Fond memories endure through support for young artists

Published: 12th October 2023

The late Robyn Daw, who was also an accomplished artist, is to be honoured through a $50,000 donation by her family over the next five years to fund the program.

Up to eight local artists aged between 18 and 30-years-old, whose practices relate to their cultural backgrounds, will be shortlisted to take part in a funded four-day artist professional development and workshop program.

They will also prepare work for a joint exhibition at Logan Art Galley between April 26 and June 1 next year.

One emerging artist will also be chosen each year to receive a $7000 cash scholarship and a private mentorship session.

City of Logan Mayor Darren Power said Council was pleased to work with Robyn’s family to honour her legacy.

“Robyn made a significant and positive contribution through her role from 2012 until the time of her passing in January 2022,” Cr Power said.

“She strongly supported the local community’s cultural and creative aspirations while leading a talented program team comprised of Logan Art Gallery and creative industries projects, local heritage staff and volunteers.”

Cr Power said Robyn was also a key driving force behind the establishment of The Living Museum of Logan in the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct but sadly did not live to see it open to the public.

Details about the scholarship are available at Logan Arts.

The scholarship program will be launched during the opening of the gallery’s next exhibitions on Friday, October 20.

A traditional Maori welcoming ceremony, known as a Powhiri, will open the exhibitions from 5.30pm and will be followed by the scholarship launch.

Bookings are recommended and can be made by visiting Gallery opening.

A series of abstract landscape paintings of natural environments in Queensland by Rochedale South artist Mei Mei Liu will be a feature of the exhibitions which run until Saturday, November 25.

Exhibitions also featured include:

Whakawhanaungatanga – This exhibition highlights the experience of Jimboomba-based Maori artists Walter and Evangeline Archer living and working in Australia. Bespoke: made in Logan – This exhibition showcases contemporary jewellery and small objects by well-known and emerging local makers. Some works will be on sale in the gallery store. Ripple effect: out of Artwaves – Each year Logan Art Gallery selects one of the outstanding young artists who exhibited in the annual Artwaves secondary schools art exhibition. The 2023 mentorship was awarded to Laura Pittam.

The gallery, on the corner of Jacaranda Ave and Wembley Rd, Logan Central, is open Tuesday to Saturday (10:00am to 5:00pm). Entry is free.