Mullum Clayworkers Gallery
Sue Duff
The Gallery, operated by Mullum Clayworker Gallery Members, features 3-dimensional art. It was opened officially by President Ellen Flounders on June 12th 2011 and is now open to the public Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as Mullumbimby Market Days — 3rd Saturday of each month, from 10am-4pm. You are very welcome to come and visit!
The Gallery initially came into existence from an idea forged by the members when they were inspired by the display of ceramics and sculpture at an exhibition in the Audrey Hoving studio in November 2010. For years the members had held an annual exhibition to showcase their work, however this exhibition, curated by Michele Cochran and Mal Gotjes, fondly known as “the M&Ms”, had a significant impact. It stirred the creative fires and the idea for a permanent gallery was set alight.
The Gallery initially came into existence from an idea forged by the members when they were inspired by the display of ceramics and sculpture at an exhibition in the Audrey Hoving studio in November 2010. For years the members had held an annual exhibition to showcase their work, however this exhibition, curated by Michele Cochran and Mal Gotjes, fondly known as “the M&Ms”, had a significant impact. It stirred the creative fires and the idea for a permanent gallery was set alight.
Mal Gotjes
A small team, led by the “M&Ms” and Andrew Menzies, completely refurbished the space with a fresh coat of paint, installed hanging boards and designed a new interior arrangement. The “M&Ms” again curated the opening exhibition and the response from the opening crowd of over one hundred guests was overwhelmingly positive. The gallery was launched in style.
Since that first exhibition, others have followed, one of which was “Everyday Art”, raising funds for the weekly workshops for people with special needs. Members made soup bowls & delicious soup, which could be purchased, and people could keep their chosen bowls. This was a very popular and well supported day. In December, the “Carnival of Clay” was a successful pre-Christmas event, again attracting many visitors to the gallery. The “Ageless Pottery” exhibition was launched to coincide with Seniors Week.
Studio members are welcome to exhibit in the gallery by becoming a 'Gallery Member', with an annual registration fee of $35. For further information, contact Mary Bernard at mullum.potters@yahoo.com.au or phone 0432 374 662. Over the years, Gallery Members' fees have contributed to the installation of track lighting and security, as well as air conditioning and sun protection on the windows.
Since that first exhibition, others have followed, one of which was “Everyday Art”, raising funds for the weekly workshops for people with special needs. Members made soup bowls & delicious soup, which could be purchased, and people could keep their chosen bowls. This was a very popular and well supported day. In December, the “Carnival of Clay” was a successful pre-Christmas event, again attracting many visitors to the gallery. The “Ageless Pottery” exhibition was launched to coincide with Seniors Week.
Studio members are welcome to exhibit in the gallery by becoming a 'Gallery Member', with an annual registration fee of $35. For further information, contact Mary Bernard at mullum.potters@yahoo.com.au or phone 0432 374 662. Over the years, Gallery Members' fees have contributed to the installation of track lighting and security, as well as air conditioning and sun protection on the windows.
