Herring
Island Summer Arts Festival acknowledges the Wurrunjeri people
as
the original custodian of the land on which the festival is being held. ![]() Festival Program 2010
For more information about access and the permanent sculpture collection check Parks Victoria's Herring Island page. Robert Lee inspecting Ellen José's Tanderrum
OASIS
Herring Island is one of Melbourne's premier wilderness parks in the heart of the city and situated on the Yarra River in Toorak. The island represents the struggle of ecology with the increasing drought in Australia, along with the opportunity for sanctuary. Its parkland is the home of many important sculptures of the past century and encourages a journey of exploration. The island is a haven for Australia’s great wildlife and a retreat for people from the bustle of the city right next door. It is a resting place and a refuge, whilst continuing to maintain a connection with the city. The Oasis of Herring Island reminds us of the importance of keeping our parks and ourselves healthy and sustainable in times of drought. As a refuge it is in isolation, so it also reminds us of the benefit of working together both in our arts practice and in our support of the land and each other. Opening Party: January 9th at 12 noon Please join us on the island to open the exhibition, award the winners with their prizes, enjoy snacks, drinks and general merriment. The exhibition is open from 12 noon to 4:45 pm each day. There will be an opening from 12 noon to 2pm on Saturday 9th January. Details contact CVInc: 9899 2777 or Heather May: 0411 851 200 Australia Day Activities 24th and 26th January
Herring Island Summer Arts Festival thanks the Australia Day Committee (Victoria) for their support for our Australia Day program. Artists working in the courtyard Australia Day 2007
Sculpture
on the Stream
opening 12-2pm on 30 January, the exhibition is open from 12 noon to 4:45 pm each Saturday and Sunday An exhibition of smaller sculpture much of it reflective of the environment and the history of Herring Island. Demonstration events will occur during the show, and the exhibition will be “sat” by the exhibiting artists – so this will be a great time to see their latest work and talk to them about their inspiration. See images of the show and the opening weekend on our news blog. Images of the works are on the ASV web site in the exhibitions section. The gallery will close at 4:00pm
on Sunday 14th February so please come early on our last day.
Contact: Jenny Rickards 0418 971 897 ![]() Contemporary
by Nature
opening 12-2pm on 20 February, the exhibition is open from 12:00pm to 4:45 pm each Saturday and Sunday and Labour Day. See interpretations of the natural world in painting, photography, works on paper & sculpture, by a wide range of Australian contemporary artists. A range of the exhibiting artists will be present throughout the exhibition, to talk about the works. Details contact: Cressida Fox 0407 059 194 ![]() "birra dungul-ung" which means “go to the river” opening 12-2pm on 13 March, the exhibition is open from 12 noon to 4:45 pm each Saturday and Sunday. ![]() There may be the opportunity to visit the exhibition during the week. Inquiries should be directed to Koorie Heritage Trust exhibition manager, Maree Clarke.images from the exhibition:
artists will be identified as soon as possible.
Contact: Maree Clarke Exhibition Manager Koorie Heritage Trust Inc 0408 055 641 ![]() shifting
tides Opening 12
- 2pm on 3 April, the exhibition is open from 12 noon to 4:45pm each
Saturday and Sunday and Easter Monday.
Contact Photography Studies College 03 9682 3191 The Herring Island Summer Arts Festival is run with the support of Parks Victoria.
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