News from Brisart.org

Issue #2,Sept 08, >>Issue #1,Aug 08

Spring is here. Painting, drawing, collage, jewellery, fabric printing, sculpture, watercolour, photography, ikebana, ceramics and more….a wide range of nine week short courses and weekend workshops have been timetabled at BIA for spring. The first of the workshops are for children and coincide with the school holidays in late September. The nine week workshops commence in the week starting Monday 6 October and intensive weekend workshops are spread throughout October and November. The full spring program is now on line and open for enrolments... >> spring workshops

Once again, all participants in the busy program of semester classes and workshops will pool their talents in the massive end of year exhibition to open on Friday 5 December.......>>2008 student exhibition

Peter Shaw
Arts Manager

GALLERY NONA
'Memories Assemble…",is an exhibition of works by Trent S F Berry and Thomas B Justice. Join Trent and Thomas at the opening on Friday 12 September at 6.00pm..... more»
'Seduction of the Senses' coinciding with 'Memories Assemble' at Nona Gallery on September 14, with jazz from the DQ DUO is a fund raising event presented by the Rotary Club of Brisbane Planetarium, entry $30. .... more»

Gallery NONA is a well appointed contemporary exhibition space located in suburban parkland close to the CBD. There is ample parking and the gallery is easily accessed by public transport.... for gallery booking»

BUILDING PROJECT
The Committee, led by Linda Back has received a Brisbane City Council grant to install building signage, conduct a mosaic project and create outdoor sculpture. The building signage is now in place. Karl de Waal is working with an enthusiastic team to create mosaic signage over the entrance (pictured). We are also exploring design options for some other 3D elements to be installed adjacent to the driveway. We are fortunate to be able to draw on the skills of an architect, engineer and several sculptors to bring this project to fruition.

SEMESTER DATES

Mid - semester holiday:
Saturday 20 September - Friday 3 October

End of year exhibition - Friday 5 December

End of semester holiday:
Commences Saturday 6 December

more information»

WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Brisbane Institute of Art is an artist run, not-for-profit, community based, contemporary arts organization. BIA offers a practical, high quality range of visual arts learning and experiences, where all are welcome
Art classes and workshops include-

• flexible range of visual arts activities for people of all ages and backgrounds. Full-time, part-time or casual enrolment, which can be varied from year to year to suit students' needs.

• Well known, practicing artists as tutors providing individual attention in small classes. Classes throughout the day and evening for those balancing work, family and other commitments.

• A structured program to enable students to progress, at their own pace, from mastery of foundation skills to full professional practice.

• A workshop program consisting of 9-week short courses, weekend and school holiday sessions in specific artform areas, to complement the semester program. Access to facilities and equipment.

• The opportunity to exhibit as a student in two major exhibitions each year, and to be involved in mounting smaller exhibitions. Workshops and Classes»

ABOUT BIA

Institute Activities
• The Institute provides a non-profit creative arts centre housing studios, workshops and galleries. The Institute supports contemporary creative arts practice in an environment open to variety and continual change.
• As an incorporated association, it is governed by a Committee of Management more»