The 2012 Patrons Christmas party

On Tuesday the 27th of November, artisan welcomed its patrons and sponsors into the gallery for a Christmas celebration. Attendees enjoyed drinks and canapes while admiring The Antipodean Steampunk Show and reflecting on the year that has almost passed.

Party guests were also given the first look at the 2012 Cherish Christmas showcase on display in the design store.

Thank you to all of artisan's sponsors and corporate patrons!

The Antipodean Steampunk Show exhibition

2012's Cherish Christmas showcase on display

Paul Sanders and Kate Holloway

Simone Jones, Louisa Carter and Jo Besley

Louisa Carter and Gavan Ranger

Paul Enright, Letesha Carlsson and Peita Laws

Megan Cope and Natasha Smith

Renai Grace and Paul Spiro

Antonio Mendes, Lexie Oddo, Jodie Hodge and Damian Grima

Francoise Cunningham and Robyn Hampsom

Grey, Cuisine on Cue

Jason Hodges and Simon Smith

Petrina Fraccaro, Jean Lalor and Peta-Marie Keys

Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley, AC, Gavan Ranger and Liana Heath

Social pictures: Bambi Frame Screen series launch

All photographs taken by Andrea Higgins for artisan. See the full album on our Facebook page.

Christi Nicolaides + Liz Golding + Mary Dickinson

Angela & Oliver Layton + Jacqueline Armitstead +Richard Nolan-Neylan + Andrew & Felicity Gutteridge

'Bambi' cocktails by Laruche

Shahmen Suku + Russell Storer

Bambi Bond

Felicity Gutteridge + Marie-Louise Theile + Shay O'Hara-Smith

Graham Bell + Aaron Alcorn

Liana Heath + Fukutoshi Ueno + David Shaw

Social pictures: Scott Street apartment opening

On Tuesday 3 April, a cocktail party marked the official opening of the Scott Street apartment. Interior decoration of the apartment was managed by artisan in partnership with local artists and designers. Gourmet nibblies, champagne, and the apartment's spectacular view all made the opening night one to remember. You can see some pictures from inside the apartment here or take a look at the apartment website. Photographs courtesy of Lindsay Bennett Marketing.

Brian Steendyk and Janet Hughes

Mary Dickinson and Liz Golding

Pamela Easton and Margie Fraser

Paul Hunt and Liana Heath

Suzi Vaughan and Gavan Ranger

Will Marx, Christina Waterson and Fukutoshi Ueno

Social news: Chinese delegation visits Gallery artisan

On Wednesday afternoon, artisan hosted a fantastic gallery event for a delegation of 26 representatives from the China Arts & Crafts Association, the official body for arts & crafts in China.

The event was designed for the Chinese delegation to view artisan's current exhibitions and other local works for potential exhibition in China. Attendees also relished the opportunity to increase their understanding of arts programs in China and strengthen the relationship between Chinese and Australian arts & crafts.

Artists Joanna Bone (glass works), Cathy Keys (ceramicist), and Matt Dwyer (jeweller) gave talks and the delegation members were presented with artist sample bags, catalogues from our exhibition Desert Psychedelic: Jimmy Pike, and other takeaway arts & crafts goodies. A great time was had by all and thanks go out to everybody who attended and helped to make the afternoon such a success. The photographs below were taken during the event by artisan's Melinda Gagen.

Artisan CEO Liana Heath addresses guests along with Mr Wang Chen and translator Ms Jing Chen.

Jeweller Matt Dwyer during the artist talks.

Mr Wang Chen, Liana Heath, & Ms Jing Chen

Chinese ceramicist 'Mr Joe', Mr Wang Chen, & ceramicist Cathy Keys

Liana Heath, Cathy Keys, & Mr Joe admire The Long Tide artworks

Liana Heath & Mr Joe

Opening night photos!

Last night at artisan, we hosted a fantastic opening night for our latest exhibitions. Attendees browsed works from The Long Tide: Contemporary Ghost Net Art; Finitude (v2) by Keith Armstrong; Ellaspede custom motorcycles and apparel; the Calcium Series by Luxxbox; furniture by Darcy Clarke; and the new artisan storefront created by Queensland University of Technology design students. Check out our facebook page for more photos.

The Long Tide artist Aly de Groot

Furniture designer Darcy Clarke

The Calcium Series by Luxxbox - storefront by QUT design students

Artisan - The Queensland Thread storefront by QUT design students

The Long Tide curator Tasha Finn & artist Aly de Groot

Furniture by Darcy Clarke in the Ivory Street display

Darren Park, Kai Armstrong & Finitude (v2) creator Keith Armstrong

Ellaspede's Steve Barry & Leo Yip

Gavan Ranger, Chairman of the Board of artisan

Shane Rowlands, Arts Queensland Deputy Director General

Surya Graf & Luxxbox's Jason Bird

The Long Tide artist Zoe de Jersey

Radical Jewellery Makeover Opening Night

A big thanks to all that attended the opening event for Radical Jewellery Makeover!
Here are some snaps from the evening.

Jocelyn Wolfe and Nora Farrell

KT Doyle and Karl Hilton

Trish Fitzsimmons and Jan Cattoni

Professor Marilyn McMeniman, Susie and Sienna Woodhouse

Steven Carter, Michael Barnett, Claire Barnett and Doreen Ferris.

Manda Polarpanda, Jamie Mumford and Kelby O'Shea.

Crowd during opening speech by Professor Marilyn McMeniman

Christine from Ethical Metalsmiths, Liz Shaw and Susie from Ethical Metalsmiths.

Simon Wright, Professor Marilyn McMeniman, Liz Shaw and Pat Hoffie

Kate Higgins, Simon Wright and Amelia Gundelach

All Photos: A. Higgins (artisan)