Opening event – Four new exhibitions

Join us to celebrate the official opening of four exhibitions.

‘Davida Allen: Colourful Expressions’ is a colour filled selection of works highlighting the artist’s connection to South East and Central Queensland, on show in the Main Gallery. ‘Glen Skien: Summer of the Seventeenth Doll’ and ‘Great Australian Hoist’ both feature works from the Mackay Regional Council Art Collection in the Foyer Gallery, and ‘Deanna Hitti: M is for Madraseh (School)’ explores themes of identity and misrepresentation, Foundation Gallery.

6pm, Friday 17 February 2023

FREE TO ATTEND, bookings are essential

Artspace Mackay, Gordon Street

Exhibition dates:

DAVIDA ALLEN: COLOURFUL EXPRESSIONS, 17 FEBRUARY – 14 MAY

GLEN SKIEN: SUMMER OF THE SEVENTEENTH DOLL, 11 FEBRUARY – 7 MAY

FOCUS ON THE COLLECTION: GREAT AUSTRALIAN HOIST, 11 FEBRUARY – 7 MAY

DEANNA HITTI: M IS FOR MADRASEH (SCHOOL), 17 FEBRUARY – 7 MAY

Associated Public Programs

5:30pm Thursday 16 February: Exhibition floor talk with Deanna Hitti

10:30am Saturday 18 February: Exhibition floor talk with Davida Allen

NB* Both talks will be amplified for patrons with hearing difficulties. Unfortunately an Auslan interpreter will be unavailable for these events, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Reserve your free tickets for these events online now at www.artspacemackay.eventbrite.com

IMPORTANT – Please carefully read the terms and conditions before making a booking:

• All program attendees must be in good health prior to attending the session (eg. no runny noses, coughs, temperatures). If any of the attendees booked in feel unwell, please cancel your booking to enable another to use the vacant spot.

• Consider carefully your availability to attend the event BEFORE making your booking. Booking cancellations – especially late cancellations – can mean that we may not be able to fill that place, rendering it a lost opportunity for another community member.

• A reminder notification will be sent 24 hours prior to the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel through eventbrite, or contact Artspace Mackay ASAP on 4961 9722 to advise so they may remove you from the list manually.

• Photography Permission: Please be aware that all programs may be filmed and posted to Artspace Mackay website and Facebook page to provide access to those unable to attend the session. Filming will focus on the presenter but may include attendees. Do not attend if you do not wish to be filmed

• By making a booking you agree to all of the above

EVENT TIPS:

• Download and use the Eventbrite App to store your ticket and add a reminder to your calendar.

• Allow time for travel and parking. For more information about the location of Artspace Mackay visit www.artspacemakay.com.au

• Please arrive promptly to each event that you have registered to attend to allow for minimal disruption.

Image: Davida ALLEN Josephine (detail) 1985, oil on Belgian linen, 88 x 88 cm. Image courtesy the artist.