ARTalk Philosophy Cafe - Jan 2011

HAPPY SWICHMAS

We would like to take this opportunity, as we approach the close of 2010, to sincerely thank all the artists and designers that have been involved with our gallery and other projects throughout the year as well as all the kind and wonderful people that have supported us in various ways - loaning us stuff, giving us stuff, building us stuff, washing up for us (thanks Brent), lots of hugs, coming to all of our opening night events and visiting our gallery.

We have thoroughly enjoyed meeting you all and we treasure the new friendships we have made. As always we believe that fostering connections between artists and the wider community is vital in changing perceptions of our environment and identity and we will continue to host regular opening night events and other special events to further to encourage a collaborative arts community in the Ipswich region.

We wish you and your families a very happy and safe SWICHMAS and New Year.

LeAnne & Gil

BIDDING FOR THE SALLY HARRISON PAINTING CONCLUDES 22 DECEMBER

Sally Harrison, Ipswich artist, donated a painting of Rockton House to the Ipswich Regional Arts Council for a silent auction with all proceeds going to the Ipswich Regional Arts Council.

The current bid stands at $400. Should you wish to make a further bid please visit our gallery at 191 Brisbane St, Ipswich and place your bid in the box provided at the entry. The person who bids the highest amount by 22 December will win the auction. The SWICH Contemporary Art Space will contact the winner on Thursday 23 December to arrange payment and pickup/delivery.

Our gallery hours are Tues-Fri 9am-4pm (Thurs until 7pm) and Saturday 9am-2pm.

Ways of Seeing: a photographic study of the Top of Town

Top of Town

HOME GROWN 2010: An exhibition of recent work by Ipswich artists

Home Grown continues until Tuesday 14 December 2010 | Open 7 days 10am-2pm

ARTalk Philosophy Cafe - guest Dr Laura D'Olimpio

Thursday 2nd December 2010

Deann's Coffee House
195 Brisbane Street, Ipswich QLD 4305

Topic:

What can we learn from mass art? 

Guest:

Dr Laura D’Olimpio
School of Humanities, University of Western Australia

Laura’s research areas include aesthetics and ethics, philosophy and education and moral philosophy, specialising in the moral impact of mass artworks, particularly film, in society.

She currently teaches at the University of Notre Dame WA, conducts courses for The University of Western Australia Extension, and is involved with the Association for Philosophy in Schools, WA.

Stay for a brief moment or be the last to leave!

 

ARTalk Philosophy Cafe - Dec 2010

 Thursday 2nd December 2010

Deann's Coffee House

195 Brisbane Street
Ipswich QLD 4305

Topic:

What can we learn from mass art? 

Guest:

Dr Laura D’Olimpio
School of Humanities
University of Western Australia

The café as a public space and forum for discussion and community

You don't need to be a world renowned philosopher, to be endowed with the wisdom of Socrates, or to have read the complete works of Plato to enjoy the stimulating atmosphere of a philosophy café.

Turning city cafés into intellectual nooks for open discussion has a long history dating back to 1947 in Paris. Since then thousands of philosophy café goers worldwide have embraced the idea as a way to enhance thinking about the world around them, and to encourage more airing of opinions and civic debate.

Discover café life at the Top of Town and delight in the good food and drink to order (available throughout the evening) in a vibrant space and listen to guest speakers, ponder provocative topics, and with plenty of opportunity to join in the lively discussion.

Stay for a brief moment or be the last to leave!

Street Art - full colour book by Paul Rollo

"WEST END STREET ART" is a new full colour book by photographer Paul Rollo documenting twelve of the main street artists currently painting Brisbane's town the colour of imagination.

112 pages, A5, of colour photos of Street Art - stencils, stickers, paste ups, graffiti and other media from West End area in Brisbane, Australia.

Only $29.95 

Available in Ipswich ONLY at

Celebrate World Philosophy Day @ Bon Laneway

Thursday 18th November 2010

Bon Laneway Café

17 Ellenborough Street
Ipswich QLD 4305

Topic:

Art and the City

Guest:

Dr Gilbert Burgh

School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics

The University of Queensland

The café as a public space and forum for discussion and community

You don't need to be a world renowned philosopher, to be endowed with the wisdom of Socrates, or to have read the complete works of Plato to enjoy the stimulating atmosphere of a philosophy café.

Turning city cafés into intellectual nooks for open discussion has a long history dating back to 1947 in Paris. Since then thousands of philosophy café goers worldwide have embraced the idea as a way to enhance thinking about the world around them, and to encourage more airing of opinions and civic debate.

Discover café life at the Top of Town and delight in the good food and drink to order (available throughout the evening) in a vibrant space and listen to guest speakers, ponder provocative topics, and with plenty of opportunity to join in the lively discussion.

Stay for a brief moment or be the last to leave!

the SWICH Contemporary Art Space promo video

Promo video

TOP OF TOWN HERITAGE

191 BRISBANE STREET

IPSWICH QLD 435

Gallery opening hours are:

Monday: closed

Tuesday: 9am-4pm

Wednesday: 9am-4pm

Thursday: 9am-6pm

Friday: 9am-4pm

Saturday: 9am-2pm

Sunday: 9am-1pm (2nd & 4th Sundays only)

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