One of the most famous phrases on the planet might be given a little Rock n Roll makeover when McDonalds makes their debut on the big stage. But rather than having employees don the big hair and makeup themselves the folks at King St McDonalds, Newcastle have decided to contribute to the city’s Rock and Roll pedigree and support the next generation of Rock and Roll talent.
With multi-platinum selling bands such as Silverchair and The Screaming Jets born and bred in the city it makes sense that that an organisation that prides itself on “giving back to the community that supports it” does so in the most appropriate manner. Read the rest of this entry »
Q. What do a Neo Fauvist artist and a Rockstar have in common ?
A. The Archibald Prize
No, this is not some attempt at highbrow humour but the latest project for Hunter Valley based artist Peter Sesselmann. The Archibald Prize is regarded as the most important portraiture prize and is the most prominent of all arts prizes in Australia. The Archibald is unique in that the subject should be considered to be someone “distinguished in art, science or politics”. So what subject would be best to compliment an artist such as Peter who is known for his loud vivid colourful style ?
Source: Newcastle City Council
Artist Margaret Olley has announced she will purchase three paintings by artist Robert Barnes for the Newcastle Region Art Gallery collection.
On Wednesday night Robert Barnes along with Margaret Olley and Barry Pierce, Head Curator of Australian Art at the Art Gallery of NSW, spoke to a crowded gallery of art enthusiasts.
Dust off your tap shoes, top hat and tuxedo… unpack your sequin gown and get ready to tread the boards again!
Source: Newcastle City Council
An exhibition featuring works bestowed by one of the Newcastle Region Art Gallery’s most generous benefactors, William Bowmore AO, OBE, will be on display at the Gallery from today. The exhibition will culminate in a tribute to Dr Bowmore on Monday 7 April at 11.30am.
Gallery Director RON RAMSEY says Dr Bowmore’s contribution to the arts in Newcastle has been significant, with more than $7million of paintings, sculptures and drawings added to the gallery’s collection over several years.
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