The 2004 Beanie Festival was a great year with 3 seperate exhibitions spaces within the Araluen Galleries. More than 3000 beanies were sold over the festival weekend. Over 500 people attended the opening night celebrations at the 2004 Family Night Out
.What the punters said in 2004
Sharing Circles More than 300 people attended workshops as part of the the festival in a wide range of textiles including the construction of beanies, dilly bags, felting, rag rugs, knitting and crochet.Many thanks to Festivals Australia and the Craft Council for their assistance.
'A Mob of Mukata'. An
installation of bird beanies made using fibre techniques.
The festival, in collaboration with Ernabella Arts, organised three exhibitions,
held at the Araluen in Alice, another in Sydney and another in Adelaide,
showcasing textiles from Ernabella. The exhibition is a collaborative
work from the indigenous artists from Ernabella and non- indigenous artists
who have worked side with them during past beanie festivals.
Curated by Merran Hughes.
Saturday 10 July- Sunday 22 August 2004
The '2004 Flashest Beanies
in Australia' Competition
Thankyou to all those who entered the '2004 Flashest Beanies in Australia'
Competition. The competition was extremely fierce and our judges had a
difficult time deliberating over the gorgeous beanies.
The '2004 Flashest Beanies in Australia' exhibition was open from July 10-22 August 2004, in the Sitzler Gallery at the Araluen Galleries.
| '2004 Flashest Beanies in Australia' Competition Results | |
| 1 Best use
of colour in a beanie. Winner: Nungalka Stanley of Ernabella Arts, SA. Barheaded Parrot Runner-Up: Yumiko Kojima, Japan, 'Diosa Marina' |
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| 2 Most sculptural beanie. Winner:Debbie Petason of NSW, Kangaroo. Runner-Up:Tjunkaya Tapaya of Ernabella Arts, SA. Maralinga Parrot |
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| 3 Spirit of the land. Winner:Meg-an Jack of NSW, Follow the Sun' Runner-Up: Heather Leonard of Victoria, Flax Grass. |
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| 4 Beanie that best incorporates
a design of Australian native flora and fauna. Winner: Ungakini Tjungala, of Ernabella Arts, Galah. Runner-Up: Bhoomi Redpath of Tasmania, 'Tasmanian Devil' |
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| 5 Beanie that celebrates an aspect
of the Northern Territory Winner: Jo Nixon of Alice Springs, NT, Kakadu. Runner-Up: Penny O'Neill of Victoria, Lizard Hat. |
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| 6 Most festive beanie. Winner: Brooke Carbury of NSW, Maddahatta Runner-Up: Sarah Hillof NT, Flaming Chook |
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| 7 Most stylish beanie. Winner:Siri Omberg, NT, Emu Temple Runner-Up: Brenda Robertson of NSW, The Hairy Beanie |
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| 8 Mad Hatter’s Prize. Winner: Jude Mapleson, NT, A Colourful Bloke Runner-Up: Debbie Peterson, Hills Hoist beanie People's Prize: The Favourite Beanie of 2004 Winner: Jude Mapleson, NT, A Colourful Bloke |
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| 9 Best tea Cosie |
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| Special Prizes | |
| Central Australian Prize for Makers of the Region.
Winner:Dora Haggie,of Ernabella SA, Emu with Meat in Mouth Runner-Up: Little Sisters' of Jesus, NT, Lace beaded beanie |
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| Committee Prizes for Wonderful
and Unusual Work Winner Nancy Hall, Alice Springs, Jester's Hat Winner Mary L Burns, Queensland, Helmet | |
Thankyou to our 2004 Judges
Cheryl Crilly, Curator National Museum
of Australia.
Leonie McNally, Executive Officer Territory Craft
David Lloyd Deputy Director of the Araluen Centre for Arts & Entertainment
Liz Williamson,Textiles Coordinator, College of Fine Arts, UNSW
PRIZES
Cleckheaton kindly donated beautiful big barrels of wool for prize winners.
Handmade ceramic trophies have also been awarded to each winner, made
by Merran Hughes
Beanie Central
Beanie Central was once again a fantastic event. People came from near and far, drawn by the thrill of the chase for the perfect beanie, impressed by the quality of the tea shop cakes, amazed by the demonstrations of Pitjantjatjarra spinning- a unique central Australian aboriginal skill.
Winner of the 2004 People's Prize
and Winner Mad Hatter's Prize
Winner Spirit of the Land