HISTORY MONTH: 

Material Girls ​

 

12 May - 1 June 2024

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OPENING EVENT

WHEN: Sunday 12 May, 2pm-4pm

WHERE: 43 Woolshed Street, Bordertown

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Material Girls will look back at some of the
inspiring women of the district, the changing eras of fashion and style, the creativity it has inspired in the domestic and work sphere, and the impact it’s had on the district.

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You are invited to submit items for consideration that has a connection to local Mums, Grandmas, Great Grandmas, Sisters, or Friends from any era. The one-of-a-kind exhibition hopes to showcase curious items such as garments, made or worn by local women, quilts and crafts as well as photographs, kitchen or home items or stories.

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KEY DATES

EOI’s close: 5pm, 22 March

Exhibition dates: 12 May – 1 June
Opening event: 2pm, 12 May
Delivery of items: 29 April – 3 May
Collection of items: 3 June
 

Expression of interest to be part of Material Girls close 22 March. You can submit your items for consideration at the Walkway Gallery or email gallery@tatiara.sa.gov.au

 

Image: Betty Leesong, Bev Brown, Marg Fatchen, Vida Maney, Heritage Sunday, February 9, 1986, Luncheon at Buckingham Homestead. Photograph supplied: Bev Brown.