Click on the image below to view the gallery Solidarnosc Exhibition at M.A.D.E. Museum – Images by Aldona Kmiec Photography
Click on the image below to view the gallery Solidarnosc Exhibition at M.A.D.E. Museum – Images by Aldona Kmiec Photography
For the love of books.. Sneaky Fox Books – newest bookstore in Clunes, 31 Fraser St was officially launched yesterday by writer Carmel Bird. Here are some shots from the opening. I found this book!! Gregory Crewdson, Beneath the Roses. Click here to view all images
6am coffee and a walk… Best wake up call. Ballarat gardens, full of lavender, roses, cats and dogs, chit chats with neighbours, plant cuttings, fresh air and views of Mt Warrenheip and Golden Point. I’m a keen gardener and learnt gardening from my parents and grandparents. My parents run a 160 acres farm in southern Poland in Bieżeń, near Czestochowa.…
Uniting Care Ballarat Art Auction The Uniting Care Under The Floorboards exhibition of 12 artists artworks at the Fine Art Gallery Ballarat closes on Sunday 20th October. Don’t miss it. Auction of all artworks took place on 16th November 2013 at the Ballarat Lodge & Convention Centre. Former ABC broadcaster Derek Guille was an MC and…
Artist Statement “The Truth is that we all are fragmented. Some more than others. That there are thousand pieces to one’s story and so we should not be judgmental. What you see is what you get but if you look deeper you’ll see more.” Interview with the Artist Aldona Kmiec 1. What surprised you about…
Exhibition | Download an Artist catalogue UnitingCare Ballarat begins a unique artistic project, Under the Floorboards, with the first of 12 artist residences commencing on Monday 30th July. Under the Floorboards is a collaborative project in which renowned Western District artists will create works based on their experiences at one of the diverse programs provided by…
Made in Melbourne promotes emerging Melbourne designers and is a curated event of a Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. Venue: River’s Edge Events 2013 DESIGNERS + Mina & Katusha + Micky In The Van + Sonya Kraan + Vivienna Lorikeet + Preap & Coutts + Cadelle Leather + El & Tino + Danielle + Violet &…
Lost but Found:: Mystery woman photos I’m currently in the process of digitising the whole album Huge Thanks to Helen (a Courier reader from Mt Helen) for helping me with identification of this beautiful photograph!! The Mystery Woman features in a series of old photographs purchased at an auction in Ballarat in 2012. These fascinating…
by Aldona Kmiec Professional Photography Meire De Mello in Carmen Miranda outfit Meire De Mello is an inspiration. A skilled migrant she has lived in Ballarat for over two years and now works helping refugees. She is also a President of H.O.L.A. Home of Latin Association in Ballarat and if that is not enough, she runs Zumba classes…
Project Brief: Victorian Indigenous Art Awards 2013. Event photography Last night, for the very first time The Ballarat Art Gallery hosted Victorian Indigenous Art Awards 2013. The Minister for the Arts Hon Heidi Victoria presented the $30.000 Deadly Art Award cheque to the winning Melbourne artist Ray Thomas for his painting of ‘A Gunnai Elder –…
Ballarat Foto Biennale 2013 Australia, a New Chapter The journey is always different.. Close your eyes and listen Venue:: The Forge Pizzeria 14 Armstrong St Nth Ballarat VIC Explore a collection of large format fine art portraiture work shot in a studio as well as one of my most amazing photo-treasure finds ever – old photographs found…
Unicorn Lane Gallery Street Encounters 2005 – 2013 Part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale 16 August – 15 September 2013 The Unicorn Lane Gallery is a 24 hour viewing gallery positioned within Unicorn Lane, off Sturt Street, secured to the Commonwealth Bank wall opposite the Unicorn Hotel. Why Love Street Photography Shooting in the streets…
Ballarat Through My Eyes competition 17 August – 15 September 2013 Last month the Ballarat International Foto Biennale in partnership with United Way Ballarat presented a new photographic competition for BIFB’13. ‘Ballarat Through My Eyes’ was open to photographers of all levels to submit outstanding images on what quintessentially and personally represents Ballarat to them.…
How to take the first step Emerge Cultural Leadership Workshops Ballarat June 28 & 29th 2013 Workshop topics Introduction to Your Local Council Get to know the various branches of your local council and the support available for you to run your own community event! Funding Info Session Meet representatives from various funding bodies that…
Innovation Through Collaboration – The Hub Melbourne Busy day yesterday. Great mix of around 15 people including City of Ballarat and Ballarat Business Centre representatives, members of Ballarat Arts Alive, shared a bus trip to Melbourne to visit The Hub Melbourne – creative co-sharing space located at Donkey Wheel House, located opposite from Southern Cross Station. My…
But before We Do… Letter to Bride & Groom Today is one of those exciting days, editing photos, new enquires, finalising art projects.. I have just finished ‘early spring cleaning’ my new office and it looks and feels great. I instantly have a fresher mind and feel energised by this simple task! So I…
Ballarat’s We R You project has now wrapped up its wings – our friendly helpers will be visiting the sites for some time and replacing a couple of damaged posters. I wouldn’t be myself if I haven’t collated some kind of handy statistics for you. 135 Days Project duration 174 Signatures of Participants 1082 Files/Portraits taken…
Barriers to acceptance If you were forced to leave your homeland suddenly, what five things would you take with you? On Sunday June 23rd I was part of the unique event with 150 audience – The Five Things Project organised by CMY Centre for Multicultural Youth held at the M.A.D.E Museum in Ballarat. For two…
ABC Ballarat Lily Partland interviewed participants of We R You faces Ballarat public art project. Great stories from great people – thank you again for your participation, energy and sharing your beautiful stories. The City of Ballarat’s arts and culture unit has been working with various community groups and services on an inclusive public art…
Seeking the real and tangible to offset our hyper-digital lives Work got the better of me today. So I’m in bed. And working! Or ‘catching up’ as I like to call it if I’m in bed unable to work outside. Writing in English is not my natural activity, but one that I love so…