ON EXHIBITION @ The Centre Beaudesert

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AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS

DURING GALLERY HOURS 6 APR - 12 JUN 2019

WHERE

The Centre Beaudesert,

82 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert

ALL WELCOME  |  FREE ENTRY

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Australian Children's Book Illustrations - old and new

This exhibition showcases original illustrations from iconic Australian children's books, Margaret Clark’s Fairy drawings from the 1920’s as well as the work of current Scenic Rim illustrators. Guest curator, Janene Gardner from Under The Greenwood Tree Art Gallery and Bookshop, has sourced illustrations from prestigious private collections and local illustrators to produce an exhibition that is sure to delight both young and old. 

Children and families are invited to experience some of their favourite books through the eyes of the illustrators and gain an insight into the artistic process. 

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

Exhibition includes original illustrations by some of Australia's most recognised and best loved artists.

These include Stephen Axelsen (Monsters), Christine Sharp (Sylvia), Alison Lester (Yikes! - In Seven Wild Adventures, who would you be?),  Kerry Argent (One Woolly Wombat), Narelle Oliver (Coachwood Forest), Gregory Rogers (The Secret Beach), Roland Harvey (The Circus Pony), Jane Tanner (Lucy’s Cat and the Rainbow Birds),  Stephen Michael King (Mutt Dog), Anne Spudvilas (The Peasant Prince), Mark Wilson (The Last Tree),  Julie Vivas (Davy & The Duckling),  Lucia Masciullo (Come down, cat!), Ben Redlich (The Great Montefiasco), Peter Carnavas (The Important Things), Annette Lodge (Natemba), Albert Facey (A Fortunate Life) and many more.

                        

    


READING SPOT IN THE GALLERY @ The Centre Beaudesert

Visit during gallery hours 6 April - 12 June 2019 
Free. No bookings required.

Come in and get comfy in the Reading Spot and dive into some of your favourite children's books. Titles will vary. Families, take a seat with your kids and enjoy sharing these books together while surrounded by original artworks of award-winning Australian children's book illustrators.