CoverKawita Vatanajyankur The Carrying Pole [still], 2015

single channel HD video, 3min 17sec. courtesy the artist and Stills Gallery, Sydney© the artist

Mr Turkey Tolson TjupurrulaUntitled, 1998

acrylic on canvas150 x 183 cmShepparton Art Museum Collectiondonated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program by Carrillo and Ziyin Gantner, 20132013.17

director’s foreword.

Summer is a time in which we often take stock, hopefully have a break, and gently swelter through Victoria’s searing summer heat. It’s also a time to look forward, think ahead, and work out how and what we want to be part of over the next 12 months. Like the best New Year’s resolutions, these desires often include a little more exercise, perhaps a little less food, catching up more frequently with friends and family, or perhaps starting (or making more time for) a hobby or passion that we love. Art, in all its various forms, can play a leading role in helping us lead more fulfilled, stimulating, and thought provoking lives. SAM is a place where we can encounter and be a part of experiencing new and familiar works of art. These may amuse, challenge, inspire, or excite us. Whatever the personal reaction, the works help us to reflect on our own experiences.

Shepparton has a rich and diverse community, made up of people from different cultures, languages, and experiences. Some have lived here for generations, while others have only recently arrived. SAM plays a unique role as a place for people from all backgrounds to meet, learn, and do things together.

Our exhibition program for 2016 has been designed to do just that. There’s a major rehang of the permanent collection that celebrates 80 years of the Collection. Cornucopia is a group exhibition that recollects some of our delightful country traditions such as the CWA and the perfect scone, alongside vexed ethical issues about food production and sustainability. There will be survey exhibitions by leading contemporary artists, Chen Qiulin and Nell. We will host the Indigenous Ceramic Art Award (ICAA) 2016. And our final exhibitions of the year, SAM Local, feature works by local practitioners and artists at all stages of their artistic journeys. These exhibitions and education and public programs enable us all to get involved, reflect on what we know, learn something new, and have a bit of fun.

So do join us. We look forward to seeing you at SAM for some of the many treats in store.

Dr Rebecca Coates SAM Director

Ramesh Mario NithiyendranGanesh 3, 2015

earthenware, glaze and gold lustre66 x 53 x 46 cmShepparton Art Museum Collection, Winner of 2015 Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award, 2015.23.1-17 courtesy the artist and Gallery 9, Sydney, © the artist

Bendigo PotteryTriangular Lidded Cheese Dish, c. 1895

earthenware21.5 x 31.5 x 29.5 cmShepparton Art Museum Collection, purchased with assistance from the Caltex-Victorian Government Art Fund,1981 1981.58

2016 annualexhibition program.

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cornucopia.8 – 9

80 / 80. Eighty Years of sam. The Collection10 – 11

chen qiulin.One Hundred Names12 – 13

2016 indigenous ceramic art award.14 – 15

nell.

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the drawing wall. 18 – 19

showcase. 20 – 21

sam. localSpotlight 20 – 21 sam. localVCE Art and Studio Arts20 – 21 sam. local Best of Friends

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cornucopia.

DatesSaturday 27 February to Sunday 22 May 2016

Opening Saturday 27 February 2016

ArtistsLauren BerkowitzJulie Crouan A Centre for EverythingGabrielle de Vietri Julia deVille Mishka Henner The Hotham Street Ladies Georgie Mattingley Patricia Piccinini Kenny Pittock SUPERFLEX Sam Taylor-JohnsonKawita Vatanajyankur Claire Anna Watson Andy Warhol

CuratorAnna Briers

EventsSaturday 27 February 2016 The Tastes of Shepparton with the Hotham Street Ladies

Thursday 10 March 2016 Artist talk Patricia Piccinini

Thursday 21 April 2016 Artist talk Kenny Pittock

Saturday 7 May 2016Some Questions, A Few Stories and an Albanian DinnerA Centre for Everything at Lutfiyes Shish Kebab

See website for further details.

Cornucopia (meaning Horn of Plenty) profiles works by established and early career artists that utilise food and flora as an artistic medium or point of departure. A multidisciplinary and trans-historical show, the exhibition teases out strands of inves-tigation around the production, consump-tion and distribution of food, as well as its metaphoric potential, socio-cultural uses and representation within art history.

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Food, and its ethics, are very much topics of our time. What we consume, how it’s produced, and how it arrives at our table are realities of our every-day lives. Cornucopia touches on many of these themes: from food miles and sustainability to famine and lack, or genetic modification and the consequences of globalised production. The exhibition also explores cultural and religious food traditions and the significance of certain ingredients such as olive oil and salt. Located in regional

Kawita Vatanajyankur The Squeezers [still], 2015

single channel HD video 2min 35seccourtesy the artist and Stills Gallery Sydney © the artist

Victoria, SAM also celebrates those marvellous Australian institutions such as the Country Women’s Association (CWA) and their pursuit of the perfect asparagus roll and cup of tea.

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80/80.Eighty Years of sam.The Collection

In 2016, SAM reaches a milestone, celebrating 80 years since the early beginnings of the Collection in 1936. To mark this significant point, SAM is rehanging its permanent collection in the Museum’s downstairs galleries. This enables us to showcase some of the significant works and delightful treasures in SAM’s now sizeable collection, and reveal some of the trends that have emerged over its 80 year history.

This exhibition has been developed around a number of themes, including place and identity. Works featured include colonial images from Shepparton’s own past, to contemporary artists’ responses to country and place. Explorations of identity similarly range from academy portraiture traditions John Longstaff and others, to more contemporary examinations of a culturally diverse country that is part of a globalized world. The exhibition also features key works from SAM’s marvelous ceramics collection.

DatesSaturday 6 February 2016 to February 2018

CuratorsAnna BriersDr Rebecca CoatesKirsten PaisleyLilian Yong

Works on show include ceramics by the Hermannsburg Potters and Ernabella artists, decorated platters and domestic wares by Merric Boyd and others in the Murrumbeena Circle, John Perceval’s slightly demonic looking Angel, and works and installations by contemporary artists who co-opt the potential of ceramics as part of broader contemporary artistic practice.

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eX de MediciThe Law (Ops), 2013 -14

watercolour on paper114 x 161.5 cmShepparton Art Museum Collection purchased 2015, 2015.16 courtesy the artist and Sullivan + Strumpf, Sydney, © the artist

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One Hundred Names offers a rare survey of over a decade of work by one of China’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, Chen Qiulin. Using a combination of photography, video installation, performance and other media, Chen investigates the contradictions that arise when a country tries both to maintain tradition, and to develop rapidly. Her work examines how migration, displacement, and urban development disrupt traditional Chinese ancestry, culture and way of life. While the unusually rapid development of China highlights these issues, they are not unique to China, and reflect stories shared by many others in the developing world.

One Hundred Names, the title of the exhibition, continues the artist’s 10 years of ongoing interest in tofu as an artistic medium and its symbolism within Chinese culture.

In this new iteration, One Hundred Names commemorates the history of early Chinese migration to Australia through a series of one

chen qiulin.One Hundred Names

DatesSaturday 4 June to Sunday 24 July 2016

OpeningSaturday 4 June 2016

CuratorDr Rebecca Coates

EventsSaturday 4 June 2016Tofu Carving Performance

Saturday 4 June 2016Tofu Banquet, Yiche Modern Asian Cuisine Restaurant

See website for further details.

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Collaborative Partner

Chen QiulinOne Hundred Surnames in Tofu [still], 2004

single channel courtesy the artist and A Thousand Plateaus Art Space, Chengdu © the artist

hundred videos of the artist inscribing family names of early migrants into blocks of tofu, which are then documented throughout their process of disintegration and decay.

Chen was born in Hubei Province and currently works in Chengdu, an important metropolitan hub in southwest China. She was raised in the Wanzhou District, which was partially submerged by the construction of the massive Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.

Chen has presented solo exhibitions at art museums including the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, USA (2012); and participated in numerous group exhibitions including the 7th Gwangju Biennale, Gwangju, Korea (2008); the Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary, Vienna, Austria (2008-2009); and the 6th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT 6) (2009).

Chen Qiulin: One Hundred Names is a collaborative exhibition with 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, Sydney.

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The 2016 Indigenous Ceramic Art Award (ICAA) is the fifth in the series of this biennale event. As a $20,000 acquisitive prize, the Award contributes to the museum’s significant holdings of Australian Indigenous ceramic art. Previous prize winners have included Janet Fieldhouse, Cynthia Vogler, Vera Cooper, Danie Mellor, Rona Rubuntja, Irene Mbitjana Entata and Carol Anilyuru Williams.

Indigenous collectives, arts centres and individual artists are invited to propose an exhibition concept to realise at SAM. Shortlisted finalists are supported with an exhibition development stipend to produce a new body of work.

Established under the patronage of acclaimed artist Dr Gloria Thanakupi Fletcher, this Award celebrates and supports the rich and diverse use of the ceramic medium by Indigenous artists and acknowledges the special industry of ceramic art. The event also provides cultural exchange opportunities for Indigenous artists from around Australia and regional Victoria while demonstrating current developments in the field.

Applications close Tuesday 15 March 2016. For information on how to apply go to our website.

DatesSaturday 6 August to Sunday 25 September 2016

Opening Saturday 6 August 2016

EventCultural Program Saturday 6 August and Sunday 7 August See website for further details.

Bankstown Koori Elders Group “After the Rain“ Bungle Bungle (detail), 2013

ceramic on particle boardvariable dimensions Shepparton Art Museum Collection, 2014 Indigenous Ceramic Art Award 1st prize, 2014.22courtesy and © the artistImage: Jamie Durrant

2016INDIGENOUSCERAMIC ART AWARD

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ne*ll

The artist known simply as Nell has a signature style that is instantly recognisable: a fusion of religious iconography with a rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic. Complex and paradoxical, Nell took her Buddhist vows in an ancient Chinese ceremony while concurrently worshipping at the altar of Australia’s true rock god legends – AC/DC.

Life, death and rebirth; sex, Zen and rock ‘n’ roll, play out as key themes across the artist’s oeuvre in this survey exhibition. Her work often explores the tension between diametrically opposed polarities such as light and dark, silence and noise.

Nell’s multi-disciplinary practice includes painting, installation, performance and video. Through these means she explores a unique cosmology of symbols such as the egg, the drip, the lightning bolt, the fly and the smiley face - enduring motifs in a quest for universal meaning. It’s only two hours to Shepparton if you wanna rock ‘n’ roll!

Sydney based Nell was born in 1975 in Maitland, NSW, Australia. Recent major works and collaborations include: The Wake, Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, Art Gallery of South Australia (2016). It’s a Long Way to the Top (If you Wanna Rock `n’ Roll), Chanting to Amps, Let There Be Robe, Museum of Old and New Art, (MONA) Tasmania, commissioned performances and installations for the festival MONA FOMA (2012). Theatre of the World, MONA (2012). The Oracle - Spring/Summer (2011/12), collaboration with Romance Was Born for Australian Fashion Week. Nell is represented by Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery Sydney, and STATION Gallery, Melbourne.

Nell Let There Be Robe, 2012

Zen robe, T-shirts, beads, badges, mannequin, socks, Converse All-Stars, guitar picks, paintbrushes, drumsticks, scissors, pencils, screwdrivers, chopsticks dimensions variable courtesy of the artist and Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney © the artistImage: Jessica Maurer

DatesSaturday 8 October to Sunday 27 November 2016

OpeningSaturday 8 October 2016

CuratorAnna Briers

Events Saturday 8 October 2016 Artist talk

Sunday 9 October 2016 Artist led meditation

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the drawing wall.

The Drawing Wall is an ongoing series of commissioned, temporary, site specific wall based drawings or installations that enliven the foyer space of the Eastbank Centre, directly outside SAM. Drawing Wall projects often revolve around conversations and collaborations, and provide members of the public an opportunity to interact with the artists during installation.

Each year four artists are commissioned to produce new work across the 4 x 12m space.

Please visit SAM website for details.

Drawing Wall #22: Tully MooreSaturday 5 March – Sunday 8 May

Drawing Wall #23: Simone Slee Saturday 21 May – Sunday 14 August

Drawing Wall #24: Darren Wardell Saturday 27 August – Sunday 13 November

Drawing Wall #25: Elizabeth Gower Saturday 26 November – Sunday 12 February 2017

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Darren WardleCommunity Spirits, 2015 oil and acrylic on canvas 122 x 168cmImage courtesy the artist and Fehily Contemporary© the artist

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showcase. Showcase #9: Jessilla Rogers & Tessy M King Saturday 6 February – Sunday 24 April

Showcase #10: Vanessa LucasSaturday 30 April – Sunday 24 July

Showcase #11: Bridget Bodenham Saturday 30 July – Sunday 30 October

Showcase #12: Andrei Davidoff Saturday 5 November – Sunday 29 January 2017

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Jessilla Rogers and Tessy M KingIRL: Jess + Tess, (detail) 2015

mixed mediadimensions variablecourtesy and © the artistsImage: Tessy M King

Showcase 2016 presents four discrete exhibitions of new work by contemporary ceramicists in the glass display cabinet of SAM’s entry. Curated in partnership with Bree Claffey of Melbourne based gallery and retailer Mr Kitly, Showcase is a unique opportunity for collectors and craft lovers to acquire work as all pieces are available for purchase.

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Each year SAM goes local across December and January, spotlighting the practice of local artists with three exhibitions.

SAM Local Spotlight profiles the work of one artist with a solo exhibition. This initiative encourages, stimulates and promotes local and regional cultural activities as part of SAM’s annual program, enabling artists to experience working in a professional museum context.

For further information, including how to apply please see our website.

DatesSaturday 3 December 2016 to Sunday 15 January 2017

Allyssa GeraghtyDance, 2015

digital photograph, ink jet print40.5 x 51 cmYear 12 Studio Arts, Wanganui Park Secondary Collegecourtesy and © the artist

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sam. local. VCE Art and Studio Arts

This exhibition celebrates the achievements of students from Year 11 and Year 12 VCEArt and Studio Arts in the Goulburn Valley region. The exhibition features selected artworks that demonstrate a variety of approaches, with high level skills in relation to the exploration of subject matter, use of medium and experimentation.

Each year the talents of the Friends of SAM Inc. are celebrated with a special group exhibition. Bringing together Friends who explore a range of thematic approaches, the exhibition features a variety of mediums such as painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles and photography.

Best of Friends showcases the strength, diversity and commitment of local artists in the Goulburn Valley region. To be part of the show, become a Friend of SAM!

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The Friends of Shepparton Art Museum Inc.work to support the Shepparton Art Museum;its collection, activities and programs.

The Friends of SAM are closely involvedwith the life of the Art Museum, holdingfundraising events throughout the yearto raise funds for acquiring new artworksand to conserve artworks in the collection,along with supporting the many activitiespresented at SAM.

Members of the Friends Committee arealso represented on the Shepparton ArtMuseum Advisory Committee. Becominga Friend of SAM is the best way to enjoy allthe exciting exhibitions and programs withfellow members and friends.

A membership form can be found at theSAM shop or downloaded from our website.

Brendan HuntleyLike-minded Individuals, 2009 - 10

18 ceramic pieces, linen, plinths 125 x 200 x 40 cm (irreg.)Shepparton Art Museum Collection, purchased 2011, 2011.10courtesy the artist and Tolarno Galleries, Melbourne, © the artist

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the treeof giving.

The SAM Foundation is a companylimited by guarantee and its purpose is toundertake a significant capital drive for anew expanded Art Museum and to growfunds to benefit the SAM Collection andprogram.

The SAM Foundation has a deductible giftrecipient status which provides opportunities for SAM by generating greater philanthropic giving and thereby increasing its capacity to exhibit greater quality works. It is a repository for gifts and bequests made for the long-term benefit of SAM and the broader community.

To find out more about the SAM Foundation and how you can be involved, please visit our webiste.

An initiative of the SAM Foundation,the Tree of Giving is to raise for the development of a new Shepparton Art Museum. This will incorporate significant art acquisitions, Indigenous and multicultural programming and initiatives.

The Tree of Giving that is on display in theentrance of SAM will grow with your donation. You can pledge your supportfor a new SAM by buying a gold, silver orbronze leaf, with your name inscribed to beadded to the Tree of Giving, from the SAMshop. Alternatively you can buy a new SAMlapel pin and talk to your friends and familyabout why an expanded Art Museum wouldbe good for Shepparton.

All proceeds will go toward the capitalfundraising drive for a new SAM. Donationsto the SAM Foundation are tax-deductible.

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sam. kids.

School Holiday ProgramsExperienced art educators and artists will take you on a journey of self-discovery and hands-on enjoyment of art in our school holiday workshop programs. We cater for children and teenagers and offer workshops in a range of media that include drawing, clay, printmaking, painting and animation. Visit SAM’s website or collect a copy of the SAM Program Newspaper from the front desk to view upcoming children’s (and adult) workshops.

Rainbow KidsRainbow Kids: Art for Small Hands is a program that provides an opportunity for very young children and parents to join in creative activities at SAM. Designed to enhance and build relationships between one adult and one child, this program shows parents how to provide low cost, accessible art-making experiences which can be repeated at home with their children. This program is sponsored by Relationships Australia.

Art Passport (9 to 12 years) Venture into art with your family or your friends! The Art Passport is designed to encourage children and families to learn about our exhibitions through self-guided tours. There are great activities to complete and prizes make it a very rewarding experience for all. Pick up your passport or activity at the front desk for $2 per child.

For more information on any of our programs, visit our website, or check out the SAM Program Newspaper available from the SAM front desk. To make a booking, phone on (03) 5832 9861.

Tours and TrailsEach semester education tours and trails focus on key artworks from the Collection and new exhibitions at SAM. Activities are designed to explore different approaches to art making and to develop an understanding of Australian ceramics, art history and contemporary art. Suitable for Early Years, VELS, AusVELS and VCE Art, Studio Arts and Media Studies. Resources are available on our website or by contacting SAM education staff.

School Workshops Complementing SAM tours, one hour visual art workshops are designed to inspire students to create their own unique artworks using clay or 2D media. A materials fee applies of $8.50 for clay (glazed) or $3.00 for 2D media per student.

Teacher Previews and Professional DevelopmentSupporting our permanent Collection display and temporary exhibition program, SAM Out Late! provides a range of opportunities for teachers in our region to engage in relevant and insightful art talks and seminars. Our professional development programs are in accordance with Australian Standards and National Consistency as advised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

NB: All education tours, trails and resources are free but must be booked in advance with education staff. A small materials fee applies to workshops. Tours and activities can also be tailored to suit your needs. For further information or school bookings please contact our education staff on (03) 5832 9520.

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sam. community.

SAM is known for using great contemporary art as a platform for deep community engagement and the art museum facilitates long and short-term art projects with diverse communities, groups and individuals. Through our varied program of art workshops and public events we encourage wider participation and enjoyment in arts-learning for all ages.

Adult WorkshopsFacilitated by leading visual artists and educators, SAM’s extensive skills-based visual arts and design workshops provide for all levels of arts learning including senior students, arts educators, beginners and more experienced adults. Using our well equipped workshop room that includes a kiln and printmaking press we offer a range of visual art programs in diverse mediums including clay, textiles, drawing, painting and printmaking. In addition partnerships between SAM and Gallery Kaiela continue to generate new and sustained local interest in working with and learning from local Aboriginal artists. All enquiries are welcome as various programs operate throughout the year.

Art TalksComplementing our exhibition program, artists and curators present stimulating floor talks, forums and seminar programs for our Friends, educators, VCE students and the general public. Check our website and the SAM Program Newspaper for details of upcoming SAM Out Late! talks and other events.

VolunteersIf you would like to get to know SAM better, volunteering your time to become a part of our arts community is a rewarding experience. We offer an annual training program and ongoing support for volunteer guides throughout the year. Other opportunities for volunteering are available, so please register your interest with SAM.

Cultural PartnershipsPartnerships between SAM and other cultural organisations will continue to generate new and sustained local interest in working with and learning from people from the diverse cultures which make up the fabric of the Goulburn Valley Region. SAM and Gallery Kaiela will continue to present versatile and varied ways to educate and engage people as participants in workshops and talks with Aboriginal artists, through the Indigenous Ceramic Art Award cultural program in 2016.

All enquires are welcome as various programs operate throughout the year.

The Eastbank Café is the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat. It serves a wide variety of sandwiches and wraps, gourmet meals, cakes and slices.

Book your private function at the Eastbank Centre and let Eastbank Food take the hard work out of catering.

Contact the Eastbank Café on (03) 5832 9529.

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The SAM shop is a fantastic place to purchase artist-made ceramics and gifts. The shop stocks work by a number of local and interstate artists including Erin Lightfoot, Emily Green, Samantha Robinson, Owen Rye, Kaye Poulton and Ruby Pilvan. It features a curated selection of Australian craft and design while supporting some of the region’s best artistic talent.

The shop also stocks a range of publications, including SAM exhibition catalogues, books on art and Australian ceramics, plus a range of art magazines.

Friends of SAM are eligible for a 10% discount on all purchases at the SAM shop.

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porcelain, clay, sterling silver dimensions variablecourtesy and © the artist

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