at time of booking call 02 4974 5100
ARIA award-winning didgeridoo player William Barton, David Banney with members of the Christ Church Camerata present, The Journey – an exploration of the art of the didgeridoo and its ever growing repertoire of modern fusion and classical elements.
Collaborative Cuisine
Saturday 23 July 20166.00pm – 8.00pm
Standard Cost: $70pp
Cost with wine: $85pp
Limited numbers, bookings essential 02 4974 5100
People think, dream and act according to what they eat and drink. (Marinetti, 1909)
We invite you to partake in an evening that will make you reconsider your preconceptions of Aboriginal art and Australian native foods. Let your culinary concepts be challenged as you move through the Gallery on a journey that is both visually and literally nourishing. Please join Rituals’ Team in an evening to delight the senses with Collaborative Cuisine
FINAL BIG WEEKEND
Sunday 7 August 2016Free event, bookings required call 02 4974 5100
Get ready for a final Big Weekend! Join us for guided tours, live painting demonstrations and special events inside the Gallery and outside, on the front lawn entrance.
Guided and Self-Guided Ehibition Visits
Weekdays during school term begins Tuesday 31 May 2016
Free event, bookings essential. Call 02 4974 5112 or email artgallerybookings@ncc.nsw.gov.au
Take a guided session with one of our Guides, or experience the exhibition through independent self–guided group learning. Limited guided sessions available.
ESL & Special Interest Groups
Join one of our Gallery Guides to view the current exhibition and practise speaking English language. Each tour is bespoke, designed to suit the interests of the group.For more information call 02 4974 5112 or email artgallerybookings@ncc.nsw.gov.au
ART CART
Every Saturday & Sunday10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for 5–12 years. Parent/ carer supervision required
Free event. No bookings necessary. All materials supplied
The Gallery’s ART CART program has been encouraging Newcastle’s youngest artists for many years, inspiring the creativity of young art lovers every weekend. Drop in and engage in art and craft activities inspired by works of art in the exhibition BLACK WHITE & RESTIVE.
The Longhouse proudly presents ART CART and Smart Space at the Gallery.
Tours for Children
Available Tuesdays to Fridays, from 10.00amFor children 0 – 5 years
Free event, bookings essential call 02 4974 5112 or email artgallerybookings@ncc.nsw.gov.au
Eye Spy tours at Newcastle Art Gallery with a Gallery Guide and groups of five or more children will have you rocking your way into SMART SPACE for an art making activity, followed by an interactive tour with tactile objects.
Connect with us
Stay in touch with what’s happening at the Newcastle Art Gallery by signing up to receive our e-news. Sign up before 31 May to go in the draw to win a BLACK WHITE & RESTIVE prize pack including the exhibition publication and learning resources. nag.org.au/enews‘Rock Stories’ In SMART SPACE
Daily (except Mondays, SMART SPACE may be in use by booked school groups on weekdays 10.00am – 5.00pm)Free, no bookings required, all materials included.
SMART SPACE is rocking this winter with an art activity for creative art lovers of all ages! You’re welcome to ‘rock & roll’ in and make your own spectacular marks! BLACK WHITE & RESTIVE features individual stories and everyday events in lives of Australians, as revealed through symbols in their works of art. Tell your own unique story by drawing symbols on rocks. Arrange into a story and add to the rocky floor or take home. It’s time to rock on!
Newcastle Art Gallery
Address: 1 Laman Street, Newcastle NSW 2300Postal Address: PO Box 489, Newcastle NSW 2300
Telephone +61 2 4974 5100
Facsimile +61 2 4974 5105
Email artgallery@ncc.nsw.gov.au
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