In Conversation: Cristina Metelli & Sera Waters

April 4 at 6.30-7.30pm

Join Cristina Metelli and Dr Sera Waters in the gallery as they talk about Cristina’s exhibiton “Deep Connection” Which is a new body of work by Cristina featuring paintings inspired by the natural landscape.

Cristina is currently exhibting with Hahndorf Academy in gallery 1. Sera is an Adelaide based artist, arts writer and academic. Since being awarded a Ruth Tuck Scholarship in 2006 to study hand embroidery at the Royal School of needlework (UK).

Oakey: Performance

A 4 HOUR WALKING MEDITATION WITHIN THE GALLERY SPACE

Oakey will be tuning in to her solo experience in the bush - recreating the silent walking meditation she did within the circle she lived in for the four days and nights.

The audience are free to come and go as they please for the duration of the performance.

Oakey has an exhibition in Gallery 3 & 4 as part of the Adelaide Fringe including an exhibition launch on February 3, in Conversation with Catherine Truman on February 18,

wen dixon-whiley ARTIST TALK

AND SEE WEN PAINT IN THE GALLERY

Wednesday February 21 at 6-8pm

Join us in the gallery for an artist talk with Wen Dixon-Whiley and Rachel McElwee at 6pm followed by Wen painting in the gallery. enjoy a relaxed evening with us including a glass of sparkling wine by Bird in Hand and sparkling water. Wen has an exhibition in Gallery 1 & 2

Tell me everything! — Hahndorf Academy

IN CONVERSATION: OAKEY & CATHERINE TRUMAN : SUNDAY 18TH FEB 11:30AM - 12:30PM

Oakey will be joined by artist and mentor, Catherine Truman to discuss the adventure that inspired this exhibition and explore the process behind the artworks. There will be time for questions following the conversation

OAKEY - Deep Rest — Hahndorf Academy

Oakey has an exhibition in Gallery 3 & 4 as part of the Adelaide Fringe including an exhibition launch on February 3, Performance March 3 - a 4 hour walking meditation during part of the exhibition.

Following a jam-packed premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022, South Australian musician/songwriter William Jack presents a multi-style cello performance in the charming town of Hahndorf. From Bach to The Beatles and beyond, the program includes iconic songs dismantled and reimagined for solo cello. Intertwined with original compositions from William's debut album, 'This Old Cello Box'. There's something for everyone, with decipherable elements of worldwide folk to bluegrass and rock. William incorporates his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, delivering cellopickin' grooves and catchy hooks alongside intimate melodies. Don't miss this electrifying performance!

Please join us to celebrate Hahndorf Academy’s Adelaide Fringe exhibition launch with artists Wen Dixon-Whiley and Oakey

Exhibition launch February 3 at 4-6pm

Guest Opening Speaker Sarah Feijen - CEO Guildhouse

free event sponsored by Bird in Hand wines

Wen Dixon-Whiley - Inner Worlds + Hidden Things — Hahndorf Academy

OAKEY - Deep Rest — Hahndorf Academy

Closing Finissage & Dog Fashion Parade

January 28th, 3 - 5pm

with guest speaker Sally Hardy - Arts Officer for MBDC.

Dog Fashion Parade judge Jenna Pippett.

Including “Walk the Dog” competition.

Everyone is welcome, if you have a dog dress them up and you can dress up too!

THE DOG EXHIBITION — Hahndorf Academy

This is the last day of The Dog Exhibition and is sponsored by Bird in Hand wine.

the fashion parade in the Hahndorf Academy courtyard gardens.

There are prizes for

The best craziest dressed

The worst dressed

Dress up like your dog

Judged by Jenna Pippett

Jenna is an artist, arts worker and dog enthusiast. Hosting the dogs in galleries tours as part of SALA Festival, Jenna’s interest in dogs and the visual artist has been lifelong. Her current dog companion is a 3yo Weimaraner named Zelda. Together, Jenna and Zelda enjoy discussing contemporary art and long walks on the beach.

CLAWS: we accept that dogs can be mischievous, however we do not accept aggressive behaviour and your dog must like children.

Cedric Varcoe

Artist Talk

Saturday November 4th at 5pm

Cedric Varcoe is a Ramindjeri-Ngarrindjeri and Narangga artist living on Country. Cedric is an artist and story teller, his artwork talks about Nurungeri which is the important story for the Ngarrindjeri people. Nurungeri is a giant ancestor whose great adventure shaped the creation of the lands and waters, he’s a law giver, giving laws and ceremonies about connection and belonging. Cedric shares stories through his artwork and he wants people to connect to their miwi, the spirit that makes us and shapes us as a person and connects us to our totems and life that belongs to country.

Free event in Gallery 1 at Hahndorf Academy. No Bookings required.

This artist talk compliments Cedric Varcoe’ s exhibition and is part of Tarnanthi: Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander art

Rita Hall: Artist Talk

Thursday August 10 at 6-7pm

Join Rita Hall in the gallery with her exhibition Comfort.

Rita has been a printmaker for over fifty years, she is a well known South Australian artist and has exhibited widely and we are thrilled that she is exhibiting with us as part of the SALA festival.

Share a glass of Bird in Hand sparkling with us as Rita shares her stories and ideas about her prolific arts practice and her wealth of experience in printmaking where she will demonstrate her knowledge and techniques.

sparkling water is also available, no bookings are required for this event.

Rita Hall is a South Australian artist living and working in the Adelaide Hills. She has conducted a full time professional visual art practice in her home studio since 1976. She holds a Master of Visual Art and has specialised in printmaking, drawing and painting and has taught extensively.

Rita has exhibited widely within Australia and is represented in National Public Collections across the country.

Though varied in subject, her work is easily recognized through a unique visual language developed in her work. 

Following a jam-packed premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022, South Australian musician/songwriter William Jack presents a multi-style cello performance in the charming town of Hahndorf. From Bach to The Beatles and beyond, the program includes iconic songs dismantled and reimagined for solo cello. Intertwined with original compositions from William's debut album, 'This Old Cello Box'. There's something for everyone, with decipherable elements of worldwide folk to bluegrass and rock. William incorporates his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, delivering cellopickin' grooves and catchy hooks alongside intimate melodies. Don't miss this electrifying performance!

Following a jam-packed premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022, South Australian musician/songwriter William Jack presents a multi-style cello performance in the charming town of Hahndorf. From Bach to The Beatles and beyond, the program includes iconic songs dismantled and reimagined for solo cello. Intertwined with original compositions from William's debut album, 'This Old Cello Box'. There's something for everyone, with decipherable elements of worldwide folk to bluegrass and rock. William incorporates his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, delivering cellopickin' grooves and catchy hooks alongside intimate melodies. Don't miss this electrifying performance!

Artist Talk with Ed Douglas

Join Ed in the galleries as he talks about his exhibition and arts practice. He will share his ideas and concepts, skills and techniques and other photographers who inspire him. This artist talk accompanies Ed’s exhibition.

...darkness shall be the light,

                    ...stillness the dancing

This is the working title for a coming exhibition by the artist, Ed Douglas.  The lines are from a poem by T.S. Eliot titled Wait Without Hope.  This body of work has evolved mainly over the past two years but a few relevant older works may also be included.  He says, Like everyone, I have been quite affected by the rapidly changing world we are living in.  Climate change, the pandemic along with aggressive and divisive politics are a timely reminder of the threats to our collective humanity and our human vulnerability.  These have forced us to look more closely at human suffering and focus on the issues that humanity must deal with.

Archetypal figures feature in Ed Douglas' recent art , along with representations of everyday figures are Gautama Buddha and Mary the Mother of Jesus.  He says of Buddha and Mary: They represent to me the profound reality of human wisdom and loving kindness.  In these dark times they seem to offer healing and light.  In their stillness I imagine that they experience the world as an infinity of atoms dancing.

https://www.eddouglas.com.au/

Re-Imagine the past with Traditional Crafts, Skills and Trades 

Come and see traditional crafts and trades used in the 19th C village life in our gardens, with lots of activity and displays: weaving, spinning, embroidery, heritage plants, storytelling, engines, milking goats, cheese making, timber joinery, wood turning, historical tools, blacksmithing, SA Heritage working draught horses, dry stone walling, Promenading Victorian Ladies dressed in period costume.

Free non ticketed Event

Family Friendly

Outdoor event

Hahndorf Academy 68 Main St Hahndorf (Corner of Balhannah Rd)

SUNDAY 20 MARCH AT 3-4PM

GALLERY 1 HAHNDORF ACADEMY

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL $25 Adults

Harry Baulderstone & William Jack, in an intimate performance, seek to illuminate artists who fly under the radar. Through the magic of the cello, the warmth of the acoustic guitar and close vocal harmonies, you will uncover familiar songs which evoke uplifting feelings of nostalgia.

The Adelaide born artists, who have performed across Australia and internationally, are multi-instrumentalists and songwriters in their own right. For this performance, they will explore music that has moved and inspired their careers. Elegantly presented with delicate and thoughtful arrangements, the program will feature household names Neil Young & Joni Mitchell, Aussie favourites Nick Cave & Josh Pyke, Americana artists John Moreland & Aoife O’Donovan, and the dulcet melodies of Eva Cassidy & Jose Gonzalez.