THE COLLECTION
The inaugural Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Collection Exhibition
11 June – 24 July 2016
THE COLLECTION presents the first exhibition curated from the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Collection, which was launched in March 2014. Since then over 100 significant artworks by local and Australian artists have been aquired for the collection. Each artwork was selected based on its excellence, relevance, value and ability to celebrate the cultural identity of the Blue Mountains.
Artists presented in the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Collection include James Blackwell, Blue Mountains Illustrators, John Caldwell, Peter Kingston, Michael Mandelc, Scott Marr, Andrew Merry, Bernard Ollis, Simon Reece, Leo Robba, Joan Ross, Wendy Sharpe, Garry Shead, Nicole Welch, Freedom Wilson and Ken and Julia Yonetani.
A Blue Mountains Cultural Centre exhibition
Image: John Caldwell Wollangambe Wilderness 1989, mixed media on paper, 100 x 150cm
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Artist Talk with Wendy Sharpe & Bernard Ollis
Saturday 18 June, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Join acclaimed artists Wendy Sharpe and Bernard Ollis for a lunchtime talk about their works from the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Collection.
Free with Gallery ticket. RSVPs appreciated at Reception or 4780 5410
The Collection Special Event
with guest speaker Wendy Sharpe & music by Gary Daley and Lloyd Swanton
Friday 1 July 2016, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Join fellow supporters and friends for a special evening to celebrate two years of the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Collection.
With guest speaker, acclaimed artist and Archibald Prize Winner Wendy Sharpe.
Music by Gary Daley and Lloyd Swanton.
$35/$25 InSight Members (includes complimentary drink and canapés on arrival)
Dress code: smart casual
Tickets are limited. Bookings essential via 4780 5410 or info@bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au
