Issue 47 Aurora Magazine April 2022

what’s on
MILL ART GROUP INC.
Annual Autumn Exhibition
The Mill Art Group will hold their Annual Autumn Exhibition from 2 to 24 April 2022.
The exhibition showcases works by 15 Denmark artists and will be open daily from
10am to 4pm in The Gallery of the Denmark Community Resource Centre.
The annual Autumn Exhibition is a major event on the group’s calendar and always
features new works that have never been shown before. Local artists such as Helen
Okamoto, Ian Rorke, Beverly Ford and Meryl Oversby (to name but a few) work across a
variety of mediums including sculptures, oils, watercolour, acrylic, printmaking, textiles,
origami, encaustic, photography and more. Each artist brings a unique medium and
genre to the exhibition, weaving together a rich and colourful tapestry so there is a
satisfying blend of new art in the exhibition.
Artworks are available for purchase, so if you are looking for interior decoration, a
feature work of art or a special gift The Gallery is a well worth a look. Or you can
simply drop in to enjoy the beautiful collection – one of the featured artists is always in
attendance to show visitors around or let them browse in peace.
YOUTH WEEK GOES
BAZAAR
The Bazaarium Youth Markets will headline a packed program of events for Youth Week
in Albany this month with skate workshops, a pool party and much more planned to
celebrate the week.
Supported by Rio Tinto, the Bazaarium Youth Markets will be held in Albany Town Hall
on 12 and 13 April from 10am to 5pm each day. The fun and unique thing about these
particular markets is that all the stall holders are aged between 10 and 25 and they will
be selling items they themselves have created, cooked or cultivated such as jewellery,
artwork, baked goods, candles, cards, woodwork, sculptures and plants.
The City of Albany’s Manager of Community Relations, Louise Paterson said the youth
had come up with the idea for the Bazaarium, and it was more than just a market.
“Leading up to the markets the City will be providing free business development
workshops for stallholders to help them develop their business acumen, marketing and
design skills,” Mrs Paterson said.
“It’s an excellent way to showcase the skills and talents of our young people and
to celebrate all that our youth have to offer our community, whole providing an
opportunity for them to develop new skills.”
So if you love a bit of market shopping, the Bazaarium Youth Markets are a fun option
for the entire family to enjoy. Pick yourself up a bargain or something truly fresh and
unique. Entry is free with cash and card payments accepted.
Deep Waters by Ian Rorke
Alexander Bay by Beverley Ford
Some of the stallholders, from LEFT to RIGHT:
Grace Beatty, Age 11, selling coasters, wall art and face masks.
Emily Baines, Age 16, selling paintings, sculptures and drawings.
Ashlin Douglass, Age 21, selling paintings and pressed flowers.
Erika Demarteau, Age 23, selling art prints and other art projects.
MUSIC BY
RACHAEL COLMER
AND DAVID RASTRICK
HOSTED BAR
FREE EVENT
Celebrating
Noongar language
through stories
Inspired by the current exhibition “In Cahoots” at the Albany
Town Hall we invite you to listen to stories of indigenous and
other community members as they explore the connection
between language, place and identity.
THURSDAY 7 TH APRIL 5:30 PM AT THE TOWN HALL
Bookings essential | RSVP to arts@albany.wa.gov.au or call 6820 3850
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