There will be a change up in dates this year.

my studio will only be open 3 days

Sunday 11th, 18th and Sunday 25

10.00am - 4.00pm each day.

Fabric, clay, plastics, paint, photography and film; exploring memory and making through three artists’ touch.

The materials we make with matter. Whether we illuminate the memory of making through photography and film; or focus attention on the fragility and danger to our ocean reefs through the use of upcycled plastics; or take the earth itself to fashion bas-relief images reflecting culture and history; the fabrics we create with are a vital part of our voices as artists.

Three artists demonstrate the materials of their art practices throughout the day 10-4, and give an artist talk at 1pm.

Catherine Fitz-Gerald - August 11th - ‘If fabrics could speak…’ Demonstrating painting fabrics in oils

Audio described paintings, photographs and digital stories.

I am thrilled that the If Fabrics Could Speak film is a finalist for the Unitcare Services Digital Media Award.

Come and see the special large screen viewing at 1.30 following my 1pm artist talk. The captioned film can be viewed on the small screen in my studio throughout SALA, or online at home.

Congratulations to all SALA artists and finalists.

Sandhya Mulchandani - August 18th - Traditional bas-relief with airdried clay. Artist talk at 1pm.

Swapna Namboodiri - August 25th - Nothing is wasted - upcycled plastics, sustainable textural art. Artist talk at 1pm.

Unfortunately, the renovations at Pepper Street Gallery WERE not finished FOR MAY therefore this exhibition has been POSTPONED UNITL JANURAY 2025.

If fabrics could speak reprises at the newly renovated Pepper Street Gallery with a few new works and more opportunities to get together and celebrate our creative community.

558 Magill Rd, Magill

Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 12 noon - 5 pm

Launching Friday May 31st 6-8pm Auslan translated

Saturday June 1st, 1-4 pm BYO making, come and share your stories of why making with fabrics, yarn, fibre, thread is important to you. We’ll chat, have a cuppa and enjoy meeting others in our creative community.

Saturday June 8th 2-3.30 pm Meet the artist, watch the 30 minute video of community stories and enjoy a Sensory Tour.

Saturday June 15th 2-3.30 pm Meet the artist, watch the 30 minute captioned video of community stories and enjoy an Auslan-translated discussion with Catherine.

Free school tour dates can be booked Wednesday - Friday 5 - 14 June. Suitable for Year 4 - Year 12. Bookings essential call Alex on 8364 6154

I’m so excited to be the artist in residence at Cathy Hughes Open Garden this year. I can’t wait to visit her quince orchard with over 30 varieties for inspiration.

If you fancy a restful weekend away after Mad March, do come and join us.

The Barossa is a premier destination for the Arts, complementing its already outstanding reputation for food, wine, and culture.

I’m excited to be returning to Tscharke Winery where I visited during the planning of my first Before the Wine Series.

Over the last 15 years I have revisited the series many times, using many different techniques, all of which will be exhibited during the festival.

I’ll also be demonstrating painting in oil on aluminium, creating a special piece based on a famous Tscharke wine, conveniently next to the wine tasting! April 6th from 11-4pm

The bi-annual Barossa Arts Festival’s catchphrase is ‘Colour, Creativity and Culture, showcasing our region’s vibrancy.’

https://barossaartsfestival.com.au/

If fabrics could speak…

Exhibition extended until April 6th OPen Monday to Saturday

Queen of the Night, white epiphyllum 2. Oil on poly cotton, 76 x 56cm.

These lovely flowers always remind me of my Auntie Eve. My plant came from a cutting from my mum, who got it from her wonderful sister Eve.

Queen of the Night, white epiphyllum 2. Oil on poly cotton, 76 x 56cm.

These lovely flowers always remind me of my Auntie Eve. My plant came from a cutting from my mum, who got it from her wonderful sister Eve.

Exhibiting at the Glenside Art Show 18th to 22nd October at the Burnside Ballroom.

Georgette with apricots, 91 x 91cm oil on polycotton.

I’m excited to be painting again as artist in residence at the Walkerville Art Show. Last year I had such fun painting these apricots. This year I’ll be painting quinces on a damask cloth.

I’ll be painting 12-3pm each day, except for Sunday 8th when I’ll paint 10 to 2pm due to a prior engagement.

Exhibition dates and times below.

Frid 6th Oct 20236 pm - 9 pm Opening Night       

Sat 7th and Sunday 8th Oct 10 am - 5 pm         

Mon 9th and Tues 10th Oct Closed       

Wed 11th, Thurs 12th, Fri 13th Oct 12 pm - 6 pm           

Sat 14th Oct 10 am - 4 pm

https://walkervilleartshow.com.au

Queen of the night, epiphyllum white. Still life 1. Oil on poly cotton, 75 x 75cm.

Showing at the Walkerville Art Show Oct 6th - 14th

See you there! I’ll be the one in the apron painting.

Be a part of the project during SALA 2023.

What story would your fabrics tell? Call me on 0481215753 to participate or email me via the contact link below.

If fabrics could speak, what stories would they tell?

Stories of making, family and culture.

Open every Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm the Open Studio weekends will include audio described artworks, tactile installations, large print artist statements and catalogues, plus an growing installation of artworks inspired by the weekday community sessions.

Each Sunday at 1pm come and listen to the stories gathered each week from the community.

Sunday 6th August 1pm will include an Auslan interpreted artist talk.

Sunday 13th August 1pm will include a Sensory Tour.

Sunday 20th August 1pm artist talk details TBC

Sunday 27th August 1pm artist talk - what happens next. Details TBC

Proudly supported by a City of Burnside Community Grant

To discuss you access needs email me on art@catherinefitz-gerald.com phone or text me on 0481215753

When   

Friday July 21st & Saturday 22nd 10am - 4pm

Wednesday July 26th to Saturday July 29th 10am - 4pm

Where Burnside Civic Centre 401 Greenhill Rd Tusmore

Free 2 hour on-site parking, wheelchair accessible, cafe on site, accessible toilets

Access needs supported by the City of Burnside

Extended due to demand, sessions may still be booked until Sept 15th. Please call me direct on 0481215753

I invite you to participate in a new project exploring fabrics and the way family memories and culture are held within their weft and warp. It will be a inclusive celebration of the private creativity of our socially and culturally diverse community.

Do you have a fabric that has special meaning to you? Maybe it has been passed down in your family. Perhaps you learnt to sew, knit, weave, macrame, embroider, with your mother or grandmother. Or it may have a history of manufacture in your culture like silk, brocade or linen.

During SALA I would like to record the special memories of your fabric and photograph a still life based around your fabric during one on one development sessions.

Please email me to discuss your access needs and book your weekday sessions via my contact page.

Sessions will be held week days from July 10th to SEPTEMBER 15TH 10am, 12am and 2am.

Auslan supported creative session are available. Please email me on art@catherinefitz-gerald.com to discuss your access needs and book a time and date.

Supported by the City of Burnside

If you would like to participate and need another time frame please do not hesitate to call me on 0481215753.

The photographs will be printed and displayed as part of an ongoing SALA installation. Later the stories and photographs will be combined in an Adelaide Fringe Exhibition in 2024.

It will be lovely to catch up with family and friends at the Clare Art Show this year! It is held in conjunction with the Clare Valley Gourmet Week so roll me home!

I’m super excited to be a finalist in this year’s Barossa Art Prize! Come and see the show at the Barossa Regional Gallery during the Vintage Festival and make a day of it!

Warburton River Inlet, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre SA

Australia’s ephemeral rivers transform the land in endless cycles of extinction and renewal.

During drought, water and the life it supports, vanish from the landscape. In flood it is the land that vanishes metamorphosing, mysteriously, into a thriving, if transitory, wetland.

In ‘Warburton Inlet’ replete with silt, waters gleam like polished metal. Queensland rains replenish ancient Kati Thanda revealing a moment of becoming; river to lake, fresh to salt, desert to wetland. Before the birds arrive, a moment of suspension and possibility stretches to the horizon.

I am excited to be invited to be Artist in Residence at the Woodville Art Show. I will be painting 10-3 daily on October 8,9,13,14 and 15th.