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SUMMARY:Artist & Curator Talk // Elizabeth Day with Ann Finegan
DESCRIPTION:Hear from artist Elizabeth Day and Curator Ann Finegan on major survey exhibition The Fragility of Goodness: The Prison on the Landscape and Other Stories.\nSaturday 16 May 2026\, 11am-12pm\nFREE\, all welcome\, RSVP essential\n\nElizabeth Day’s survey exhibition at BRAG examines the legacy of Empire and the colonisation of Australia and its First Nations peoples. The exhibition focuses on the lasting impact of colonial prison systems and how these institutions reshaped both landscape and society.\n\nThe project connects closely to Bathurst’s history as part of a network of colonial prison towns established west of the Blue Mountains. Day has explored these themes in earlier works: in 2023\, she presented There’s a Reason Beyond a Reason\, 1797 Parramatta Gaol at The National 4 at Carriageworks\, Redfern. This large-scale textile installation was made from unravelled second-hand garments and referenced early colonial prison architecture. Through the slow process of unravelling fabric\, the work suggested the possibility of undoing the prison’s imprint on the landscape.\n\nThe Fragility of Goodness: The Prison on the Landscape and Other Stories continues this investigation. The exhibition considers how the histories of colonial prisons continue to shape contemporary Australia. Day draws connections between historical penal sites including Parramatta and Tasmania\, engaging with ideas of layered colonial\, geographical and social histories. Her practice is informed by both historical research and personal experience within institutional systems.\n\nA key work in the exhibition\, The Law Is Not Always Just\, forms part of a new series of grass-grown texts mapping prisons across the Central West. This floor installation sits among several significant works including There’s a Reason Beyond a Reason\, Notes on the Castle\, the sculptural recreation of Bathurst Gaol’s Lion Gate\, Invisible Words Invisible Worlds\, and the collaborative community project MYCO LOGIC.\n\nTogether\, this exhibition invites reflection on systems of justice\, power and repair.\n\nElizabeth Day in Carriageworks’ Clothing Store Studios\, where she was artist-in-residence from 2021-2023. Photo: Jacquie Manning.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/artist-curator-talk-elizabeth-day-with-ann-finegan/
LOCATION:Bathurst Regional Art Gallery\, 70-78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, 2795
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Regional Art Gallery":MAILTO:brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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SUMMARY:Bathurst Miniature Railway
DESCRIPTION:Pack a picnic lunch and take the kids down to the miniature railway to enjoy a few rides on working scale model trains\, just across the road from the Adventure Playground. Covered shoes must be worn. Trains run the 3rd Sunday of the month\, weather permitting.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/bathurst-miniature-railway/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:John Matthews Sporting Complex\, Durham Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event,History and Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Miniature Railway Society":MAILTO:bxminirail@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Big Band Blast Bandemonium
DESCRIPTION:The Ultimate Weekend of Big Band Music Returns!\nGet ready for another unforgettable weekend as the Big Band Blast Festival swings back into Bathurst!\nExperience the energy\, talent\, and rhythm of Australia’s finest young musicians in a celebration of big band\nmusic like no other.\n\nBandemonium – Student Showcase\nThe Big Band Blast Festival concludes with an electrifying showcase featuring 15 talented high school big bands from across the region and beyond. With performances happening simultaneously across 4 stages\, you’ll have the freedom to explore and enjoy the incredible variety of sounds throughout the day. Move from stage to stage at your own pace and immerse yourself in the energy\, skill\, and passion of Australia’s next generation of jazz musicians. It’s a dynamic\, festival-style experience where every performance brings something special—don’t miss this chance to catch all the action!\n\nAbout Big Band Blast\nNow in its 12th year\, Big Band Blast continues to provide outstanding educational and performance opportunities for high school big bands from across Australia. Proudly supported by The Mitchell Conservatorium of Music and Festivals Australia\, this event celebrates creativity\, collaboration\, and community spirit—right here in Bathurst.\n\nDon’t Miss Out!\nJoin the fun\, feel the rhythm\, and be part of the excitement that makes Big Band Blast a highlight of the Bathurst cultural calendar. Book your tickets now and secure your seat for an incredible weekend of big band brilliance!
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/big-band-blast-bandemonium/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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