Lisa ReidJames Dibble ABC Newsreader (detail), 2006
Opening Event: A Current Affair
Join us on Saturday 9 May from 3 – 5pm at the APA gallery in Collingwood Yards to celebrate the opening of A Current Affair.
Arts Project Australia artists are astute observers of current news and events. One need only attune their ears walking through the APA studio to overhear quiet, perceptive commentary and loudly vocal witticisms on the state of the world. A Current Affair presents APA artists takes on local and global headlines.
Bringing neurodivergent perspectives to the fore, the work in this exhibition highlights the thoughts, observations, humour and curiosity of APA artists.
Grouped thematically, the exhibition is segmented into news bulletin sections including National, World, Politics, Technology, Environment and Entertainment alongside editorial illustrations by Terry Williams, Gavin Porter and Tycho Dahlstrom. Other featured artists include Adrian Lazzaro, Aidan Sefo, Alan Constable, Anthony Romagnano, Boris Cipusev, Cathy Staughton, Chris Mason, Chris O’Brien, Daniel Pace, Daniel Richardson, Eden Menta, Joey Balliro, Josef Power, Lisa Reid, Michael Camakaris, Peter Ben, Samraing Chea, Steven Ajzenberg, Steven Perrette, Timothy Noble and Valerio Ciccone.
Curated by Shell Odgers.
Accessibiliy
Wheelchair accessible
Auslan interpreted
The Arts Project Australia gallery has accessible toilets in the Perry Street Building. They are located in the northern end of the building. On the upper ground level they are located off the northern side of the service corridor. On L1 and L2 they are located behind blue manual double doors.
Entry 30A Perry Street is wheelchair accessible and offers direct access to the Courtyard, Perry Street Building upper ground and Johnston Street Building upper ground.
Lift access is available to visit other buildings and levels.
Route 86 towards Waterfront City/Docklands: Johnston St/Smith St (Stop 19)
Route 86 towards Bundoora: Johnston St/Smith St (Stop 19)
The nearest Bus stop is the corner of Johnston St and Smith St on Routes 200, 207 and Night Bus Route 966.
The corner of Johnston St and Smith St is approximately a 300 meter, 5 minute walk to and from Collingwood Yards.
The closest train stop is Victoria Park on the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines.
Victoria Park Station is approximately a 700 metre, 10 minute walk to and from Collingwood Yards. Victoria Park Station is elevated and access to the platforms is either via a ramp or lift.
Collingwood Yards offers a single accessible parking bay, located in the entryway via 35C Johnston Street vehicle entrance. Limited parking is available in the surrounding area.
