Tom Mùller @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: Capital City.
Participating Artists: Tom Mùller.

Venue:
Heathcote Museum & Gallery,
58-60 Duncraig Road, Applecross.

Description: In 1828 Captain James Stirling considers Heathcote as the site for Western Australia's capital city. What if Heathcote had been chosen over Perth? For Tilt 2011, Tom Muller will develop a series of fictional scenarios inspired by past residents, events and history of the site. Borrowing from a multidisciplinary approach including film, installations and found objects, the artist will present a multi-facetted interpretation of Heathcote if it were Western Australia's capital city.

Dates: 12 November 2011 to 18 December 2011.
Opening Times: Wed-Fri, 10am-3pm; Sat-Sun, 12pm-4pm.

For more information, contact: claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au or 9364 5666.

Graham Stove, Ben Mitchell, Layli Rhaksha & various others @ Harvison Gallery

Event Title: masterstroke2011.
Participating Artists: Graham Stove, Ben Mitchell, Layli Rhaksha & various others.

Venue:
Harvison Gallery,
195 Brisbane Street Northbridge.

Description: Harvison Gallery invites you to our annual Masterstroke Exhibition.This year we will be showcasing both Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists.
Masterstroke Exhibition is an opportunity for collectors to acquire important works by established artists..

Dates: 2 December 2011 to 16 December 2011.
Opening Times: Wed-Sat,10am-5pm;Sun,11am-4pm.

For more information, contact: facebook:Harvison Gallery/ Mark Walker 08 92276619 0412185602.

Judy Rogers @ Nyistor Studio

Event Title: NEW WORKS EXHIBITION BY JUDY ROGERS.
Participating Artists: Judy Rogers.

Venue:
NYISZTOR STUDIO,
391 CANNING HWY, MELVILLE WA.

Description: THE WORKS ARE INSPIRED BY THE IDEA OF SUBURBAN BLISS.
The exhibition will be opened by Winthrop Professor Richard Read of UWA.
The show is presented in conjunction with Perth Galleries.

Dates: 19 Nov 2011 to 4 Dec 2011.
Opening Times: WED TO FRI 11 - 5PM, SAT & SUN 12 - 5PM.

For more information, contact: 0431 917 303.

Jason Benjamin @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: The Waiting Garden.
Participating Artists: Jason Benjamin.

Venue:
Greenhill Galleries,
6 Gugeri Street Claremont WA 6010.

Description: Celebrated Sydney-based artist, Jason Benjamin, returns to Greenhill Galleries with 'The Waiting Garden', an exhibition of sensitively rendered and breathtaking landscapes.

Dates: 21 June 2011 to 05 November 2011.
Opening Times: Tue-Fri, 10-5pm; Sat, 10-4pm.

For more information, contact: Emily Lynch.

Aboriginal Artists from WA @ Gallery Central

Event Title: REVEALED: Emerging Aboriginal Artists from Western Australia.
Participating Artists: Aboriginal artists from WA.

Venue:
Gallery Central,
12 Aberdeen St, Perth.

Description: Showcasing the work of more than 50 next generation Aboriginal artists from across WA - produced in partnership with the Department of Culture and the Arts and supported by the Department of Indigenous Affairs and the Federal Government through the Office of The Arts.

Dates: 24 October 2011 to 12 November 2011.
Opening Times: Mon-FRi 10am-4.45pm; Sat 12-4.45pm.

For more information, contact: 94271318.

Aboriginal Art Centres from WA @ Gallery Central

Event Title: Revealed Art Marketplace.
Participating Artists: Aboriginal Art Centres from WA.

Venue:
Gallery Central,
12 Aberdeen St, Perth.

Description: A bustling marketplace where visitors can take the rare opportunity to buy direct from artists and WA Aboriginal Art Centres. Stacks of well-priced paintings, prints, wood and fibre works will be up for grabs. Meet the artists, find a treasure, in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Admission free.

Dates: 28 October 2011 to 29 October 2011.
Opening Times: 12-4pm.

For more information, contact: 94271318.

Michael Vincent Murphy, Peter Bowles & Anne Clifton @ Gunyulgup Galleries

Event Title: Recent Paintings and New Glass Works.
Participating Artists: Michael Vincent Murphy, Peter Bowles & Anne Clifton.

Venue:
Gunyulgup Galleries,
Gunyulgup Valley Drive, Yallingup.

Description: In this exhibition we have three artist's of note. Michael Vincent Murphy presents us with tranquil landscapes featuring birdlife, complimented by his more recognisable quirky still life works.

Peter Bowles and Anne Clifton have worked together(and individually) to create stunning glass forms; layers of gold leaf and colour, murrine and canework are just some of the mastered effects and techniques. The opening is on the 5th November at 6.00pm and is also a fundraising event for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Dates: 05 November 2011 to 20 November 2011.
Opening Times: 7 days, 10am - 5pm.

For more information, contact: enquiries@gunyulgupgalleries.com.au.

Joanne Duffy @ Kingfisher Gallery

Event Title: Origins.
Participating Artists: Joanne Duffy.

Venue:
Kingfisher Gallery,
Cnr Colin st & Richardson St, West Perth.

Description: "Origins" looks at the exploring and expressing past experience and the effect it has on our character, personality and choices. The endless variety of emotional response to our landscape as a child and through to adulthood, provides an eclectic platform for producing a diverse and stimulating display of hue, texture and composition. This is Joanne's first solo exhibition.

Dates: 09 November 2011 to 11 December 2011.
Opening Times: Wed-Fri 11-4pm, Sat-Sun 1-4pm.

For more information, contact: Jan Miller, Manager, 0408511723.

25th Anniversary Open Studios @ Artsource Fremantle

Event Title: Artsource 25th Anniversary Open Studios.
Participating Artists: Stephen Armitstead, Peter Barker, Rebecca Baumann, Jacinda Bayne, Sebastian Befumo, Elaine Bradley, Rachel Coad, Richard Coldicutt, Ian De Souza, Clare Detchon, Liesbeth Goedhart, Chris Hopewell, Simone Johnston, Andre Lipscombe, Lucille Martin, Lia McKnight, Stuart McMillan, Laurel Nannup, Sarah Nelson, Kathrin Peters, Stephen Schulyta, Carol Wells.

Venue:
Artsource Fremantle,
8 Phillimore Street Fremantle.

Description: When: Sunday 23 October 2011, 3pm
Where: 8 Phillimore St Fremantle
Entry: FREE

Come and enjoy the rich and diverse array of arts practice on display throughout our 24 studios, currently occupied by a variety of sculptors, painters, printmakers, performance artists, filmmakers and installation artists.

www.artsource.net.au

Date: 23rd October 2011
Opening Times: 3pm - 5pm.

For more information, contact: (08) 9335 8366.

Paula Wiegmink @ Colourlust Art Space

Event Title: Silent Reverie.
Participating Artists: Paula Wiegmink.

Venue:
Colourlust Art Space,
Unit 1,3 Coventry Parade, North Fremantle.

Description: Everyone is welcome to attend an exhibition of paintings, where the artist Paula Wiegmink will take you on a personal journey from Africa to Kununurra. Her paintings vary in size, medium and style! If you wish to meet the artist and attend the opening night please the artist.

Dates: 8/11/2011 to 14/11/20011.
Opening Times: 10am - 5pm daily.

For more information, contact: Paula - 0410423433 or 93545973.

Renae Coles, Donovan de Souza, Hayley Bahr, Jenna Downing @ free range gallery

Event Title: SPATULA Collective: The Harvest.
Participating Artists: Renae Coles, Donovan de Souza, Hayley Bahr, Jenna Downing.

Venue:
free range gallery,
339 Wellington Street Perth WA 6000.

Description: The Harvest is the culmination of a series of adventures into the suburban fields. Interrogating the current orthodoxy of convenience culture, this collection of drawings, videos, relics and inventions explores alternative food sources and processing. SPATULA create work that is humorously earnest and scientifically confused, delighting audiences with their theatrical investigations into sustainability.

Dates: 12 October 2011 to 18 October 2011.
Opening Times: Opening: 6pm 12 Oct. Exhibition: 12 - 5pm daily.

For more information, contact: Renae Coles.

Various Artists @ Pulse Art Studio

Event Title: RECONNECTING: Art Event and Open Day.
Participating Artists: Danica Wichtermann, Nis Wichtermann, Kelly Darragh, Andrea Day, Maxine Clarke, Ashlea Reale, Michael O'Shaughnessy, Bernadette Aitken.

Venue:
Pulse Art Studio,
52 Kent Street Spearwood, 6163 WA.

Description: Come on down and get involved with your community, be part of art and craft!

RECONNECTING will be held on the first weekend of
November (5&6th) from 10-4pm
At the Pulse Art Studio: 52 Kent Street Spearwood
opposite Phoenix Shopping Centre)

There will be:
Interactive demonstrations
Clay, wheel work, jewellery, music, stone sculpting, print & dye work. We would also love your help in creating a community mural.

Live music and bands

Market stalls and handmade artworks by local WA artists

We recommend bringing the whole family and staying for the whole weekend as there will be lots of things to see and do!

Entry by donation.

For general information and timetable of demonstrations please visit:
http://www.pulseartstudio.com/_studio/open.htm
or become a fan on Facebook: ReconnectingArtsAndCommunity

We are looking forwards to seeing you there!
Kind regards
Reconnecting Arts and Community
Nis: 0400815689 Danica: 0422986129.

Dates: 05/11/2011 to 06/11/2011.
Opening Times: 10am -4pm.

For more information, contact: http://www.pulseartstudio.com/_studio/open.htm.

New Facebook Page for Artperth

We have recently established a new 'page' for artperth.com on Facebook as they have decided to archive the 400+ member group. Be sure to 'like' the new page. The original group will be deleted towards the end of the year to save confusion.

Life is a Gift Art Auction @ Tompkins on Swan Function Centre

Event Title: LIFE IS A GIFT ART AUCTION.
Participating Artists: Nick Economo, Helen Almond, Stephanie Boyle, Christine Chester, Glen Cowans, Doug Craig, Mary Crawford, Ian de Souza, Christian Fletcher, Fabiano, David Giles, Rhonda Griechen, Carolynn Griffiths, Karen Grimstead, Bill Hawthorn, Jenny Jennings, Cathy Josephs, Ben Juniper, Robert Juniper, Ian Kallas, Denise Markus, Chris Marshall, Dot Marshall, Bill Mendes da Costa, Miles Noel, Linda O'Brian, Jamie Paterson, Christine Ross, Jennifer Sadler, Nick Schafer, Annie Shelley, Sue Sheppard, Mark Stothard, Christine Taylor, Sandy Tippett, Jana Vodesil-Baruffi, Anne Wallis, Paula Weigmink, Danielle Zappavigna.

Venue:
Tompkins on Swan Function Centre,
Alfred Cove, WA.

Description: 42 of WA's artistic heavy weights and emerging artists have donated 60 pieces of art that will all go under the hammer to raise funds for The Telethon Adventurers and their fight against childhood cancer. Pieces for every budget with prices expected to start from $100.

$15 entry also gets you a complementary drink and finger foods. Bar facility.

All pieces can be viewed on The Telethon Adventurers website www.theadventurers.com.au

The Telethon Adventurers are hosting this Art Auction with all proceeds raised Princess Margaret Hospital for Children and the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.

Dates: 08 September 2011 to 08 September 2011.
Opening Times: 6pm till 9pm.

For more information, contact: Alex Campbell - 0447 977765.

Various Artists from the Mundaring Hills area

Event Title: Mundaring Hills Open Studios Tour.
Participating Artists: Willem Hayneker, Graeme Pages-Oliver, Inta Goddard, Neil Elliot, Greg Crowe, Judy Kotai, Joel Smoker, Jeremy Holton, Brian Alward.

Venue:
Mundaring Hills area, as per map: www.mundaring-hills-open-studios.org.au.

Description: 9 professional artists inviting visitors into their studios to see how and where we work, watch different disciplines in action, join in some of the processes. Judy Kotai's beautifully transcendant paintings and stained glass, Greg Crow's patterned ceramics, Joel Smoker's timeless ceramics, Graeme Pages-Oliver non toxic printmaking and demo, Jeremy Holton's vibrant paintings, Willen Heyneker's unusual jewellery, Inta Goddard's paintings, sculpture, wall pieces, flexible mould making, Brian Aylward's impressions of WA, Neil Elliot's delightful paintings.

Dates: 29 October 2011 to 30 October 2011.
Opening Times: Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm.

For more information, contact: www.mundaring-hills-open-studios.org.au.