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WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT ACCA




Mikala Dwyer
The Collapzars, 2012
fabric, plastic, paint, glue, clay, sequins
dimensions variable
courtesy the artist and Roslyn Oxley9 gallery, Sydney



Mikala Dwyer Artist Talk
Wednesday 29 May, 6pm

Hear first hand about Mikala Dwyer’s new sculptural commission for ACCA.
Free. Bookings essential.



Dream a little dream
Wednesday 5 June, 6.30pm

Wake up to the importance of dreaming. Our dream team will offer a glimpse into the unconscious starting with its archetypes. With Jungian analyst, Annette Lowe; consultant psychiatrist Dr Nathan Serry and psychological scientist Dr Russell Conduit. Chaired by writer and critic Martyn Pedler.
Free. Places are limited.


Art Think, Art Shrink
Wednesday 19 June, 6pm

Join philosopher Mairead Phillips and psychiatrist Jonathan Phillips in conversation as they give their unique responses to the exhibitions of Daria Martin and Mikala Dwyer.
Free. Bookings essential.


ACCA Foyer
Bookings +613 9697 9999 or programs@accaonline.org.au



Bar and Gallery Open from 5pm
Talks from 6pm





Image: Drawing the Last Breath – Public Program, July 2012
Berlinde De Bruyckere – We are all Flesh Exhibition


DRAWN AT ACCA



Selected Wednesdays, 6-8pm
Once per exhibition season

February 27
May 8
June 26
September 25
November 20

Draw under the influence of major international and Australian contemporary artists in this intimate drawing series.

Coinciding with each of ACCA’s five innovative exhibition seasons per year, no two sessions will be alike. As we set you free in the gallery to refine or experiment with your drawing techniques, we will explore a range of formats for each session ranging from life drawing to sculptural drawing,

High quality fine art paper, pencils, charcoal and wine will be provided.
You are most welcome to bring your own materials.
Supported by Scotchman’s Hill



DRAWN AT ACCA SERIES PASS - $175
All payments received for the series pass after 5pm on January 20, 2013

DRAWN AT ACCA CASUAL PASS - $40
$40 per session, bookings essential as places are limited.

PLACES ARE LIMITED BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Tickets are not refundable.
Tickets are transferable to a friend if you are unable to attend.



Bookings
+613 9697 9999 or programs@accaonline.org.au


Sponsored by


A Short History of the isms

Sign up to ACCA’s highly acclaimed lecture series. It’s Art History but not as you know it. A Short History of everything you wanted to know about REALISM, IMPRESSIONISM, SURREALISM, ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM, MINIMALISM, POSTMODERNISM, INSTALLATION-ISM (ok we fudged that one) CATASTROPHISM and NOW-ISM (yeah, we invented that one too!)


Presented by guest speakers Edward Colless, Callum Morton and Anthony White. With ACCA's own Artistic Director, Juliana Engberg.  
 
SERIES PASS - $340
CONCESSION SERIES PASS - $288
CASUAL PASS - $38
 
PROGRAM
 
Monday July 1, Realism, Juliana Engberg
Monday July 8, Impressionism, Juliana Engberg
Wednesday July 17, Surrealism, Juliana Engberg
Wednesday July 24, Abstract Expressionism, Anthony White
Wednesday July 31, Minimalism, Callum Morton
Wednesday August 21, Postmodernism, Edward Colless
Wednesday August 28, Installation-ism, Callum Morton
Wednesday September 4, Catastrophism, Edward Colless
Monday September 30, Now-ism, Juliana Engberg
 
Don’t miss out. These programs book out quickly.


Bookings
+613 9697 9999 or programs@accaonline.org.au






SPECIAL EVENT


Art, Design and Pop-culture Quiz at ACCA


WEDNESDAY 15 MAY, 7pm

For one night only we are transforming our biggest gallery into an arena-spectacular of brains and pop-cultural prowess. Door prizes galore, surprizes and more! Hosted by our secret special guest MC, who will keep the night rolling along.

With fat stacks of
amazing prizes including Sofitel, Golden Fields, the Malthouse, Meyers Place, Northside Records, Monk House Design, Lenko, Gorman, Fat… need we say more? Yes we do! Watch this space.

Strengthen your synaptics and rev up your reflexes. Plan your strategy now, pick your team, name it and claim it.

$25 per person or $250 per table.
To register a table, email
programs@accaonline.org.au
 
          
  
Arts Victoria
Visual Arts and Crafts Strategy
Australia Council for the Arts
City of Melbourne