WHAT’S ON AT THE OLD AMBO
Fragments Within: Galleries One & Two, 5-28, April 2019
FRAGMENTS WITHIN is a collection of “rescued assemblage” artworks by Nambour-based artist Ken Munsie. The 40 works in the exhibition centre on Ken’s long time engagement with the genre of the artists’ books, and like books, these immersive installations reveal...
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Long Table Dinner, 6.00pm, Thursday 16 May
OUR MAY LONG TABLE DINNER, is open to everyone and is all about sharing. Essential to share is a plate and a sense of humour. Drinks and story telling are optional! If you are thinking of coming to the Long Table Dinner on April 16 at 6.00pm please RSVP to Ludmila...
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The Bureau Of Dodgy Dreams: Gallery 2, 3pm & 7pm, Saturday 18 May
THE BUREAU OF DODGY DREAMS is a journey into the subconscious with mask puppetry and illusion. Dark, sassy, brutish, and with no two acts alike, these dreamlike vignettes seek to explore the nature of our inner landscape through mask, performance and puppetry. ...
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Sunday Folk on 20 May at the Black Box Theatre
HEADLINING MAY’S SUNDAY FOLK ARE singer/songwriter Enda Kenny from Melbourne and Irish/UK ex pat Emily Maguire who nows calls the Sunshine Coast home. Enda is currently touring his new CD and Emily is well known for her humour and gentle yet compelling songs....
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You Are Never Too Young To Be An Old Ambo Volunteer!
Do you have creativity close to your heart and want to be surrounded by art and creative people? Join our Friends of the Old Ambo and belong to a dynamic, inclusive and interesting team of people who are artists and lovers of art committed to bring art to the heart of...
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Compassion – an exhibition of artist’s books – 28 June to 21 July, Old Ambo Galleries
COMPASSION - AN EXHIBITION OF ARTISTS’ BOOKS features the works of 27 leading Queensland and interstate artists. Each of the artists has been invited to contribute 6 newly created artworks in the form of an artist’s book each based on the theme of...
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Visual Artists & Makers Wanted
VISUAL ARTISTS & MAKERS WANTED to showcase their work at the Old Ambo. To learn more or to request an application simply click this link
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