The 57th Blake Prize for Religious Art

Study Day 2007

Bliss, Blasphemy And Belief: Art And Spirituality In A World Of Conflict

This study day would explore the recent controversial relationship of religion, art and belief in contemporary world looking for peace. Speakers include:

• Assoc. Prof. Jake Lynch, Director, Centre for Peach and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney
• Assoc. Prof. Ahmad Shboul AM, Chair, Arabic & Islamic Studies, University of Sydney
• Prof. Ian Howard, Artist & Dean, College of Fine Arts, UNSW
• Avril Alba, Education Director, Sydney Jewish Museum
• Ella Dreyfus, Artist & Lecturer, National Art School
• Assoc. Prof. Michael Griffith, Author & Lecturer, Australian Catholic University
• Dr Sue-Anne Wallace, Art historian & CEO, Fundraising Institute
• Katie Dyer, Curator & Manager, National Art School Gallery
• Rev. Rod Pattenden, Art Historian, Curator & Chairperson, Blake Society Ltd

Date: Saturday 15 September, 2007
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: National Art School, Forbes Street, Darlinghurst
Cost: $30 / $20 concession / $15 student

Bookings essential: 02 8230 4228