Exhibition & Symposium for Artists, Scientists and ConservationistsCSIRO Discovery Centre

North-Science Rd, Acton ACT 2601Phone: 02 6246 4646Email: info.discovery@csiro.auWebsite: www.csiro.au/discovery

Wildlife and Botanical Artists Inc. Phone: 0414 342 839Email: info@waba.orgPost: PO Box 2020, Woden ACT 2606Website: www.waba.net.auwww.facebook.com/wabainc

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This initiative is a proud partnership between Wildlife and Botanical Artists Inc. (WABA), CSIRO and Inspiring Australia.

CSIRO Discovery Centre – North-Science Rd, Acton ACT 2601Australian National University – Liversidge St, Acton ACT 2601Australian National Botanic Gardens – Clunies Ross St, Acton ACT 2601National Zoo & Aquarium – 999 Lady Denman Dr, Weston Creek ACT 2611

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MEET THE MAKERS SESSION

On Saturday 17 May, participants will get a unique opportunity to meet the artists, sculptors and painters behind the ‘Wildlife Art @ Discovery’ exhibition. Gain an insight into the level of research, planning and hard work that goes into mastering a particular art form. Members of the public are welcome to drop in at any time between 12:30pm and 2pm in the gallery at the CSIRO Discovery Centre. Below are just some of our talented guest ‘makers’ who will be happy to answer your questions.

FEATURED ART WORKS

DISCOVER WILDLIFE

14–18 MAY 2014ACTON ACT

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Art & Science

Image credits: Noel Hart (left), Sally Elmer (centre top), Robin Wingrave (centre bottom), Lorna Hobbs (top right), Roslyn Oakes (bottom right), Natalie Maras (front cover).

Natalie Maras is a self-taught designer, maker and teacher. She draws on her research background in arts and science to inform her practice. Natalie is responsible for creating ‘Terry’ the Weedy Sea Dragon, the amazing sculpture featured on the front cover of this brochure. Terry is formed, cured, micro-detailed in poly-mer clay, with silver leaf and alcohol inks.

Rikki Fisher specialises in wildlife art and has excelled in producing work at the highest levels of Scratchboard Art, as well as working diligently to promote the medium in the public eye. As an internationally recognised Master Scratchboard Artist, Rikki conducts Scratchboard workshops and also teaches adult drawing classes for ‘Absolute Beginners’.

Pete Marshall is the Coordinator of the Art Advisory Council to the Australian Wildlife Arts Foundation. She has visited many areas of wilderness and associated conservation facilities around the world. Donations from her art work have aided various conservation efforts and helped raise awareness of the plight of the subjects involved.

Mali Moir is a freelance botanical, scientific, and natural history artist. She has worked as a botanical illustrator for the National Herbarium of Victoria, and taught illustration at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Her work has been exhibited widely, nationally and internationally.

Noel Hart is an Australian glass artist, sculptor and painter working across a range of art forms including blown glass sculptures, paintings, and mixed media. His work is an exploration of biodiversity and its translation into forms of expression. A distinctive aspect of Noel’s art is the recurring theme of the bird motif.

Dr Mary Rosengren is an artist whose practice has taken her to extreme environments, from saltbush of Lake Mungo, NSW, to sites in the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland, the Antarctic Peninsula and industrial sites Melbourne and Sydney. She lectures at La Trobe University in Victoria. Mary held the 2012 ANAT Synapse artist-in-residence with CSIRO.

Dr Judy West is Executive Director of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. She is the former Director of the Australian National Herbarium for the CSIRO. Her research interests centre around plant systematics of Australian plants, and she has championed the transition of Australia’s Collections to the digital era.

Steve Parish AOM is an award-winning Australian photog-rapher who has been capturing images of Australia’s people, places, and wildlife for more than 50 years. Awarded the Order of Australia medal for his services to publishing, Steve says he is motivated by a passion for nature and is dedicated to promoting the value of nature to our wellbeing.

Richard Weatherly is an Australian environmentalist and artist specialising in natural history subjects, especially birds. Among his many achievements, he is the Foundation President of the Society of Wildlife Artists of Australasia and an Honorary Associate in ornithology at the National Museum of Victoria.

Anne Llewellyn is the Head of School of Design, Communication and Information Technology at the University of Newcastle. Dr Llewellyn is interested in the use of illustration in communicating environmental information. Her research in the development of fieldwork methods has taken her to a range of habitats throughout Australia.

Raoul Slater is a nature photographer of 35 years’ experience. He began photographing birds at 12 and was considered a child prodigy in the field, winning many international competitions against adult contestants in his early teens. He has been the recipient of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the Moran Prize, among many others.

Peter Trusler is a Melbourne-based artist and illustrator. He has always held an interest in the natural world with birds and animals featuring in much of his art. His favoured media are the traditional painting and drawing media of oil painting, water colour, pastel, charcoal and graphite.

SYMPOSIUM

Thu 15 – Sat 17 May | Free, bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/EOEK

This multidisciplinary symposium will highlight the contribution of Australian wildlife artists to Australian history, science, conservation and culture. A range of topics will be covered from Indigenous art, natural history illustration, through to contemporary expressions of wildlife art and sculpture. The symposium will explore the links between art and science, wildlife conservation, advocacy and education through art, as well as discussions about innovation and ideas for the future of wildlife art in Australia. Steve Parish AOM will be giving a special seminar on Saturday between 10am – 11:30am.

A SNAPSHOT OF OUR SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS

CSIRO COLLECTION TOURS

Wed 14 May, 2pm – 5pm | Free, bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/ENYR

Join expert guides for a behind-the-scenes look at Australia’s premier collections of insects and wildlife. Each tour runs for an hour with a maximum of 15 people per group. Please refer to your booking ticket for the meeting location.

FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES

Sat 17 May, 10am – 12pm | Free, bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/EOEM

Encourage creative young minds to grow and develop. Join us for a fun Saturday program of hands-on art and science activities. Suitable for children, they will learn how to make kites, decorative stencils, wildlife masks, and even have their face painted with their favourite animal!

KIDS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Sat 17 May, 12:30pm – 2pm | Free, bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/ENXF

Embark on an adventure through photography with award-winning photographer Steve Parish as he introduces children to the methods he uses to develop storylines for children’s books about Australian wildlife.

MEET THE MAKERS

Sat 17 May, 12:30pm – 2pm | Free, no booking required

Meet the passionate people behind a showcase of local and national institutions involved in art projects, research and conservation of Australian wildlife. Bring your lunch and listen to how they make their works.

FREE EVENTS (CSIRO DISCOVERY CENTRE)PAID EVENTS (ANU, ANGB & NZA)

SYMPOSIUM DINNER & ART AUCTIONWhen: Fri 16 May, 6pm – 9pm | Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/EOEQCost: $85 per personLocation: University House, Australian National University, Liversidge St, Acton, ACT, 2601

Over a pre-dinner drink, meet the passionate people behind a showcase of local and national institutions involved in art projects, research and conservation of Australian wildlife. Then, in the relaxing atmosphere of University House enjoy a 3-course buffet dinner and be entertained by a keynote speaker. Be the first to buy an original artwork or signed print with proceeds to support an endangered species project.

SYMPOSIUM BREAKFASTWhen: Sat 17 May, 7:30am – 9:30am | Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/ENXE Cost: $25 per personLocation: Floresco in the Gardens Café, Australian National Botanic Gardens,Clunies Ross St, Acton, ACT, 2601

Resume your conversations with symposium colleagues over a full buffet breakfast in the Australian National Botanic Gardens’ tranquil surrounds. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements when making your booking.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINARWhen: Sun 18 May, 8:30am – 5pm | Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/ENXDCost: $330 per personLocation: University House, Australian National University, Liversidge St, Acton, ACT, 2601

WABA presents a unique one-day seminar, Nature Photography in the Digital Age, with renowned Australian wildlife photographer Steve Parish. No camera equipment is required to participate in the seminar, but photography and recording is permitted. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. As places are limited, we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR SYMPOSIUM DELEGATESWhen: Sat 17 & Sun 18 May | More details: www.nationalzoo.com.auDiscounted entry rate: $25 (instead of $38) | Location: 999 Lady Denman Dr, Weston Creek ACT

The National Zoo & Aquarium is kindly offering symposium delegates a special discounted entry rate of $25 on 17 and 18 May. Just present your Trybooking ticket to the staff at the front counter. You may wish to enhance your visit by booking one of the Animal Encounters which provide visitors with an opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most amazing creatures!

Great Barrier Reef. Image: Steve Parish.

WILDLIFE ART @ DISCOVERY

Fri 16 May – Sat 31 May; opening Thu 15 May at 6pm | Free, no booking required

With a special focus on threatened Australian fauna, this art exhibition showcases paintings, drawings and sculptures by emerging and professional local and interstate artists. All artworks for sale.