Step Right Up! The Circus in Australian Art
Be entranced and amazed by the colour, humour, movement, mastery and mystery in this exhibition that reveals how the circus has been represented by Australian artists.
Historical and contemporary works from public and private collections contrast with a body of newly commissioned works by contemporary artists who worked as artists-in-residence at the Flying Fruit Fly Circus.
Roll up! for the program of artists talks and workshops or download a copy of our stunning catalogue. Alternatively, check out the great family activities or download the secondary education resources for more interaction with the exhibition.
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This major touring exhibition has been developed through a partnership between AlburyCity and the Flying Fruit Fly Circus. Come and see the premiere before it starts its national tour to Melbourne, Hawkesbury, Bathurst, Mornington Peninsula, Tweed Heads, Mosman, Brisbane, Port Pirie, Darwin and Bunbury.
The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, photographs, sketchbooks, prints and sculptures by Tom Alberts, David Archer, Monique Auricchio, George Baldessin, Dorrit Black, John Brack, Robert Campbell, Margaret Cilento, Ray Cook, Robert Dickerson, Vincent Drane, Graeme Drendel, Ian Fairweather, Cedric Flower, Donald Friend, Joe Furlonger, James Guppy, Ponch Hawkes, Euan Heng, Petrina Hicks, Lorraine Jenyns, Warren Langley, Nerissa Lea, Michael Leunig, Stewart MacFarlane, Noel McKenna, Kevin Mortensen, John Olsen, Alexander Seton, Andrew Sibley, Jeffrey Smart, David Strachan, Albert Tucker, Ken Whisson, Arthur Wicks, Fred Williams, Anne Zahalka and Salvatore Zofrea.
Albury Art Gallery
546 Dean Street Albury Ph 02 6051 3480
Monday - Thursday 10am - 5pm, Friday 10am - 7pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday 12pm - 4pm. Admission FREE
Image: James Guppy, Joy riding with the last steering committee, 2007, acrylic on linen. Courtesy of the artist and Brenda May Gallery, Sydney.