Out Of The Woodwork - Opens Tonight !

Renew Newcastle turns 5 years old this month and to celebrate NANA has curated a group exhibition showcasing the work of past and present participating artists. Renew is famous for enlivening the creative heart of Newcastle by supporting artists and facilitating their creative projects in otherwise disused commercial spaces.  Out of the Woodwork takes it's name from the emergence of these artists from their galleries, shops and studios so as to share their work with community. In this exhibition you will learn about all manner of creative practices that have been prospering within the woodwork, from clay sculpture and painting to wood carving and plant growing. You will also learn about some of the businesses and creative projects that have evolved from these practises. Best of all you will have the opportunity to take a little piece of magic home with you as all artworks are for sale. So come on down to NANA tonight from 6 - 9pm and be part of the growing creative history in the city of Newcastle.

Participating Artists:

     

     Vicki Gerritsen

      Cate Barham  

Willow Morgaine 

       Simone Sheridan 

       Maggie Hensel-Brown 

       Helen Ackland 

       Madeleine Cruise 

       Eleanor Hanlon 

     Jacqueline Larcombe 

        Kelsey Fletcher

       Kelly Barlin 

       Kate Wilson 

      Grant Hunter

       Eleanor Hanlon

       Graham Wilson 

            Liz Annelli 

     Adam Kelly 

   Exhibition continues to the 12th April 2014

NANA 

contemporary art space

185 Hunter St Mall Newcastle

Wed 10-4

Thurs 10-5

Fri 10-5

Sat 10-4

Last Saturday, March 1 saw the opening event for our paper plate fundraiser. Friends, locals and people from afar dedicated their time to create a bit of magic on a humble paper plate all in support of NANA. It felt like a frenzy prior to the show distributing and collecting plates, instigating spontaneous crafter-thons in lounge rooms, pubs and on the city streets of Sydney and Newcastle. However the end result was very touching. Each plate evidence of an individual's efforts and when grouped  together as a whole looked very impressive indeed. 

The afternoon saw a live set by chip tune duo MEN64. The band was stumbled upon at a house party in Hamilton last year. MEN64 create music using old video game consoles, making a unique electronic sound that evokes nostalgia for gamer childhoods. The crowd which formed to watch were very impressed with their unique sound and a few complaints were made which of course is a sign of good art being made. 

MEN64 will be playing at the Pixel Sounds Festival in Campbelltown this April .For more information go to the festival's FB page:

 https://www.facebook.com/events/727170970681034/?ref=22

Works on Paper (Plates) runs until March 15