Nick Howson has produced a set of 12 cards of the early VFL clubs in their original colours with a small booklet on the history of the clubs’ names.
Melbourne Seminar (with Magnet Galleries and Manning Clark House): After Turnbull – Whither the ABC?
November 19, 2018 by 2 Comments
Magnet Galleries and Manning Clark House host this Melbourne seminar (Wed 21 Nov) where Fatima Measham, Gideon Haigh and Jeff Sparrow discuss all things ABC. Very timely. John Harms is the MC. All welcome.
Almanac Art: Fort Delta presents the second event in their monthly ‘Art Dinner Series’ on Collecting Contemporary Art.
October 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fort Delta is excited to bring you the second event in our monthly ‘Art Dinner Series’ on Collecting Contemporary Art at our favourite local; The North Fitzroy Arms Hotel, to hear James Makin of James Makin Gallery and Andy Gomez of Fort Delta, in conversation on the topic of collecting contemporary art.
Almanac Art: Introducing Darren ‘DJ’ Williams
October 10, 2018 by 6 Comments
These days DJ Williams has taken the leap of faith to try his hand at being a full time artist and writer. He has a special interest in footy history. Here’s some of his recent work.
Almanac Art: South Melbourne v Carlton and the 1909 VFL Season
October 10, 2018 by 5 Comments
DJ Williams tells the historic tale of the 1909 season, accompanied by his own original artwork.
Art Exhibition – Jim Pavlidis: Footy
September 13, 2018 by 1 Comment
Renowned football artist, Jim Pavlidis is holding an exhibition of his art from September 13 until September 27 in Fitzroy. The exhibition opens tonight at Printmaker Gallery, 227 Brunswick St, Fitzroy from 6pm. All welcome.
Finals Week 1 – Melbourne v Geelong: The love for Melbourne in Melbourne
September 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
There’s a lot of love for the Melbourne Football Club in Melbourne at the moment. The affection was palpable in the MCC Members from early on Friday afternoon, continued through the Dees’ superb performance, and was expressed through street art across the weekend. Katie Purvis has been completely immersed in the whole experience, as has her 91 year old dad. [Great to have you on the site Katie – ripper Cordner story too. Welcome, JTH]
Almanac Art: The Art Dinner Series
September 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Being the all-round ‘culture vultures’ we are, Footy Almanac is happy to support Fort Delta as it initiates its Art Dinner Series at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel.
2018 AFL Potential Premiers?
August 30, 2018 by 16 Comments
Ben the Artist has developed a potential 2018 Premiership poster for each of the participating finalists.
Almanac Art: ‘The Art of Football’ exhibition – opening night review
August 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
Kasey Symons was honoured to be at the opening night of ‘The Art of Football’ in Mildura, the latest exhibition featuring works of footy art curated by Bob Utber.
Almanac Art: ‘The Art of Football Exhibition’ launch tonight (Aug 22) in Mildura
August 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Bob Utber’s latest exhibition, ‘The Art of Football’ officially opens in Mildura August 22 and will run to September 22 – be sure to check out if you’re in or headed up to the Mallee. The launch is Aug 22. Details in this post.
Art Exhibition: Aussie Rules – Passion and Pain Exhibition
August 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A new art exhibition, Aussie Rules – Passion and Pain, opens Thursday 13 September at Glen Eira City Council Gallery featuring many works that encapsulate the love we have for our great game.
Almanac Art – Aussie Rules: Passion and Pain Exhibition
July 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
You are all invited to the Opening of ‘Aussie Rules – Passion and Pain Exhibition’. Inspired by Yvette Wroby’s ‘Siren’s Call’, the event has it all, a fan’s room, memorabilia exhibitions from Collingwood and St Kilda FC’s, with Martin Flanagan as guest speaker, and tons of art from Almanac’s Kendra Heil, Kate Birrell and Yvette Wroby. Please RSVP. Details within.
Almanac Art: Kate Birrell’s Dusty Martin in the Grand Final
July 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Kate Birrell’s painting of Dusty Martin in the 2017 Grand Final. [Purchased by Joe De Petro – Ed]
Art Exhibition – Kate Birrell’s “This Footy Life” (opens June 30)
June 28, 2018 by 5 Comments
One of our favourites (particularly amongst our Tiger fans), Kate Birrell, will be exhibiting works inspired by footy at her gallery next month. All are welcome to attend, starting from this weekend.
Almanac Art – Richmond: Stewart Street Mural
June 28, 2018 by 5 Comments
Andy Fuller came across a fantastic footy-inspired mural down in Richmond that he’s shared with us. Can anyone name the artist?
Almanac Art: Eyes on the Ball – Review from 1996
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The late Robert Rooney, artist and critic for The Australian, reviews a footy-art exhibition from the Ross Oakley era, in his characteristic sharp style.
State of the game?
Our favourite gum-tree themed writer waddles back into the debate around “The State of the Game.”