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1 month ago by ppragallery NAIDOC week celebrations calendar @naidocweek
1 month ago by ppragallery My how time flies! We had a wonderful visit today from local artist & educator Megan Congdon who brought her son Tyron Congdon. Tyron was a new born when Megan took her award winning photograph.
1 month ago by ppragallery Thanks to everyone who came to our curators talk this evening- organised by the Friends of the Gallery. Special thanks to former and current staff members (L-R Julie, Karen and Margaret) from John Pirie Secondary School for their valuable contributions to the history behind the two special gems in our collection. #portpirieproud #portpirieregionalartgallery #hansheysen #flindersranges #southernflindersranges #heysentrail @portpirieregionalcouncil @visitportpirie @southaustraliatourism @regionalgalleriessa @regionalartsaustralia
1 month ago by ppragallery New in store today and we love the sparkly range of colours available ❤️ @mavisandmaryearrings gorgeous earrings to help brighten you up on a winters day or the perfect gift for your nearest and dearest. Pop into the gallery store today @visitportpirie to view our full range of @mavisandmaryearrings Handcrafted on the kitchen table by two mums with strong connections to our Port Pirie Region. #shoplocal #supportlocal #supportingartists # #portpirieproud #portpirieartists
4 weeks ago by ppragallery @illuminart_au are touring, bringing bold projection art to illuminate the hidden corners of SA. They will project onto silos and halls, blow up art to the size of buildings, and share animated stories. Tour info: http://travellinglight.illuminart.com.au See the Port Pirie Silos come to life in a one night spectacular show of projection, animation and stories, celebrating the colourful coast of SA. Where: Flinders View Park, Northern side of the Silos When: August 2nd, 6PM This is a family friendly, colourful and entertaining, free event to colour up your winter and bring a smile to all. Food and beverages will provided by Rotary Club of Port Pirie and Shots Fired Barista on the night. Great for photographers too, bring your camera! Share your photos with us at facebook.com/Illuminart or on instagram illuminart_au Bring your chair or blanket to enjoy the sunset (5:50 PM) and see the Silos light up. Click “interested” to get updates, and share this post with your friends and families. The show is family friendly, featuring whimsical animations that tell stories of the South Australian ports, helping all generations understand our coastal history in an entertaining way. Created by illuminart with help of artists and animators from around
3 weeks ago by ppragallery It’s World Embroidery Day today. The first World Embroidery Day took place 5 years ago in Sweden. In 2011, a local group belonging to Sweden’s Embroidery Guild took the initiative to organise a special day to celebrate Embroidery and it is now celebrated each year on 30th July. Drop by the gallery today and meet with our local members of the Embroidery Guild working away on some special items. #regionalarts #worldembroideryday #textileart
3 weeks ago by ppragallery The bright colours from our crafternoon in the gallery. #worldembroideryday #making #artandwellbeing #stitching
2 weeks ago by ppragallery Thanks @illuminart_au #illuminartportpirie
2 weeks ago by ppragallery Many thanks to Nukunu Elder Mr Doug Turner, Associate Lecturer Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Flinders Rural Health for a most warm welcome to country last evening. Pictured with our Mayor Leon Stephens who spoke of the many possibilities for our silos and @cindidrennan from @illuminart_au who launched their Travelling Light Tour in Port Pirie for SALA Festival. Thanks to the illuminart team who made last night such a visual feast. Congrats to the many amazing new and emerging digital artists from around the state whose artwork was presented including some of our own right here in Port Pirie. Special thanks to @viterrainc @auscouncilarts & @portpirieregionalcouncil for supporting this event. Thanks to the almost 400 people who braved the cold weather to watch the event. So great to see so many people out on such a cold midwinters evening. @illuminart_au @salafestival @viterrainc @auscouncilarts @portpirierecorder @portpirieregionalcouncil @visitportpirie #siloart #projectionart #salafestival #travellinglight #illuminartportpirie
2 weeks ago by ppragallery Happy international Cat Day. “Cat on a Clothes Line,” by Jeff Koons. Courtesy of Fondation Beyeler #internationalcatday @portpirierecorder @portpirieregionalcouncil #jeffkoons
1 week ago by ppragallery Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, and we have this beautiful painting on display for the month of August in our Visitors Information Centre. Maryanne Scrutton Enalanga “Father and Son on Walkabout” Acrylic on Canvas 2006 Port Pirie Art Prize. #worldindigenouspeoplesday @visitportpirie @portpirieregionalcouncil @portpirierecorder
1 week ago by ppragallery Eid Mubarak Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2019 to everyone around the world especially to everyone in South Australia and to our Muslim community here in Port Pirie! May this Eid bring happiness and peace to the world! Eid al-Adha falls at the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage and is celebrated by Muslims around the world. Eid al-Adha began yesterday evening (Sunday 11 August), and ends in the evening of Wednesday 14 August. This year saw many Muslims and from Australia and New Zealand including those affected by the terrible attacks in NZ attend the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Eid marks the end of Ramadan, which is a month of fasting and prayer. Many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a khutba (sermon) and give zakat al-fitr (charity in the form of food) during Eid al-Fitr. Many Muslims dress in fine clothing and children receive gifts on Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha 2019 wishes and greetings: How to wish someone a happy Eid- ‘May the divine blessings of Allah bring you hope, faith, and joy on Eid al-Adha and forever. Happy Eid al-Adha 2019!" You could also say: "May the magic of this Eid bring lots of happiness in your life and may you

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