To commemorate the birth of Alan McCulloch one hundred years ago, his daughter Susan McCulloch will share recollections of her father and the legacy he created. Alan McCulloch (1907–1992) was the founding author of McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art and was one of Australia's foremost art critics for more than 60 years.
He was founding director of the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and established its inaugural collection of unique works on paper. Discover how Alan worked towards establishing the Gallery while also writing the first edition of the 'bible' of Australian art in the Shoreham studio built by himself and Arthur Boyd. Hear recollections of boisterous evenings at the studio with Godfrey Miller, John Perceval, John Brack, the Boyds, Albert Tucker, Charles Blackman, Dorothy Braund, Barry Humphries and many others.
Sunday 5 August
In tandem
with Susan McCulloch, co-author of The New McCulloch’s Encyclopedia of Australian Art and arts writer
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Free event, entrance fee applies
Venue: MPRG
Susan McCulloch will also be available to sign copies of the new edition of McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art which has received a hugely positive response and has all but sold out.
For bookings click here for the MPRG website.
Wednesday
Tuesday
Friday
Melbourne Weekly
Cover story on Susan McCulloch, Melbourne Weekly and Melbourne Times, March 28–April 3, 2007
Thursday
Michael Reid Newsletter
Susan McCulloch writes about the making of Australia's art 'bible' in Michael Reid's February/March 2007 newsletter.
World of Antiques and Art
Daniel Thomas reviews the Encyclopedia in World of Antiques & Art magazine February-August 2007 Edition
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Sunshine Coast Daily Revive Weekend Magazine February 17 2007
In An eye for art, Toby Walker traces Alan and Susan McCulloch's history in Queensland, telling of their visit to Bribie Island to meet Ian Fairweather and of Susan's ongoing interest in Queensland's artists and collectors.
Monday
Susan McCulloch quoted in article about Queensland Director's job
Susan McCulloch has been quoted in regard to her opinion about who will be the next director of the Queensland Art Gallery in the Courier Mail:
"Art critic and author Susan McCulloch said the rumour mill is running hot about the job.
"It's a bit like musical chairs in the gallery world," she said. "Lynne Seear (QAG assistant director) would be an obvious one to think of. But the odd thing is that deputy directors rarely get to inherit the main job. (Expatriate Australian) Christopher Saines has been mentioned in relation to the job, he's in New Zealand (at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki), but I don't know if he would be interested in it.
"Good luck to whoever gets it. It's a fabulous job, a problematic job, I think it could be very hard keeping the money up to scratch. I think the gallery is wonderful, but there are considerable challenges in the job of running it, too," she said."
"Art critic and author Susan McCulloch said the rumour mill is running hot about the job.
"It's a bit like musical chairs in the gallery world," she said. "Lynne Seear (QAG assistant director) would be an obvious one to think of. But the odd thing is that deputy directors rarely get to inherit the main job. (Expatriate Australian) Christopher Saines has been mentioned in relation to the job, he's in New Zealand (at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki), but I don't know if he would be interested in it.
"Good luck to whoever gets it. It's a fabulous job, a problematic job, I think it could be very hard keeping the money up to scratch. I think the gallery is wonderful, but there are considerable challenges in the job of running it, too," she said."
Herald Sun
Simon Plant describes Alan McCulloch as having been a 'progressive commentator' and talks about the new edition of the Encyclopedia in the article 'Family Portrait' Herald Sun Weekend Magazine Saturday 20 January 2007.
Wednesday
2007 Events
Flinders Market
Come along to purchase a signed copy of the Encyclopedia at the Flinders Market, Mornington Peninsula on Sunday 28th January 2007.
Indigenart
Susan McCulloch to open the new Indigenart Gallery featuring exhibitions by Lorraine Connelly-Northey and artists from Eastern Arnhem land at 41 Derby St Collingwood, on Wednesday 31st January 2007 at 6pm.
Montalto Sculpture Prize
Susan McCulloch will open the 2007 Montalto Sculpture Prize at Mornington Peninsula's Montalto Winery, 33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South, Victoria on Sunday February 11 2007 4pm.
The $10,000 acquisitive prize is curated by Neil Williams, and the judges for the 2007 Prize are:
Phillip Doggett-Williams – artist and art educator
John Mitchell – owner of Montalto
Brian Sadgrove – director of Sadgrove Design Partners, designed Montalto labels
Peter Williams – director of Williams Boag Architects, designed Montalto buildings
Dianne Tanzer – Dianne Tanzer Gallery, Melbourne.
Mornington Peninsula Library
Susan and Emily will be doing a talk and book signing at Mornington Peninsula Library, Mornington branch, Vancouver Street Mornington Victoria on Wednesday March 14 at 2pm. Contact 03 59 501705 for information.
Come along to purchase a signed copy of the Encyclopedia at the Flinders Market, Mornington Peninsula on Sunday 28th January 2007.
Indigenart
Susan McCulloch to open the new Indigenart Gallery featuring exhibitions by Lorraine Connelly-Northey and artists from Eastern Arnhem land at 41 Derby St Collingwood, on Wednesday 31st January 2007 at 6pm.
Montalto Sculpture Prize
Susan McCulloch will open the 2007 Montalto Sculpture Prize at Mornington Peninsula's Montalto Winery, 33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South, Victoria on Sunday February 11 2007 4pm.
The $10,000 acquisitive prize is curated by Neil Williams, and the judges for the 2007 Prize are:
Phillip Doggett-Williams – artist and art educator
John Mitchell – owner of Montalto
Brian Sadgrove – director of Sadgrove Design Partners, designed Montalto labels
Peter Williams – director of Williams Boag Architects, designed Montalto buildings
Dianne Tanzer – Dianne Tanzer Gallery, Melbourne.
Mornington Peninsula Library
Susan and Emily will be doing a talk and book signing at Mornington Peninsula Library, Mornington branch, Vancouver Street Mornington Victoria on Wednesday March 14 at 2pm. Contact 03 59 501705 for information.
Friday
Art Monthly
Daniel Thomas reviews the new McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art in Art Monthly December 2006.
Monday
Encyclopedia mentioned in article on Aboriginal art.
McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art mentioned in Robert Nelson's article on Aboriginal art, Pathways to understanding, in The Age, December 9 2006.
Saturday
Sydney Morning Herald
Potrait of a family at work
by Angela Bennie
Monday 27th November
'Fresh chance for our most stolen book'
by Stephen Scheding
December 9-10 2006
Monday
Bonhams and Goodman Launch
BONHAMS & GOODMAN
Encyclopedia Launch and Susan and Emily in conversation with Geoffrey Smith at Bonhams & Goodman, Sydney
Monday 4 December 6 pm
7 Anderson Street
Double Bay NSW 2028
Free call number 1800 099 310 (Australia only)
t 02 9327 9900
f 02 9327 2917
e info.aus@bonhams.com
Encyclopedia Launch and Susan and Emily in conversation with Geoffrey Smith at Bonhams & Goodman, Sydney
Monday 4 December 6 pm
7 Anderson Street
Double Bay NSW 2028
Free call number 1800 099 310 (Australia only)
t 02 9327 9900
f 02 9327 2917
e info.aus@bonhams.com
Saturday
Friday
The Age
'Australian art and a family affair'
by Peter Hill
November 11 2006
'In the name of the father'
by Ashley Crawford
November 12 2006
'Pathways to understanding'
by Robert Nelson
December 9 2006
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