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Meet the Makers is back to Fitzroy and Collingwood
artists, spaces
12 March 2014
Meet the Makers is back!
The first edition of the event, in 2013, was such a success, with all activities at full capacity, that I was fortunate to be awarded another grant from the City of Yarra.
I curated the 2014 edition to incorporate different spaces, studios and mediums, while continuing to be a great program for all in the community to participate.
This year Meet the Makers welcomes its first international artist, Ryan F Kennedy. Kennedy was walk-to-art's first New York artist in a residence, back in 2009.
You can meet him at Fehily Contemporary (Collingwood) on Friday 28 March. This and all the other activities (view program below) are free and bookings are essential. Reserve your spot early so as not to miss out!
When: Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 March
What: A weekend of inspiring art events
Where: Fitzroy and Collingwood
How much: All free
Bookings: Essential (limited places); wisit Meet the Makers' website for details
What is Meet the Makers?
- An oportunity to spread the word about unique individuals who make the City of Yarra cultural and diverse.
- A carefully curated weekend of 9 events in studios, independent spaces and businesses in Fitzroy and Collingwood.
- A way of providing people with knowledge of art practices and processes through activities in which the participant can meet the maker and gain a greater understanding of artists, art spaces and creative businesses.
2014 program
iPad drawing by Rebecca Jones: meet the artist on Friday
Thursday 27 March
6pm–8pm – Strange Neighbour (Fitzroy) – Sarah Duyshart (visual artist – installation)
Friday 28 March
6pm–7pm – Redbox Studio (Collingwood) – Rebecca Jones (visual artist – iPad drawing)
7pm–8pm – Fehily Contemporary (Collingwood) – Ryan F Kennedy (visual artist – weaving installation)
Saturday 29 March
12pm–2pm – Slopes (Fitzroy) – Artist Market curated by Jared Davis
2pm–3pm – Gertrude Contemporary (Fitzroy) – Jess Johnson (visual artist)
5pm–6pm – Porcelain Bear (Collingwood) – Gregory Bonasera (ceramic artist)
Sunday 30 March
2pm–3pm – Studio (Collingwood) – Chloe Vallance (visual artist)
3pm–4pm – Second Story Studios (Collingwood) – Regan Tamanui or Haha (visual artist – stenciling)
4pm–5pm – Strange Neighbour (Fitzroy) – Sarah Duyshart (visual artist – installation)
Work by Chloe Valance: meet the artist on Sunday
Visit Meet the Makers' website for details and booking information.
The City of Yarra and Liquorice Studios proudly support Meet the Makers 2014.
See you there!