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Up-coming heritage-related events, conferences, workshops and seminars around the State.
Visions of a Republic: the work and legacy of Lucien Henry
French-Australian artist Lucien Henry (1850-96) was one of the most influential and inspiring artists in Sydney in the late 1800s. A radical French republican, Henry produced the most comprehensive Australian imagery for public monuments, statues, buildings and interiors in the years preceding Federation. Two of his most spectacular works, the stained-glass windows in the Sydney Town Hall, are still visible today.
Venue:
Powerhouse Museum
Date:
until14 October
Enquiries:
(02) 9217 0111
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From Hawkers to High-Rise: How Shopping has Changed in North Sydney
Everybody shops, yet we seldom take the time to think of how self-service, refrigeration, the car and the supermarket have revolutionised shopping in the 20th century and the effect of the internet in the 21st. This exhibition explores some of the changes which locals have experienced since 1900 and considers the impact of new technologies.
Venue:
Don Bank Museum, North Sydney
Date:
Wednesdays and Sundays pm, until 12 August
Enquiries:
Stanton Library on (02) 9936 8400
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Augusto Lorenzini, Italian Artist Decorator in Victorian Sydney
In 1998 a locked trunk bought at auction revealed a collection of exquisite interior decorative designs by an unknown artist. Now the story of Signor Augusto Lorenzini (1852-1921) Italian Artist Decorator will finally be presented to the public. The exhibition uncovers the little-known details of his life in Australia and displays a body of work that will secure his place in Australian cultural history.
Venue:
Elizabeth Bay House
Date:
until 4 November
Enquiries:
(02) 9356 3022
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People & Place
Represented are some of the many stories of cultural diversity, environment, heritage, spirituality, governance, commerce, war, custody and care, crime and discipline, education and leisure. The objects featured speak of unique moments from Parramatta's past and present and tell of the people and the place.
Venue:
Parramatta Heritage Centre
Date:
from May 2001
Enquiries:
(02) 9683 6922
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Meet the Architects
A series of talks by leading 20th century architects at Rose Seidler House.
Presented by the Historic Houses Trust of NSW and DOCOMOMO Australia (Documentation and Conservation of the Modern Movement). Bookings essential.
Venue:
Rose Seidler House
Date:
Sunday 24 June 6pm - 8pm: John James
Sunday 29 July 6pm - 8pm: Stuart Murray
Sunday 19 August 6pm - 8pm: Colin (Col) Madigan
Enquiries:
(02) 9518 6866
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Return to Guwanyi
A special event to coincide with National Aboriginal and Island Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week, presented by the Museum of Sydney. Revisit the sights and sounds of the Redfern Aboriginal Community through this important collection of photos, film and sound/voice recordings that provides a powerful image of the heart of this community stretching back almost 50 years.
Venue:
Museum of Sydney
Date:
Sunday 8 July - Sunday 15 July
Enquiries:
(02) 9251 5988
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High Victorian Interiors
Rediscover Sydney's Heritage of High Victorian Painted Decoration
Through this three-day course rediscover Sydney's little-known heritage of high Victorian painted decoration from grand public buildings to modest private dwellings. The course will include the study of a range of decorative styles and techniques, specialist tours of properties managed by the Historic Houses Trust and visits to private houses. Series ticket: $340.
Date:
Sundays 29 July, 5 August, 12 August
Enquiries:
Historic Houses Trust, (02) 9518 6866
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In Search of the (Australian) Dream Home
This afternoon forum will address the proliferation of estate development in 20th and 21st century Australia. What is the allure of the project home and pre-planned housing estate - Newness? Affordability? Security? Controlled individuality? This forum will bring together top architects, designers, heritage professionals and developers to look at this burgeoning issue. Bookings essential.
Venue:
Museum of Sydney
Date:
Saturday 11th August
Enquiries:
(02) 9518 6866
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Parramatta River - a river reborn
See change on the Parramatta River, how it has been modified over time by development, and the impact on water quality, plants and animals. With Martin Byrne, James Carey, Parramatta City Council and historian John McClymont. Part of a special series by the Australian National Maritime Museum exploring the human impact on the fragile environment of Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River. Bookings essential.
Venue:
ANMM and Parramatta River cruise
Date:
Sunday 12 August,10 am
Enquiries:
(02) 9298 3655
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Repair of Corrugated Sheeting
Presented by the Heritage Council's Technical Advisory Group, this seminar explores the conservation of corrugated iron roofing. It focuses on modest solutions to the retention of original fabric. Places are limited, bookings essential.
Venue:
Sydney (to be announced)
Date:
Thursday 23 August, 9:00 - 5:00pm
Enquiries:
Sarah Buckle, (02) 9849 9595
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Community Archaeology in the Bush:
Working with Rural Communities
This talk by consultant archaeologist, Dana Mider, is part of the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology (Sydney) Seminar Series.
Venue:
Benledi Meeting Room, Glebe Library, 186 Glebe Point Road
Date:
Thursday 30 August, 6:00 to 8:00pm
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Voices of a 20th Century Nation: Oral History Association of Australia National Conference 2001
In the year of the Centenary of Federation, this conference recognises Australia as a new nation still defining itself, its history and who we are as a people. It includes strands such as 'methodologies' and 'collaborations' as well as presentations at Australia's major national institutions.
Venue:
National Library of Australia, Canberra
Date:
30 August - 2 September 2001
Enquiries:
Australian Convention and Travel Services, ph: (02) 6257 3299, email: oralhistory@ausconvservices.com.au, website: www.geocities.com/oha_australia
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20TH Century Heritage: Our Recent Cultural Legacy
ICOMOS National Conference
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Maritime History Beyond 2000: Visions of Sea And Shore
International Conference on Maritime History and Heritage presented by the Australian Association for Maritime History.
Venue:
West Australian Maritime Museum
Date:
11-14 December 2001
Enquiries:
mh2001@murdoch.edu.au; Web: mh2001.murdoch.edu.au
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The National Trust Centenary Federation Lecture Series
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A series of 15 lectures examining various aspects of Australian culture from 1788 to 1901. Ten of the Trust's most important historic buildings are used as the focus for the lectures.
Themes include: history, line and decorative arts, architectural history, landscape and building restoration.
For full program and bookings contact WEA Sydney
Enquiries:
info@weasydney.com.au; Phone:(02) 9264 2781
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