Look! the art of Australian picture books today

Lucy Goosey

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Children and adults alike will be delighted and inspired by Look! the art of Australian picture books today, a free exhibition celebrating the breathtaking artistry behind some of the nation’s most treasured picture books.


Created by State Library of Victoria, Look! features original artworks, sketches and drawings by more than 40 of Australia’s most talented illustrators, including Shaun Tan, Graeme Base, Bob Graham, Lucia Masciullo, Stella Danalis, Gregory Rodgers, Leigh Hobbs and Terry Denton.

The exquisite images tell many stories, some beautiful, some hilarious, some difficult. They help children to understand their world and give imaginations fuel to dream.

Find out more

Venue:
slq Gallery, level 2, State Library, Stanley Place, South Bank
Cost:
Free
More information:
Events
07 3840 7768
learningparticipation@slq.qld.gov.au

Program of events

Jane Tanner, illustration from Just Jack, Penguin Books Australia, 2008, colour pencil and watercolour on paper, courtesy of the artist

Look! Family Fun Day

State Library of Queensland
Starts 3rd Dec 2011, 10am -

Celebrate the launch of the Look! the art of Australian picture books today with a free family fun day.
Anna Walker, illustration from Froggy Green (detail), Puffin Books, 2008, acrylic on paper, courtesy of the artist

Stop-Start-Art

The Parlour, level 1, State Library
Starts 4th Jan 2012 10:30am-2:00pm, then Every weekday, until 20th Jan 2012

Learn how to make your own animation movie using stop motion techniques.
Lucia Masciullo, illustration from Family Forest (detail), text by Kim Kane, Hardie Grant Egmont, 2010, pencil and watercolour on paper, courtesy of the artist

The Illustration Factory

Knowledge Walk, level 1, State Library
Starts 4th Jan 2012 10:00am-3:00pm, then Every day, until 22nd Jan 2012

Drawing inspiration from Queensland illustration, bring your pictures to life.
Rebecca Cool, illustration from Isabella’s Garden (detail), text by Glenda Millard, Walker Books Australia, 2009, acrylic on canvas, courtesy of the author

Books in the backyard

Queensland Terrace, level 2, State Library
Starts 4th Jan 2012 10:00am-3:00pm, then Every day, until 21st Jan 2012

We’ve transformed the Queensland Terrace with swings, storybooks and a sandpit!
Robert Ingpen AM, illustration from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (detail), text by Lewis Carroll, Walker Books Australia, 2009, Pencil and watercolour on paper, courtesy of the artist

Tea & Music: a Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Queensland Terrace, level 2, State Library
Starts 7th Feb 2012, 10:30am -

The Mad Hatter, the March Hare and the Dormouse cordially invite you to one of the silliest tea parties you ever were at.
Graeme Base, illustration from Enigma, Viking, 2008, Coloured ink and watercolour on paper, State Library of Victoria

Look! It's story time

slq Gallery, level 2, State Library
Starts 7th Feb 2012 11:00am, then Every week on Tuesday, until 28th Feb 2012

Prepare to be taken on a magical, mystical journey into story-land with our special guest story-tellers
Anna Eglitis, illustration from Creatures of the Rainforest, Magabala Books, 2005, lino cut, courtesy of the artist

Top Secret Storytellers Clubhouse 2012

Queensland Terrace, level 2, State Library
Starts 4th Jan 2012 10:30am-3:00pm, then Every day, until 21st Jan 2012

Watch in wonder as our Chief Storytellers bring your favourite tales right off the page and into life.
Lucy Goosey

Look! the art of Australian picture books today

slq Gallery Foyer, level 2, State Library
Starts 3rd Dec 2011, then Every day, until 4th Mar 2012

A free exhibition celebrating the breathtaking artistry behind some of the nation’s most treasured picture books.
Lucy Goosey

Look! Curator’s Tour and White Gloves Tour

slq Gallery, level 2, State Library
Starts 10th Feb 2012 11:00am, then Every day, until 11th Feb 2012

A curators tour of the Look! exhibition with Mike Shuttleworth.
Collins Family

Deepen the Conversation: Reading to Children, with Mem Fox

slq Auditorium 1, level 2
Starts 16th Feb 2012, 6pm -

Join experts as they explore the role reading plays in the literacy development of children.
Lucia Masciullo, illustration from The Boy and the Toy (detail), text by Sonya Hartnett, Penguin Books Australia, 2010, acrylic and ink on paper, courtesy of the artist

Adults writing workshop

slq Auditorium 1, level 2
Starts 25th Feb 2012, 10am -

Discover the craft of creating picture books for children.
Elizabeth Honey, illustration from I'm Still Awake, Still, music by Sue Johnson, Allen & Unwin, 2008, gouache on paper, courtesy of the artist

The Corner looks at picture books!

The Corner, level 1, State Library
Starts 1st Dec 2011 10:00am-3:00pm, then Every day, until 4th Mar 2012

Under 8s and carers: come to The Corner between 10am and 12 noon daily for creative adventures.
Three Little Pumpkins, written by Nadia Sunde, Illustrated by Jody McGregor

Pumpkin Pickin’ Party

Queensland Terrace, level 2, State Library
Starts 10th Jan 2012, 11am -

A Pumpkin Pickin’ Party to celebrate the launch of The Three Little Pumpkins picture book.
Three Little Pumpkins, written by Nadia Sunde, Illustrated by Jody McGregor

Three Little Pumpkins

The Corner, level 1, State Library
Starts 4th Jan 2012 10:00am-3:00pm, then Every day, until 22nd Jan 2012

Display of delicate and delightful artworks from Queensland picture book illustrator Jody McGregor
Chicken Little

Family film festival

The Studio, level 1, State Library
Starts 4th Jan 2012 11:00am-3:00pm, then Every day, until 21st Jan 2012

Park your pram, pull up a pillow and explore the world of screen-stories where everyone, even Gnomeo and Juliet  lives happily never after
Fox, by Narelle Oliver

Bookplate workshop with Narelle Oliver

Fox Family White Gloves Room, level 4, State Library
Starts 16th Jan 2012, 10am -

Carve and print your own bookplate.

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