Spinifex Hill Studio
That's right - it's one of your favourite times of year at Spini!
Join us at Spinifex Hill Studio's Project Space TONIGHT, 4:00PM - 7:00PM, for our annual Christmas Art Sale! A wide selection of stockroom artworks painted by the Spinifex Hill Artists will be available for purchase.
The sale continues 9:00AM - 3:00PM daily until 30 November.
For our friends who are unable to join us in person, a limited selection of artworks will be available online from 9:00AM AWST, Friday, 29 November 2024.
Visit https://www.spinifexhillstudio.com.au/shop.
Don't miss out!
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FORM | Spinifex Hill Studio
The team @summithomeswa embarked on a creative journalling workshop with @stormiemills as part of their partnership with us @formwa #journalling #workshop #creativelearning
We canโt wait to welcome you to @scribblersfest this weekend, at Cathedral Square in the CBD. All you need to bring is your imagination!
#writers #authors #illustratorsoninstagram
Stormie Mills has unleashed a giant tiger at FORM Gallery. This FREE exhibition is open Mon-Fri 9AM - 3PM and will be open this Sat 8AM-4PM. Check out: form.net.au/stormie for more details.
Stormie Mills Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Wesfarmers Arts Summit Homes FORM
Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah Impact
๐ THOMAS DAMBO'S GIANTS OF MANDURAH ๐
We are immensely proud to share that Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah won the award for ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATION at the 2024 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence! A big thank you for this acknowledgment and recognition Economic Development Australia.
This Australian-first experience, created by world-renowned artist Thomas Dambo, was initiated; produced; and managed by us - FORM, from 2019 - November 2023. Over the first 12 months from project launch it significantly boosted the City of Mandurah's economy and showcased what Mandurah has to offer both locals and visitors.
The impact over the first 12 months included but was not limited to:
โญ 498,000+ visitors to the Giants
โญ $81 million in direct economic impact to local businesses
โญ 400% increase in visits to the Mandurah Visitor Centre
โญ 1 in 3 visitors from outside the region stayed overnight
โญ 51,369 scans of the QR Code featuring audio of Bindjareb Noongar Elder George Walley reading the Mandjoogoordap creation story
โญ 170kg of rubbish removed by 157 volunteers during 2 dedicated environmental clean-up days
โญ 17,274 students from 114 schools across Western Australia, benefiting from FORM's Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah Learning Resource
As an independent not-for-profit arts organisation, collaboration is one of our key values. This project would not have been possible without the support of our fantastic partners, including the State Government through Tourism Western Australia's Regional Events program, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, and Lotterywest; the City of Mandurah Visit Mandurah; the Alcoa Foundation and the City of Subiaco.
We're also eternally grateful to Winjan Aboriginal Corporation, the 259 amazing volunteers, local community groups and businesses, students from Fairbridge College, Alta-1 College and Glencoe Primary School, Mandurah-based artist Cal
Mark your calendar! Stormie Mills is coming to FORM Gallery on 17 October to 7 December. Stay tuned. #FORMGallery #ArtExhibition #StormieMills #ArtShow
SPINIFEX HILL STUDIO
LAND RIGHTS, SEA RIGHTS
A Celebration of us Mob
"LAND RIGHTS, SEA RIGHTS: A Celebration of us Mob shows the diversity of the Spinifex Hill Studio community, celebrating where we come from and our connection to Country. Itโs the enrichment we get from practising and living our culture every day.
"When we talk about our Country, we are talking above ourselves. It is a part of us and we are a part of it."
View the exhibition catalogue here: https://ow.ly/N2Ha50SwFGg
๐ธ Nancy Nyanjilpayi (Ngarnjapayi) Chapman, "Untitled", 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 40.5 x 40.5 cm.
๐ธ Maywokka (Mayiwalku) Chapman, "Ngurra (Home, Country, Camp)", 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 91.5 x 152 cm.
๐ธ Mulyatingki (Muljadingi) Marney, "Ngurra (Home, Country, Camp)", 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 40.5 x 40.5 cm.
๐ธ Doreen Chapman, "Pilbara Road Train", 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 40.5 x 71 cm.
๐ธ Beryl Ponce, "Footprints", 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 45.5 x 61 cm.
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Spinifex Hill Studio | FORM
PERTH DESIGN WEEK
Design, Art & Industry Mixer
โฐ Wednesday 20 March | 5:00PM - 7:00PM
๐บ๏ธ FORM Gallery (FORM Gallery & Cafe)
๐ $30 here | https://ow.ly/Gyck50QLhEz
๐ฝ https://fb.me/e/aiaEwqvRr
Share a bite, raise a glass and forge new connections as we celebrate Perth Design Week at FORM Gallery.
Join us for an unforgettable night of connection and creativity, and elevate your network as we bring together professionals from across the design and related sectors for an evening of inspiration and collaboration.
Immerse yourself in the ambiance of the charismatic and sensitively restored Goods Shed building, with a DJ providing the soundtrack for the evening. Explore some of the cultural canvas of our city with a visual journey showcasing captivating examples of public art.
This mixer is the perfect opportunity to make meaningful connections, share innovative ideas, and explore the intersection of art, design and industry.
Registration is $30 and includes light refreshments.
This event is supported by Perth Design Week, and FORM Galleryโs generous Hospitality Partners Clairault Streicker and Otherside Brewing Co., as well as D'Orsogna.
All proceeds from this event go towards helping FORM continue to Build a State of Creativity
SPINIFEX HILL STUDIO
Badubadu Thurlagaragu Wanyabarrigu | Recognition + Respect
โฐ Until 30 March 2024
๐บ๏ธ Spinifex Hill Studio's Project Space
๐ [email protected]
Badubadu Thurlagaradu Wanyabarrigu: Recognition + Respect, is currently on display at Spinifex Hill Studio in South Hedland.
Respect and recognition go both ways. It's an ongoing dialogue and collective journey of acknowledgment, empathy and mutual understanding. The many different facets of this journey are reflected in the diverse collection of bold paintings and stories shared by participating artists.
Browse the catalogue here: https://ow.ly/POjj50QCvak
This year also marks a special milestone for Spinifex Hill Studio as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. Since 2014, Spinifex Hill Studio has established itself as a leading art centre in the Pilbara and a significant and meaningful part of the South Hedland community. The Studio has supported the creative practice of hundreds of Aboriginal artists from across the region and beyond, and while our official birthday is in March, the celebration of the amazing work of those who paint at Spini. as well as all the wonderful memories, achievements and experiences of the last decade will continue throughout 2024!
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Spinifex Hill Studio | FORM
THOMAS DAMBO'S GIANTS OF MANDURAH
Explore the Giants in your classroom and prepare for 2024!
Calling all teachers and educators! We're super excited to share FORM's FREE Giants of Mandurah Learning Resource. The resource and our accompanying overview for teachers complement the immensely popular Giants of Mandurah outdoor art trail by internationally renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo. Through FORMโs creative learning programs (Scribblers Festival and Creative Schools) and framework, we aim for young people to be inspired, observe and look closely at the world, discuss challenging concepts, question everything, engage with artworks and ideas, and most importantly, have fun!
๐ Download the Learning Resource here: https://ow.ly/Xr2I50QabZA
The Thomas Dambo Giants of Mandurah Learning Resource would not have been possible without support from Lotterywest and the Alcoa Foundation.
Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah has been initiated and produced by FORM and delivered in collaboration with the City of Mandurah. The project has been supported by the State Government through Tourism Western Australia's Regional Events Program, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Lotterywest; plus the City of Subiaco and the Alcoa Foundation.
๐ฅ The Story of Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah by Peacock Visuals.
THOMAS DAMBO'S GIANTS OF MANDURAH
๐คซ Shhhhhhh! Sleeping Giant - Do Not Disturb
From 6 - 17 November 2023, Thomas Dambo's super secret Giant Jyttes Hytte is having a well-deserved nap while work takes place along the trail. We anticipate you'll be able to visit her from Saturday, 18 November onwards.
All other Giants are still welcoming visitors!
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Mandurah Visitor Centre (Visit Mandurah) on (08) 9550 3999.
๐ฅ Jyttes Hytte, Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah, 2022. Videography by Peacock Visuals courtesy of FORM
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