Events Archive
Previous events and exhibitions held by the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School.
Open Studio Day – 3 June 2012
Step inside a working sculpture studio, meet the artists and talk with them about making sculpture… Feed your inner artist with a visit to our Studio. On Sunday June 3rd the Studio holds its annual Open Day with demonstrations, sculptures for sale and fabulous manouche jazz music from The Spyglass Gypsies. This year an exhibition of…
Carving Torso: Works in Progress
Carving Torso: Works in Progress is an exhibit of individual works produced in limestone during the 2012 Summer School with Cliff Axelson. February 25th to March 25th
2011 Director’s Choice Exhibition
These sculptures were chosen out of those exhibited at the Annual Student Exhibition for display in our Exhibition Space over the summer and beginning of the first term.
2011 Annual Student Exhibition
The Annual Student Exhibition of the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School.
Sculpture by the Sea tour
Tour of the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition guided by Genevieve Quoyle – Friday 4 Nov 7-9:30am
Lecture: Contemporary Australian Sculpture since the 1970s
Progressing into the 1970s; curators, artist-writers, art critics, art dealers and educators were all keen to have a hand in shaping the next wave in Australian sculpture.
Universe and I – Sydney Fringe Festival Exhibition
Featuring the dream-like works of Thaisa Pfaff, this exhibition explores the abstract, with emphasis on colour, form and whimsical figures within the universe – an extrapolation of dreams. Margo Hoekstra’s miniatures present colourful abstract works which have an emphasis on form and line. Elegant glass and wood sculptures by glass-blower Stevie Fieldsend give another juxtaposition…
Lecture: Forums, Triennials, Symposiums, Surveys, Prizes & Awards
The emergence of prizes, awards and survey shows since the 1960s has changed attitudes towards sculpture and resulted in the renewed interest in forgotten/little known sculptors and the emergence of a new generation of art collectors. In addition to this, the lecture will highlight among others, the impact of the Mildura Sculpture Triennial (VIC), Australian…
Wax and Stone
Featuring sculptures from our 2011 Winter School workshops.
Tom Bass Memorial Address 2011 – Deborah Beck
2011 Tom Bass Memorial Address The Inaugural Tom Bass Memorial Address, presented by Deborah Beck at the National Art School, was held in the historic Cell Block Theatre on June 7 and relayed the history of the the sculpture school from the time of Rayner Hoff through to Tom Bass’ connections with the school as…
Champ Private Equity Art Collection Tour
Ever wondered how corporate art collections start and develop? Join us as we explore the contemporary Australian sculpture collection of Champ Private Equity. Led by Genevieve Carson and Lea Ferris, the tour will reveal how the collection has evolved, the acquisition process and the approach to presenting sculpture in a busy corporate environment. Highlights from the collection will include works by Paul Hopmeier, Keld Moseholm and Dave Horton.
Ever wondered how corporate art collections start and develop? Join us as we explore the contemporary Australian sculpture collection of Champ Private Equity. Led by Genevieve Carson and Lea Ferris, the tour will reveal how the collection has evolved, the acquisition process and the approach to presenting sculpture in a busy corporate environment. Highlights from the collection will include works by Paul Hopmeier, Keld Moseholm and Dave Horton.