Gallery partners with Byron festival to present popular events
29 July 2016
The Artist, the Barrister, the Director, and a chat in the pub
The partnership forged in 2015 between the Byron Bay Writers Festival and the Tweed Regional Gallery includes some exciting events for this year’s Festival.
On Sunday 7 August, the Gallery is the venue for what’s bound to be a lively and informative discussion. Archibald Prize 2015 winner Nigel Milsom and his subject, barrister Charles Waterstreet, will be in conversation with the Director of the Art Gallery of NSW, Dr Michael Brand. The session will be introduced by Susi Muddiman OAM, Director of the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre.
Arguably Australia’s most popular art event, the Archibald Prize never fails to capture the nation’s attention. Last year’s winning portrait of barrister Charles Waterstreet captured attention as an arresting portrayal of one of Sydney’s most colourful law men. Artist Nigel Milsom won the prestigious $100,000 prize with his striking portrait of his chosen subject, whose character and antics have been suggested as being the impetus behind the popular ABC drama production Rake, starring actor Richard Roxborough. Interviewed by the Director of the Art Gallery of NSW, Dr Michael Brand, this interview is one not to be missed.
The event will be held at the Gallery at 2pm on Sunday 7 August 2016. The event is free, so be sure to come along early to secure a seat! No bookings required.
In the evening, make your way to Mullumbimby for a special ‘In Conversation’ event as part of the popular Art in the Pub series. Gallery Director Susi Muddiman said, ‘The Gallery often teams up with the dynamic teams of the Byron School of Art and c.a.s.e. – contemporary art space and education. It’s a special opportunity to share this collaboration with our partnership with the Byron Bay Writers Festival for this event. I’m looking forward to interviewing Michael Brand at the pub. What a great setting to chat with one of the leading figures in the country’s arts industry,” she said.
Dr Michael Brand is a passionate advocate for greater cultural investment, innovation and infrastructure. Canberra born, Harvard educated and Sydney based, Michael, and international art scholar, wants access to the arts for everyone – so what better setting could there be than the pub?
The event will be held at the Courthouse Hotel in Mullumbimby at 6pm on Sunday 7 August 2016. The event is free, and no bookings are required.
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Caption: Dr Michael Brand, Director of the Art Gallery of NSW