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Displaying from Wednesday, July 08, 2015
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July 2015
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Wednesday 08 |
9:00 - Childrens Workshop - UWA School of Music and Educated by Nature present Natural Melodies
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Have you ever stopped to listen to the melody of a leaf or thought about what a stick sounds like when it sings? Using natural materials from the world around us children will explore the form and shape of found objects from the world, converting them into melodies, rhythms and visual patterns.
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Thursday 09 |
10:00 - WORKSHOP - Discover! Intro to Ukulele : Music has the power to enrich and change lives. The School of Music provides classes and activities that support this and promote music in the community for everybody.
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It's easy to understand how the humble Ukulele has become the worlds' fastest growing instrument. Easily accessible to children and adults alike, join one of our introductory workshops to find out how easy it is to start playing this amazing little instrument.
Suitable for children ages
8 (...)
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Friday 10 |
18:00 - EXHIBITION OPENING - *AMENDED TIME - 6pm* Exhibition Opening - Elise Blumann and Object Lessons
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Join us at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery for the launch of two new exhibitions: Elise Blumann: An Emigre Artist in Western Australia, 1938-1948 AND Object Lessons II: Curtain Situations.
German artist Elise Blumann arrived in Perth in the summer of 1938. She was immediately struck by (...)
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Saturday 11 |
Join Curator Dr Sally Quin for a discussion of the life and work of German artist Elise Blumann who on arriving in Western Australia in 1938 was struck by the intense light and colour of the local landscape. This tour will investigate the response of the artist to her new home through analysis of (...)
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Wednesday 15 |
Inspired by the artworks in the current exhibition - Elise Blumann - An Emigre Artist in Western Australia 1938-1948 children will experiment with drawing landscapes and figures with a local artist.
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Thursday 16 |
Inspired by the artworks in Elise Blumann An Emigre Artist in Western Australia 1938-1948 children will experiment with drawing landscapes and figures with a local artist.
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Saturday 18 |
9:00 - PERFORMANCE - Cranky Bear - Patch Theatre Company : A rollicking show for 4-8s based on the much-loved children's book
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Based on the book The Very Cranky Bear
Written and illustrated by Nick Bland
After last year's super-duper, itchy scratchy Mr Mcgee and the Biting Flea, Adelaide's Patch Theatre Company are back!
Zebra, Lion and Moose each think they know how to solve the Bear's crankiness (...)
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Thursday 23 |
18:00 - TALK - Where is Article 31? : A talk on the cultural citizenship of children in art museums
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Article 31 of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), remains one of the most overlooked globally, even though children's cultural rights offer the possibility of shaping museums into more democratic institutions.
In this talk, visiting scholar Dr Lea Mai seeks (...)
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Saturday 25 |
14:00 - TALK - Inside knowledge: revisiting the life and times of Elise Blumann, 1938-1948
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In the current exhibition of German artist Elise Blumann: An Emigre Artist in Western Australia, 1938-1948, the artwork provides an insight into the social and cultural life of Perth at a time of immense change.
Join Elise Blumann's son Nils Blumann as he elaborates on the stories and (...)
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Friday 31 |
The role of the curator in museums and galleries is fairly well understood but the role of registrar is less easily defined. It is a job that encompasses the management of collections and exhibitions including information management, artwork handling and movement, preservation, conservation (...)
From the Vocal Consort, solo song in recitals, public workshops, mixed instrumental and voice ensembles, or public Masterclasses with Q&A,
Fridays@Five are an ideal way to start your weekend.
This week sees a workshop with our Senior Vocal Students led by Head of Voice and Helpmann (...)
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August 2015
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Saturday 01 |
Looking for children's music classes?
Did you know that the School of Music runs a Junior Music School offering group musicianship classes for children aged 18 months to 12 years?
We also offer Percussion and Ukulele ensembles for kids aged 10 and up and 1-1 tuition in Piano (...)
11:00 - PERFORMANCE - The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk : Barking Gecko Theatre Company's funny and energetic play is a treat for kids and adults alike
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A Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Windmill Theatre production
by arrangement with Catherine Wheels Theatre Company
Performances at 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Think back - was there someone at school you thought would be your best friend forever?
Martin is the new kid at (...)
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Thursday 06 |
13:10 - CONCERT - Lunchtime Concerts : Be transported from the everyday every Thursday in our free lunchtime concert series.
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School of Music is proud to present the UWA Vocal Consort in our first Lunchtime Concert of the Semester.
Tickets: Entry is free, no bookings required.
To browse the full program, please visit music.uwa.edu.au/concerts or call 6488 7836 to obtain a hard copy of our 2015 (...)
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Friday 07 |
This year's Salek Minc Lecture is held in conjunction with the exhibition Elise Blumann: An Emigre Artist in Western Australia, 1938 - 1948 on show from 11 July until 19 September 2015, and presented by Dr. Jutta Vinzent, Senior Lecturer in Modern and Contemporary Art and Visual Culture at the (...)
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Sunday 09 |
9:00 - OPEN DAY - University Hall Open Day Breakfast : Experience first-hand the vibrant community present at the Hall and take a tour with our ambassadors!
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Start the day fresh with an exclusive buffet-style breakfast at University Hall.
Take a tour with our ambassadors to hear their personal stories and to see the rooms and community lifestyle for yourself!
Family and friends are welcome to attend our free breakfast to coincide (...)
Come to UWA Open Day and follow the clues to solve a hypothetical art heist. A special prize will be awarded to the successful sleuth. Presented by the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery and the UWA Law School.
This event is part of the 2015 UWA Open Day activities.
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Tuesday 11 |
18:30 - EVENT - WXED ARTS : Sumptuous, stupid, sinful and soaring with transcendence, the long history of the arts and Christianity.
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An often surprising journey through the checkered relationship and cultural impact between the arts and architecture and faith, including pioneers, principles and idiots. This is the second in a series this month, all at Trinity or in the City. See website for more details. Trinity welcomes you to (...)
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Thursday 13 |
13:10 - CONCERT - Lunchtime Concerts : Be transported from the everyday every Thursday in our free lunchtime concert series.
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School of Music is proud to present Pinata Percussion
Comprised of the undergraduate Pinata percussion students at the University of Western Australia, Percussion places a special emphasis on programming works by Australian composers, particularly the work of their emerging peers and (...)
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Friday 14 |
This event is a special Teacher Professional Learning workshop for Secondary School Teachers focusing on the exhibition Elise Blumann: an emigre artist in Western Australia, 1938 - 1948.
Attend a Curator's Tour with Dr Sally Quin, have afternoon tea and then stay on to participate in a (...)
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