In May the days are getting cooler and the nights are getting longer, and it’s tempting to stay indoors – but there are lots of reasons to get out and about in Logan.
Logan Art Gallery has four terrific exhibitions on display that you can see free of charge.
Local artist Sylvia Nakachi has curated an extraordinary exhibition to show the influence of the Coming of the Light on the Torres Strait Islander culture and way of life.
To complement the exhibition a family fun day celebrating Torres Strait Islander art and culture will be held at the gallery between 10am and 3pm on Saturday 6 May.
Enjoy hands-on activities, live music, DJs and traditional dance. Food and drinks will be available.
Entry is free and no bookings are required.
In Kaleidoscope Susan Schroder’s abstract textile artworks explore the diverse microcosm of marine life that inhabits Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef.
The City of Logan’s young artists have created colourful responses to World Environment Day in an exhibition of posters that will be published as a calendar for next year.
Find out how Mary Elizabeth Barron made natural materials into beautiful artworks in her exhibition Under foot, by coming to one of her workshops. Contact Logan Art Gallery for details.
As part of the 2017 Australian Heritage Festival, Mayes Cottage is hosting a day of heritage-themed hands-on activities, tours and workshops between 9am and 4pm on Thursday 18 May.
Logan Artists Association in Coral St Loganlea is showing its members’ artworks at the Able Gallery, open 10am to 2pm daily.
Don’t forget to check out the activities and events at your local library! A special live streamed community event 50 years and counting will be held at Logan Central Library on Saturday 27 May at 9.30am to celebrate National Reconciliation Week and 50 years since the 1967 referendum.
Some important arts places in the area are:
Logan Art Gallery, cnr Wembley Rd and Jacaranda Ave, Logan Central.
Mayes Cottage, 20 Mawarra St, Kingston.
Logan Artists Association, 27 Coral St, Loganlea.
Logan Central Library, 26 Wilbur St Logan Central.
