Immerse Public Program - Albany
All events are free.
Artists' Talks
Saturday 21 January 1.30pm, Albany Town Hall Gallery
Hear from five of the exhibiting artists about their inspiration, research and creative process.
There will be the chance to ask questions and have informal conversation after the talks.
Story Time for Children aged 5+
Tuesday 24 January, 10.30 am, Albany Town Hall Gallery
The Youth Services Librarian from the Albany Public Library will take children on an imaginative underwater adventure in this special marine-focussed Story Time. Then join one of the artists for a close up look at the art on display - a fun exercise in looking and imagining.
Dive In - Art and Science in Conversation
Saturday 4 February, 2.00 - 3.30pm, Albany Town Hall auditorium
All events are free.
Artists' Talks
Saturday 21 January 1.30pm, Albany Town Hall Gallery
Hear from five of the exhibiting artists about their inspiration, research and creative process.
There will be the chance to ask questions and have informal conversation after the talks.
Story Time for Children aged 5+
Tuesday 24 January, 10.30 am, Albany Town Hall Gallery
The Youth Services Librarian from the Albany Public Library will take children on an imaginative underwater adventure in this special marine-focussed Story Time. Then join one of the artists for a close up look at the art on display - a fun exercise in looking and imagining.
Dive In - Art and Science in Conversation
Saturday 4 February, 2.00 - 3.30pm, Albany Town Hall auditorium
- Noongar cultural educator, Larry Blight, will share Indigenous cultural knowledge about the sea & sea-life.
- Dr Jenny Shaw, Director of Research, WA Marine Science Institution will give a short talk about current marine science priorities.
- Ann Copeman, artist and co-curator, will outline MIX Artists' approach to engaging with scientists as a starting point for the creative process.
- 'In Conversation' - a facilitated conversation in which the points of connection between artists and scientists will be explored. Artists Kevin Draper, Robyn Lees, and Lizzie Riley will join Dr Jenny Shaw and Dr Kieryn Kilminster, Principal Scientist (Estuaries) at Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), in this illuminating conversation.
