This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. We are seeking information on this artist who studied at the Ballarat Technical School in the 1930s. If you are able to assist please make contact via the comments link below. art, artwork, evelyn shaw, colpin avenue, poster, ideal homes exhibition

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. We are seeking information on this artist who studied at the Ballarat Technical Art School in the 1930s. If you are able to assist please make contact via the comments link below. art, artwork, s.j. allan, colpin avenue, posters, ballarat technical art school

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. We are seeking information on this artist who studied at the Ballarat Technical Art School in the 1930s. If you are able to assist please make contact via the comments link below.art, artwork, keith, posters, colpin avenue

Erin McCUSKEY Erin is a filmmaker, photographer and digital media artist with a bent on ‘difference’. She is the Creative Director at Yum Studio where she has forged a national reputation for delivering innovative and unique creative media projects, using projection, media, social media and social broadcasting. Ern McCuskey has a passion for producing projects with human rights at their core. Her short films, installations and commissions have screened at Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE), Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), Flickerfest, Indiefest, Gertrude St Projection Festival, Ballarat International Foto Biennale, numerous exhibitions, performances and collections. Erin’s work is informed by the knowledge that difference is a necessary part of society and the core of a healthy one. She is passionate about creating media that is thought provoking, possibly controversial and also entertaining. Media creation is a group pursuit and those behind the camera are more often control the balance of power, therefore she is committed to unique collective story development. “I believe that art is in the everyday, that we all can, should and do, create. My work is informed by the moving images of my siblings as children recorded by my father, the houses and homes, spaces and events, which live on as objects themselves in various homes as photos, archives, projected and loved. These flickering images were embedded and now I spend time creating more.” (Central Highlands Art Atlas, http://www.artsatlas.com.au/erin/) This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Three photographs mounted side by side (portrait orientation). #1 image of curtains #2 image of sculpture of man reflected in a mirror #3 light reflecting through crystal door handle. Slight scratching on front bottom of frame. art, artwork, erin mccuskey, mccuskey, photography, foto, available

Barbara Weir (b. 1945-03/01/2023) Born: In the region of Utopia, North East of Alice Springs, formerly known as Derry Downs Station Language: Anmatyerre and Alywarr Country: Atnwengerrp, Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory One of the Stolen Generation, Barbara Weir was removed from her Aboriginal family at the age of nine, and she was raised in a series of foster homes. Reuniting with her mother, Minnie Pwerle, in the 1960s, Weir eventually returned to her family territory of Utopia, 300 kilometres northeast of Alice Springs. Active in the local land rights movement of the 1970s Barbara Weir was elected the first woman president of the Indigenous Urapunta Council in 1985. Barbara’s career as an artist was inspired by the dynamic community of artists at Utopia and the work of her adopted auntie Emily Kame Kngwarreye. Highly experimental in her approach, Barabara Weir tried many mediums before travelling to Indonesia in 1994 with other artists to explore batik technique. She returned full of ideas on how to develop her own style which has since evolved to a more expressive abstract form. Grass Seed is part of her Dreamings and is associated with women’s ceremony and the activity of food gathering of local seeds, grasses, berries, potato, plum, banana, flowers and yams. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Barbara Weir's paintings include representations of particular plants and "dreamings". Inspired by a small grass found in Utopia called Lyaw, Munyeroo or Pigsweed, Barbara's Grass Seed paintings consist of a series of small brush strokes that overlap and weave to create a swaying effect. This Dreaming tells the story of grass seed that is part of the bush tucker found in the region of Utopia. This seed is collected, crushed to a fine powder and is then used to make a bread, very similar to damper. The people of Utopia were still using this seed as late as the 1950s. During that time the seed grew in abundance but as the years passed there were very few good seeds to be found due to bullocks roaming the land and eating the grasses. The people then began to eat a substitute that the white man provided, and today very few Aboriginal people collect these seeds. art, artwork, barbara weir, aboriginal, dreaming, stolen generation, acrylic on linen

Phil BERRY (1963 - ) Born Ballarat Completing a Master of Arts at the University of Ballarat (now Federation) in 2012, he workes as a sessional staff member for the Arts Academy. Artist Phil Berry recalled ‘As a child I spent the majority of my holidays at my uncle and auntie’s. Uncle Jack was a prisoner of War at Changi during World War 2. Repatriated to Australia he was emaciated and clutched his prize possession, an old spoon. Part of his daily life during the extreme hardship of the camp, the spoon was a symbol of his survival, a constant in extreme uncertainty.’ ‘Home again Jack married, started a family and embraced peace. A kind and gentle man, I was fortunate to have known him. The coming of peace had given back what war had nearly taken away.’ This item won the Lucato Peace Prize and is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed painted canvas depicting a spoon. Phil Berry studied at the University of Ballarat Arts Academy (later Federation University) and undertook sessional lecturing at the Arts Academy.art, artwork, berry, phil berry, philip berry, lucato peace prize, prisoner of war, available, spoon, cutlery, war, arts academy, alumni

Lyn COOKE An artist specialising in wildlife, Lyn Cooke draws from the rich heritage of wildlife art in Australia beginning with the natural history illustrations of John William Lewin and John and Elizabeth Gould. Her aim is to accurately depict the natural environment and this is reflected in her highly detailed paintings. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed painting of a frog in landscape.Signed lrs 'L. Cooke'art, artwork, lyn cooke, frog, available, rainforest

Peter CLARKE (1969- ) Gunditjamara (Lake Condah) Born Heywood, Victoria At two months old Peter Clarke was removed from his parents and placed in a Catholic boy's orphanage in Ballarat. The orphanage was closed and Peter was moved to a public orphanage where he discovered 'manners were not a necessity and you often had to take before you were ever given in this orphanage. ... This new orphanage was not a home for me but a prison of sadness and despair.' Disconnected from his country and lore Peter Clarke chose "my own path to land, county and water". Although his childhood memories are dark and bleak, he uses vibrant colours. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Mallee Wood didgeridoo with vibrant colours. A natural wood imperfections have been used to emphasise what is recognisable as a frog. This work was purchased from the "My Art, My Life, My Colours' exhibition at the Federation University Post Office Gallery, May 2008.art, artwork, aboriginal, peter clarke, didgeridoo, stolen generation, st joseph's orphanage, sebastopol, my art, my life, my colours' exhibition, federation university post office gallery

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. We are seeking information on this artist who attended the Ballarat Technical School in the 1930s. If you are able to assist please make contact via the comment link below.art, artwork, j. hopwood, colpin avenue, posters, ballarat technical art school

This artwork was found among items associated with the Ballarat School of Mines. Although its purpose remains unknown, it was possibly painted by a staff member or student for use on Wattle Day. Wattle Day originated in October 1889 by the Wattle Blossom League, and was associated with the Australian Natives Association during the lead up to the Federation of Australian States. The first 'national' Wattle Day was celebrated on 1 September 1910. Early Wattle Days involved planting wattle trees in school grounds, street decorations of wattle blossom, and wearing sprigs of wattle. As public support for Wattle Day peaked, World War I broke out. Wattle took on a new significance during the war years, symbolising home for military personnel serving overseas. Beautifully designed Wattle Day badges, as well as wattle sprigs, were sold as a means of raising money for organisations such as the Red Cross. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.The Australian coat of arms with wattle, painted onto canvas.art, artwork, emu, kangaroo, crest, advance australia, wattle day, wattle, coat of arms, patriotic, australian coar of arms, national symbol

Don Dunstan (Kelaston manager), John Wicking (AFB President), Councillor Hitchcock (Branch Committee member) and Councillor Flynn at the opening of the Low Vision Clinic and Day Centre extension on 18 July 1983.1 x black and white photographassociation for the blind, john wicking, kelaston home (ballarat)

Rex Hollioake, Appeal Chairman, turns the sod for the redevelopment of Kelaston, whilst long-term resident Mary Tiernan and her family look on. A workman pulls down a fence post bordering the site for the redevelopment.7 x colour photographs of the first sod turningMary Tiernan - resident with daughter + 2 granddaughters Sara (6) and Olivia (4) Rex Hollioake - Appeal Chairman turing the sod.association for the blind, rex hollioake, mary tiernan, kelaston home (ballarat)

Don Dunstan (Kelaston manager), John Wicking (AFB President), Councillor Hitchcock (Branch Committee member) and Councillor Flynn at the opening of the Low Vision Clinic and Day Centre extension on 18 July 1983.3 x B/W photographs and 3 col. photographsassociation for the blind, john wicking, kelaston home (ballarat)

An image of the extension work done at Kelaston in 1983 for the development of a low vision clinic, and the temporary premises in Mair Street that was utilised whilst the Howitt Street building was unavailable.2 x B/W photographsassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

As well as the official opening for the Low Vision Clinic extension of Kelaston, the residents also had their own party to celebrate the opening. Mrs Jill Bothe, occupational therapist, samples some food with Mrs Sainty, Miss Sharry, Mrs McDonald and Mrs Brown. A red ribbon was tied across the doorway with residents waiting to see who will cut it.2 x col. photographsassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Trips away were a highlight for some day centre participants. Here Bill Ford, Miss Turner and Mrs Davies view the beauty of Myrtleford from a lookout.1 x col. photographs1985 Myrtleford holidayassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Day centre participants enjoy an Easter Bonnet tea party. Ballarat 019 - Mrs Muir (blue flowers) and Miss Stoke (red trimmed sun hat) Ballarat 020 - Mr Joe Dean (tall orange and blue and green hat) Ballarat 021 - Mrs Blake (rabbit on hat) Ballarat 022 - Mrs Bennett (blue pinafore) and Mrs Joan Perry (white, yellow, pink flowers) Ballarat 025 - Mrs Davis (Daisy hat) Ballarat 026 - Mr Norm Batten (sun hat with yellow streamers)6 x col. photographs1981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Mrs Camfield, nursing home resident, picking blooms from the garden at Kelaston.1 x col. photograph1985association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Mrs Laurie Hay, programme co-ordinator at Kelaston.1 x col. photograph1981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Mrs Golder and Mrs hayes playing croquet at Kelaston.1 x col. photograph1985association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Two woman playing croquet at Kelaston.1 x col. photograph1982association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Mrs Irene Flood, hairdresser, with Melbourne client (Mrs P O'Neil) taking advantage of Kelaston's flats for a holiday.1 x col. photograph1979association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Construction site of the Low Vision Clinic at Kelaston.4 x B/W photographs1982association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Mr Keith Stratton, Mr Stekelenburg and Mrs Hamill awaiting transportation for the day centre. To assist people in accessing service, volunteer drivers were used to facilitate transport to and from Kelaston. They were provided with a sticker for their front window to advise other people of this service when they were collecting people from their homes.1 x col. photographs1984association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Receptionist Chris Davies, welcomes Mrs Elsie Taylor to the official opening of the Low Vision Clinic and Day Centre Extensions on July 18, 19831 x col. photograph1983association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Occupational therapist, Jill Bothe, with Mrs Pat East, a visitor to Kelaston for the opening of the Low Vision Clinic and day centre extensions on July 18, 1983.1 x col. photograph1983association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Mrs Foster, resident, enjoying weaving in the grounds of Kelaston.1 x col. photograph1982association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

On June 1, 1986, snow fell in the grounds of Kelaston. A few residents put on their coats and enjoyed the snowy site. Ballarat 010 - (L-R) Mr Balharrie, Mrs Kath Grist, Matron, Miss Wells, Mr Elburn, Mrs Hill and Mrs Sanders. Ballarat 033 - (L-R) Mr Balharrie, Miss Wells, Mr Elburn, Mrs Grist, Matron, Mrs Hill and Mrs Sanders.6 x B/W photographsJune 1981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Playing lawn bowls at Kelaston.1 x B/W photographJune 1981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)