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Enewsletter- December 2021

THE 10TH ASIA PACIFIC TRIENNIAL OF CONTEMPORARY ART (APT10)

THE 10TH ASIA PACIFIC TRIENNIAL OF CONTEMPORARY ART (APT10)
4 Dec, 2021 - 25 Apr, 2022

The landmark tenth edition of QAGOMA’s flagship exhibition series, ‘The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT10) takes a fresh look at contemporary art from across Australia, Asia and the Pacific.

The exhibition surveys recent developments in the art of a wide geography spanning from Northern Oceania to West Asia, with particular attention …

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AJS-Q Corporate Member paper boat press pre Christmas Shopping Night

AJS-Q Corporate Member paper boat press pre Christmas Shopping Night
Corporate Member paper boat press gallery’s pre Christmas shopping night for AJS-Q members and friends was a great success.

Those attending were able to purchase bespoke pieces by artisans and makers from Australia and Japan while enjoying a glass of wine and festive treats.

Thoughtfully curated Japanese ceramics, glassware, paper products and sashiko stitched indigo fabric, together with the beautiful …

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Talwood to Tokyo

Talwood to Tokyo
by Committee member Sara-Jane Seery

LIFE OUT WEST

I grew up on a cotton farm 600km west of Brisbane. The closest township, Talwood comprised a corner store, primary school, and pub spread over two small streets. The one road in and out of town meanders parallel to the border river like a black snake. Trips to ‘town’ - or Goondiwindi …

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AJS-Q ’s Dr Fujiko Chamberlain (OAM) Education Award - 2021

AJS-Q ’s Dr Fujiko Chamberlain (OAM) Education Award - 2021
On behalf of the Committee of the Australia Japan Society - Queensland I would like to congratulate Julia Hill from Griffith University and Berylia Nuraina from the University of Queensland on receiving the Dr Fujiko Chamberlain (OAM) Education Award for achievement in Japanese language studies in 2021.

Julia and Berylia have each been awarded $100, a certificate and a one year student membership of the Society. The …

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IJSP (Ishikawa Japanese Studies Program) 2022 – online course

IJSP (Ishikawa Japanese Studies Program) 2022 – online course
5th to 14th January 2022

Applications are being called for a two week on-line Japanese Language course run by the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange.

This program is held under the auspices of the Australian National University with the assistance of the Australia – Japan Society (ACT).

Places are limited – apply now

Maximum capacity- 5 persons for the beginners …

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AJS Japanese Study Group | online

AJS Japanese Study Group | now moved online!
The Society offers weekly Japanese language get-togethers..

The group now uses Zoom to maintain the regular Thu afternoon Study Group sessions.

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Chancellor: Her Excellency, The Governor of Queensland
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The Hon. The Premier of Queensland,
The Consul-General of Japan, Queensland

Committee

President - Margaret Rackemann
Immediate Past-President - Andrew Hay
Vice-President - David Shield
Honorary Secretary - Taeko Matsunaga
Treasurer - Stephen Abbott
Ross Humphreys - (Past President)
Ross McConachie - (Past President)
Mark Bulley - Webmaster
Tomomi Iwasaki
Yuki Nishiyama
Kohei Tamura
Taeko Imura
Julie Yamamoto
Nicole Patterson
Leonie Kawamoto
Sara-Jane Seery
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