Morning Melodies: Glenn Starr, 11am to 1pm, St Ives Biere Cafe, Wodonga

The Hoffmans, 6pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury

Albury-Wodonga Uke Muster, 6pm, first floor, Albion Hotel, Albury

Garry O’Brien: Soft Rock Classics, 6.30pm to 8pm, North Albury Sports Club

Sounds of the Border Open Mic Nights hosted by Larry Caton: for all ages and music styles, 7.30pm, register at 6pm, bistro, Astor Hotel, Albury

Grooveyard Hammond Combo: soul, grooves, jazz and blues every Thursday, 7pm to 9.30pm, La Maison Cafe, Wodonga

Open Mic Night with Joel sulman, 8pm, Albion Hotel, Albury

Karaoke Showtime! Registrations 7.30pm on, karaoke starts from 9pm, Paddy’s Albury

Twin Cities Rock’n’Roll Club Weekly Dance, 7.30pm, auditorium, Commercial Club, Albury

Trivia Night, 7.30pm, St Ives Biere Cafe, Wodonga

One Mic open mic night with Aron McLean, ex-lead singer of The Pigs, 7.30pm, Tanswell’s Hotel, Beechworth

Thirsty Thursdays Acoustic Night featuring five up-and-coming acoustic acts, 8pm to midnight, First Lounge Bar and Nightclub, 1 Victoria Street, Wangaratta

Line Dancing Lessons with Willie Sharp, ClubMulwala

Mark Haze, Mulwala Waterski Club

FRIDAY, MAY 17

Freefall, 11am, The Cube Wodonga

Andrew Kennedy, 5pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury

PJ, 6pm, Sevens Bistro, Commercial Club, Albury

Rick Jenkins, 7pm, Lavington Panthers

Charlie Landsborough, 7.30pm, Commercial Club, Albury

Alex Williamson, YouTube superstar, 7.30pm, Albury Entertainment Centre

Korey Livy, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, Thurgoona Country Golf Club Resort

Maurice Milani Duo, 8pm, 

Rooftop Bier Garden, The Bended Elbow, Albury

Infinity Duo, 8pm, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona

Who Was That Cat, 9pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury

Steven Spellmaster, hypnotist, SS&A Albury

Giant 440, 9pm, SS&A Albury

The Blues Mountain Trio, doors open 8pm, The Long Room, Albion Hotel, Albury

Urban Uprise, 9pm, Boomerang Hotel, Lavington

Nathan Lambourne, 9.30pm, Paddy’s, Albury

DJ Zuckr, 9.30pm, Beer Garden, Paddy’s, Albury

Famous Fridays: Party Music from the 1970s to the 2000s plus Today’s Top 40 Hits, 10pm, ZedBar, Albury

DJ Sedgie, 10pm, The Carriers, Wodonga

DJ, 10pm, Groove Saint, Albury

DJ, 9pm, Birallee Tavern, Wodonga

High Country Harvest across the North East – see highcountryharvest.com.au

Open Mic: 6pm, Mountain View Hotel (The Wandi Pub), Wandiligong

Bright Alpine Actors: Pull the Other One, 7.30pm, Courthouse Theatre, Park Street, Bright

Kissin’ Cousins with special guest Josh Grundy, 8.30pm, Tanswells Commercial Hotel, Beechworth

Ugly Brothers, 8pm, Corowa RSL Club

Allegro Theatre Company presents The Vicar of Dibley, 7.30pm, Yarrawonga Town Hall

Shaun Clyne, ClubMulwala

All Fired Up, Mulwala Waterski Club

Gedupndans, 8pm, Main Lounge, 

Deniliquin RSL Club

Southwest Arts’ The Bush Concert Series: Jacob Cordover, Barcelona-based Australian guitarist, 7.30pm, St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Jerilderie

SATURDAY, MAY 18

Freefall, 10am, The Cube Wodonga

Ken Hill, 5pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury

Mark Haze, 6pm, Sevens Bistro, Commercial Club, Albury

Dinner 4 Singles Gala Evening for over-35s with a traffic lights theme, 7pm, Crown Lounge, Paddy’s, Albury

Brent & Bella, 8.30pm, Soden’s Hotel, Albury

Live Music, Albion Hotel, Albury

Who Was That Cat, 9pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury

Richard Clapton Sings, 9pm, SS&A Albury

Danny Phegan and Brett Shannon, 9pm, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona

Saturday Night Live: Dean Haitani, 10pm, The Long Room, Albion Hotel, Albury

Nathan Lambourne, 9.30pm, Paddy’s, Albury

DJ Candy B, 9.30pm, beer garden, Paddy’s, Albury

DJs Remi and Franco, 10pm, Groove Saint, Albury

Albury’s Biggest Club Party, One Nightclub, The Bended Elbow, Albury

High Country Harvest across the North East – see highcountryharvest.com.au

Sean and Liv Cartledge at Beechworth Harvest Festival, 10am to4pm, Police Paddocks, Beechworth

BABBA – live and free, 8.30pm, Corowa RSL Club

Allegro Theatre Company presents The Vicar of Dibley, 7.30pm, Yarrawonga Town Hall

DJ Supple K, ClubMulwala

Thunder Road: The Songs of Bruce Springsteen, Mulwala Waterski Club

Cheap Thrillz with DJ Jarrod, 8.30pm, Terminus Hotel, Yarrawonga

John-Luke Shelley and High Speed Steel, Barooga Sports Club

SUNDAY, MAY 19

Music in the Gardens: Tinpan Orange, 1pm to 3pm, Albury Botanic Gardens

Highway 31 Blues and Roots Club: John-Luke Shelley and High Speed Steel, 2pm to 6pm, Edwards Tavern, Wodonga

Who Was That Cat, 4pm to 8pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury

Deckchair Sundays: Marcus Gett acoustic music, DJ Zuckr, 4pm, Paddy’s, Albury

Straight Jacket Fashion, 4pm to 7pm, Rooftop Bier Garden, The Bended Elbow, Albury

Sonic Loader, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, 

Rooftop Bier Garden, The Bended Elbow, Albury

Live music with Open Mic — singers and musos welcome, 2pm to 6pm, Gerogery Hotel

Open Mic for Mother’s Day, 7pm, The Courhouse Hotel, Bethanga

Open Stage Acoustic Open Mic with Michael Franklin — PA and microphones provided, 2pm to 5pm, MJ’s Bakery, Tallangatta

High Country Harvest Festival across the North East – see highcountryharvest.com.au

Next Door’s Camellias: folk, soul and acoustic, 2pm, Bright Brewery

Music on the Balcony: Zoot Suit Trio, 11am, Beechworth Bakery

Sunday Acoustic Sessions: Liv Cartledge, noon to 2.30pm, Gigi’s of Beechworth

Sunday Sessions, 3pm, Bridge Road Brewers, Beechworth

Family Trivia Night — meals available, 7.30pm to 9pm, Hotel Nicholas, Beechworth

Daine Runnalls, ClubMulwala

MONDAY, MAY 20

High Country Harvest Festival across the North East – see highcountryharvest.com.au

TUESDAY, MAY 21

Free Morning Show: Kelly Auty — Ladies’ Choice, 10.30am, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury

Brains and Ballbusters: trivia with attitude, 7pm, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona

Twilight Trivia, dinner from 6pm to 9pm, register 7.30pm, play 8pm, beer garden, Paddy’s Albury

Premiere: Cliffy, ABC TV series, 7.30pm, The Cube Wodonga

HotHouse Theatre and Ilbijerri Theatre Company present Jack Charles v The Crown – VIP Opening Night, 8pm The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga

The Australian Voices: Moon, 7.30pm, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre

High Country Harvest Festival across the North East – see highcountryharvest.com.au

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

Kerri O’Keefe, 6pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury

HotHouse Theatre and Ilbijerri Theatre Company present Jack Charles v The Crown – Supper Club, 6.30pm The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga

Open Mic: Joel Sulman, Albion Hotel, Albury

Open Mic with Aron McLean, ex-lead singer of The Pigs, 6pm, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona

Albury Entertainment Centre 2013 Theatre Season: The Australian Voices: Moon — a cappella choral-theatre production, 7.30pm, Albury Entertainment Centre

New Direction, 9.30pm, Paddy’s, Albury

DJ Candy B, 9.30pm, beer garden, Paddy’s Albury

Uni Night: DJ Franco, 10pm, Groove Saint, Albury

Irish Jam Session, 8pm, Star Hotel, Yackandandah

Brendan Grace, Irish comedian, meals from 6pm, Hotel Nicholas, Beechworth

Open Mic, 6.30pm, Vine Hotel, Wangaratta

High Country Harvest Festival across the North East – see highcountryharvest.com.au

Trevor Doddridge, 6.30pm, Border Bistro, Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort, Mulwala

FREE TIME OUT ONLINE GUIDE: Email music, comedy, theatre or exhibitions details to play@bordermail.com.au or phone (02) 6024 0548. Deadline: noon Wednesdays. A fresh Time Out is posted at the bordermail.com.au every Thursday.

COMING UP: TOURS AND FESTIVALS

MAY

23-25: HotHouse Theatre and Ilbijerri Theatre Company: Jack Charles v The Crown, The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga

23: Rod Gregory: The Old Fella and Benchmark, Albury Entertainment Centre

22: Brendan Grace, comedian, Hotel Nicholas, Beechworth

24: Sydney Symphony Orchestra schools concerts, Albury Entertainment Centre

24: Happy Days Rock’n’Roll Spectacular, Commercial Club, Albury

24: George Washingmachine, Jazz Basement, Wodonga

24: Tom Burlinson: Now We’re Swingin’, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre

24-26: Alliance Francais Albury-Wodonga French Film Festival, Regent Cinemas, Albury

24-26: La Fiera Festival, Myrtleford

25: Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Albury Entertainment Centre

25: The Twoks, Mount Beauty Community Centre

26: Owen Campbell, Gerogery Hotel

26: AJ Leonard, ukulele, Vine Hotel, Wangaratta

26: The Richmond Quartet, Benalla Art Gallery

30: Flinders Quartet with Dmitry Onishchenko, piano, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre

31: Carevan Winter Wonderland: Brent Street and Matt Lee, The Scots School Albury Sports Stadium

31: Christine Anu, SS&A Albury

31: Black Fuel supporting Midnight Alibi, Boomerang Hotel, Lavington

31: Lee Kernaghan and The Wolf Brothers, Commercial Club, Albury

JUNE

1: Carevan Winter Wonderland Gala Dinner:  Brent Street, The Scots School Albury

1: Lee Kernaghan and The Wolf Brothers, Commercial Club, Albury

1: Sundowner, Albury Entertainment Centre

1: Little Wise and Megan Bernard, St Leonards Vineyard, Wahgunyah

1: Christine Anu, Mulwala Waterski Club

2: Warren Miller: Flow State, Regent Cinemas, Albury

2: Little Wise and Megan Bernard, St Leonards Vineyard, Wahgunyah

2: Christine Anu, Mulwala Waterski Club

4: Sundowner, starring Helen Morse, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre

6: BANFF 2013 Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Regent Cinemas, Albury

6: Complete Tribute to Johnny Cash and Marty Robbins, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre

7: Buddy’n’Roy Together’n’Alone, Wagga Civic Theatre

8: Geoff Achison, Edwards Tavern, Wodonga

8: Achtung Baby!, Mulwala Waterski Club

8: The Angels: Greatest Hits tour 2013, Wagga Civic Theatre

8: Comedy and Sportsman’s Night: Des Dowling, The Nelson Twins and Anthony Koutoufides, Blighty Recreation Reserve 8-9: Rutherglen Winery Walkabout

8-10: Weekend Fit for a King, King Valley

8-10: Trails, Tastings and Tales Festival, Glenrowan wineries

8-11: Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music

9: Geoff Achison, Tanswells Hotel, Beechworth

11: Foster and Allen, The Cube Wodonga

13: Macbeth, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre

13-16: Country Music Round-Up, Corowa RSL Club

13-22: HotHouse Theatre: The Bull, The Moon and The Coronet of Stars, The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga

14: Rory Ellis, Tanswells Hotel, Beechworth

14: Macbeth, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre

14-15: Albury Gang Show, Albury Entertainment Centre

15: Rory Ellis, Star Hotel, Yackandandah

15: Ali McGregor and Alchemy, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre

15: Macbeth, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre

16: Rory Ellis, Bright Brewery

18-19: Australian Dance Theatre Presents G, Albury Entertainment Centre

19: Possum Magic – The Final Farewell Tour, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre

20: Roman Rudnytsky, US pianist, Laverstock, Deniliquin

21: Possum Magic, Albury Entertainment

21: Jazz Albury-Wodonga presents: Arabesk, Jazz Basement, Wodonga

21: Roman Rudnytsky, US pianist, Multi Arts Centre, Deniliquin

21: Australian Dance Theatre Presents G, Wagga Civic Theatre

22: Possum Magic, Albury Entertainment Centre

22: 100% Kylie, Commercial Club, Albury

22: The Angels: Greatest Hits tour 2013, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre

VISUAL ARTS AND HISTORY: EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

ALBURY ART GALLERY

ICONS FROM THE COLLECTION

UNTIL MAY 26

Your chance to view the treasures of the Albury Council visual art collection. The collection began in 1974 when it took over as custodian of the Albury Art Prize collection. Since 1947, this annual prize, initiated by the Albury Art Society acquired works by acclaimed Australian artists such as Noel Counihan, Max Ragless, Weaver Hawkins, Franz Kempf, Kenneth Jack and Mary Beetson. When the historic Albury Town Hall was converted to an art gallery in 1982 a decision was made to collect Australian photography, primarily through the biennial National Photographic Prize. Since 1983, the gallery has acquired more than 91 works directly from this biennial competition and has expanded this collection with a further 350 works. In the 1990s the eclectic collections of Howard Daniel came to the Albury Art Gallery. Today, with more than 1600 works in storage, this exhibition seeks to highlight some of the amazing artworks in the Albury Council collection. The exhibition will also include new works by leading, emerging and local artists who that have been commissioned to reinterpret works from the permanent collection with a contemporary perspective. Exhibition opening: 6pm Friday, April 12. RSVP (02) 6043 5800. Free event.

JACQUES CALLOT’S ETCHINGS FROM THE DANIEL GIFT

UNTIL MAY 26

Jacques Callot was one of the great artists of 17th century Europe and the one most responsible for turning the technique of etching into an art. Born and raised in France, he travelled to Italy to be trained under the great masters of the time. Callot's work soon surpassed even that of his masters and with the patronage of the powerful Medici family he became one of the most sought after and influential artists in Europe. Drawn from the Albury Council collection, this suite of etchings was collected by the foremost authority on Jacques Callot, Howard Daniel, who gifted the work to the Albury Art Gallery in the 1990s. Free event. 

ALBURY LIBRARY MUSEUM

FLORAL FESTIVAL

MAY 18 TO JUNE 30

The Albury Floral Festival ran annually in March from 1951 to1972 with the highlight a parade of floats along Dean Street to the Albury Sportsground as well as a Floral Festival Queen Competition, where a Festival Queen was crowned at the finish of the parade. In this vibrant display, the Albury Floral Festival is presented in its entire colour and celebration through a collection of Floral Festival gowns, memorabilia and numerous photographs from throughout its 21 years. The opening offers an opportunity to celebrate International Museums Day. Free event. Phone: (02) 6023 8333.

SUPERCROC

UNTIL JULY 14

What was it like to be one of the largest crocodilians ever to roam the earth? Meet SuperCroc, an 11-metre, 9000 kilogram replica of Sarchosuchus imperator. SuperCroc's jaws boasted more than 100 teeth, including a row of enlarged bone-crushing incisors. Its eye sockets were tilted upward, which helped it to conceal its huge body underwater while scanning the river's edge for its next dinner. SuperCroc was donated to Australian Museum by its creator, National Geographic Channel. Its genuine ancestor roamed the world 110 million years ago, in what is now the windswept Ténéré Desert, Central Niger, home of the richest dinosaur beds in Africa. When the fossilised jaws were found, palaeontologists knew it was no dinosaur. In fact, it was a dinosaur eater! The snout and teeth were designed for grabbing prey— fish, turtles and dinosaurs that strayed too close. This enormous reptile made Africa's ancient riverbanks a very dangerous place. Programs: A Conversation with Mark Richmond, herpetologist and owner of Crocodile Encounters, 5pm, Thursday, July 4, in the SuperCroc' exhibition as he shares his knowledge about crocodiles and other reptiles. Free event for all ages. Bookings: Phone (02) 6023 8333.

CROSSING PLACE— A STORY OF ALBURY

PERMANENT EXHIBITION

Weaving together the story of Albury from its first contact with the Wiradjuri people, traditional owners of the land, to the city we know today, this world-class exhibition, told through an engaging collection of objects, oral stories and film, is on permanent display in the main galleries of the Albury Library Museum.

WIRADJURI TALKBACK

UNTIL JULY 1, 2014

A celebration of the perspectives and traditional knowledge of the Albury-Wodonga region's Aboriginal people, showcasing a powerful and thought-provoking blend of traditional and contemporary elements illustrating the rich cultural traditions of Wiradjuri country. Alongside traditional Riverina bark paintings and tools are sketches by 19th century Aboriginal artist Tommy McRae, a local identity famed for his depictions of traditional Aboriginal life.

LAVINGTON LIBRARY

INTRIGUE, AMAZE, DELIGHT

UNTIL JUNE 30

As you enter Lavington Library, prepare to stumble upon local exhibits that will intrigue, amaze and delight. To celebrate Anzac Day 2013 and the Border’s military history, a display of objects drawn from the 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Collection has gone on show. A light horse saddle, pre-Federation military skills trophies, a regimental guidon and World War I medals and diaries are among the objects on display.

Lavington Library is in Griffith Road, Lavington. Phone (02) 6043 5645. Free entry.

ARTS SPACE WODONGA

FARAWAYISTAN

UNTIL JUNE 8

An exhibition of works by artist Inga Hanover. Since 2003, Hanover has embarked on a daily drawing project reflecting on, or recording an element of each of the 365 days of each year. The drawings, primarily completed in graphite, are variously recorded in concertina book formats or in hand bound books. These observational drawings are then transcribed into artists’ books, prints and paper sculptures.

Official opening:

Friday, May 10 at 5.30pm. Artist talk: Saturday, May 11 at 10.30am. Free entry.

GIGS FINE ART GALLERY, WODONGA

UNSCRIPTED

UNTIL MAY 19

The artworks within this Unscripted exhibition bring together nine local artists including Jules Boag, Hannah Mitchell, Bianca Acimovic, Bridget Guthrie, Tim Rowston, Caryn Giblin, Dave Smith, Kim Ciancio and Paul Temple. Photography, printmaking, paintings, installations, drawings and mixed media can be found amongst this collection of UNscripted works. Don't miss this exhibition that reflects the width and depth of our local artists of whom several exhibit nationally. 

You can find GIGS Art Gallery at Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga. Open: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Phone (02) 6021 3073. More information: artswodonga.org.au.

REPO, REVERIE AND REMIX

MAY 24 TO JUNE 16

Opening and meet the artist session, 10am to noon, Saturday, May 25.

You can find GIGS Art Gallery at Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga. Open: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Phone (02) 6021 3073. More information:artswodonga.org.au.

ARMY MUSEUM BANDIANA

EXTENSIVE MILITARY DISPLAY

MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS

The Army Museum Bandiana is among Australia’s best army museums where 190 army vehicles, dozens of field guns, weapons, uniforms, medals and items dating back as far as the 18th century are displayed in about 5000 square metres of display space. The museum is at the Gaza Ridge Barracks, Anderson Road, Bandiana, just out of Wodonga. Open 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Saturday but not on New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day or from December 24 to 28. Phone (02) 6055 2525. 

MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER MUSEUM AND RILEY’S VILLAGE, CORRYONG

LIVE THE LEGEND

OPEN DAILY

A diverse and colourful exhibition that celebrates the history of the Upper Murray and its people. Learn about the legend of Jack Riley. Open 10am to 4pm, September to May and 11am to 3pm, June to August. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day. The Man From Snowy River Museum and Riley’s Village is at 103 Hansen Street, Corryong. For more information visitmanfromsnowyrivermuseum.com. Phone (02) 6076 2600.

KHANCOBAN ARTISAN GALLERY AND WORKSHOP

OPEN DAILY

ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBITION AND SALE

OPEN DAILY

Local artists and craft people are invited to display and sell their creations in this new gallery, which can be found in the Khancoban General Store. The workshop is opposite, on the Community Technology Centre. Twenty per cent of sales will fund local events programs. To find out more phone Ann-Maree de Wit on (02) 6076 9099 or email her atannalby57@gmail.com or phone Louise Werrett on (02) 6076 9408. Open daily.

BRIGHT ART GALLERY

51ST ANNUAL AUTUMN EXHIBITION AND SALES

UNTIL MAY 17

This diverse exhibition will feature about 900 paintings, and will be formally opened at 8pm on Wednesday, March 27. Well-known artist Malcolm Beattie will be the judge this year and a special display of artworks by Melbourne artist David Chen will be featured. Prize-winning artist Ross Paterson has donated a painting for the raffle prize. With artists coming from near and far, there should be something to appeal to all tastes, all displayed in the beautifully refurbished gallery. Admission is $5, children admitted free. The gallery is at 28 Mountbatten Avenue, Bright. Phone (03) 5750 1660.

OLD SCHOOL HOUSE GALLERY, BEECHWORTH

WORKS BY LOCAL ARTISANS

OPEN DAILY

North East painters, jewellery makers, textile artists, woodworkers, glass artists and more display their works in the 1863 building that once housed a school. 1 Loch Street. Open 10am to 4pm daily. Visit oldschoolhousegallery.biz.

WANGARATTA ART GALLERY

SOLARGRAPHY

UNTIL MAY 26

Solargraphy: The art of recording the paths of the sun using a pinhole camera. 

See the local landscape as you have never seen it before in this intriguing exhibition that explores a new form of photography that captures a period of time beyond what we can experience with our own eyes; there may be weeks or even months in a single image. 

The exhibition is a collection of images by three local photographers: Jesse Thompson, Marc Bongers and Beth Hulley.  Living locally was an inspiration for the project which started two years ago. The photographs were produced using a relatively new technique discovered in the early 1990s using a pinhole camera and light sensitive paper.  Cameras used for this project were spread throughout the North East to pinpoint known and/or interesting sites and left there anywhere from four weeks to six months. The result was a series of high contrast, ephemeral and unique images. The outcome has been experimental and surprising for all involved. Don’t miss the opportunity to see these strange and beautiful images from three very talented local photographers. The exhibition, open daily, is in the Wangaratta Art Gallery’s Workshop Space. Phone (03) 5722 0865 for more information. 

MADE TO LAST: THE CONVERSATION OF ART

UNTIL MAY 26

This is a NETS (National Exhibition Touring Support) Victoria exhibition in partnership with the Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation at the University of Melbourne, curated by Sherryn Vardy. The conservation of art is commonly associated with the restoration of 17th century easel paintings or marble sculptures from antiquity. Materials used in contemporary art have challenged this perception and necessitated a shift in the way conservators interact with artists. Knowledge of the artist's intent, creative processes, materials and techniques, and accurate documentation, are all important tools employed by conservators in the preservation of contemporary art. Artists include Brook Andrew, Penny Byrne, Juan Ford, Ghostpatrol and Claire Anna Watson.

PINHOLE PHOTOGRAPHY

UNTIL MAY 26

An exhibition of a very different form of photography, by Marc Bongers and Jesse Thompson. In the Wangaratta Art Gallery Workshop Space.

ST BERNARD’S PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL, WANGARATTA

ART SHOW

MAY 17 TO 19

Official Opening Friday 17th May - 7.30pm for viewing, 8pm official opening and sale. Tickets for opening night including refreshments - $20 per person. The exhibition will open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Entry is by gold coin donation. St Bernard’s Primary School Hall is in Williams Road, Wangaratta. Phone (03) 5721 4431.

BENALLA ART GALLERY

ANGRY PENGUINS AND THE ANTIPODEANS

UNTIL MAY 26

Cups of tea, painting in the countryside, the wool price is good, things are good “back home” in England, Robert Menzies’ Academy of Australian Art is building exaggeration, true, but the late 1930s to early 1940s provided the perfect environment for new ideas and different values. Enter “Angry Penguins”, named after the Adelaide magazine published by a young Max Harris, the artists whose core group of Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan, Albert Tucker and Joy Hester were occasional complemented in idea and image by members of the Contemporary Art Society. The time was ripe for change and the fuel came from Europe and the US - surrealism and modern poetry. It was going well until the Ern Malley hoax. Ironically, many of the same artists formed the “Antipodeans”, a group of artists reacting to the “threat” of abstract images from America and Europe. This show is a celebration of works within the Benalla Art Gallery’s own collection and of a time when every painting had a story to tell. The exhibition is in the Ledger Gallery.

GALLERY 294, COROWA

WORKS BY COROWA AND DISTRICT ARTISTS

OPEN DAILY

See a wide range of arts and crafts by Corowa and district artists who are members of the Gallery 294 co-operative.Gallery 294 is at 

294 Honour Avenue (the Albury Road), Corowa. Open 10am to 4pm daily. For more information visit gallery294.org.au or phone (02) 6033 5086.

COROWA SHIRE ART SPACE

COROWA COLLECTION

OPEN DAILY

The 2013 winners of Corowa Federation Art Show have now been added to the Corowa Collection at the Corowa Shire Art Space. With these recent additions, the Corowa Collection has now grown to 50 art works and showcases 14 years of winners of the Corowa Federation Art Show. Judged by artist and past winner at the Federation Art Show, Ern Trembath, who chose Jan Long’s Against the Rocks, Barbara Beasley-Southgate’s Golden Splendour on Delitate, Jan Lawler’s Country Wisdom” and Geoff Paynter’s  Natures Abstract as the winners. The Corowa Collection exhibition can be seen at Corowa Shire Art Space, Civic Centre, Ball Park, Corowa. The gallery is pen 11am to 4pm weekdays, 11am to 3pm Saturdays and 11am to 1pm Sundays.