Event Highlights: 1 – 14 October
Welcome to Christchurch Art Gallery's eNewsletter. This fortnight sees the launch of the Body Festival in Christchurch, and the Gallery is holding a number of great events in association with this.
Why not come in and watch award-winning international dance films with The ReelDance Awards, before visiting the Move-Me Booth for the chance to make your own dance film.
Another key event at the Gallery this fortnight is Any Suggestions?, a unique music performance based entirely on audience feedback and comments that's sure to be an entertaining evening.
Move-Me Booth. Image courtesy of Adam Haywood
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Until Sun 12 October
foyer, free
Enter the Move-Me Booth and follow instructions from some of the world's most innovative dance-makers. Create your own dance film and watch yourself online.
Wed 1 October
6pm, 110 mins, $7.50
See the finalists from the ReelDance awards for new Australian and New Zealand dance film.
Body Festival
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Sat 4 October
11am, 40 mins, $5
An international programme for 3–11 yr olds. Films from India, the Netherlands, the UK and New Zealand featuring children dancing in diverse cultural settings.
Sat 4 and Sun 5 October
2pm, 110 mins, $7.50
A showcase of the best in international contemporary dance.
Greg Malcolm
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Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Wed 8 October
6pm, public $10, Friends and concession cards $5
Musician Greg Malcolm has been gathering audience suggestions for ideas to create an irresistible customer-based performance. With feedback ranging from the absurd to the offensive, these suggestions will be performed by Malcolm, Reuben Derrick (saxophone), Mike Kime (bass), Chris O'Connor (drums), Matthew Ayton (visuals) and Jenny Ward (text and toys).
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Wed 15 October
6pm, free
Renowned New Zealand artist Billy Apple discusses his unique take on art, branding and consumerism.
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Wed 15 October
10.30am, Friends $2, public $5, students with ID free
Join Katie Thomas, a graduate from the University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts who works predominantly with resin and mixed media, as she discusses key works from the last five years and her current shift towards paint.
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Christchurch Art Gallery
Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch. Admission Free.
Open 10am to 5pm daily. Late night Wednesday until 9pm.
Email info@christchurchartgallery.org.nz
Tel (03) 941 7300, Fax (03) 941 7301
www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz
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