William Robinson The sand ziggurat, Kingscliff 1995

William Robinson The sand ziggurat, Kingscliff (1995) 137.5 x 183.0 cm oil on canvas

LAVERTY 2

14 May - 14 August 2011

This exhibition revisits the extraordinary collection of Colin and Elizabeth Laverty, showcasing the best of their contemporary collection with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian art on display. LAVERTY 2 includes artists such as Sally Gabori, Rosalie Gascoigne, Louise Hearman, Emily Kam Kngwarreye, Ildiko Kovacs, Richard Larter, Noel McKenna, William Robinson, Aida Tomescu and Ken Whisson.


Adults
NAIDOC Week Event
6.00pm
Thursday 7 July
Celebrate the annual National Aborigines and Islanders Day at the Gallery with The Newcastle City Council Guraki Committee.
Free

Guided tours
11.00am – 12.00pm
Saturdays and Sundays
Free

Children / youth
School holiday workshops*
10.30am - 12.30pm
12 – 15 July
$15
See School holidays section for further details

Education
Focus tour available**
Free

Resources
Exhibition brochure available
smART space resource centre

Art Gallery Society
Coffee with Art
10.30am - 12.30pm
Wednesday 1 June
Jane Kleimeyer talks about her mother Liz, step-father Colin and the Laverty’s extraordinary contemporary collection of Australian art.
$10 members, $15 non-members
payable at the door
RSVP essential 4974 5123 or
gallerysociety@ncc.nsw.gov.au

Bookings required for marked events
* RSVP 02 4974 5114
** Contact Public Programs 02 4974 5112