Tag: Painting

Exploring Elderslie’s Ranch-Style Homes, lost mid-century Camden
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Exploring Elderslie’s Ranch-Style Homes, lost mid-century Camden

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Tarn House, a ranch-style residence built in 1963 by Dr. Gordon Clowes in Elderslie, represents Camden's mid-century modern architecture. Clowes, an influential community figure and surgeon, lived there with his family. The house, now lost, was part of a broader trend of ranch-style homes in the area during the 1960s.

Community Hub Revitalization: Camden Civic Centre’s New Look
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Community Hub Revitalization: Camden Civic Centre’s New Look

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The Camden Civic Centre was officially reopened after a $9.9 million upgrade, enhancing its facilities as a modern, multi-purpose venue. The project included improved workspaces, public art installations, and a new grand piano. The council and government funding ensured a functional space for community events, strengthening local cultural support.

Sarah Ashcroft: Art as a Journey of Healing
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Sarah Ashcroft: Art as a Journey of Healing

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The Camden area boasts a vibrant art culture, featuring public art and local artists like Sarah Ashcroft. After retiring from the NSW Police Force due to PTSD, Sarah found solace in drawing, particularly architectural pieces. She aims to preserve local history through her art while promoting awareness about mental health and creativity.

Exploring Greg Johns’s public art installation outside the Oran Park Leisure Centre
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Exploring Greg Johns’s public art installation outside the Oran Park Leisure Centre

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At the front of the Oran Park Leisure Centre is Greg Johns' art installation, Vortex Mandala, which was inaugurated on 21 October 2024. This public artwork reflects swirling patterns symbolizing energy flow and consciousness. Johns, influenced by the Adelaide Hills, aims to create significant public sculptures that engage viewers and enhance the local environment.

Baker’s Contemporaries: A New Art Exhibition in Camden
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Baker’s Contemporaries: A New Art Exhibition in Camden

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The Alan Baker Art Gallery opened its exhibition ‘Baker’s Contemporaries Royal Art Society of NSW’ on December 6, showcasing significant artworks from the 20th century by notable Australian artists. The event featured speeches, local entertainment, and highlighted the historical Macaria building, representing its evolution from a residence to an art gallery. Entry is free until May 2025.

Exploring ‘Just the Two of Us’ at Tegel Gallery 581
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Exploring ‘Just the Two of Us’ at Tegel Gallery 581

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The Tegel Gallery 581 in Cobbitty, NSW, launched the exhibition 'Just the Two of Us' featuring 100 paintings by local artists Nola Tegel and Patricia Johnston. This collection reflects their artistic journeys and love for the Camden countryside and their travels. The exhibition runs until 27 October 2024, excluding certain dates.

‘Face to Face’, a new exhibition at Alan Baker Art Gallery
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‘Face to Face’, a new exhibition at Alan Baker Art Gallery

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A new art exhibition has opened recently at the Alan Baker Art Gallery in Macaria, John Street, Camden. The exhibition FACE to FACE Live Sittings 1936 -1972 runs from April to September 2021. Entry is free.