APRIL AND MAY 2023 EVENTS
Please note applications for this event close 3 April.
April 17 -21
NORPA is partnering with Strings Attached physical theatre company to lead a free workshop program as part of NORPA Makers Hub at Lismore Showgrounds.
The first stage of this project is a week-long workshop where young people (aged 14 to 21 years) interested in performance will participate in harness-based aerial choreography and ground based physical theatre.
The participants will be guided through training, improvisation and choreographic techniques to develop a versatile performance style and build rapport with each other. The week will culminate in a short showing of what you’ve learnt with friends and family.
Event Details: LIFT free workshop for young people. Applications close Monday 3 April. Workshop takes place April 17-21, 9:30am-3:30pm, NORPA Makers Hub at Lismore Showground. Applications and more info at www.norpa.org.au
Please note applications for this event close 7 April.
NORPA free performance workshops for local creatives.
May, 2023
Throughout May at the NORPA Makers Hub at Lismore Showground, leading artists from around Australia will facilitate free workshops in dance, theatre making and physical theatre, both for professional and community level actors, dancers, theatre makers and movement artists.
Workshop leaders include Kaz Therese (NSW), Jenni Large (TAS), Emma Saunders (NSW) Nigel Poulton (NSW), Thomas ES Kelly (QLD), Julian Louis (NORPA’s Artistic Director) and Margot Politis of Milk Crate Theatre (NSW), with more announcements to come!
Event details: Free performance workshops at NORPA Makers Hub at Lismore Showground throughout May. Applications close April 7. For more info and applications visit www.norpa.org.au
NORPA Creative Speed Dating event
25 May, 2023
The NORPA Makers Hub at Lismore Showground is hosting a fun, free ‘Creative Speed Dating’ evening event on Thursday 25 May for all local creatives working in any discipline to gather, connect, share their practice and find out more about each other in an entertaining, informal way. Who knows what collaborations may come about as a result?
Event details: NORPA Creative Speed Dating event. 25 May. NORPA Makers Hub, Lismore Showground. For more info and to register visit www.norpa.org.au
Hiromi Hotel: Rainbow
Until 15 April, 2023
Lismore Regional Gallery pop-up space
Hiromi Hotel: Rainbow is a sensory installation that takes inspiration from the rainbow, drawing on the colours and symbology of this natural wonder. Hiromi Tango’s therapeutic process involves gently wrapping fabric to build twisting organic forms and create spaces for reflection and human connection. Visitors are welcome to create their own pieces from material provided at the gallery to add to the artwork.
Hiromi Tango is a revered contemporary artist based at Tweed Heads. Her work has been exhibited at major national art museums and regional galleries across Australia and at international exhibitions in the United States, Belgium, Dubai, and the Asia Pacific.
Event details: Hiromi Hotel: Rainbow exhibition is open until April 15 at Lismore Regional Gallery pop-up space. 46 Magellan St, Lismore. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm. Thursdays until 6pm. For more info visit lismoregallery.org
Mathew Daymond: The Complacency of Man and Machine
22 April – 13 May, 2023
Lismore Regional Gallery pop-up space
Mathew Daymond is an artist, musician, poet, and instrument player. Living with the gift of difference, he makes art his way, exploring many ideas and processes, including nature’s beauty and mystery, narrative and old-world images, and the rich possibilities of collage, paint, words, and found materials.
Event details: Mathew Daymond: The Complacency of Man and Machine Exhibition. 22 April – 13 May, 2023. Lismore Regional Gallery pop-up space. 46 Magellan St, Lismore. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm. Thursdays until 6pm. For more info visit lismoregallery.org