
The Monaro Road Show… Folk Art Lets Dance
14 Jun 1997 — 10 Feb 2000
"As the search for an Australian identity gains momentum towards the end of the millennium, the reappraisal of Australian popular culture has attracted increasing attention." ..extract from catalogue essay, Sandra Murray. The Monaro car was a clear and deliberate statement by Holden of national identity in its design, title and marketing concepts. Approximately 25 works using the Holden Monaro as a metaphor for contemporary Australian culture were included in the show. The exhibition encompassed the Monaros of non-artists, craftspeople, hobbyists and high profile public figures. Contributors included: Michael O'Doherty, Martin Archer, Wayne Morris, Sandra Hill, Stuart Elliott, S&M Elliott, Bev Gallop, Patsy Baris, Nerine Martin, Jon Tarry, John Patterson, Stuart Peel, RM Gomboc, Merrick Belyea, Jenny Anderson, Don William, Patricia Schuttler, Megan Evans, Simon Gilby, Julie Dowling, Robyn Lees, Nick Compton, Claire Carson, Elle McFeast.
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TOUR ITINERARY
- Goldfields Art Centre14 Jun – 06 Jul 1997
- Geraldton Regional Art Gallery18 Jul – 31 Aug 1997
- Elgee Toyota Holden10 Sep – 28 Sep 1997
- Bunbury Regional Art Gallery10 Oct – 16 Nov 1997
- Old Courthouse Gallery10 Oct – 12 Nov 1997
- Vancouver Arts Centre22 Nov – 14 Dec 1997
- Ballidu Contemporary Arts Centre Gallery22 Mar – 19 Apr 1998
- Katanning Shop13 May – 23 May 1998
- Reflections of the Kimberley Gallery11 Jun – 28 Jun 1998
- Parliament House Darwin03 Aug – 08 Aug 1998
- Buku Larrnagay Muka18 Aug – 30 Aug 1998
- Borroloola Hall17 Aug – 26 Aug 1998
- Tennant Creek Gallery14 Sep – 28 Sep 1998
- Araluen Centre28 Nov – 22 Dec 1998
- Cooloola Shire Gallery01 Jan – 24 Jan 1999
- Bundaberg Art Gallery02 Feb – 26 Feb 1999
- Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery04 Mar – 11 Apr 1999
- Gold Coast City Hall Gallery30 Apr – 30 May 1999
- Mackay City Library07 Jun – 04 Jul 1999
- Arteyrea Gallery01 Aug – 21 Aug 1999
- Ceduna Memorial Hall06 Sep – 30 Sep 1999
- Millicent Art Gallery04 Oct – 31 Oct 1999
- Fountain Gallery05 Nov – 26 Nov 1999
- Wudinna Artsplace06 Dec – 31 Dec 1999
- Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery10 Jan – 10 Feb 2000