Midsumma

React to moments of pure joy as you meander through the Joel Gallery's exhibition of inspiring pieces.

This exhibition of 12 extraordinary artists and a wall of amazing stories at the Joel Gallery will excite you, move you, and make you laugh. The exhibition includes painting, photography, sculpture, embroidery, music, body art, jewllery and some orginal art as fashion pieces.

My Life on a Page: in addition to the art, there will be a wall of amazing short stories relating to family, friend, neighbour, self, experience or fantasy. The story opportunity is open to everyone. Email louisjl@bigpond.net.au to contribute.

Joan Nestle, well known Lesbian activist, writer and original creator of The Herstory Archives will launch the exhibition, where she will do a reading.

The great Launch evening, on Friday 27 January 2012, and the following two week exhibition is the third GOWEST Midsumma Exhibition to be held at the Joel Gallery. Enjoy an evening of good wine and delicious nibbles, great art work, moving stories and a gallery full of great people. Check out the books to buy from www.hares-hyenas.com.au.

Cross the Westgate Bridge and experience the hidden thrills of Altona by the sea. Close to Altona Station.

This event is part of GOWEST which is a Hobsons Bay City Council initiative.

Where: Joel Gallery
Note: shuttle bus available to this event
Date: 27 January - 12 February
Launch: Fri 27 Jan, 7pm
Exhibition: Daily 28 Jan-12 Feb, 10am-4pm
Price: Free
Info: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/gowest

411, 412, 903 to Altona Station