Dreaming with Open Eyes

I attended the opening of Pamela Irving's Dreaming with Open Eyes exhibition at The Light Factory in Eltham and was blown out by the breadth of her talent. The big bold bright colours of her paintings can't help but bring a smile to your face. The quirky titles will make you giggle, so if your day needs brightening up I can highly recommend this exhibition.
I also found this article in The Age that you might be interested in:
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/-1gz0d.html

Congratulations Pamela, your commitment and passion never fails to amaze me
Jan Roker

Zart Student Gallery Term Three

The Term Three Student Gallery is up and ready to be viewed. This exhibition will be on display until September 13th. Bring your camera to capture this amazing collection of creative works from students from Prep to VCE. If you cannot make it in to the student gallery visit it online at  http://www.zartart.com.au/html/gallery.html

Indigenous Art Forum

Sixty teachers joined in a lively discussion at Zart Art last night. Maybe no concrete answers but a clear message that as teachers we need to research the topic of Indigenous Art before launching into any practical art activities. Thanks must go to Marg Stephens, Ellen Jose, Jane Byrne, Darryl Smith and Max Darby for initiating discussion and sharing with us their insight into teaching and understanding Indigenous Australian culture through the visual arts. The number of teachers attending this forum, in the middle of report writing was testament to the interest this topic holds. We hope this blog will be a venue for continued discussion and sharing of information and links in the future. If you were at the forum or if you would like to share any great links or resources on this topic please do so. I will update this blog with some of the links and organisations mentioned last night.

Kids Studio Holiday Program

Kids Studio Holiday Workshop for children aged 5 to 12 years old, accompanied by an adult. Join your child in a fun hour at Zart Art in Box Hill. In this workshop you will create a portrait of dad to give to him on Fathers Day. Imagine his surprise at seeing himself framed in a picture. Book now for Wednesday July 13th from 10am until 11am, ring Mari on 9890 1867 as numbers are limited. Cost $25 for the kit used in the workshop and the workshop is free.

Book Week 2011 One World, Many Stories

This week Zart Art launched its series of Book Week workshops in Bairnsdale, Sale, Leongatha and Roxburgh Park. During June, July and August we will be conducting a workshop at a venue near you in Metro Melbourne, country Victoria, Tasmania and at Zart Art in Box Hill. Go to http://www.zartart.com.au/html/wkshpshtml/2011_Term2/T211_BookWeek.html to see what is available. To those who attended the workshop I would love to hear your feedback on the book and the activities completed in your workshop.

Pinwheels for Peace 2011

I just came across this website, http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com/pinwheelsforpeace/home.html
and thought it would be a great idea for schools to become involved in on an international scale. Similar to the Spore Project which has been great to see all the Victorian, Tasmanian and Canberra Schools added to the photo gallery of mushrooms http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougrhodehamel/sets/72157623113901730/?page=3 Well done to all the schools who have participated.

Dreaming with Open Eyes

An exhibition worth noting in your diary, see this fabulous collection of Pamela Irving originals. Young and old will love her work so definitely worth the trip to Eltham.