-2018-2019-National-Winner-Riley-11-years-Lugarno-Pub.-Sch.-Sponsored-LC-Lugarno-District-201N5-243x300.
LGH Art Exhibition Opening – “Give Peace a Chance”
Friday 9th August 2019 from 6.00pm ( official launch 6.30pm)
ARTrium Gallery at NICS (Northern Integrated Care) Building, at LGH, 41 Frankland St
To celebrate the official opening of a special art exhibition “Give Peace a Chance”, inspired by John Lennon’s contribution to international peace during his lifetime, the LGH Historical, Visual and Performing Arts Committee invite members of the public to an event at the ARTrium Gallery on Friday 9th August. View artworks by local artists, including Darren Meader, Robert Ikin, Ric Bennett, Jo Huchison and Clare Genders and enjoy the music of John Lennon, performed by Spike Mason and Jono Warwick from 6pm.
Entry Cost – free.
Contact: Paul Richards
Paul Richards pacrichards1@bigpond.com
Ph 0418 461547
Wheelchair access – yes
Organisation – LGH Historical, Visual and Performing Arts Committee
LGH Art Exhibition – Give Peace a Chance
6th August 2019 – 6th September 2019
NICS (Northern Integrated Care) Building, at LGH, 41 Frankland St
The LGH Historical, Visual and Performing Arts Committee is a strong supporter of “Arts and Health” and believe the art we have around us can significantly influence the way we feel on a day to day basis. The Committee manages the LGH Art Collection, ARTrium Gallery and the “Live Music at LGH” Project, and this year are returning to the Tamar Valley Peace Festival to celebrate the values of peace under the theme “The Power of Integrity”. A special art exhibition is being mounted at LGH by local artists, including Darren Meader, Robert Ikin, Ric Bennett, Jo Huchison and Clare Genders, with the theme “Give Peace a Chance”.
The exhibition is open to the public, free of charge during 9am – 5pm, Week Days only.
Participation/ entry cost - free
Contact: Paul Richards
Paul Richards pacrichards1@bigpond.com
Ph 0418 461547
Wheelchair access – yes
Organisation – LGH Historical, Visual and Performing Arts Committee
Dragons For Harmony
Stand in front of the Draco sculpture
Look at yourself in the mirror with the Dragon
Quieten your mind and become one with the Dragon
Contemplate peace
Make a wish to Dragon
Take a selfie in the Draco sculpture mirror
Post it on your social media account with the hashtag #dragonsforpeace
Event/Project Type: Contemplation
Event/Project Description: Dragons for Peace is a contemplative exercise which asks participants to visit the Draco sculpture at The Studio on the grounds of QVMAG Inveresk. You can participate anytime you wish.
Stand in front of the Draco sculpture
Look at yourself in the mirror with the Dragon
Quieten your mind and become one with the Dragon
Contemplate peace
Make a wish to Dragon
Take a selfie in the Draco sculpture mirror
Post it on your social media account with the hashtag #dragonsforpeace
Draco is the name of the constellation of the dragon which circumnavigates the pole star where, in accordance with ancient mythology, newly dead Kings travel to attain immortality. This constellation is associated with immortality because it's stars, being circumpolar, never set and can therefore be seen in the heavens all year round. Symbolically, the dragon is also the guardian of the mythical tree of life which features in mythology the world over, where it serves as a protector of the cosmic egg. The ouroboros is a dragon or serpent swallowing its own tail and usually describes a circle symbolising eternity, rebirth and resurrection.
Venue: The Studio, outside wall facing carpark, QVMAG Inveresk grounds, Invermay Cultural Precinct
Opening hours of your venue: 24 hours
You can participate anytime you wish
Extra fun at night when Draco is illuminated
Does your venue have wheelchair access: Yes
Do people need to book for this event? : No
Draco is a sculptural installation by artist Karen Revie for Interweave Arts and Streets Alive generously funded by Palliative Care Tasmania through the Australian Government Better Access to Palliative Care in Tasmania program
Karen Revie holographiclounge@gmail.com
Peace and Quiet
7th July-7th August.
Cafe Culture
3 Osborne Ave, Trevallyn
The exhibition will feature the work of young Tasmanian students aged 12-14 from Riverside High School. The work will be a combination of printmaking and mixed-media. The artworks are a response to the notion of peace thru the eyes of Tasmanian youth.
Contact Caz Saunders carolyn.saunders@education.tas.gov.au
Group /Organisation: Riverside High School and Café Culture
Wheelchair access: Yes
Opening Hours: during cafe opening times 8am - 4pm Mon - Sun
Everyone is invited to host activities that demonstrate their way of creating goodwill and a harmonious, safe and welcoming community. This could be a theme for a school assembly or a class theme. If your school does choose to be part of the festival please let us know and send some photos that we can share in the newsletter and social media.
This year, in partnership with Launceston Library, the Tamar Valley Peace Trust invites the community to make a promise to Peace; to write a message or draw an image of what Peace means to them.
We have created a Peace Dove template (attached) on which you can write a message or create an image. Once you have finished being creative with your Peace Dove, show it with pride and please send us an image so we can share your message.
If you are working with a group of people…
To do:
Discuss Peace – could be as simple as reading a book.
Print enough doves
Encourage people to express what peace means to them by writing or drawing on both sides of the dove .
Cut out the dove.
Attach your groups work to string to create bunting.
We look forward to seeing the wonderful doves that you create.
There will also be Doves displayed in the ground floor window of Launceston Library from Monday 12th August (And the last few years have generated such an interest that the Doves have stayed on display for a few months).
Peace may be defined in a range of ways – maybe the absence of bullying, war or domestic violence – or greater cultural or environmental harmony. The lens they use does not matter: the goal is to think about how, as individuals, you can help create a kinder society.
The Tamar Valley Peace Festival provides a theme and an umbrella under which you can host an event. The Festival will help you with ideas, promote your event and hook you up with venues or other activities.
