Exhibitions at the Gallery October 2011 - January 2012

Currently the Gallery (Sept 29th - Nov 6th)

Gawler Textile Group.


These imaginative artists go way beyond patchwork, reflecting the interests and particular skills of the, individual artists, Liz Collinge, Gem Congdon, Steph Eland, Joanne Hughes, Pat Low and Veronica Martin.
Amazing work!

Jelina Haines - Ethical Fashion – Textile and beyond

Jelina Haines takes wearable apparel to interesting lengths with exhibition “Ethical Fashion – Textile and beyond.” The felted objects are unique, including a necklace of felted red chilies! Men’s discarded ties have been sewn into a shapely ladies’ dress. Where does this leave the men? We need an exhibition of men’s apparel next Jelina!

Tonia Greene - Still Eclecting

A collection of mixed media drawings, paintings and photographs. A feast of beautiful, evocative depictions of nature. Thanks, Tonia

Nikki Berryman - Branching Out

Using an arterial theme, Nikki has linked the human heart with tree branch tracery to produce some beautiful effects. Congratulations!



Exhibitions from November 10 - January 15
Members Exhibition and Christmas Shop Display

Members will exhibit their work in our traditional end of year Members Christmas exhibition from November 10 to January 15th. Members wishing to enter their work into this exhibition have until November 4 to submit an entry form. You can download and print a copy of the Entry Form Here.

Also we will be again extending the shop into the downstairs Green exhibition room for our Christmas Shop Display. Members are encouraged to bring in Christmas themed items for sale such as artwork, hand made Christmas cards and more. All items brought in will be on display until December 18th.

Gallery Closure Over Christmas and New Year

The Gallery will be closed from December 19th 2011 until January 4th 2012 - reopening on January 5th 2012. Next Year's Gallery Program is almost completely filled and promises to be another great year of amazing exhibitions.

SALA at the Gawler Community Gallery

The Gawler Community Gallery is hosting eight exhibitions during SALA including 'Inspired by GAIA'a group exhibition of hand made objects from recycled materials, 'Whatever' by five artists working in a variety of media collectively known as 'Amity', Para West Adult Campus Year 12 Community Studies Art Projects Showcase, The Truro Art Group, John and Richard Coker plus Solo Exhibitions in a variety of media by Carol Clue, Derek Slater and Katherina Urban.

Art by Carol Clue

Participating Artists

Dorothy Beverley,
Phil Bolding,
Carol Clue,
Colleen Gates,
Joan Gibbs,
Jelina Haines,
Adele Jaunn,
Annie Noonan,
Derek Slator,
Katherina Urban,
Dianne Vagg,
Joann Wake,
Sandra Zachopoukos,
Richard Coker,
Jan Coker


Artist Experience: Mixed
Category: Other (Covers self-described, outsider artists, or multiple categories within one venue, eg community exhibitions)
Medium: Multiple Mediums

Jeannine Randall, Di Popovic & Members Photography

Starting from April 14th and running for six weeks, three exhibitions will be on display at the gallery including a solo exhibition each by Jeannine Randall and Di Popovic along with our Gallery members Photographic Exhibition. See below for images relating to each.

Elise Eiffe and Culture Eco Art Exhibitions

Elise Eiffe

Elise is an up and coming local artist exhibiting a range of artworks in her first solo show. Many works in different mediums are portraits created in her own unique style. Her exhibition is in the upstairs blue room at the gallery and is on display from March 3rd to April 6th 2011.

Connecting Weave, Threads and Culture Eco Art Exhibition 2011

Connecting Weave, Threads, and Culture Eco Art Exhibition is presented by Ngarrindjeri Eco Art Co-Op from Camp Coorong, Meningie. Ngarrindjeri Eco Art Co-Op (NEAC) is co - founded by Ngarrindjeri Land and Progress Association (NLPA) and Innovative Art in Textiles (IAT) and is run collaboratively by multi –disciplinary emerging visual artists and Ngarrindjeri Cultural Weavers from the Coorong and surrounding districts. NEAC is endeavoring to implement an artist run initiative where active members are responsible for the running of its creative endeavor and sustaining its community art projects. These projects are designed to bring hope, increase community participation, prosperity and new revenue possibilities. This is also designed to help connect the Ngarrindjeri community to the wider community and making the connection through artistic practices.

This exhibition showcases a range of contemporary pieces of Ngarrindjeri weaving and traditional basket weaving, wearable art costumes, up-cycle neck tie dresses and trendy eco bags made from 100% recycled neck ties. There is also a wide selection of affordable chic and stylish glass beads and felted earrings, felted necklaces, vibrant silk and velvet scarves, handmade paper, framed textile and metal artworks. Sixty five percent of the art on display is designed and created using sustainable materials, proving fashion and sustainable living can co-exist.


About Ngarrindjeri Eco Arts Co – Op

Ngarrindjeri Eco Art Co-Op (NEAC) is co-founded by Ngarrindjeri Land & Progress Association (NLPA) and Innovative Art in Textiles (IAT) and is run collaboratively by multi-disciplinary emerging visual artists and Ngarrindjeri Cultural Weavers from the Coorong and surrounding areas. NEAC is endeavor to implement an artist run –initiatives where active members are responsible for the running of its creative endeavour and sustaining its community art projects, and employ a responsive focus group to develop, facilitate and implement sustainable community eco - arts projects designed to bring hope, increase community participation, prosperity and new revenue possibilities to desperately disempowered Ngarrindjeri members of the community in the Coorong district in South Australia. NEAC will also endeavor to encourage and welcome Non- Indigenous artist to join and the wider community to connect through art.


Exhibition Date: 03 March to 06 April 2011

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