Arts & Culture News
Hawke House In May we had the pleasure of welcoming Senator Don Farrell, Special Minister of State, Minister for Trade and Tourism of Australia, along with Mayor Liz Goossens to open our newly renovated Hawke House. Bob Hawke was a towering figure in Australian politics and the only Prime Minister born in our beautiful state of South Australia. It was our privilege to officially open 'Hawke House', the restored home of Australia's 23rd Prime Minister in Bordertown. Hawke House has been carefully renovated to preserve its significant heritage, offer accommodation for visitors, and provide a meeting space for the local community. With up to 2,000 visitors anticipated annually, it not only represents a major tourism opportunity for the region but also honors the remarkable legacy of Bob Hawke.
Material Girls Wrap-Up Thank you to everyone who visited, enjoyed, and shared items for our Material Girls exhibition. We had a blast and recorded a stunning average of 71 visitors PER DAY – not to mention, received hundreds of lovely comments and heard so many stories about our district’s women. Image by Sarah Cunningham International Art Textile Biennale 2023 17 June - 26 July 2024 International Art Textile Biennale 2023 celebrates the vibrant and evolving world of contemporary art textiles. In its second edition, this Biennale showcases a diverse array of works that push the boundaries of textile art. A testament to the profound shift underway in the perception of textile art, lies a powerful and accessible medium for exploring identity, society, and politics in the 21st century. The 35 finalists from 11 countries dismantle preconceived notions on what it means to be a textile artist and how this medium can express profound commentary. Diverse perspectives unfold in each piece, challenging inherited canons and questioning concepts such as body and beauty, isolation and community. Artists delve into fabric as architecture, unraveling notions of home and the temporal nature of interior space. Some pieces serve as diaries of concerns about the escalating impacts of climate warming, while others examine the
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