White Gums and Ramoxes - Ceramics by Merric and Arthur Boyd
This touring exhibition was developed by the Bundanon Trust. It presents the ceramic work of potter Merric Boyd (1888-1959) and his son Arthur Boyd (1920-1999). Curated by Grace Cochrane.
Location: Burnie Regional Art Gallery
Time: Exhibition: Mon – Fri: 10:00am - 4:30pm; Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Cost: Free entry
Phone: 6430 5875
Web: www.burniearts.net
In Suspect Terrain - Ten Queenstown Artists
An exhibition of paintings, drawings and prints by artists living on the West Coast of Tasmania. Featuring artists Raymond Arnold, Annette van Betlehem, Maxine Brown, Bill Dean, Helena Demczuk, Yannick Demmerle, Nadia Murphy, Joh Osborne, Anna Roberts and Ivan Stringer.
Location: Burnie Regional Art Gallery
Time: Exhibition: Mon – Fri: 10:00am - 4:30pm; Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Cost: Free entry
Phone: 6430 5875
Web: www.burniearts.net
2011 Adventure Racing World Championships
90 Teams of four competitors will descend on Burnie on 29 Oct for a 5-10 day extreme adventure race. Competing over a distance of 700kms the course will explore Tasmania's rugged terrain.
Location: Check the Advocate or websites for daily updates
Time: Check the Advocate or websites for daily updates
Cost: Free to watch
Web: www.burniesportsandevents.com.au
Exhibition at Banjo's Bakery
Exhibition and sale of paintings by local artists. Gold coin donation with all proceeds going to the Menzies Research Institute to aid neurological research.
Location: Banjo's Bakery, Wilson Street
Time: Bakery opening hours
Cost: Gold coin donation. All works are for sale.
Ben Lovell - Burnie Shines Feature Artist Exhibition
Ben Lovell is a local artist whose works demonstrate Burnie's place in the world. As Burnie Shines 2011 Feature Artist, Ben's work will be displayed at Makers Workshop until the end of October.
Location: Makers' Workshop, 2 Bass Highway
Time: Exhibition open during Makers' Workshop business hours
Cost: Free entry
The Billy Exhibition
Creature Tales presents 'The BILLY Exhibition' - a project of arts, carts and social inclusion. A National Communities for Children initiative.
Location: Nite and Day Cafe, 53 Mount Street
Time: Open 7 days
Cost: Free entry
Phone: 0439 614 186
Email: creature.tales@bigpond.com
Web: www.creaturetales.com.au
Paper Making Tours
Learn how to make paper by hand. Special price for Burnie Shines
Location: Makers' Workshop, 2 Bass Highway
Time: Tours daily 9:15am, 10:00am 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:45pm, 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:00pm 3:45pm, 4:30pm
Cost: $5.00 per person during Burnie Shines
