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BLAK DOUGLAS: THE HALFWAY LINE - ARTIST TALK - SUNDAY 23 MARCH 11AM
“Land, hill, lines, the road, a vanishing point. When one comes to a barrier you can stop, settle, or go back; cross the line and advance; or disappear, into the future. One crosses the line naturally in the aging process. But to cross the moral line, or the intellectual, revelatory, and social barrier lines, are artistically important others. They require insight, and courage.”
Join artist Blak Douglas in conversation with curatorial advisor Djon Mundine OAM FAHA tomorrow, Sunday 23 March from 11am, as they discuss Douglas’ mid-career survey exhibition ‘The Halfway Line.’
Blak Douglas’ ‘The Halfway Line’ is exhibiting from 15 March - 20 July 2025. The official opening is taking place tonight, 22 March 2025, from 6-8pm.
This artist talk is a free event, and walk-ins are welcome. You can RSVP by emailing us at gallery@penrith.city.
@blakdouglas
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Adam Hill, ‘The Southern Toss,’ 2006. Permacrylik on canvas, 161 x 187cm. From the Liverpool City Council Collection. Acquired via Mil-Pra AECG Aboriginal Art Award and Exhibition, 2003. (Winner: Maria Lock Acquisitive Award). Courtesy of Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.
MAGGIE & THE OWLS: LIGHT IN SPACE - OFFICIAL OPENING SATURDAY 22 MARCH 6-8PM
Join us this Saturday, 22 March from 6-8pm as we celebrate the opening of our Autumn Suite of Exhibitions, which includes Maggie & The OWLS: ‘Light in Space’
Held in our Lewers House Gallery, Light in Space honours the timeless traditions and evolving techniques of lacemaking: a practice often overlooked as domestic or ‘decorative’ - and for having long been the preserve of women. Through a conversation between contemporary artist Maggie Hensel-Brown and members of local lacemaking collective, the Outer West Lacemakers (OWLS) – who mark their 40th anniversary this year – Light in Space bridges the traditional and the contemporary to celebrate lacemaking as a vibrant, dynamic, and enduring artform.
To RSVP, email us at gallery@penrith.city
@maggiehenselbrown
@owlsnsw
EMMA GRIFFITHS: UNTITLED (42) - OFFICIAL OPENING SATURDAY 22 MARCH 6-8PM
Join us this Saturday, 22 March from 6-8pm as we celebrate the opening of our Autumn Suite of Exhibitions, which includes Emma Griffiths: ‘Untitled (42)’
Penrith Regional Gallery is proud to continue its support of emerging artists from Western Sydney, with the first exhibition of local artist Emma Griffiths, ‘Untitled (42).’ Working through photography, Emma uses her practice as a means to communicating how she sees and experiences the world. This exhibition showcases selection of her photographic works which situate familiar locales, such as the Nepean River and our surrounding suburbs, in a new light— allowing audiences to consider ideas of place and identity.
To RSVP, email us at gallery@penrith.city
@ember.in.rain
BLAK DOUGLAS: THE HALFWAY LINE - OFFICIAL OPENING SATURDAY 22 MARCH 6-8PM
Join us this Saturday, 22 March from 6-8pm as we celebrate the opening of our Autumn Suite of Exhibitions, which includes the mid-career survey exhibition of Blak Douglas, ‘The Halfway Line.’
‘The Halfway Line’ surveys the expansive and incisive career of Dhungatti artist, Blak Douglas. Spanning painting, photography, drawing and sculpture, ‘The Halfway Line’ charts the emergence of Douglas’ career, beginning in the industrial estates of Penrith, through to winning the 2022 Archibald Prize. Featuring works from major public and private collections, ‘The Halfway Line’ is the largest presentation of Douglas’ work, presented right here in the heart of Western Sydney.
To RSVP your attendance, email us at gallery@penrith.city
@blakdouglas
Calling all 13-17yr old artists - Don’t miss your chance to meet creative peers, learn from practicing artists, and exhibit your work at the Gallery as part of our 2025 Penrith Open Studio program.
What did our 2024 cohort say about Penrith Open Studio?
“The best thing about this program was the new skills and techniques I gained throughout this program as well as exploring new mediums I hadn’t used before”
“The confidence I gained in sharing my artworks with other people”
“Generally having time to do art, meeting new people who love art”
“The freedom to work on any kind of project and to change the display of the gallery”
Applications for Penrith Open Studio close on 24th March. To find out more, or submit your application, visit the link in our bio.
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Image 1: Maja Baska
Opening this weekend is the largest single presentation of works by Blak Douglas, whose mid-career survey exhibition ‘The Halfway Line’ will exhibit at Penrith Regional Gallery from 15 March - 20 July 2025.
Hand-in-hand with a large collection of works, of course, comes a very large plinth— watch the behind the scenes as our Exhibitions & Production Coordinator, Ernest Aaron, builds a nine-metre plinth for one of Blak Douglas’ works included in ‘The Halfway Line.’
The official opening of our Autumn Suite of exhibitions, including ‘The Halfway Line,’ is taking place on Saturday 22 March 6-8pm. If you would like to attend the official opening, please RSVP by sending an email to gallery@penrith.city, by Wednesday, 19 March.
@blakdouglas
@artgalleryofnsw
#blakdouglasthehalfwayline
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this exhibition has been proudly supported by TLE Electricals and with the assistance of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Held on the last day of summer, we had a fun-filled night at our latest Twilight at Lewers!
The heritage garden provided a picturesque setting for catching up with friends and enjoying tunes by Heath Lincoln music, art making, and of course great food by Cafe at Lewers.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and made the night so special.
If you missed it - don’t worry! Our next Twilight at Lewers event will be held on Friday, 28 March 2025, from 5-8:30pm.
#twilightatlewers
#penrithregionalgallery
@cafeatlewers
@heathlincolnmusic
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY - THE GALLERY STORE
Celebrate International Women’s Day with us at The Gallery Store!
We are proud to support and highlight the amazing work of local women makers and small businesses in our Gallery Store. From jewellery to homewares and unique art pieces, each item tells a unique story of dedication to craft and creativity.
When you shop with us, you are supporting women entrepreneurs and their incredible contributions to our community. Whether you’re treating yourself or looking for the perfect gift, you’ll be celebrating the power and artistry of local women.
Shop local. Support women.
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Featured:
Jan Needham, ceramic vase
Nina’s Bees, balm
Soaps by Heather
Svetlana Panov, ceramic dish
Sian Thomas, condiment dish
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY - MARGO LEWERS
As we approach International Women’s Day (Saturday 8 March), we’re reflecting on the life, impact, and artistic legacy of the artist Margo Lewers: one of the former inhabitants of the home and gardens now known as Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of the Lewers Bequest.
Margo’s creativity catapulted off the canvas and into mosaics, onto doors and walls, into ceramics, textiles, sculpture, architecture and an artist’s garden. Her curiosity, passion, and life-long dedication to Abstraction bled into every facet of her life and home, a place that continues to foster artistic experimentation, growth and innovation today.
There is always something created by Margo Lewers to see at Penrith Regional Gallery. Right now, you can see her mosaics and garden, which are permanent fixtures of our site, and are available to experience daily from 10am-4pm.
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Margo Lewers in her studio in the 1960s. Margo Lewers, ‘Main Hero Image: Outside C’, 1975. Gift of Tanya Crothers and Darani Lewers, 1979, Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of the Lewers Bequest Collection.
BLAK DOUGLAS - ARTIST TALK - SUNDAY 23 MARCH, 11AM
Join us on Sunday, 23 March from 11am for an in conversation with Blak Douglas and Djon Mundine, who’ll be discussing the ideas, stories, and histories surrounding Blak Douglas’ upcoming survey exhibition at Penrith Regional Gallery: ‘The Halfway Line’.
‘The Halfway Line’ surveys the expansive and incisive career of Dhungatti artist, Blak Douglas. Spanning painting, photography, drawing and sculpture, ‘The Halfway Line’ charts the emergence of Douglas’ career, beginning in the industrial estates of Penrith, through to winning the 2022 Archibald Prize. Featuring works from major public and private collections, ‘The Halfway Line’ is the largest presentation of Douglas’ work, presented right here in the heart of Western Sydney.
The in conversation with artist Blak Douglas and Curatorial Advisor Djon Mundine will occur on Sunday, 23 March from 11am. This is a free event - bookings are not required, and walk-ins are welcome.
‘The Halfway Line’ is exhibiting from 15 March - 20 July 2025. The official opening will take place on Saturday, 22 March from 6pm-8pm.
@blakdouglas
@penrithcitycouncil
@visitpenrith
@bluemountainsvisitorcentres
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Photography: Eddy Summers
REGATTA PARK COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOP - SATURDAY 8 MARCH
This Saturday 8 March, join the Penrith Regional Gallery team for a free community art workshop to celebrate the opening of Regatta Park.
Drop in to Regatta Park between 10am - 3pm to help us create a community artwork inspired by the Dyarubbin/Nepean River, designed by local artist Susan Ruming. You can become part of something special - your contribution will be proudly displayed at Penrith Regional Gallery from Friday 28 March.
For more information, visit Penrith City Council via: https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/upcoming-events/regatta-park-community-event
@visitpenrith
@penrithcitycouncil
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Image: Susan Ruming
OFFICIAL OPENING - AUTUMN SUITE OF EXHIBITIONS - SATURDAY 22 MARCH
On Saturday 22 March, from 6-8pm, join us as we celebrate the official opening of our Autumn Suite of exhibitions, featuring:
Blak Douglas: ‘The Halfway Line’
Main Gallery
Maggie & The OWLS: ‘Light in Space’
Lewers House Gallery
Emma Griffiths: ‘Untitled (42)’
Loungeroom Gallery
NSW Reconstruction Authority: ‘Living with the River’
Ancher House
To RSVP your attendance, please email gallery@penrith.city by Wednesday 19 March.
@blakdouglas
@ember.in.rain
@owlsnsw
@maggiehenselbrown
@nswreconstructionauthority
@cafeatlewers
@visitpenrith
@the_joan
@bluemountainsvisitorcentres
@penrithcitycouncil
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photography: Eddy Summers
