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For a quick overview of upcoming events:
See 'Diary Dates' on this page
A sumptuous new book by Elizabeth Fortescue: Wendy Sharpe: Many Lives
Available now. (see 'Publications' on this website for more details).
Wendy Sharpe Many Lives boasts more than 200 images of Wendy, her studio, her home and work.
GAMES OF CHANCE
Exhibition at Arrwun Gallery, Canberra, ACT. Fri, 23 Aug 2024, 6pm - Sun, 15 Sep 2024.
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Link: ARRWUN GALLERY
ABC TV - SPACE 22
An ABC Documentary 6 part series. Available on ABC iVIEW (follow link below)
Space 22 , created and produced by BBC Studios’ Australian production arm, the program explores the impact of art and creativity on mental health in a new six-part documentary series.
Hosted by recording artist Natalie Bassingthwaighte , Space 22 follows seven strangers, each with their own lived experience of mental ill-health, as they take part in an ambitious experiment to test if the simple act of participating in art can help heal invisible wounds. The impact will be measured by Australia’s Black Dog Institute.
Joining them in a unique workspace are three well-known Australian artists Abdul Abdulla, Wendy Sharpe and Eddie Perfect who will share their skills and inspiration with the volunteers across different disciplines. Working with the Black Dog Institute, Professor Kathryn Boydell will be measuring the results. Supported by psychotherapist Noula Diamantopoulos , many in the group will be experiencing visual and performing arts for the first time. The hope is that by being creative, together, it will have a positive impact on their health and wellbeing.
SPACE 22