What we are about Our Centre is always busy with local

arts and crafts, community projects,

Celebrating and reflecting our
unique island through the creation resident artists, and a continual flow KING ISLAND
and exhibition of authentic cultural
experiences.
of exhibitions and events C U LT U R A L
The Cultural Centre is our cultural CENTRE
hub, celebrating and sharing our
unique island culture and heritage There is a unique and authentic
through the arts. This is achieved story of the King Island people’
through the creation of authentic cul-
their life and love for their Island.
tural experiences, art and craft works
that reflect the people, the place and
We invite you to come in so that More than a Gallery……
we can share them with you.
the lifestyle of King Island, connecting It’s an insight into King Island
residents and visitors alike.

It is about maintaining the richness of

O P E N E V E R Y D AY
our island’s history through the arts,
whilst also introducing new and excit-
E XC E P T T U E S D AY
ing projects through our artists in resi-
dence program, local and travelling
art exhibitions, workshops, community
1PM—4PM
arts projects and cultural tourism.
King Island Cultural Centre

King Island Cultural Centre Wharf Road

is proudly supported by
Currie Harbour

King Island Council

03 6462 1924
smarsden@internode.on.net
Ph: 03 6462 1924
King Island Ports Corporation www.kingislandculturalcentre.blogspot.com
 Exhibitions & Events
November 2010—April 2011
Current Exhibitions
Keep and eye on the local newspaper and shop fronts for Tasmanian Regional Arts Touring
updates on Exhibitions and Events.
Exhibition
Artist Residency Program
A Darker Shade of Light:
December 9th—24th: Tasmanian Artist Richard Skinner
is an environmental designer, This new work is an extension of Works on Paper
his practice utilising reclaimed materials such as cuttle fish and Alison Milsom. Studio KI Wendy Cunningham. Sally Marsden
leads into an exhibition in Hobart 2011. Tasmanian Artists: Chantale Delrue,
Lorraine Biggs
April– May: Catherine Stringer. Hobart artist whose love of
scuba diving, and the underworld has an enduring influence on December 10th—January 9th
her work.
King Island Handmade
Exhibitions

January Bridget Levy: Solo Exhibition acrylic paintings inspired

by Yellow Rock, north of the Island.
We stock a range of original art
Ten Days On The Island
Lorraine Biggs
and craft created by King Island
March 31st—April 3rd InBetween
artists and crafts people for sale
Presented by the KI Cultural Centre and Ten Days on The island Catherine Bargwanna I first visited King Island in
1970 to have a holiday with my Grandparents, and like all visi-
InBetween is about the world of King island; in between the edge
tors, fell in love with the place
of mainland Victoria and the north-west coast of Tasmania; in
and its people. In the interven-
Between two worlds, rural and urban, and inbetween two gen-
ing years my husband and I
erations. InBetween is a new media community project created
have been frequent visitors,
through a residency at the King Island Cultural Centre by Mel-
staying with our relatives in
bourne’s The Gertrude Association, working with young adults
Naracoopa, and catch up with
of the island. Incorporating large-scale projections, original con-
friends. The paintings are of
temporary music and vocals, the spaces InBetween will come
different aspects of the island,
alive in Currie over four nights. Celebrate the end of the project
resulting from a visit in winter, Winter Aspect 2007 Catherine Bargwanna
on Sunday 3 April at the free Dance Hall event featuring Ashley
as I wanted to paint the soft
MacIsaac with Quinn Bachand. Supported by Australia Council for
grey winter’s light against the vivid rolling greens of the island.
the Arts, Federal Government ,Regional Arts through Tasmanian
Two of the works are o more abstracted representation of the
Regional Arts and local businesses in Main Street, Currie.
island’s landscape
http://tendaysontheisland.com/2011/region/the-islands/index.html