BANK Art Museum Moree last week launched its 2025 program, with more than 100 guests attending an outdoor twilight function for a sneak preview of what’s on the easel for the year ahead.
There was a summer-vibe in the air as BAMM director Rosie Dennis shared highlights for 2025.
“It’s a jam-packed program of exhibitions, concerts and public talks,” Ms Dennis smiled.
This year will feature world-renowned artists William Barton and Simon Tedeschi in concert, and a solo exhibition by the legendary Elisabeth Cummings.
The 2025 program opens with Personal Perspective, featuring artists Paddy Jaminji, Tracey Moffatt, Gloria Tamerre Petyarre, George Ward Tjumgurrayi, Queenie Mckenzie, Dorothy Brennan and Ian Abdulla.
Curated by Ms Dennis, Personal Perspective draws upon the breadth of the BAMM collection.
“In particular, BAMM’s prolific collection of Aboriginal works, as a catalyst for conversations about how we see, interpret and relate to place through art,” Ms Dennis said.
The BAMM Biennale Portrait Prize is also now open for entries.
Now in its seventh year, the portrait prize, worth $7500, is for excellence in portrait painting.
“Entries are invited from artists across Australia at all stages in their career, and the finalists’ exhibition will be selected from all entrants,” Ms Dennis said.
In April, BAMM will present a remarkable collection of works by the legendary Elisabeth Cummings, featuring a selection of her works on paper and canvas.
Spanning the last 40 years of her distinguished career, these pieces showcase Cummings’ bold use of colour, dynamic mark-making, and deep connection to the Australian landscape.
“Drawing inspiration from her travels and personal experiences, the exhibition offers an intimate insight into both her artistic evolution and her personal journey,” Ms Dennis said.
BAMM is for the next two days screening a documentary acknowledging the 1965 Freedom Ride, which happened 60 years ago this month.
To acknowledge this seminal moment in Australia’s history, BAMM will conduct several screenings of Dr Rachel Perkins’ Freedom Ride.
The documentary covers events when Rachel’s father, Dr Charlie Perkins, became the first Aboriginal person to attend university.
“The Freedom Ride is now regarded as a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights for Indigenous people in Australia,” Ms Dennis said.
“Charlie led fellow students from the University of Sydney on a freedom ride through rural New South Wales to expose racial segregation in Australia.”
Freedom Ride the documentary
Where: The Vault, BAMM
When: Friday-Saturday, February 21-22
Times: Three sessions each day – 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Bookings essential: 5764 0955
Personal Perspectives
Opening: February 13 at 6pm
Exhibition: February 14 to March 29
Where: BAMM Gallery
Cost: FREE
In Her Own Time
Artist: Elisabeth Cummings
Opening: Thursday, April 3 at 6pm
Exhibition: April 4 to May 31
Where: BAMM Gallery
Cost: FREE
