A R T Sarts round the shire 2012

Galleries and Studios

222 GalleryRoger Breen222 The Esplanade, Surf BeachP 5956 6183 or 0413 311 824E brenflor2@bigpond.comW 222gallery.com.auContemporary paintings of local scenes. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11.00am to 4.00pm or other times by appointment.

Art Gallery of InverlochShop 3, 7 A’Beckett Street, InverlochP 5674 2145 or 0417 954 731E enquiries@artgalleryofinverloch.comW artgalleryofinverloch.comFine art by local artists and quality art supplies. Open Thursday to Monday 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Arty Farty Sian Adnam21 Second Avenue, Cape WoolamaiP 5956 6377 or 0418 519 181E sian@artyfarty.com.auW artyfarty.com.auSpecialising in funky sculptures, in clay and mixed media for the home and garden. See website for more information. Open every Wednesday from 4.00pm to 9.00pm and by appointment.

Bass Coast Artists SocietyThe Goods Shed Art SpacePO Box 571, WonthaggiP 5672 4857E info@bassarts.org.auW bassarts.org.au Studio, workshops and exhibitions. Display of paintings and drawings in all mediums and for sale. Located on the rail trail opposite the historical railway station. Gallery open on Mondays and Wednesdays 10.00am to 3.00pm.

“We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, their spirits and ancestors.”

Bass Coast Shire is home to a thriving Arts community. The beauty of its natural environment, and the close proximity to Melbourne, attracts the creative spirit.

It is also one of Victoria’s most popular tourist destinations due to the beautiful coastline, scenic hinterland and laid back life style.

Index

Galleries and Studios 1

Heritage 11

Music, Theatre and Dance 13

Photography and Film 15

Map 16

Writers 18

Art Exhibitions and Music Festivals 19

Community Cultural Centres 23

Community Managed Facilities 24

Arts Registration and News 25

Visual Art Collection 25

Comments Form 27

Cover image: Rocks Victorian Coast, Frank Schooneveldt

Figurative Landscape, Peter Walker

Galleries and Studios

The Quiet Place, Bill Binks

Wave Length, Bill Binks

Drift Wood, Bill Binks

Rocks Victorian Coast, Frank Schooneveldt

Whale in the landscape II, Frank Schooneveldt

Contemporary Wood Sculpture, John Carlson

Galleries and Studios

Graeme Henry59 Coral Street, Cape PatersonP 5674 8096 or 0437 886 630E ghenry@melbpc.org.auAustralian landscapes in oil and watercolour. Please call for an appointment.

Mosaics by the Bay Heather Fahnle8 Mountainview Avenue, VentnorPh 0417 562 625E heather@fahnle.com.auW fahnle.com.auMosaics workshops by appointment held on Thursdays and Saturdays.

John Adam StudioJohn Adam8 Rose Avenue, CowesP 5952 1237 or 5952 3736 Paintings in various media, mainly oils. Times vary. Please ring for an appointment.

Behind the Hall Art Shed John Carlson2 Fowler Grove, NewhavenP 5956 7741 or 0414 781 479E janjoncarlson@gmail.comContemporary wood sculpture. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm. Please ring first to confirm.

John Duncan-Firth“The High Country Artist”44 Genista Street, San RemoP 5678 5806 or 0427 300 017E jonfirth@bigpond.net.auLandscapes, seascapes, portraits, work in all mediums. Please call for further information or to make an appointment.

Binksy’sBill Binks18 Surf Crescent, Surf BeachP 5956 7634Exciting, unique paintings and sculptures. Open every weekend, Saturdays 2.00pm to 5.00pm, Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm or weekdays by appointment. Please ring as times may vary.

Galleria del MareJanice Taylor28 Tunbridge Street, RhyllP 5956 9391 or 0414 734 019E jantaylor2011@hotmail.comW galleriadelmare.com.auPaintings and pastels. Gallery open Fridays and Saturdays 12.00pm to 5.00pm or by appointment.

Goat Island GalleryFrank W Schooneveldt18 Boundary Road, Wonthaggi P 5672 5951 or 0412 485 041E schoone@ozemail.com.auW schooneart.comContemporary mixed media art. Visit the website or ring for further information. Open 11.00am to 4.00pm Sundays and extended hours during exhibitions.

Galleries and Studios

Tapestry Wire Sculpture, Lisa Burrell

Lady with Boy, Fiona Kennedy

Drawing on Light, Peter Walker at Mingara Gallery Cowes

Galleries and Studios

Lisa Burrell54 Lynch Road, BassP 5678 2073 or 0408 106 180E lburrell@dcsi.net.auContemporary sculpture and paintings in a sustainable studio. Open weekends by appointment. Please phone mobile to confirm a time.

Marlene’s QuiltingMarlene Bieniak14 Sussex Court, WonthaggiP 5672 4959 or 0428 763 923E bieniakmlsd@bigpond.comLong arm machine quilting. Open by appointment Monday to Friday. Please phone to confirm a time.1.00pm to 5.00pm and weekdays occasionally. Please ring Marlene or Jim to make an appointment.

Mingara GalleryNoelle Buckley242 Thompson Avenue, CowesP 5952 3722E noelle@mingaragallery.com.auW mingaragallery.com.auFrequently changing displays of contemporary paintings, sculpture, jewellery and ceramics. Open 10.00am to 5.00pm daily except for Wednesdays.

Modern Art by AnnetteAnnette Spinks28 Paperbark Place, InverlochP 0418 555 222E annette@modernartbyannette.com.auW modernartbyannette.com.auSpecialising in original modern art. Open by appointment. Please phone to confirm a time.

Jonathan HannonLevel 1, 71 Thompson Avenue, CowesP 0427 857 233E jonathan@nex.net.auW jonathanhannon.com.au Creator of modern art. Please call for an appointment.

Kongwak Gallery – KongwakJan Barton-Hillyard1487 Wonthaggi - Korumburra Road, KongwakP 5657 4433 E kongwakgallery@yahoo.com.au Paintings, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, glass, photography, furniture, prints, silks and woodwork. Open Thursday to Sunday 11.00am to 4.00pm

Killy Art Trevor Allan3 Gruber Street, KilcundaP 5678 7210E trevallan8@bigpond.com.auW art3gruber.comAcrylic painting and photography. Gallery displays of watercolours and oil paintings. Open by appointment. Please phone to confirm a time. Also open for events as advertised.

Galleries and Studios

OUTLET StudioMarlene E Fisher14 The Esplanade, Sunderland Bay P 5956 7006 or 0407 547 671 E redlion14@bigpond.comA range of paintings, photography, jewellery and craft (and craft workshops). Open on Saturday and Sunday 1.00pm to 5.00pm or weekdays by appointment.

Phillip Island Community Learning Centre56-58 Church Street, CowesP 5952 1131 E pical@waterfront.net.auW pical.org.auA wide range of art and craft classes available throughout the year. Open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm.

Phillip Island GalleryIrene Johnston (Secretary)Cowes Cultural Centre91-97 Thompson Avenue, CowesP 5952 5252 or 0416 213 384A wide range of original works by local artists. Open daily 11.00am to 3.00pm.

Phillip Island Patchworkers Debbie Love (President) PO Box 59, San Remo P 5952 1530 E lovey@waterfront.net.auThe patchwork group meets regularly throughout the year (except late December through to end of January). Meetings are held in Newhaven, Cape Woolamai, Corinella and Cowes. An annual patchwork exhibition is held in Newhaven every Cup Weekend. Please ring for more information.

Rosehill Gallery & StudioMarilyn Forrest1950 Phillip Island Road, CowesP 5952 2457 or 0409 522 458E pmforrest@waterfront.net.auPorcelain art, silk scarves, oil, watercolour, pastels and photography. Open by appointment only.

Saraghi Art SpaceCafé Lugano, 71 Thompson Avenue, CowesP 5952 5636E jonathan@nex.net.auGallery with changing exhibitions.Open daily 9.00am to 3.00pm

Shearwater StudioDiana Bannister83 Lantana Road, Cape WoolamaiP 5956 7370 or 0408 341 898E dianab@waterfront.net.au W shearwaterstudio.com.auContemporary and colourful oil paintings. Contact Diana on her mobile for opening hours or to make an appointment.

OUTLET Studio

Bygone Era, Diana Bannister

Gus a Man of Many Hats, John Duncan Firth

Galleries and Studios

Cleopatra Cameo, Bronwyn Pratt

Mosaics by the Bay, Heather Fahnle

Turn of the tide, Ray Dahlstrom

State Coal Mine Rescue Station Arts IncWendy Crellin95 West Area Road, WonthaggiP 5672 1949 E rescuestationarts@gmail.comW rescuestationarts.org.auThis heritage building is the hub of innovation, creativity and participation – a unique venue for exhibitions, music, theatre and dance. Events include festivals, workshops and exhibitions. Children’s art classes on Tuesdays 4.30pm to 6.00pm. Make, Bake and Create markets on fifth Saturday of the month. Please contact Wendy for more information.

Studio 40Ray Dahlstrom40 Pearsalls Road, InverlochP 5674 6454 or 0423 545 677E raydahld@gmail.comContemporary and traditional painting. Open Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 4.30pm or other times by appointment.

The Goldsmith’s GalleryBronwyn PrattShop 3, Bridgeview Arcade, 157 - 159 Marine Parade, San RemoP 5678 5788 or 0409 934 543E bpratt@bepgold.com.auW goldsmithsgallery.com.au Handcrafted Australian made jewellery and artwork. Also offering classes in jewellery making. Open 10.00am to 5.30pm Wednesday to Friday and 10.00am to 2.00pm on Saturdays.

Wonthaggi Patchers Inc.Mrs Sandra Pearce (President)PO Box 505, WonthaggiP 5657 4364Share a love of patchwork, quilting and needlework. Meetings first and third Friday of each month, 10.00am to 3.00pm in the Cricket Club Rooms, Korumburra Road, Wonthaggi.

Bass Coast Heritage Network outing March 31 2011 at Coal Creek

Phillip Island Historical Society Museum

National Vietnam Veterans Museum

National Vietnam Veterans Museum, Conscription Balls

Bass Coast is rich in historical significance. It is home to a diverse range of Aboriginal cultural heritage sites. The Bunurong people were among the first in Victoria to make contact with European mariners and explorers. Bass Coast is home to sites of the first white settlement in Victoria.

To learn more about this fascinating history visit the following places.

Phillip Island and District Genealogical SocietyHeritage Centre89 Thompson Avenue, Cowes E piadgs@gmail.comThe Society aims to promote, foster and practice genealogical (family history) study. The Society meeting room is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays 10.00am to 1.00pm, Thursdays 10.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Contact Tom Caulfield (0419 922 362) or David Rathgen (0411 118 706) for further information.

Phillip Island and District Historical SocietyHeritage Centre Museum89 Thompson Avenue, CowesPO Box 816, Cowes, 3922 P 5956 8501 or M 0400 900 612E history@waterfront.net.auW home.waterfront.net.au/phillipislandhistory A fascinating display of memorabilia tracing early history and settlement in this region. Monthly meetings with speakers. Open Saturday from 10.00am to 12 noon and Sunday from 2.00pm to 4.30pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the school holidays. Call for further information.

National Vietnam Veterans Museum25 Veterans Drive, NewhavenP 5956 6400 or 0400 440 470E cdyson@vietnamvetsmuseum.org W vietnamvetsmuseum.orgDisplays specific to the Vietnam WarOpen 10.00am to 5.00pm, daily.

Wonthaggi and District Historical SocietyIrene WilliamsRailway Station MuseumMurray Street, WonthaggiP 5672 1830E wonthaggihistsoc@dcsi.net.auW wonthaggihistoricalsociety.org.auThis display includes historical photos, documents, newspapers and memorabilia relating to the State Coal Mine, the town and its people. Open every Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm and the second Sunday of each month (market day) from 9.00am to 1.00pm or by appointment. Also three weeks over Christmas holidays 10.00am to 12.00pm daily. Please contact Irene on 5672 1830 or Sam Gatto 5672 2841.

L & J Restorations Antiques & Décor Gallery37 Powlett Street, InverlochP 5674 3982Tues to Sun 10.00am to 4.30pm, Public and School Holidays or by appointment.

Heritage

Dance Design Concert

Dance Design Concert

Mark Finsterer Musican

Bass Coast Ballet SchoolP Claire 5672 2841 or 0431 206 034 (Wonthaggi)P Tash 0410 467 673 (Phillip Island)E c.ferg@bigpond.com.auDance school teaching ballet, jazz, tap and contemporary to all styles for all ages. One major production per year. Wonthaggi: Wednesday 3.45pm to 9.00pm, and Saturday (2 venues) 9.00am to 12.15pm and 9.30am to 4.15pm; Cowes: Monday 4.00pm to 7.15pm, Tuesday 4.30pm to 9.30pm and Thursday 4.30pm to 6.45pm.

Bass Coast Chorale1740 Loch-Wonthaggi Road, RyanstonP 5672 4224 or 0402 727 364E rimol@aapt.net.au Choral performances throughout Bass Coast Shire. Rehearsals each Tuesday at 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the Wonthaggi Secondary College Band Room, McBride Campus, Baillieu Street, Wonthaggi.

Dance DesignMichelle Todd214 Graham Street, WonthaggiP 5672 1290 or 0417 579 349E dancedes@bigpond.net.auJazz, tap and contemporary dance classes. Evening classes at various locations: Wonthaggi - Monday; Cowes - Tuesday and Wednesday; Korumburra - Friday. Pre-schooler classes in Wonthaggi on Monday and Wednesday. End of year concert last weekend of November.

Mark Finsterer22 Surf Parade, InverlochP 0414 281 739E markfinsterer@optusnet.com.auW myspace.com/markfinstererElectro-acoustic guitarist, composer and teacher.Available normal business hours and some evenings.

Mushy SoulPeter HeylenPO Box 68, GrantvilleP 5678 8410M 0428 317 341E pheylen@dcsi.net.auW mushysoul.comAudio production services. Hours by appointment. Contact Peter Heylen

Phillip Island Offshore Theatre GroupPauline TaylorPO Box 657, Cowes P 5952 5485E gptaylor@waterfront.net.auCommunity theatre group running for a few seasons per year. Call for further information.

Music, Theatre & Dance

Photography & Film

Wonthaggi Singers

Jazz at opening of Island Light, Galleria del Mare

Wonthaggi Citizens Band, Closing Ceremony for Wonthaggi Centenary

Vocal NoshJennifer ChadwickMitchell House, Murray Street, WonthaggiJennifer: 5674 2367 or Jacqui: 5672 2514M 0459 358 001E jenni_chad@hotmail.comSing - eat - sing with no commitment.Meets bi-monthly on the last Sunday of the month 5.00pm to 7.30pm.

Wonthaggi Citizens’ BandPO Box 72, Wonthaggi P 5672 3830 or 5672 1296 E freddo_41@austarnet.com.au Music performances, rehearsals and free tuition. The band performs throughout the Shire and beyond. Please ring for further information.

Wonthaggi SingersJennifer Chadwickc/- Mitchell House, Murray Street, WonthaggiP 5674 2367 or M 0459 358 001E jenni_chad@hotmail.comCommunity singing for fun with voice exercises and performance opportunities. Practice is usually on a Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Please call for details.

Phillip Island Camera ClubLyn YoungC/- ASPI, PO Box 198, CowesP 5956 7027 or 0408 555 711E ned.young@aanet.com.auW aspi-inc.org.auMonthly club competitions, excursions and camera management activities. Meetings first Monday of the month, 1.30pm at the Heritage Centre, 89 Thompson Avenue, Cowes.

Phillip Island Movie ClubLesla Saraghi PO Box 362, CowesP 5952 1015 or 0418 545 619E lesla@waterfront.net.auMonthly film screenings last Wednesday of each month.

Wonthaggi International Film FestivalWonthaggi Union CinemaGraham Street, Wonthaggi P 5672 3593E reelcinema@dcsi.net.auW wonthaggicinema.com.auCome and enjoy a weekend of some of the finest art films from around the world. It’s a great weekend of meeting people that enjoy good quality films. 24, 25, and 26 February 2012.

Film GippslandBass Coast Shire Council strongly encourages film and photographic activities in the region. Bass Coast is a founding member of the Film Gippsland website which showcases potential film and photographic locations www.filmgippsland.com.au .

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Award Winners and Judges at the Bass Coast Acquisitve Art Exhibition September at Inverloch Hub 2011

Matthew Petrucci with his painting Cypress Pine, Archies Creek. Winner of the Bass Coast Acquisitive Art Prize 2011

Bass Coast Artist Society Easter Exhibition Photo by Trevor Allan

Bass Coast Writers Incc/- Jane Denton 45 Sea Breeze Parade, Cape PatersonP 5674 8174 or 0412 548 500E notned@southernphone.com.auCreative writing support group. New members welcome. Meetings are held at Inverloch Hub, A’Beckett Street, Inverloch on Thursday from 1.00pm to 3.00pm except for January.

Ibis Writers GroupC.R. Landon / M. QuigleyPO Box 198, CowesP 5672 5939 or 0430 274 666E crlandon@tpg.com.au W http://ibiswriters.googlepages.comWorkshops with guest authors, public readings and festivals. Monthly meetings on the second Monday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm, San Remo Hotel. Please call for further information.

Corinella and District Community Centre48 Smythe Street, CorinellaP 5678 0777E cdcc@cdcc.asn.au W cdcc.asn.au Fifth Waterline Writing competition – prize pool $2000, 4 short story sections and 1 poetry section. Entries open from 1 August 2012. Entries close 1 October 2012 at 5.00pm.

Artists Society of Phillip IslandJon HewettPO Box 198, CowesM 0418 549 236W aspi-inc.org.au The Society holds two exhibitions each year - Easter and Melbourne Cup weekend - at the Cowes Cultural Centre.

Bass Coast Artists SocietyPO Box 571, WonthaggiP 5672 4857E info@bassarts.org.auW bassarts.org.auExhibitions are held every year at Easter and Cup Weekend.

Bass Coast Art Acquisition AwardArt Acquisition Program

This Program offers an award to exhibit in the Bass Coast Art Acquisition Exhibition in September each year. At this Exhibition one painting will be selected by an independent judge to become part of our art collection.

The prize is worth $5,000 and all artists invited to exhibit will also receive $1,000.

To receive the Award you must be chosen by a judge at a registered community art show. In 2012 they are:• Artist’s Society of Phillip Island Cup Weekend

Exhibition, Cowes• Inverloch Art Show, Labour Day weekend, Inverloch • Bass Coast Artist’s Society Easter Exhibition,

Wonthaggi• Corinella and District Community Centre Traditional

Art Show, Queens Birthday weekend, CorinellaPlease note that the San Remo Art and Photographic Show is bi-annual and the next one will be on the Labour Day weekend, San Remo 2013.

To exhibit in any of these art exhibitions, please contact the art show organisers on pages 19 to 21.

Art Exhibitions and Music Festivals Writers

CWA State Exhibition 2011

Creative Gippsland

be inspired arts festival launch

Harbingers of change, Prom n aides 2009

Art Exhibitions and Music Festivals

Bass Group CWA Handy Craft, Arts and Home IndustriesCarol YoungP.O. Box 108, GrantvilleP 5678 8041E caroly@dcsi.net.auAnnual arts & craft exhibition showcasing local handcrafts, needlework, hobbies, cooking, photography and floral arrangements will be held at the Corinella Public Hall, Smythe Street, Corinella. 31 March and 1 April 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Corinella & District Community Centre48 Smythe Street, CorinellaP 5678 0777E cdcc@cdcc.asn.au W cdcc.asn.au The Community Centre holds two art exhibitions each year – traditional art on the Queen’s Birthday weekend and contemporary art on the Australia Day weekend. More information is available on the Centre’s website.

Creative Gippsland be inspired arts festival 2012Now into it’s forth year, this festival showcases all styles of arts, for all of Gippsland and for all of May. This year’s theme is emotion. To find out what is happening in your area go to www.creativegippsland.com.au.

Inverloch Art ShowCommunity ‘Health’ Centre, InverlochMargaret Atkins9 Oceanview Court, InverlochP 5674 1436 or M 0412 144 483E mimibythesea@optusnet.com.auExhibition held on Labour Day weekend in March, Saturday to Monday, 10.00am to 5.00pm. Annual sale of art supporting Bass Coast Regional Health Family Resource Centre.

San Remo Art & Photographic Show 2013C/- Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo IncPO Box 50, San Remo P 5952 2924 M 0447 522 924E winjana@bigpond.com

Harbingers of Change: Citizens and Sustainability South Gippsland Conservation SocietySponsoring a John Werrett / Morag Loh documentary photography exhibitionP Morag 9804 8485 or Dave Sutton 5674 1569 M 0439 972 301E morag.loh@bigpond.comExhibition of photography at the Inverloch Hub in February 2012. Providing solutions to the outcomes of climate change and environmental degradation.

Spiritual Art ExhibitionSt Philips Anglican ChurchPO Box 324, CowesP 5952 2608E anglican@waterfront.net.auExhibition of spiritual art. Opening evening on 25 May 2012. Then open Saturday 26 May from 10.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 27 May from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

More arts listings available on the Community Directory www.basscoast.vic.gov.au.

Cowes Cultural Centre

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Wonthaggi Town Hall

Inverloch Community Hub

Bass Coast’s Community Cultural Centres cater for a variety of activities. From professional theatre to small meeting rooms, from workshop / wet areas to space for art exhibition, from convention space to celebrations and functions, from dance to Tai Kwon Do or meetings and theatre in the round - whatever your needs, there is a space for you.

Cowes Cultural Centre91 – 97 Thompson Avenue, CowesThe Cultural Centre offers various facilities for the public:• Meeting Room 1 (seats up to 40) includes tea/coffee

facilities, whiteboard, tables and chairs, TV/DVD/VCR.• Meeting Room 2 (seats up to 20) includes tea/coffee

facilities, whiteboard, tables and chairs.• Cultural Centre Hall (seats up to 250) includes tables

and chairs, dressing room, stage, lighting, sound and a piano.

• Kitchen caters to professional style catering up to 250 people.• Heritage Centre Meeting Room (seats up to 60)

includes whiteboard, table and chairs, projection screen and kitchenette.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre96 Graham Street. The Arts Centre offers magnificent opportunities: • Theatre/Auditorium is fully raked seating up to 426

includes proscenium arch stage, orchestra pit, lighting, sound, piano, two dressing room and a scenery dock.

• Foyer designed for exhibitions.• Meeting Room seats up to 50 people with kitchenette.• Has separate entrance to theatre/ auditorium/ foyer

and meeting room.

Wonthaggi Town HallBaillieu Street East, Wonthaggi The Town Hall offers the following:• Foyer (seats up to 40 people), includes tea/coffee

facilities, whiteboard, table and chairs.• Main Hall (seats up to 200 people) measures 23m x 11m

includes stage, oblong tables, 10 round tables and chairs.

• Kitchen facilities for professional style catering up to 200.

Community Cultural Centres

Community Cultural Centres

Inverloch Community Hub16 A’Beckett Street, InverlochThe Council run Inverloch Community Hub is home to the following range of opportunities:• Meeting room (seats up to 45 in forum style set up).• Community Hall (including kitchen & stage, seats up

to 300 for a dinner/dance function).• Stadium (existing YMCA and community run activities

happen here or you could start your own).• Indoor Exhibition Space. • Secure Outdoor Exhibition Area.• Inverloch Library, Visitor Information Centre,

Community House and outreach Bass Coast Community Health Services are also part of the Hub.

• Public toilets and baby change room.• Council Customer Service is also offered inside

the Library.

Check the Bass Coast Shire Council website or contact the Community Hub Facilitator for up to date information and events.

Public reserves and halls run by Committees of Management:Archie’s Creek HallBass HallCape Paterson HallCorinella HallCoronet Bay Reserve & HallDalyston HallGlen Alvie Reserve & HallGrantville HallKernot Reserve & Hall

Kilcunda Community HallKrowera HallInverloch Community Hub Newhaven HallSouth Dudley Reserve & HallRhyll Reserve & HallSan Remo Recreation CentreFor more information on these halls contact Customer Service

Arts Registration and NewsCouncil has a register to inform artists and their audience of arts activities and events in the region.

Whatever your field, be it dance, music, theatre arts, visual arts, heritage and/or written word, you can be included on this register.

To register and receive the Arts Enewsletter go to www.basscoast.vic.gov.au Visiting/Arts or contact Council’s Arts Officer on 1300 BCOAST (226 278).

Councils Art CollectionCouncil’s collection started in 1990 and includes works by prominent local and Melbourne, artists. The works have been acquired mostly through local arts shows, donations, gifts and direct purchases. Due to a lack of available space and for security reasons, it is not possible to have the entire collection on permanent public display. To view images of the work go to our website www.basscoast.vic.gov.au.

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Harbingers of change, Photographic Exhibition, Joe Pinzone 2009

Matthew Petrucci won the first prize at the Bass Coast Acquisitive Art Exhibition with his painting Cypress Pine, Archies Creek. The painting now hangs in the Council Art Collection.

Matthew says of his art: “To capture the beauty and wonder of our natural world is the motivation that compels me to paint. I would like the viewer of my works free of the incessant ‘noise’ and clutter of everyday life.“

Please tear off and return to Arts Officer, Bass Coast Shire Council.

Many thanks to Bass Coast artists and groups for giving permission for use of their images. If you would like to included in next years ARTS arts round the shire, please contact Council’s Arts Officer on 1300 BCOAST (226 278).

2011 Acquisitive Art Prize

Matthew Petrucci, Cypress Pine, Archie’s Creek

Shadows, Paul Hearnshaw

Contact Details

Office Address:76 McBride AvenueWonthaggi Vic 3995

Postal Address:PO Box 118

Wonthaggi Vic 3995

Telephone:1300 BCOAST (226 278)National Relay Service

(for people with communication difficulties):

13 36 77Email:

basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Website:www.basscoast.vic.gov.au