Bimblebox: art – science – nature

is the touring exhibition currently under development.  Bimblebox: art – science – nature will be launched at Redland Art Gallery in May 2014.

As part of the process of curating this exhibition curator Beth Jackson and I visited most of the artists creating work for this exhibition.  It was a joy to visit each of the artists to view and talk about their artwork and their approach to documenting the Bimblebox Nature Refuge.

I received an RADF grant from the South Burnett Regional Council and Arts Queensland to be mentored through the curatorial process by Beth.  It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn about curating a national touring art exhibition from this professional, experienced and skilled curator.  Travelling with Beth, learning through participating, being able to thoroughly discuss the artists process and artwork with the artists as well as with Beth was a great gift.  A wonderful learning opportunity which I will take into the future and continue to build upon – Jill Sampson

Below are some of the photos from the studio visits.

Shayna Wells

Michael Pospischil

Jude Roberts

Jude Roberts

Liz Mahood

Glenda Orr

Gerald Soworka

Fiona MacDonald

Emma Lindsay

Donna Davis with Beth Jackson

Alison Clouston and Boyd

Alison Clouston talking with Beth Jackson while exploring the Royal National Park, NSW

In Jill Sampson’s studio

Dr Pamela Croft Warcon, Sarah Butler and Kaylene Butler

Thank you to Wotif.com for providing Beth’s accommodation.

Thank you to South Burnett Regional Council and Arts Queensland for supporting me with an RADF grant to be mentored in the art of curating by curator Beth Jackson.

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and South Burnett Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture.