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In The Arts Feature June 2024
- Artist in Focus: Gill Williams at Lone Goat Gallery
- Know My Name: Australian Women Artists
- LINE – Art Kind Winter Showcase, 7 June – 26 July
- Byron Writers Festival
- Art in the heart of Mullumbimby
Artist in Focus: Gill Williams
Gill Williams is a local artist who was born and bred in the Northern Rivers. He currently lives in Ocean Shores where he creates artworks from his home studio.
Gill studied a Diploma of Applied Arts at Murwillumbah TAFE in 2004 and held his debut solo exhibition ‘Breath’ at the Ocean Shores Community Centre in 2023.
When he is painting new works, Gill approaches the canvas with decisiveness and a dedicated focus, not pre-planning or sketching out works first, but letting his creative intuition take over so that he becomes caught up in the moment.
Gill’s creative practice is an embodiment of his whole person, using colour and patterns to recreate the vibrant kaleidoscope of his world. He is full of energy, spontaneous, and wholehearted in his approach to his painting. Whether he is painting, dancing or being a social butterfly, he asks only for you to celebrate life with him!
Gill’s artworks are currently on display during the group exhibition ‘Recognise’ which is on at the Lone Goat Gallery from 1– 29 June.
www.lonegoatgallery.com.
Follow the colourful life of Gill Williams on Instagram @gillwilliamsart
Know My Name: Australian Women Artists
Know My Name: Australian Women Artists tells a new story of Australian art. Looking to moments in which women created new forms of art and cultural commentary, the exhibition suggests new histories by highlighting creative and intellectual relationships between artists through time.
Know My Name: Australian Women Artists is a National Gallery touring exhibition supported by the Australian Government through Visions of Australia and the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program.
1 June – 25 August 2024
Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre
Open 10am – 4pm Wednesday – Sunday
gallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au
2 Mistral Road, Murwillumbah South
02 6670 2790
LINE – Art Kind Winter Showcase, 7 June – 26 July
LINE is a group exhibition showcasing works from seven female artists at Art Kind Gallery in Byron Bay. At the opening event on Friday, 7 June, the community is invited to meet the artists with gourmet grazing and drinks provided. This is a FREE, family-friendly event. An art play table will be available for attendees to get creative.
All welcome. RSVP via artkind.com.au or scan the QR code on the advert.
Friday, 7 June, 5 –7pm @ 18 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay
Byron Writers Festival
‘Pitching Do’s and Don’ts’ is a new three-hour workshop with Alex Adsett for authors wanting to share their story with the world.
You will be given behind the curtains information on pitching to the publishing industry. This will include an overview of literary agents – what they do for an author, their place in the publishing industry ecosystem, and if and when you need one.
This workshop will arm you with a great overview of pitching your manuscript, what not to do, and tips and tricks on how to make you and your manuscript stand out.
When: Saturday, 13 July 1 – 4pm
Where: In person at Crystalbrook, Byron
77/97 Broken Head Rd, Byron Bay
Cost: $100 member/student
$140 non-members + booking fe
Bookings: byronwritersfestival/whats-on
Art in the heart of Mullumbimby
Art lovers need look no further than the Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre, home to the H’Art Gallery. Featuring more than 30 artworks by 10 local artists, the gallery is an absolute must-see.
Graphic impressionist Solveig curates the two-floor gallery and rotates the exhibition every six months. The space provides local artists a platform to display for an extended period and sell their work.
Visitors to the health centre are greeted by the art, which provides a distracting escape from stress and concern while creating a vibrant, healing atmosphere.
Conveniently located on Stuart Street, the H’Art Gallery is art in the heart of Mullumbimby.
Enquire at [email protected]
ART GALLERIES
ART KIND
Contemporary art gallery and studio providing engaging exhibitions, art classes and workshops 3/18 Centennial Circuit, Arts & Industry Estate, Byron Bay.
Open Wed-Sat 10am-2pm
0404 946 553
@artkindbyronbay
www.artkind.com.au
ARTIST STUDIO GALLERY
Belongil Beach
Open by appointment
0409 604 405
www.janrae.com.au
ARTIST’S HOME GALLERY
Byron Bay
Landscape inspired works imparting a ‘spirit of place’
Open by appointment
02 6685 5317
jaypearse.com
GALLERY COSMOSIS
2/22 Brigantine St
Arts & Industrial Estate
Byron Bay
0431 331 205
gallerycosmosis.com
linktr.ee/gallerycosmosisbyronbay
H’ART GALLERY
Local art in the heart of Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre,
60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby
0401 647 325
KARENA WYNN-MOYLAN, Fine Art
World award-winning contemporary realism
art direct from the artist at her Bangalow studio, by appointment.
Phone or text 0414 822 196
LONE GOAT GALLERY
28 Lawson St, Byron Bay
(Located in the Byron Library building)
Open Wed–Sat 10am–4pm
lonegoatgallery.com
MIST GALLERY
Shop 1B-51 Tweed Coast Rd, Cabarita Beach
0419 870 305
[email protected]
FB & Insta: @mistgallery
MULLUMBIMBY CLAYWORKERS GALLERY
Drill Hall Complex,
2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby
Open Thurs–Sat 10am–2pm
mullumclayworkers.com
MZ Gallery
Byron Bay Contemporary Artspace
57 Tennyson Street, Byron Bay
0468 718 045
www.byronartspace.com.au
NIMBIN ARTISTS GALLERY
47 Cullen Street, Nimbin
Opening Hours 10am–4pm daily
02 6689 1444t
www.nimbinartistsgallery.org
NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY GALLERY
Cnr Cherry & Crane Sts, Ballina
Open Wed–Fri 9am–3pm, Sat–Sun 9.30am–1pm
02 6681 0530
nrcgballina.com.au
TWEED REGIONAL GALLERY & MARGARET OLLEY ART CENTRE
Gallery hours: Wed–Sun, 10am–5pm
Cafe open 9.30am–4.00pm
2 Mistral Rd, Murwillumbah
6670 2790
artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au
