TWO hundred art-lovers were on-hand on Saturday for the opening of stage-three of the PopUp Art Series Exhibition at the Butter Factory at Cooroy.
Artist Judy Barrass officially opened the third of the four-part series, reflecting on how much things had changed in the past two decades at the Butter Factory – growing from a community arts centre “run by a voluntary committee battling against leaks, possums and massive maintenance problems”.
She said council stepped in, renovated, fixed leaks, kicked possums out, built the library and the Butter Factory became part of a precinct.
Judy said the Butter Factory Pop-Up Gallery was now reflective of a world-wide movement where artist-run-initiatives are the new hot item as an alternative to “the top-heavy, sterile world of public galleries and commercial spaces”.
“When you walk into an artist run gallery,” Judy said, “There’s an air of excitement and ownership… of being in direct contact with the makers.”
“It invites participation and conversation.
“Artist-run-initiatives are more informal, more subjective, and more social”.
The third PopUp Art Series is a diverse collection of mediums, styles and subjects from over 50 artists and crafts’ persons. During July there will be artist and artisan’s demonstrations, talks and workshops including a Photoshop session with photographer Rick Sherwin, and learning rub off techniques with artist Helen Peel.
Come to see July’s Artist in Residence award winning contemporary impressionist Kym Nelson.
To find out more – www.noosa.qld.gov.au/butter-factory-arts-centre or phone 5329 6580.
