Happy Summer Solstice

Dear Friends

Warm solstice greetings to you all from the Black Cockatoo Arthouse. We hope that the season brings you all that you could wish for for and more, much love, peace and happiness. We wish to thank you all for the support you have given us throughout the year and look forward to seeing you all next year! Many thanks for your support during Lucas Robins wondrous ONE JOURNEY exhibition. We felt both privileged and honoured to showcase the first exhibit of his art and incredible creativity. We are very sure he is an artist who will go places.

As for the Arthouse, it is a time of change and new direction as we head into the exciting and challenging realm of parenthood! One we are very stoked about! Thus the Arthouse will be closed until at least February when we will re-open with a new exhibition. So, all the best and we look forward to catching up with you in the new year.

Cheers

Greg, Sarah & Belly Baby

xxx

Lucas Robins - One Journey Art Exhibiton Opening Saturday 14th November

The Black Cockatoo Arthouse is proud to present ONE JOURNEY, an exhibition of works by local artist and sculptor, LUCAS ROBINS.AN inspiring journey through the medium of sculpture, painting & photography.Exhibition opens at 4pm, Saturday 14th November 2009Proceeds go towards Close The Gap Campaign 

Gypsy Music Mayhem Night October 31st 2009

Spring Fundraiser Event - Saturday October 17th 2009

Dear Friends

We are excited to announce our Springtime Fundraiser on Saturday October 17th! It is going to be a wonderful evening of fine food, exotic music, fantastic short film, wonderful folk and a generally good time! 

Why a fundraiser? The Black Cockatoo Arthouse is a not-for-profit community space that needs your support to keep providing you with wonderful events in the Vale!

The program for the evening includes :

- 3 Course Vegan Meal by Sarah the lovely Goodness Goddess

- Magical musical stylings of Stuart Haines on flute, bouzouki & guitar accompanied by a Belly Dancer!

- Some of our favourite short films

- Chilled out world music from DJ Musical Sherpa

- Delicous Organic Wines 

Tickets are $50/$40 per head. Doors open at 6.30pm. Bookings are essential and tickets are limited! Tables & booths will be set up for a beautiful intimate night of music, food & film.

Please call 8323-9294 or email: blackcockatooarthouse@gmail.com

Cheers

Sarah & Greg

 

SALA Exhibition BLANKFACE by SAUL MATTHEWS Opens Saturday August 15th

Dear Friends

Renovations are well and truly underway and will be finished and ready for our very first SALA Exhibition on Saturday 15th August from 4-8pm.



We are proud to present BLANKFACE by Saul Matthews, showcasing a an exciting collection of his works, past and present.

Come along and join us in the reopening of our Arthouse and enjoy some fine work from a talented young artist.

Arthouse Closed for Renovations!

Hey Lovely Friends The Black Cockatoo Arthouse will be closed for the next few weeks while we undertake some exciting new renovations! Big changes are a foot so stay tuned and we'll keep you posted! If you want to find out more or join our mailing list please email us at:

blackcockatooarthouse@gmail.com

cheers Sarah & Greg

Meet Local Film Maker AARON J MARCH & see his Award winning film HERON's STORY

Greetings Friends


In 2007 Paulo Coelho had the idea to create a film directed by directors (something that has never been done before in film making history) – each director telling the story of one of the 15 narrators from the book. Paulo invited film makers from around the world to submit their film for potential selection into the final 15. Written, Directed, Edited & Starring (amongst many other things!) local film maker, Aaron J March, HERON'S STORY won first prize out of 6,000 applicants.

We are extremely proud to present the Fleurieu Premiere of this wonderful film and give you an opportunity to meet the film maker, Aaron J March on Friday 13th February 2009.

The film commences at 8pm with a short intermission part way through and a question & answer session after the film.

Delicious snacks & beverages will be available throughout the night.

Bookings are essential so please get in touch as seating is limited.

"Based around the novel by Paulo Coehlo (The Alchemist, Veronika Decides to Die), The Witch of Portobello, Heron's Story is of a woman in her mid twenties - Athena, as told through the eyes and memories of Heron Ryan, a forty four year old journalist. Athena, now dead, some twelve years earlier was a source of fascination, inspiration and above all else love, for Heron.

Heron sits in an English pub, recounting his version of events and his love for Athena, to a man who is writing her biography…

He remembers the magic and the mystery of the times gone by. Heron tells of their first meeting in Romania, their adventures in London, Athena's rise as a spiritual icon, her transformation into a goddess, her powers of intuition, the media frenzy around her and her ideas."