Stanley Spencer: a twentieth century British MasterExhibition 3 August to 4 December 2016 Cost: Adult $17 / Concession $12 / Family $36

Thirty paintings and drawings borrowed both nationally and internationally will tell the story of Stanley Spencer’s muses and the subjects that made this painter one of the greatest forces in British painting. This is the first major exhibition of the artist’s work in Australia and will be accompanied by an exceptional public program to increase the enjoyment and understanding of Spencer’s work. Accompanying the exhibition is a book published by Wakefield Press and a documentary film.

Bowties and Pearls4 August 2016, 10am – 12pm Venue: Marquee, Carrick Hill Tickets: $35 (includes morning tea and 3 raffle tickets) Bookings: Please call Malcolm Bartsch on 0407 977 413 Presented by: The Friends of Carrick Hill.

Tim Wonnacott’s passion for Napoleon Bonaparte will be offset by the Director’s commitment to the British victors of the Battle of Waterloo, after which our staircase at Carrick Hill is named. Join the fun and hear the banter of these two Englishmen battling verbally about the age old tension between the British and the French.

SPRING PROGRAM

2016

‘What’s it worth?’ Discovery Day3 August 2016 In conjunction with Tim Wonnacott and Theodore Bruce Appraisal: 10am – 3pm followed by display of top 5 items at 4pm Registration (paid on the day): $10 per item or $25 for three items (max. three items per registrant)

Ever wondered what that painting left to you by Uncle Bob is actually worth? You now have a chance to find out at the Carrick Hill Discovery Day to be conducted by Theodore Bruce Auctions with special guest, Tim Wonnacott, providing the commentary. Up to 3 items per person can be brought to Carrick Hill and the Theodore Bruce Valuation team will identify and value the item(s) for your edification. Tim Wonnacott and James Bruce conducted a similar day at Strathalbyn in 2014 at which over 2,000 people attended, so get in early to guarantee a space on the day.

Seeing Stanley Spencer6 August 2016, 10am – 4pm Venue: Marquee, Carrick Hill Tickets: $65 p/person, $50 students (limited to 20 student registrations) Registration: Includes lunch and afternoon tea

The Stanley Spencer Art Study Day will provide scholars, students and art lovers alike with an in-depth examination of the artist’s life and work. Lisa Slade, Deputy Director of the Art Gallery of South Australia will chair a host of guest speakers including Ted Gott, Senior Curator of International Art at the NGV; Paul Gough, Pro Vice-Chancellor at RMIT University; Professor Catherine Speck of the University of Adelaide as well as Keynote speaker Carolyn Leder, the Stanley Spencer Gallery’s trustee and curator. Please join us to explore the many themes of Spencer’s oeuvre with some of the foremost national and international Spencer scholars.

Recital & Readings18 September 2016 Venue: Great Hall, Carrick Hill House, 2pm & 5pm sessions Tickets: $45 per person, $40 Friends of Carrick Hill Pianist: Konstantin Shamray, winner of the 2008 Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia Sponsored by: Peter & Rebecca Kennedy

Stanley Spencer was not only a master artist but he also played piano and was a prodigious letter writer. The program will include music by Spencer’s favourite composers Mozart, Bach and Beethoven interspersed with readings of his colourful letters about art and his life. Carrick Hill’s own Bechstein grand piano will be used for the recital that will take place in the great hall and viewing the Stanley Spencer exhibition before the concert is included in the ticket price.

Should you wish to dine after the recital which concludes at 7.00pm, our licensed café run by the food business will remain open for dinner offering their full menu. If you want to take advantage of this evening opening of the café please make a booking via Kate Sutherland on 0419 508 463.

Pop-up Opera 7 October 2016, 6pm Venue: Carrick Hill Tickets: $150 p/person (includes dinner & cash bar – limited to 100 tickets) Bookings: Please call State Opera SA on 8226 4790

State Opera SA is delighted to be partnering with Carrick Hill to create a very special evening of art, food and fabulous music. Young and emerging artist from State Opera’s illustrious James & Diana Ramsay Foundation Opera Program will be joined by soprano Joanna McWaters in a progressive opera evening, which commences on the Terrace, and travels through the interior of the magnificent Carrick Hill residence and out into the marquee for supper. With operatic selections from Verdi, Mozart and Puccini, as well as some specially selected art song and lieder, this will be a cultural partnership made in heaven. With the best of food, art, wine and music, this is an event you cannot afford to miss!

Children’s Spencer Art & Play Day20 November 2016, 11am – 3pm Venue: Stables Lawns, Carrick Hill Registration: $2 per child (Payable on the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult)

The Art & Play Day will provide an opportunity for children to interact with Stanley Spencer artworks in the Carrick Hill collection in the house gallery (house entry will incur an additional charge). The Friends of Carrick Hill have developed activity sheets for children to complete while enjoying the great outdoors. Children’s Poet, Mike Lucas, will be in the Poet’s Corner reciting his original poems about Stanley Spencer. There will be an opportunity for Children to have a photo with Mike in the Poet’s Corner. The Glenelg Brass Band will also be playing in the afternoon.

For bookings please call 8433 1700 or email curator.carrick@sa.gov.au

Sponsored by

THE FRIENDS OF CARRICK HILL INC.

Licensed Café | Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and the month of July. Open 10am – 4pm and available for morning/afternoon teas, lunches and refreshments. Call 08 8379 1265

Gardens & Grounds | Free admission except for special eventsEntry to the House | 3 August to 4 December 2016 Open Wednesday to Sunday & Public Holidays 10am – 4.30pm Adult $17.00 / Conc. $12.00 / Family $36.00

46 Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield T. 08 8433 1700 carrickhill.sa.gov.au