Geelong Gallery Members are invited for a day out in Queenscliff during the Queenscliffe Literary Festival!

Join fellow members on Thursday 22 October to enjoy an exclusive opportunity to attend a day of events at Membership Partners Queenscliff Gallery and The Bookshop at Queenscliff, before enjoying a lunch at the newly refurbished Queenscliff Hotel.

Thursday 22 October (11am - 3pm)

Artist Tour of QG Literary Festival Exhibitions: Katherine Hattam, Helen Kocis Edwards, Sue Poggioli & Elmari Steyn

Queenscliff Gallery, 11am - 12pm

Commence the day out to Queenscliff by joining artists Katherine Hattam, Helen Kocis Edwards and Sue Poggioli for an exclusive artists' tour and talk of their exhibition at Queenscliff Gallery.

Forming a special exhibition for the Queenscliffe Literary Festival; To my husband, also a general, a collection of mixed-media works by Katherine Hattam; the monoprints of Helen Kocis Edwards that explore human/nature relationships through imagery reminiscent of storybooks and fairy tales within imagined worlds; Sue Poggioli’s playful linocut scenes inspired by Matisse exhibitions; and Elmari Styen’s evocative tree houses.

Visit of The Bookshop at Queenscliff

The Bookshop at Queenscliff, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Next, we will enjoy a two minute stroll to our next event, a visit to the new premises of The Bookstore at Queenscliff, the official bookstore for the Queenscliffe Literary Festival. Listen to owners Matt Davis and Jayne Tuttle introduce you to their delightful bookstore, highlight some exciting new art book releases and take the time to slow down and browse the shelves.

Geelong Gallery and Queenscliff Gallery Luncheon at The Conservatory

Queenscliff Hotel, 1pm - 3pm

Finally, we will walk the final distance (5 minutes) to the Queenscliff Hotel to enjoy the opportunity to share a two-course family style lunch with Queenscliff Gallery exhibiting artists Katherine Hattam, Helen Kocis Edwards and Sue Poggioli, Borough of Queenscliffe CEO Jane Grover, and Queenscliff Gallery owner Theo Mantalvanos and represented artist Mary-Louise Edwards.

Tickets: $105 per person

The price per person includes a two-course family-style lunch and beverages served at The Queenscliff Hotel. Please notify staff of any dietaries or allergies upon arrival.

Hosted by Geelong Gallery, in collaboration with Queenscliff Gallery, The Bookstore at Queenscliff and the Queenscliffe Literary Festival.

Venues:

Queenscliff Gallery, 81 Hesse Street, Queenscliff

The Bookshop at Queenscliff, 58 Hesse Street, Queenscliff

Queenscliff Hotel, 16 Gellibrand Street, Queenscliff

Geelong Gallery Members are to organise their own transport to the venues.

Tickets will be non-refundable.

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