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We’re thrilled to be this years Artists in-residence at the Coal Loader Artists Studios.

Artist in residence: Louise Fowler-Smith
For this next 6 week block, Louise Fowler-Smith will be focussing upon native plant knowledge and ecological history, exploring Cammeraygal Country through research-led sessions.
Website: https://www.louisefowlersmith.com/
Creative Studios Artists and Collectives

The Coal Loader Location: 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton 2060 (on the right hand side before Balls Head Reserve)
Contact: Telephone: 9936 8100. Email: coalloader@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

Written by Audrey Egan

I was half asleep when the massive Kenworth Forestry Tasmania log truck rolled up to the gate of a logging coupe in the highlands of Lutruwita (Tasmania).

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We’re thrilled to be this years Artists in-residence at the Coal Loader Artists Studios.

Artist in residence: Vanessa Wright
For this next 6 week block, artist Vanessa Wright will be focussing upon themes of climate justice, the natural world, and human inspirational form.
Website: https://vanessawrightart.com/ 
Creative Studios Artists and Collectives Details

The Coal Loader Location: 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton 2060 (on the right hand side before Balls Head Reserve)
Contact: Telephone: 9936 8100. Email: coalloader@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

We are very excited to be running 2 FREE nature based art workshops as part of our current exhibition at Hazelhurst Arts Centre. Please book your spot through eventbrite (below) as numbers are limited.

10-12pm Workshop 1 – Drawing Colours of the Canopy with Elizabeth Anne Gervay. Materials will be provided and booking is necessary as numbers are limited to 15.

2 – 4pm Workshop 2 – Tree Creatures with Amanda Farquharson, using natures gifts and recycled materials. Materials will be provided and booking is necessary as numbers are limited to 15.

We’re thrilled to be this years Artists in-residence at the Coal Loader Artists Studios.

Artist in residence: Diane Mah
For our first 6 week block, artist Diane Mah will be hosting collaborative postcard-making sessions using observational drawing and mixed media in response to the Coal Loader environment.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianempainter/
Creative Studios Artists and Collectives Details

The Coal Loader Location: 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton 2060 (on the right hand side before Balls Head Reserve)
Contact: Telephone: 9936 8100. Email: coalloader@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

We’re all incredibly excited to be part of the residency program at the Coal Loader this year, with a different TVS member in residence every six weeks.

Please keep in touch for details on workshops, talks and other events we’ll be running via our instagram and the North Sydney Council Website.

TVS Artists in-residence

1 Feb – Diane Mah
https://www.instagram.com/dianempainter/

Mid March – Vanessa Wright
https://www.instagram.com/vanessawrightartist/

1 May – Louise Fowler-Smith
https://www.louisefowlersmith.com/
https://www.instagram.com/louisefowlersmith/

Mid June – Paula Broom
https://environmeanttobe.wordpress.com/
https://www.instagram.com/paulabroom/

1 Aug – TVS Collective
www.treevenerationsociety.com

1 Sept – Elizabeth Gervay
https://artsonthemove.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/elizabethgervay/

Mid Oct – Penny Simons
https://www.pennysimons.com/
https://www.instagram.com/penny_simons/

1 Dec – Miho Watanabe
https://mihowatanabe.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mihowannabe/

A fantastic opening at Hazlehurst Art Centre, featuring the beautiful, skilful and thought-provoking works from 26 members of the Tree Veneration Society.

For the opening speech by Penny Simons, and photography by Miho Watanabe please see below.

Whispers from the Canopy, 23 January to 10 Feb. OPENING: 25 January 2pm – 4pm, Broadhurst Gallery, Hazelhurst Arts Centre, 782 Kingsway, Gymea NSW, Australia