Well it has been quite a few years since I have had a chance to make new art. When invited to be a part of Off The Kerb’s COVID19 show I jumped at the chance.

Last 2 days of the affordable art Christmas show at Red Gallery.
Last chance to pick up a local work for someone special.

Red Gallery has an affordable art Christmas show opening tonight.
6pm – 8pm.
Come along and have a look. Also open some Sundays in December.

This year is set to be Fairfield Primary School’s biggest event ever with over 140 local, well-known and collectable artists exhibiting. Plus more than 50 local designers showcasing their gorgeous, handmade goods, jewellery, textiles, home wares and artist prints in our Gallery Shop.

Now in its 19th year, this fantastic art show and family festival has become a much-anticipated event among the local community. We would love you to join us at our Gala Evening on Saturday, 10 September – or another time during the event (see below).

We have attached an invitation which you can share with family and friends. Also attached are some Art4All images you may want to share on social media. We hope to see you during Art4All; and we’ll be back in touch after the event to let you know how it all went!

Preview Night, Friday 9th September (6-9pm) – be the first to browse and purchase works (free entry).

Gala Evening, Saturday 10th September (7-11pm) – join other artists, designers and local community members and enjoy: champagne, canapés, music, and awarding of art prizes in a great night of entertainment and art for adults ($25).

Family Day, Sunday 11 September (10am-3pm) – 5 hours of fun art activities for kids, with workshops changing hourly ($15), a free art trail, children’s gallery, café; and the Trash Test Dummies live performance ($15).

You can book tickets and find out more at: http://www.artforall.com.au

One show closes and another appears on the horizon.
Fairfeild Primary’s annual Art show is on this September (9th – 11th).

Last day of the Redball exhibition at Red Gallery in North Fitzroy.

Last night’s opening at Red Gallery. Thank you to everyone who came along. Show is on till the 6th August. Lots of great work for those who love footy (and some for those who are not so keen too).

THE DIRECTOR & COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO OFF THE KERB’S 100th EXHIBITION

100 CATS
A Group Exhibition in support of Ingrid’s Haven. We will be collecting provisions and donating proceeds to Ingrid’s Haven – a not for profit, no kill, cat shelter. The shelter needs cat toys, treats, soft bedding, wet food and high quality dry food (please do not bring super market dry food because of the high salt content in it which destroys the kidneys). Please bring your donations with you to the gallery.  www.ingridshaven.net.au

We’d like to thank The Cat Motel for their support. If you purchase an artwork, your name will go into the draw to win a $100 voucher for your cat to stay at The Cat Motel. www.thecatmotel.com.au
In ancient Egypt cats were considered to be sacred, with the goddess Bastet often depicted in cat form, taking on the war-like aspect of a lioness.  Ancient religions believed that cats are exalted souls, companions or guides for humans that they are all-knowing but are mute so they cannot influence decisions made by humans. In Japan, the Maneki-neko is a cat that is a symbol of good fortune. Freyja, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility in Scandinavian mythology, is depicted as riding a chariot drawn by cats. Likewise, many cultures have negative superstitions about cats. There is a belief that a black cat crossing one’s path leads to bad luck, or that cats are a witch’s familiar, used to augment that witch’s powers and skills.  Today, cat lovers obsessively share photos of their beloved felines on various social media sites sparking the internet craze of cats like Grumpy Cat, Colonel Meow and Cooper.

OPENING NIGHT
Friday 5 September  6pm – 9pm

EXHIBITION DATES
5 – 19 September 2014

ARTISTS
Aaron Billings | Barek | Basak Savcigil | Cameron Brideoake | Caragh Brooks | Caroline Lejeune | Chantelle Key | Charlie Chamma | Christiana Aprozeanu | Damien van Ewijk |David Lee Pereira | DEV | Dirty Feminist | Dominik Krupinski | Eddie Botha | Emily Wright | Emma Hampton | Erin Greer | Ero | Gracia Haby & Louise Jennison | Ha-Ha | I & the Others | Jacqueline Gwynne | Kat Scarlet | Kirsty Fletcher | Launa Winship | Liam Snootle | Lilly Lowrey | Liz Gridley | Lobster Juice | Lorena Monsalves | Luka Va | Marcomatic |Marta Tesoro | Matto Lucas | Minela Krupic | Mitch Vane | Mulga | Nareeda Lewers | OOKNOW | Rebecca Nanfro | Ryan McGennisken | Sally Land | Shawn Lu | Sian Song | Skye Williams | Suzannah Griffith | Tayla Broekman | Thirty60 | thepeatreecollective | Tony Tran | Trish Leone | Tristan Davies

GALLERY DETAILS
Off the Kerb
Gallery & Studios
66B Johnston Street
Collingwood 3066
Thurs | Fri 12.30pm-6:00pm
Sat | Sun 12:00-5:00pm
T   (03) 9077 0174
M  0400 530 464
E    info@offthekerb.com.au
W  www.offthekerb.com.au

Big thank you to everyone who came along.

Am back in the studio, so new works soon.

Hope 2011 is a whole lot of fun for everyone…