Open Borders exhibition project
Inspired by Western Australia’s unique experience with regional and State borders during the Covid-19 pandemic, Open Borders is a State-wide arts project through which artists reflect on borders within their lives. Selected artworks from the 13 exhibitions and 2 performances will be presented at John Curtin Gallery, Perth, in August-October 2023. Lead Curator: Annette Davis John Curtin Gallery Curators: Jane King, Lia McKnight Project Co-ordinator: Fiona Sinclair, Southern Forest Arts https://southernforestarts.com.au/2021/12/23/open-borders/ |
gARmenT wearable art project Albany Town Hall
40 wearable creations were presented in two runway events and a static exhibition in August 2022. Artist: Annette Davis Model: Jessica Ruggera Photographer: Nic Duncan https://artsandculture.albany.wa.gov.au/garment/garment.aspx 40 Years of the Vancouver Arts Centre exhibition
A diverse exhibition of paintings, ceramics, textiles, photography and historical information to celebrate the Vancouver Arts Centre. The story of the transformation of the derelict Old Cottage Hospital building into a humming arts hub was told through a 1980 - 2020 Timeline, information panels and a slideshow which included audio excerpts from oral history interviews with key people from the VAC’s history. Curator: Annette Davis Videographer: John Carberry |
The Story of Wool exhibition
An immersive multi media exhibition which celebrated the contribution of wool to the creativity and economy of Albany, on the south coast of Western Australia. Presented at the Vancouver Arts Centre, Albany, for the Vancouver Street Festival, May 2017. Curator: Annette Davis Assistant: Tessa Bryant Graphic Designer: Sheryl Stephens Contributors: Felters in the Great Southern, ACE Camera Club, Albany Spinners, Albany Weavers, MIX Artists, Purly Queens, Marianthe Loucataris, Symantha Parr, Serena McLauchlan, Anne Walmsley, Kate Campbell-Pope, Nat Rad, Kira Mead, Jo Sharp, Ella Rae Designs, Albany Pipe Band, & volunteers who created a 230m x 50cm scarf to wrap the heritage building. |
Bella Kelly Retrospective exhibition
The first survey exhibition of this significant Indigenous artist from the Great Southern region of Western Australia. 51 artworks borrowed from 33 private collections and two public collections. Curator: Annette Davis Graphic Designer: Donna Cameron Design Videographer: John Carberry Photographer: Bo Wong Presented at the Vancouver Arts Centre, Albany, John Curtin Gallery, Bentley and NEXIS Narrogin Exhibition Space, 2016. www.bellakelly.com.au https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgzQ7k1Bu1w |
Hotspot Cultural Project
presented by MIX Artists Inc. Western Australian touring exhibition 2006-08. Curators: Annette Davis and Shaaron du Bignon Fourteen artists and three communities from the Great Southern region of Western Australia responded to and reflected upon the rich and unique environment of the Great Southern. Intervention: Contemporary Art from the Pilbara
Western Australian touring exhibition 2001-3 Seven artists from Karratha and Dampier responded to the theme of intervention. Curator: Annette Davis Artists: John Collis, Stephanie Culling, Peter Ellis, Louise Elscot, Carolyn Marks, Philip Partington, Jean Marc Rivalland |