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SUMMARY:Oceanic Art Society XIII Forum Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Help offset the costs of hosting this free Oceanic Art Society Annual Forum. The Oceanic Art Society is a voluntary\, not-for-profit Association supporting Oceanic arts. This raffle will help offset the travel costs of guest speakers\, and the costs associated with hosting the Forum. Your support will be greatly appreciated. \nFirst Prize is a Phantom Shield from Waghi Valley\, in New Guinea Highlands. \nSecond Prize is the recently published SEA Art: South East Asian Art \nThird Prize is a framed artwork by John Suine. \nBuy your tickets now. \n  \nNOTE: If you live outside the designated areas covered in the Raffletix system please contact Jim Elmslie at jelmslie@ozemail.com.au for assistance in purchasing raffle tickets. \n 
URL:https://www.oceanicartsociety.org.au/event/oceanic-art-society-xiii-forum-raffle/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Australia\, Parkes Pl E\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251014T193000
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SUMMARY:Oceanic Art Speaks - Ian McNiven
DESCRIPTION:Updating research on artefact sharing between New Guinea and Australia\n\nDr Ian McNiven last spoke to the Oceanic Art Society in 2019 where he talked about artefact distributions between New Guinea and NE Australia via Torres Strait in terms of what he calls the Coral Sea Cultural Interaction Sphere (CSCIS). \nSince then\, Ian and his team’s research has new archaeological evidence that not only supports the idea of the CSCIS but also provides a chronology for its time depth of around 3000 years. In addition\, oral histories have come to light from the Torres Strait that support the idea of Melanesian voyaging down the Great Barrier Reef and trading interactions between Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal peoples. \nThis important lecture will update current knowledge on artefact sharing between New Guinea and Australia and also add the new archaeological and oral history information that supports ideas on long-term and long-distance interactions between Melanesian and First Nations Australians. \n\n  \nRegister for this free online event.
URL:https://www.oceanicartsociety.org.au/event/oceanic-art-speaks-ian-mcniven/
LOCATION:Online Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Oceanic Art Society":MAILTO:info@oceanicartsociety.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251101T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260605T001820
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SUMMARY:Gala Preview & Auction Evening | Sydney Oceanic Art Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sydney Oceanic Art Fair\nGala Preview and Auction Evening\nSaturday 1 November | 5.00PM – 7.30PM\nArt Leven | 17 Thurlow Street Redfern\nOAS is excited to announce a Gala Preview and Auction evening. Participants will be able to preview traders’ exhibits\, bid at an auction of items kindly donated by traders and members to raise funds for the OAS (Oceanic Art Society\, a non-profit organisation)\, mingle with other guests and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres. \nPurchases to be settled please (or suitable arrangements made) on the evening. \nENTRY $20 PER PERSON PAYABLE AT THE DOOR
URL:https://www.oceanicartsociety.org.au/event/gala-preview-auction-evening-soaf-2025/
LOCATION:Art Leven Gallery\, 17 Thurlow Street\, Redfern\, NSW\, 2016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art Fair,Auctions
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251102T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251102T163000
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SUMMARY:Sydney Oceanic Art Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Main Fair Day\nSunday 2 November | 9.00AM – 4.30PM\nArt Leven Gallery | 17 Thurlow Street Redfern\n\nEthnographic rarities and collectables from Oceania\, Papua New Guinea\, the Pacific\, Australia\, South East Asia\, the Americas\, New Zealand and many other parts of the world. Masks\, carvings\, weapons\, textiles\, artefacts\, jewellery\, utensils\, pottery\, prints and books on art\, culture and anthropology. A fascinating display with great pieces at great prices! \nENTRY $5 PUBLIC\, $2 STUDENTS  \nENQUIRIES: 0422 010 051
URL:https://www.oceanicartsociety.org.au/event/sydney-oceanic-art-fair-2025/
LOCATION:Art Leven Gallery\, 17 Thurlow Street\, Redfern\, NSW\, 2016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art Fair
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oceanic Art Society":MAILTO:info@oceanicartsociety.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20260605T001820
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SUMMARY:XIII OAS Forum in Canberra
DESCRIPTION:Oceanic Art Society XIII Forum – Papua New Guinea Art: Past\, Present & Future\nJourney to Canberra and join us for the XIII Oceanic Art Society Forum on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 November 2025. \n\nDay 1 – Fairfax Auditorium\, National Gallery of Australia – Friday 14 November\nWelcome and Acknowledgement of Country – Jim Elmslie\, President Oceanic Art Society \nMichael Mel – Papua New Guinea Art: Past\, Present\, Future \nAnna Edmundson – Living Archives – Celebrating 50 years of Papua New Guinea’s Independence \nBook Launch – Living Art: Papua New Guinea by Susan Cochrane – by Michael Mel \nEric Kjellgren – Country of A Thousand Faces: The Human Form in the Arts of Papua New Guinea \nChris Boylan & Caroline Sherman – The Bigger Picture: Local adaptations to global influences in contemporary PNG arts \nPanel discussion – Evolution of PNG contemporary art – Deveni Temu at Independence / Lesley Wengembo today \nLani Auvita Scott – The Living Thread: Cultural Continuity for the Next Generation \nConcluding remarks – Jim Elmslie\, President Oceanic Art Society \n  \nDay 2 – Saturday 15 November\n  \nJoin a tour of 1975 at the National Library of Australia with curator Guy Hansen at 10.30 am.. \nExplore highlights of the Bilong Papua New Guinea exhibition with exhibition co-curator and former Pacific Arts Curator Danielle Toua\, now also researching  the curation of Pacific art and art objects in Australian national cultural institutions. \nHear Pacific Arts Curator Crispin Howarth present highlights of the Bilong Papua New Guinea exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia. \nDrop into the National Archives of Australia to see some exhibits celebrating 50 years of Papua New Guinea’s independence. \nLet us make sure that we have a seat for you – please register for free today. \n  \nOceanic Art Society XIII Forum Dinner\n  \nJoin with other lovers of Oceanic Art for a convivial and tasty meal at Kingston’s La Rustica restaurant by the lake. \nChat with the speakers from the Oceanic Art Society Forum. Share memories and your interests in Oceanic Art. \nEnjoy the excitement of the live draw of the Oceanic Art Society raffle. \nPayment of $95 will ensure you enjoy a full dinner at the acclaimed La Rustica restaurant. \nAlcoholic drinks are not included in the ticket price and can be purchased at the bar. \nThere are limited tickets for this dinner – make sure that you don’t miss out and purchase your ticket today. \n  \nOceanic Art Society XIII Forum Raffle\n  \nHelp offset the costs of hosting this free Oceanic Art Society Annual Forum. The Oceanic Art Society is a voluntary\, not-for-profit Association supporting Oceanic arts. This raffle will help offset the travel costs of guest speakers\, and the costs associated with hosting the Forum. Your support will be greatly appreciated. \nFirst Prize is a Phantom Shield from Waghi Valley\, in New Guinea Highlands. \nSecond Prize is the recently published SEA Art: South East Asian Art \nThird Prize is a framed artwork by John Suine. \nPurchase your raffle tickets now.
URL:https://www.oceanicartsociety.org.au/event/xiiith-oas-forum-in-canberra/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Australia\, Parkes Pl E\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forums
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SUMMARY:AGM  29 November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, the AGM will now be online only via Zoom. \nZoom https://zoom.us/j/95052297595…]
URL:https://www.oceanicartsociety.org.au/event/agm-29-november-2025/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260201T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T001820
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SUMMARY:Oceanic Art Society 30th Anniversary Lunch
DESCRIPTION:  \nMake space in your diary to attend the Beginning of the Year lunch to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Oceanic Art Society. \nBook your ticket today to our anniversary lunch at the wonderful Centennial Homestead set in the glorious grounds of Centennial Park in Sydney\, Australia. Gather with like-minded lovers of Oceanic art in the main dining room to enjoy the good food and convivial conversations. \nOceanic Art Society 30th Anniversary Lunch \n13:00 pm – 15:30 pm\, Sunday 1 February 2026 \nCentennial Homestead\, 1 Grand Drive\, Centennial Park\, NSW \nYour ticket will provide you with a two-course set menu meal at the Centennial Homestead. You will need to pay for your own drinks on the day. Please email info@oceanicartsociety.org.au with any special dietary requirements including vegetarian\, gluten free\, vegan.
URL:https://www.oceanicartsociety.org.au/event/oceanic-art-society-30th-anniversary-lunch/
LOCATION:Centennial Homestead\, 1 Grand Drive\, Centennial Park\, NSW\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
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SUMMARY:OAS FORUM XIV
DESCRIPTION:The Oceanic Art Society will be holding its Fourteenth Forum on Saturday 14 November 2026 in conjunction with the opening of Billy Missi’n Waikan Thamai\, a national touring exhibition presented by NorthSite Contemporary Arts in partnership with Torres Strait Regional Authority’s Gab Titui Cultural Centre  (TSRA)\, and toured by Museums & Galleries Queensland. \nMore details will follow\, but put this date in your 2026 diary as this event is not to be missed.
URL:https://www.oceanicartsociety.org.au/event/oas-forum-xiv/
LOCATION:Burrinja Cultural Centre\, Upwey\, Victoria\, Upwey (Melbourne)\, Victoria\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Oceanic Art Society":MAILTO:info@oceanicartsociety.org.au
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