Jul
26
to Sep 6
Jul
26
to Aug 10
Open Studio SALA 2025 - Landscapes from the Tour
As I travelled during February and March this year touring - If fabrics could speak… as part of the Adelaide Fringe 2025, the landscapes I passed through showed unexpected beauty in the midst of drought.
My artist eye is all about noticing moments: sea, dust, endless skies, the light that reveals.
These landscapes underscore the stories shared through 'If Fabrics Could Speak.' and I am so thrilled Dawn Dust is a finalist for the SALA Advertiser Contemporary Art Awards this year.
Open 10-4 Saturdays and Sundays July 26, 27, August 2,3,9 and 10.
Artist talks
11am on Sat July 6th Tales from the Tour, new 6min film short release
11am on Sat August 2nd Landscape and light
11am on Sunday August 3rd, missed a talk? Let’s wing it!
11am on Sunday August 10th More tales from the Residency
Please note an error on the SALA website. There is no artist talk on Saturday 9th. My studio will still be open, however I am audio describing a matinee theatre performance for the blind and will be in and out through the day.
Aug
1
to Aug 31
SALA Advertiser Contemporary Art Award 2025 Finalist
In the dawn light, sheep kicked clouds of dust in the grassless paddocks as the trees and far hills blurred into dreamscapes.
The skies, clear of any cloud, heralded no relief. The current drought and endless dust coating the land, underpinned the stories shared during the 'If fabrics could speak...' tour of the north.
Grief trembled in voices, lives in suspension, like dust motes in air awaiting rain.
Venue Keith Murdoch building, 31 Waymouth St Adelaide
Open Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm August 1-31st
Aug
15
6:00 PM18:00
The Bobbin Tree -
I’m so thrilled to be invited by the wonderful team at The Bobbin Tree to hold a special showing of my film If fabrics could speak…
Click the link for details and to book Workshops – The Bobbin Tree by Inspirations
Artist Cathering Fitz-Gerald asked the community, “If fabrics could speak, what story would they tell?”
During this evening you will get the opportunity to hear Catherine speak about the project, view the film showcasing 18 of the countless fabric stories collected, and get the chance to share your own fabric story.
Attendees are invited to bring a fabric item of sentimental or historical value to share with the group. This is a wonderful participatory event where we will share stories and memories, guided by Catherine.
Date: Friday 15 August 2025
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Cost: $65
Sep
6
to Sep 7
SALA Workshop - one day only
This workshop is about exploration and expression without the pressure of trying to create something for anyone but yourself. Break away from brushes and use your palette knife for more than just mixing paint.
Join award-winning artist Catherine Fitz-Gerald in a small class, that includes demos, individual support, and plenty of time to paint.
Have fun with friends and enjoy this 1/2 day workshop 11am to 3.30pm with heartwarming homemade soup and crusty bread, tea and coffee provided for lunch.
We will create a painting in oils on aluminium and discuss how to use the same techniques on other surfaces. It’s a place to explore and develop ideas. Bring your own landscape image or springboard off one of mine.
Learn to use texture to create alla prima art that is expressive and personal.
Suitable for adults with varying degrees of art experience, from a beginner to an experienced artist wanting to try something new.
All materials supplied.
Maximum class size 10.
Venue 6 Duthy St Unley. Duthy St Art Supplies
Cost $120 Materials and light lunch included.
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May
15
to May 24
Clare Art Show
Thursday 15th 6.30pm Launch and Awards night
Fri May 16 6.30pm Opening Night 7pm
Sat May 17 to Sat 24th 10.00am to 4.00pm
Online exhibition open 24 hours from Friday May 16th at 7pm to Sat May 31 Closes @ midnight
For those who came to my Fringe Tour, you might like to see 3 of my paintings in person. These are from the Scheherazade Series which I painted as a tribute to my 93 year young dressmaker mother. All works are oil on polycotton, 76cm square and priced at $1950.
I’ll be at the show Thursday 15th from 6.30pm.
Mar
8
10:00 AM10:00
If fabrics could speak On Tour! West Lakes 2 days only! Adelaide Fringe Regional Tour
NGUTUNGKA WEST LAKES
10AM - 12PM Saturday March 8TH AUSLAN TRANSLATED
Proudly supported by the City of Charles Sturt.
10AM - 12PM Saturday March 15TH
Come to If fabrics could speak on tour! Auslan interpreted event
I asks, “If your fabric could speak, what stories would it tell? Stories of making, family or culture?
See the award winning short film sharing 18 community stories, and bring your own cherished textile, your knitting, felt, weaving, sewing, embroidery or favourite fabric that holds special memories for you.
We’ll share a cuppa and a little morning tea and swap stories in a yarning circle chatting about our fabrics and the memories they hold.
Welcoming, informal, small group. Wheelchair accessible, free parking and cafe on site.
Mar
5
to Mar 29
Artist in Residence - Ngutungka, West Lakes March 2025
Come and share your fabric’s story with Catherine in individual, relaxed sessions and be a part of an evolving new exhibition, proudly supported by the City of Charles Sturt.
To book one-on-one sessions scan the qr code below or click on this link https://events.humanitix.com/if-fabrics-could-speak-artist-in-residence-ngutungka-west-lakes
Mar
2
10:00 AM10:00
If fabrics could speak On Tour! Kimba one day only! Adelaide Fringe Regional Tour
1 EVENT INSTITUTE BUILDING KIMBA
Sunday March 2nd
10AM - 12PM
Come to If fabrics could speak on tour!
I asks, “If your fabric could speak, what stories would it tell? Stories of making, family or culture?
See the award winning short film sharing 18 community stories, and bring your own cherished textile, your knitting, felt, weaving, sewing, embroidery or favourite fabric that holds special memories for you.
We’ll share a cuppa and a little morning tea and swap stories in a yarning circle chatting about our fabrics and the memories they hold.
Welcoming, informal, small group.
Mar
1
10:00 AM10:00
If fabrics could speak On Tour! Whyalla one day only! Adelaide Fringe Regional Tour
1 EVENT WYALLA MOUNT LAURA HOMESTEAD
Located off Ekblom St
10AM - 12PM
Come to If fabrics could speak on tour!
I asks, “If your fabric could speak, what stories would it tell? Stories of making, family or culture?
See the award winning short film sharing 18 community stories, and bring your own cherished textile, your knitting, felt, weaving, sewing, embroidery or favourite fabric that holds special memories for you.
We’ll share a cuppa and a little morning tea and swap stories in a yarning circle chatting about our fabrics and the memories they hold.
Welcoming, informal, small group.
Feb
28
2:00 PM14:00
If fabrics could speak On Tour! Port Augusta one day only! Adelaide Fringe Regional Tour (Copy)
1 EVENT ONLY - YARTA PURTLI ART GALLERY
2PM - 4PM FRIDAY 28TH FEB
Come to If fabrics could speak on tour!
I asks, “If your fabric could speak, what stories would it tell? Stories of making, family or culture?
See the award winning short film sharing 18 community stories, and bring your own cherished textile, your knitting, felt, weaving, sewing, embroidery or favourite fabric that holds special memories for you.
We’ll share a cuppa and a little morning tea and swap stories in a yarning circle chatting about our fabrics and the memories they hold.
Welcoming, informal, small group.
Feb
23
10:00 AM10:00
If fabrics could speak On Tour! Port Pirie one day only! Adelaide Fringe Regional Tour
2 EVENTS PORT PIRIE REGIONAL GALLERY
10AM - 12PM
2PM - 4PM
Come to If fabrics could speak on tour!
I asks, “If your fabric could speak, what stories would it tell? Stories of making, family or culture?
See the award winning short film sharing 18 community stories, and bring your own cherished textile, your knitting, felt, weaving, sewing, embroidery or favourite fabric that holds special memories for you.
We’ll share a cuppa and a little morning tea and swap stories in a yarning circle chatting about our fabrics and the memories they hold.
Welcoming, informal, small group.
Feb
22
to Mar 15
Adelaide Fringe 2025 "If fabrics could speak" On Tour! February-March 2025
To purchase tickets scan the QR code below.
Feb
22
10:00 AM10:00
If fabrics could speak On Tour! Clare one day only! Adelaide Fringe Regional Tour
1 EVENT ONLY - BARBARA J LONG ROOM CLARE TOWN HALL
10AM - 12PM SATURDAY 22ND FEB
Come to If fabrics could speak on tour!
I asks, “If your fabric could speak, what stories would it tell? Stories of making, family or culture?
See the award winning short film sharing 18 community stories, and bring your own cherished textile, your knitting, felt, weaving, sewing, embroidery or favourite fabric that holds special memories for you.
We’ll share a cuppa and a little morning tea and swap stories in a yarning circle chatting about our fabrics and the memories they hold.
Welcoming, informal, small group.
Feb
12
10:00 AM10:00
U3A Inner North Art Group Wanderers - special event
10.00am arrival
10.30am artist talk and film
11.30pm coffee in the Pepper St cafe
Feb
8
2:00 PM14:00
Artist Talk - Pepper St Gallery
If fabrics could speak, what stories would they tell? Catherine explores the themes that have emerged from over 50 stories gathered from our creative community. The film If fabrics could speak will be shown.
No need to book, just come. Although designed for the vision impaired and blind community, everyone is welcome.
The entire exhibition is Audio Described with tactile floor indicators guiding you to tactile QR codes on the walls to encourage independent exploration of the exhibition and enable access to the audio descriptions.
Parking at the rear of the building, 2 access ramps, accessible toilets, cafe on site. Multiple bus routes and pedestrian lights to cross Magill Rd.
Feb
1
2:00 PM14:00
Sensory Tour and Artist Talk - Pepper St Gallery
If fabrics could speak, what stories would they tell? Catherine explores her memories of her dressmaker mother in this artist talk and Sensory Tour.
You will be able to touch, many of the fabrics and items used to create her still life paintings, scent and even taste the lush fruit she painted.
No need to book, just come. Although designed for the vision impaired and blind community, everyone is welcome.
The entire exhibition is Audio Described with tactile floor indicators guiding you to tactile QR codes on the walls to encourage independent exploration of the exhibition and enable access to the audio descriptions.
Parking at the rear of the building, 2 access ramps, accessible toilets, cafe on site. Multiple bus routes and pedestrian lights to cross Magill Rd.
Jan
25
2:00 PM14:00
Jan
22
11:00 AM11:00
Jan
17
to Feb 14
Pepper St Gallery January 2025 'If fabrics could speak' audio described exhibition
In 2025 celebrate our creative community with new stories and favourites from the award winning If fabrics could speak… 2024project.
Pepper St Art Gallery 83646154 Open Tue-Fri 10-5 Sat 12noon-5
Launch Friday Jan 17th 6pm by Bec Young CE of Access2Arts
Artist talk Sat 18th January 2pm - 3.30
IAF special event Wednesday January 22nd 11-12.30
Artist demonstration Sat 25th January 2pm - 3.30
Artist talk and sensory tour Sat 1st February 2pm - 3.30
Artist talk Sat 8th February 2pm - 3.30
Jan
10
to Jan 18
Aug
18
to Aug 25
SALA 2024 - A surprise event with two new artists
There will be a change up in dates this year.
my studio will only be open 3 days
Sunday 11th, 18th and Sunday 25
10.00am - 4.00pm each day.
With, from left, textural sustainable artist Swapna Namboodiri, Catherine Fitz-Gerald and bas-relief artist Sandhya Mulchandani.
Fabric, clay, plastics, paint, photography and film; exploring memory and making through three artists’ touch.
The materials we make with matter. Whether we illuminate the memory of making through photography and film; or focus attention on the fragility and danger to our ocean reefs through the use of upcycled plastics; or take the earth itself to fashion bas-relief images reflecting culture and history; the fabrics we create with are a vital part of our voices as artists.
Three artists demonstrate the materials of their art practices throughout the day 10-4, and give an artist talk at 1pm.
Catherine Fitz-Gerald - August 11th - ‘If fabrics could speak…’ Demonstrating painting fabrics in oils
Audio described paintings, photographs and digital stories.
I am thrilled that the If Fabrics Could Speak film is a finalist for the Unitcare Services Digital Media Award.
Come and see the special large screen viewing at 1.30 following my 1pm artist talk. The captioned film can be viewed on the small screen in my studio throughout SALA, or online at home.
Congratulations to all SALA artists and finalists.
Sandhya Mulchandani - August 18th - Traditional bas-relief with airdried clay. Artist talk at 1pm.
Swapna Namboodiri - August 25th - Nothing is wasted - upcycled plastics, sustainable textural art. Artist talk at 1pm.
May
31
to Jun 21
If fabrics could speak... Pepper Street Gallery POSTPONED TILL JAN 2025
Unfortunately, the renovations at Pepper Street Gallery WERE not finished FOR MAY therefore this exhibition has been POSTPONED UNITL JANURAY 2025.
If fabrics could speak reprises at the newly renovated Pepper Street Gallery with a few new works and more opportunities to get together and celebrate our creative community.
558 Magill Rd, Magill
Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 12 noon - 5 pm
Launching Friday May 31st 6-8pm Auslan translated
Saturday June 1st, 1-4 pm BYO making, come and share your stories of why making with fabrics, yarn, fibre, thread is important to you. We’ll chat, have a cuppa and enjoy meeting others in our creative community.
Saturday June 8th 2-3.30 pm Meet the artist, watch the 30 minute video of community stories and enjoy a Sensory Tour.
Saturday June 15th 2-3.30 pm Meet the artist, watch the 30 minute captioned video of community stories and enjoy an Auslan-translated discussion with Catherine.
Free school tour dates can be booked Wednesday - Friday 5 - 14 June. Suitable for Year 4 - Year 12. Bookings essential call Alex on 8364 6154
Apr
13
to Apr 14
Still Water and Quince Fair - Penola April 2024
I’m so excited to be the artist in residence at Cathy Hughes Open Garden this year. I can’t wait to visit her quince orchard with over 30 varieties for inspiration.
If you fancy a restful weekend away after Mad March, do come and join us.
Mar
30
to Apr 30
Barossa Art Festival - Meet the Maker
The Barossa is a premier destination for the Arts, complementing its already outstanding reputation for food, wine, and culture.
I’m excited to be returning to Tscharke Winery where I visited during the planning of my first Before the Wine Series.
Over the last 15 years I have revisited the series many times, using many different techniques, all of which will be exhibited during the festival.
I’ll also be demonstrating painting in oil on aluminium, creating a special piece based on a famous Tscharke wine, conveniently next to the wine tasting! April 6th from 11-4pm
The bi-annual Barossa Arts Festival’s catchphrase is ‘Colour, Creativity and Culture, showcasing our region’s vibrancy.’
https://barossaartsfestival.com.au/
Mar
16
10:00 AM10:00
Relaxed Meet the Artist - Memories of my mother
Click on image for Audio Description
My mother is a dressmaker, and many of my memories of her are connected with the fabrics that passed through her creative hands.
Come and discover the stories behind my paintings. Meet the artist, that’s me, in a relaxed and friendly space for a chat and a chance to sit and quietly view the video of community stories if you wish.
Mar
9
11:00 AM11:00
Relaxed Meet the Artist - Community Stories
Come and discover the threads that bind us through these community stories of the fabrics we treasure and the memories they hold.
Meet the artist in a relaxed and friendly space.
Mar
2
11:00 AM11:00
Auslan Interpreted - Meet the Artist
Step into a community project where 30 individuals share the memories bound within the weft and warp of the fabrics they treasure.
Meet the artist, curator and producer of If Fabrics Could Speak… Catherine Fitz-Gerald and discover the ins and outs of planning and creating this inclusive exhibition of paintings, photography and digital stories.
The 30 minute video of community stories is captioned. Each photograph and painting also has text stories accompanying it.
Feb
24
11:00 AM11:00
Sensory and Tactile Tour
Click on the photo to hear the Audio Description.
Meet the artist, that’s me, and explore the textures, fabrics, objects and even scents that inspire my still life paintings.
Come to this inclusive, Audio Described exhibition of paintings, photographs and digital stories about fabrics and the stories they hold.
Tactile floor indicators guide you to tactile QR codes enabling you to access the Audio Descriptions and independently explore the exhibition at any time.
Feb
16
6:00 PM18:00
If fabrics could speak.... Launch
It’s finally here! Save this date!
Venue: St Peters Gallery
When 6-9pm
Feb
16
to Apr 6
If fabrics could speak... Adelaide Fringe 2024 - extended until April 6th
If fabrics could speak…
Exhibition extended until April 6th OPen Monday to Saturday
Feb
9
6:00 PM18:00
SEW SPARKLY
My lovely dressmaker Mum continues to inspire me. My memories of her are intricately woven through the fabrics she loves and the garments she has made through the years.
Her Fringe gowns are iconic, and on the 9th of February, she’ll preview both the Fringe Season and my exhibition If fabrics could speak… by auctioning them to support artists through Arts Unlimited, the Philanthropic Arm of the Adelaide Fringe.
Come and see these beautiful gowns and be Sew Sparkly!
Scan the QR code to buy tickets. See you there!
Scan to purchase your tickets!
Jan
12
to Jan 21
Victor Harbour Art Show 2024
Queen of the Night, white epiphyllum 2. Oil on poly cotton, 76 x 56cm.
These lovely flowers always remind me of my Auntie Eve. My plant came from a cutting from my mum, who got it from her wonderful sister Eve.
Oct
18
to Oct 22
Glenside Art Show 2023
Queen of the Night, white epiphyllum 2. Oil on poly cotton, 76 x 56cm.
These lovely flowers always remind me of my Auntie Eve. My plant came from a cutting from my mum, who got it from her wonderful sister Eve.
Exhibiting at the Glenside Art Show 18th to 22nd October at the Burnside Ballroom.
Georgette with apricots, 91 x 91cm oil on polycotton.
Oct
7
to Oct 14
Artist in Residence - Walkerville Art Show
I’m excited to be painting again as artist in residence at the Walkerville Art Show. Last year I had such fun painting these apricots. This year I’ll be painting quinces on a damask cloth.
I’ll be painting 12-3pm each day, except for Sunday 8th when I’ll paint 10 to 2pm due to a prior engagement.
Exhibition dates and times below.
Frid 6th Oct 20236 pm - 9 pm Opening Night
Sat 7th and Sunday 8th Oct 10 am - 5 pm
Mon 9th and Tues 10th Oct Closed
Wed 11th, Thurs 12th, Fri 13th Oct 12 pm - 6 pm
Sat 14th Oct 10 am - 4 pm
https://walkervilleartshow.com.au