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| Memories of the Ekka blog | 16/11/2008 | | Share your own Ekka experiences with our Memories of the Ekka blog here.
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| Do you have a fabulous frock? | | | Museum of Brisbane is on the look out for frocks,
ball gowns and special garments for an exhibition celebrating
Brisbane’s fashion and glamour from 1859 to 2009. The proposed
exhibition will be on display late next year at Museum of Brisbane,
Brisbane City Hall.
MoB’s team of curators is calling on Brisbane residents to step
forward with garments from the last 150 years that were worn to special
occasions such as weddings, balls, the theatre, garden parties and VIP
functions.
If you have an item you think we would be interested
in - please call Brisbane City Council on 07 3403 8888 to register your
details. A MoB representative will be in touch over the coming months
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| Do you have a fabulous frock? | 31/08/2008 | | Museum of Brisbane is still on the look out for frocks, ball gowns and special garments for an exhibition celebrating Brisbane’s fashion and glamour from 1859 to 2009. The proposed exhibition will be on display late next year at Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City Hall.
MoB’s team of curators have narrowed down the search but are still calling on Brisbane residents to step forward with garments from 1900 - 1910 and any evening wear from the 1930s, 70s or 90s (with the exception of wedding dresses and bridal wear which have already been collected).
If you have an item you think we would be interested in - please call a MoB Information Officer on 07 3403 6363 to register your details. A MoB representative will be in touch over the coming months to further discuss your garment. | |
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| Inhabit: Ideas for better living | 22/08/2008 | | Expect the unexpected throughout the CBD this July and August! For all the details about this exciting new program of art installations and events and to download a guide click here.
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| They'll be coming from the country... | 30/07/2008 |
| Get ready for MoB's major social history exhibition for 2008 as we go behind the scenes and explore the amazing past of one of Brisbane's favourite annual events, the Ekka! For more information on 10 Days in August: Memories of the Ekka, click here. | |
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| 2008 Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards: Entries NOW OPEN! | | | GRAB YOUR CAMERA.
ENTRIES NOw OPEN FOR THE 2008 LORD MAYOR'S PHOTOGRAPHIC AWARD.
DOWNLOAD AN ENTRY FORM HERE.
These awards are a chance for photographers of any age to showcase their talents and an opportunity to rediscover historical photographs that have captured Brisbane in the past. All entries have a chance to share in prizes and have their work displayed in a major museum exhibition.
The theme for my 2008 Photographic Awards is Growing Up: 150 years of Brisbane.
From the early days of European settlement to today's thriving and vibrant city, Brisbane has come a long way. Our upcoming 150th birthday in 2009 is an opportunity for us to reflect on the diverse and rich history that makes Brisbane the great city it is today.
This year, I invite photos that explore Brisbane's path from then to now. Images that tell the story of life in yesterday or today's Brisbane, from the perspective of Brisbane people - their streets, their suburbs, their city. I want photographers to capture the places, times and events that make Brisbane a great place to live.
Campbell Newman
Lord Mayor of Brisbane
Proudly supported by
The Courier-Mail Channel 10 ourbrisbane.com
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| 2008 Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards: Entries Closed | 25/10/2008 | | Entries for this years Awards are now closed. Lord Mayor Campbell Newman will announce the winners on Thursday 4 December. Finalists and other selected entries will be on display at Musuem of Brisbane from Friday 5 December.
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| Summer Collection in MoB Store | 1/10/2008 | | MoB Store has launched its 2008 Summer Collection - new products and gift lines perfect for Xmas gift-giving or personal indulgence over the summer months. View this months featured items here. | |
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| No Frontiers @ MoB 3pm Saturday 11 October | 2/10/2008 | |
No Frontiers is a FREE multi-arts performance event featuring poetry, prose and music.
3pm Saturday 11 October - MoB Space 2
Cheryl Jorgensen - This award winning author has just released her most recent nonfiction novel, The Taint.
Megan Redfern - performance poet writing from a comic, sensitive awareness of modern life.
No Frontiers is supported by Arts Queensland and the Queensland Writers Centre. | |
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| Expore the exquisite world of Ranamok | | | Experience the world of contemporary glass through works by some of Australia and New Zealand's finest glass artisans. MoB is thrilled to present the 2008 Ranamok Glass Prize as it tours nationally. For more information click here. | |
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| Explore the exquisite world of Ranamok | 11/01/2009 | | Discover the world of contemporary glass through works by some of Australia and New Zealand's finest glass artisans. MoB is proud to present the 2008 Ranamok Glass Prize as it tours nationally. For more information click here. | |
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| Have your say about City Hall | 25/01/2009 | | To view the Lord Mayor's message and to have your say about City Hall clickhere. | |
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| Lord Mayor announces winners! | 18/01/2009 | | Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has announced the winners of his fourth annual Photographic Awards. To find out more about the exhibition Growing Up: 150 years of Brisbane and to see some of the winning entries click here. | |
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| Feel the heat from cool art | | Museum of Brisbane will find out who is heating up the local contemporary art scene. Discover work from more than 20 of Queensland's most outstanding artists at Temperature 2: New Queensland Art. | | |
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| Feel the heat from cool art | 30/04/2009 | | Musuem of Brisbane will find out who is heating up the local contemporary art scene. Discover work from more than 20 of Queensland's most outstanding artists at Temperature 2: New Queensland Art. | |
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| Discover Moorooka | 31/03/2009 | | Discover Brisbane's most uniquely vibrant suburb with Moorooka Encounters. | |
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| No Frontiers @ MoB | 7/03/2009 | | Check out the line-up for the first No Frontiers performance for 2009 here. | |
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| Discover Silky Oak | | | Discover what is so special about this tree - native to South-East Queensland at Silky Oak. | |
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| Silky Oak at MoB | 30/04/2009 | | Discover what is so special about this tree - native to South-East Queensland - at Silky Oak. | |
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| School holiday fun for kids at MoB | 14/04/2009 | | Looking for activities that are fun and FREE this school holidays?
All MoB's exhibitions and activities are FREE. Kids can get crafty on the MoB Trolley - where hands on arts and craft's activities are available everyday during the school break. Or join us on the 15 April for a special craft workshop. For more information click here. | |
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| MoB opens at 1pm Anzac Day | 26/04/2009 | | Don't forget MoB open at 1pm on Anzac Day - Saturday 25 April. Plan a visit to MoB and check out our current exhibitions here. | |
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| Experience Brisbane Heritage Expo 2009 | 16/05/2009 | | Celebrate our city's heritage at In Your Hands: Brisbane Heritage Expo 2009. For more details click here. | |
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| No Frontiers at MoB | 23/05/2009 | | Check out the line-up for May's No Frontiers - a FREE multi-arts performance event here. | |
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| Turn on the City Machine | 31/07/2009 | | Get ready to experience MoB's City Machine - our exciting new exhibiton. For more details click here. | |
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| Last chance to feel the heat from Temperature 2 | 8/06/2009 | | If you haven't had a chance to visit Temperature 2: New Queensland Art, plan a visit to MoB this weekend. The exhibition is open until Monday 8 June. For more details click here. | |
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| 2009 Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards - Entries open now! | | | GRAB YOUR CAMERA!
Capture what you believe best explores the theme Brisbane Celebrates.
It might be an image of Australia Day or other city-wide celebrations, a local multi-cultural festival in your suburb, your favourite local sporting event or even a get-together or special occasion spent with family and friends.
The theme for my 2009 Photographic Awards is Brisbane Celebrates.
2009 is the year we mark 150 years of our city and our state. What better year to explore the way we celebrate together in Brisbane.
This year, I want photos that will define 2009. I am calling for entries that capture Brisbane people celebrating in ways that will make this a special and memorable year for our city's history.
In particular, I want images that reflect Brisbane’s strong community spirit, and what it is like to live and celebrate here. This year's collection of photographs will long give us cause for celebration.
Campbell Newman
Lord Mayor of Brisbane
ABOUT THE AWARDS
Now in its fifth year, these awards are a chance for photographers of any age to showcase their talents and an opportunity to capture how we have celebrated throughout 2009. All entries have a chance to share in prizes and have their work displayed in a major museum exhibition.
Download an entry form here.
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| 2009 Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards - Entries closing soon! | 25/09/2009 | | ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER!
Get your entry in now.
Capture what you believe best explores the theme Brisbane Celebrates.
It might be an image of Australia Day or other city-wide celebrations, a local multi-cultural festival in your suburb, your favourite local sporting event or even a get-together or special occasion spent with family and friends.
The theme for my 2009 Photographic Awards is Brisbane Celebrates.
2009 is the year we mark 150 years of our city and our state. What better year to explore the way we celebrate together in Brisbane.
This year, I want photos that will define 2009. I am calling for entries that capture Brisbane people celebrating in ways that will make this a special and memorable year for our city's history.
In particular, I want images that reflect Brisbane’s strong community spirit, and what it is like to live and celebrate here. This year's collection of photographs will long give us cause for celebration.
Campbell Newman
Lord Mayor of Brisbane
ABOUT THE AWARDS
Now in its fifth year, these awards are a chance for photographers of any age to showcase their talents and an opportunity to capture how we have celebrated throughout 2009. All entries have a chance to share in prizes and have their work displayed in a major museum exhibition.
Download an Entry Form here.
For photographic inspiration and to find out more information about events and festivals in your suburb and across the city, visit www.ourbrisbane.com
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| Get In Fashion at MoB | 7/08/2009 | | Get ready for one of MoB's most exciting exhibition In Fashion: Dressing up Brisbane. For all the details click here. | |
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| Find us on Facebook and Twitter! | 24/12/2009 | | You can now keep up to date with what's on at MoB by finding us on Facebook and Twitter.
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| Enjoy summer holidays at MoB | 24/12/2009 | | Feeling nostaglic for lazy days of sun, sand and surf? Don't miss our new Story Hall exhibition Up the Coast. More infor here. | |
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| Visual artists - Expressions of interest wanted! | | | Brisbane City Council's Museum of Brisbane on behalf of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland State Government, is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from artists for the exhibition program Platform at the new Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Busway Station.
For this project, funding has been granted through Arts Queensland by art+place, the Queensland Government’s public art fund, to incorporate artworks on the two platforms of the RBWH Busway Station. Commissioned artworks will be displayed in two sets of four lightboxes and will change four times a year for three years. Each exhibition season will run for approximately three months.
Artists with an interest in providing temporary public art, particularly focusing on 2D practices, are invited to apply. For further details, download the Expression of Interest form here.
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| PLATFORM - Visual arts Expressions of Interest open now! | 26/10/2009 | | Brisbane City Council's Museum of Brisbane, on behalf of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland State Government, is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from artists for the exhibition program Platform at the new Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Busway Station.
For this project, funding has been granted through Arts Queensland by art+place, the Queensland Government’s Public Art Fund, to incorporate artworks on the two platforms of the RBWH Busway Station. Commissioned artworks will be displayed in two sets of four lightboxes and will change four times a year for three years. Each exhibition season will run for approximately three months.
Artists with an interest in providing temporary public art, particularly focusing on 2D practices, are invited to apply. For more information and details, download the Expressions of Interest Brief and Expressions of Interest Cover Sheet (PDF or Word Document).
Details of the current exhibiting artists are available here.
Expressions of Interest close 5pm Monday 26 October.
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| Did you guess our last Mystery MoBject? | 31/10/2009 | | Mystery MoBject: an ANT CATCHER
The ant catcher was made of porcelain and was used to stop ants climbing into an old fashioned meat safe or ice-box. Water was placed in the outside of the dish and the leg of the meat safe or ice-box stood in the centre of the dish. The ants could not climb through the water and the food inside stayed insect-free.
Some visitors to MoB put forward these interesting suggestions:
Sauce warmer
Pastry baking plate
A Greek bowl for crushing herbs
Shaving bowl
Ashtray
Shabu-shabu (hot pot) bowl from Japan
Flower bowl
Soup bowl
Biscuits and dip platter
Sugar bowl
Moustache bow
Pet food dish Giant candle holder
A lid
Souffle baking dish
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| No Frontiers performance this Saturday. | 7/11/2009 | |
No Frontiers @ MoB
3pm Saturday 7 November - Helen Taylor Theatre
A FREE
multi-arts performance event featuring poetry, prose and music,
supported by Arts Queensland and the Queensland Writers Centre
featuring:
Rob Morris performing poetry from his verse novel in progress, "Letters to Joe"
Kathleen Noonan discussing her work as a journalist
Cindy Shih playing harp
And classical guitarist Anthony Garcia
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| Our new home! | 30/04/2010 | |
While City Hall is closed for extensive restoration, MoB has taken up residence at 157 Ann Street, just around the corner from King George Square. MoB will re-open on Friday 26 March.
MoB’s exhibition program celebrates the communities and culture of Brisbane through an innovative and contemporary combination of social history and visual arts. Each exhibition provides an opportunity to discover more about different aspects of Brisbane’s cultural and historical landscape. MoB also explores the people and communities of Brisbane and how their unique stories have contributed to the city we live in today.
MoB’s move to 157 Ann Street will also see the launch of Mezzanine, an exciting new program dedicated to supporting emerging and ascendant Brisbane-based artists in their contemporary art practice. Mezzanine will feature fascinating installations, performance art as well as some intriguing international collaborations.
We look forward to seeing you at our new home.
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| People's Choice Award winner announced! | 21/12/2009 | | Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards Peopl's Choice Award announced!
The winner of ourbrisbane.com’s People’s Choice category in the 2009 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards is Mr Bahman Omidvar of Sinnamon Park for his entry titled, A Feast of Food, Friendship and Faith showing an Iranian New Year (NowRooz) celebration in Brisbane.
Voting for ourbrisbane.com’s People’s Choice award has been undertaken via ballot since the Brisbane Celebrates - 2009 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards exhibition opened on Tuesday, 27 October 2009.
The winning People’s Choice entry can be seen at Museum of Brisbane’s Brisbane Celebrates:2009 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards exhibition which remains on show in Space 3 until Christmas Eve, 24 December 2009
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| MoB re-opens Friday 26 March 2010! | 30/04/2010 | | For all the details about our relocation to 157 Ann Street click here. | |
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| New artwork featured at PLATFORM installation | 30/04/2010 | | Two new artists, Rebecca Ross (whose exhibition Radius of Action launches our Mezzanine program) and Stephen Russell are now featured at PLATFORM. For more details click here.
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| 2010 Program overview | | | To coincide with our move to 157 Ann Street, MoB is woking on several
new things including the Mezzanine program and an exciting re-invention
of the Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards. To download overview of this
year's program, please click here. | |
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| MoB 2010 Program now available! | 7/05/2010 | | Download an overview of our 2010 program here and plan your next visit to MoB. | |
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| New PLATFORM installation! | 30/06/2010 | | PLATFORM 2009-2012 is an ongoing series of changing public artworks designed to engage, inform and entertain. Bianca Beetson and Renee y Ortiz Tamayo are the latest artists to have their artwork installed into photographic lightboxes located on the Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Busway Station.
For further information about PLATFORM click here. | |
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| Discover more about Prejudice & Pride | 30/06/2010 | | We have a wide array of events and public programs supporting our latest exhibition Prejudice & Pride. To discover more visit our Events page here or download a copy of the Program here.
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| 2010 Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards - Entries now open! | | | Entries are now open for the 2010 Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards.
These awards are a chance for photographers of any age and experience to showcase their talents and make an original and creative statement about life in Brisbane. The finalists have a chance to share in more than $13,000 worth of prizes and will also be displayed in an innovative new format in King George Square.
Download an entry form here. Entries close 5pm Friday 27 August 2010.
Proudly supported by Channel 10 and ourbrisbane.com
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| 2010 Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards - Entries Close Friday 27 August! | 31/07/2010 | | Entries for the 2010 Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards close 5pm Friday 27 August 2010.
These awards are a chance for photographers of any age and experience to showcase their talents and make an original and creative statement about life in Brisbane. The finalists have a chance to share in more than $13,000 worth of prizes and will also be displayed in an innovative new format in King George Square.
Categories and prize packages
Open: $10,000 prize money
Youth (30 years and under): $2,500 plus professional development opportunities
Ourbrisbane.com People’s Choice Award (decided by popular vote online): $500
The 2010 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards are proudly presented by Museum of Brisbane in association with Network 10 and ourbrisbane.com
Download an entry form here. Entries close 5pm Friday 27 August 2010.
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| Artwork for Gootcha - the 16th CityCat | 20/08/2010 | | In addition to projects such as PLATFORM, from time to time the Museum of Brisbane works with Brisbane City Council to commission contemporary artworks for the public realm. Recent projects include: Artwork for Gootcha, the 16th CityCat ferry, by Judy Watson.
Judy Watson’s shoal (1998) forms a net that wraps Gootcha, the 16th CityCat ferry. This work relates to passages of water, the pulsating heart of the city, and what is caught within the net: eel, Brisbane River cod, crab, turtle, mullet, guard fish, shellfish. The lines, like the scales of a fish, or the reflection of light, also mirror the water as the currents sweep along the river.
Commissioned by Brisbane City Council.
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| The William Jolly Bridge creative lighting project | 27/08/2010 | | In addition to projects such as PLATFORM, from time to time the Museum of Brisbane works with Brisbane City Council to commission contemporary artworks for the public realm. Recent projects include: The William Jolly Bridge creative lighting project.
Artist Ian de Gruchy was commissioned to create the inaugural projections as part of Queensland and Brisbane's 150th birthday celebrations, September 2009. Associated with the local area, Brisbane's history and the bridge itself, images included: Signatures and Petitions (1859), comprised of signatures from the petitions that were the basis for separation from NSW and Brisbane’s declaration as a municipality; Brisbane's Flag; Red Poinsettia; Meccano, conveying the bridge’s construction. De Gruchy also developed an image in consultation with and on behalf of Brisbane artist Lilla Watson, derived from Soft Night Falling (2005).
In 2010, as part of the Inhabit program: Laith McGregor and Guan Wei; And as part of Youth Week: Rose Feely, Hannah Groff, Fiona Mail and Erika Scott were invited to develop and project images to be added to the ongoing projection library.
For further information visit the Brisbane City Council website.
Commissioned by Brisbane City Centre Masterplan Team, Brisbane City Council.
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