Wagga Wagga Art Gallery is proud to welcome three exciting new exhibitions for the summer holidays, launching this Friday, 6 December at 6pm: Perspectives: Jon Cattapan and eX de Medici, from the Australian War Memorial; Kirstie Rea: Of Nature, Nurture and Need, in the National Art Glass Gallery; and The Antipodean Steampunk Show. From unique visions of contemporary Australian peacekeeping service, to thought-provoking explorations of the rural landscape, and a dizzying collision of contemporary technology and Victorian styling, there’s something for everyone!

The Gallery is delighted to welcome the Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson, Director of the Australian War Memorial, as our special guest for the official launch of Perspectives: Jon Cattapan and eX de Medici, in conjunction with the launches of Kirstie Rea: Of Nature, Nurture and Need and The Antipodean Steampunk Show. We looks forward to welcoming all our community’s lovers and supporters of art, design and visual culture for this year’s final global exhibition launch.

And on Saturday, 7 December from 10am to 5pm, acclaimed flameworking glass artist Christian Arnold and glass sculptor Laurie Young will demonstrate their work in true Steampunk style, in the E3 art space on the banks of Wollundry Lagoon. Featuring flames, recombobulators and glass fantastical, in response to The Antipodean Steampunk Show – join Christian and Laurie, as they explore the retro and the futuristic with a virtuoso display of live flame glass techniques!

Exhibition Launch

When:  Friday 6 December, 2013: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Wagga Wagga Art Gallery

Cost:    Free event, no bookings or RSVP required!

Community Day: Steampunk Lampworking Demonstration

When:  Saturday 7 December, 10:00am – 5:00pm

Where: E3 art space

Cost:    Free event, no bookings or RSVP required!