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FIONA RAFFERTY - (1955 - )
EDUCATION
2018 - 2017 - Master of Creative Practice, Charles Sturt University, NSW
2009 - 2007: Bachelor of Arts (Art) Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia.
2009 - 2008: Study Abroad, Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom.
2008 – Student Exchange Scholarship.
1975–1974: Higher Diploma Physical Education, Melbourne University, Melbourne, Victoria.
1973 - Commonwealth Scholarship.
1973 – 1968: Higher School Certificate, Geelong High School, Geelong, Victoria.
RESIDENCIES
2018 - Ethel Creek Station, Pilbara, WA.
2017 - Nancy Fairfax Studio, Tweed River Art Gallery and Margaret Olley Centre, Murwillumbah, NSW.(Council Award)
2015 - Ethel Creek Station, Pilbara, WA
2013 – Calanthe, Mt Tamborine, QLD.
2010 – Ethel Creek Station, Pilbara, WA.
2009 – Shire of Mukinbudin, WA. (Council Award)
2009 – Snowdonia National Park, Wales.
EXHIBITIONS
JOINT
2018 - "Reminiscence" - Roma Regional Art Gallery, Roma, Qld.
2018 - "Reminiscence" - Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Strathpine, Qld.
2017 - "Reminiscence" - Coalface Gallery, Mooranbah, Qld.
2017 - "Reminiscence" - Miles Regional Gallery, Dalby, Qld.
2017 - "Reminiscence" - The Centre, Beaudesert, Qld.
2016 - "Reminiscence" - Warwick Regional Art Gallery, Warwick, Qld
2016 - "Reminiscence"- Texas Regional Art Gallery, Texas, Qld
2016 - "Reminiscence" - Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, Toowoomba, Qld
2015 – “Reminiscence” – Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, Brisbane, QLD.
2013 – “Artist-in Residence”, Thunderbird Park, Mt Tamborine, QLD.
2012 –“ Harlequins in the Forest “– Hilltop Gallery, Mt Tamborine, QLD.
GROUP
2018 - "Galvanise" - The Atrium, Old Customs House, Fremantle, WA
2018 - "New Customs" - The Atrium, Old Customs House, Fremantle, WA
2016 - Finalist - Waterhouse Natural Art Science Prize - Museum of SA, Adelaide, SA.
2016 - Finalist - "Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing" -PLC, Sydney, NSW
2012 - “Caldera Art Award Finalist Exhibition” – The Centre, Beaudesert, QLD
2012 – Finalist - “Caldera Artfest” – Tweed Civic and Cultural Centre, NSW.
2012 –“Reflections on the Scenic Rim” – The Centre, Beaudesert, QLD.
2012 –“ Open Doors” – The Centre, Beaudesert, QLD.
2009 – “Degree Show” - Curtin University, WA.
2009 – “Hatched” - Truman Brewery, London, UK.
2009 – “Degree Show” - Middlesex University, UK.
2009 – “Shoot London” – Tate Modern, London, UK.
2008 – “Pecha Kucha” – Perth, WA.
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COLLECTIONS
Middlesex University, UK. Princeton University, USA. Private Collections in Australia, UK and USA.
REVIEWS
2015 - 17 December, “Inspired by the Mountain”, Tamborine Times, Volume 11 Edition 1171, Front Page.
2015 - 6 December, "Inspiration of Judith Wright celebrated in exhibition" , Brisbane Times
2015 - 26 November ,"Local Artist's Exhibit at Judith Wright Celebrations", Tamborine Times, p7.
2012 - 17 May, “Mountain Open Studios”,Tamborine Times, Volume 10, Edition 993. p1 & 5.
2012 - March, “Fiona Rafferty”, Studios & Events
2012 - Scenic Rim, p 11.
2009 - May, “Study Abroad”, Middlesex University publication.
PUBLICATIONS
2015 - REMINISCENCE - Celebrating 100 years of Australian visionary, Judith Wright.
1994 - SONGS OF THE POSSUM AND OTHER VERSES - Sundowner Press ISBN 0646193163