Dianne Beevers facts for kids

Dianne Beevers, born on December 18, 1946, is a talented Australian artist. She is known for her sculptures, art, and jewelry. She also used to teach at places like Box Hill Institute and RMIT University.

Dianne Beevers: Early Life & Education

Dianne Beevers was born in Taree, a town in New South Wales, Australia. She loved art from a young age.

She went to the National Art School in Newcastle from 1964 to 1967. There, she earned a Diploma in Art (Education). This means she learned how to teach art to others.

Later, she continued her studies at the University of Newcastle (Australia). In 1977, she completed a Bachelor of Arts degree. Much later, in 2006, she earned a master's degree from RMIT University. Her master's degree was in "Art in Public Space." This is about creating art that people can see and enjoy in public places.

Dianne Beevers: Her Career as an Artist

Dianne Beevers has had a very interesting career. She has worked as an artist, a sculptor, and a jeweller. She has also been a curator. A curator is someone who helps organize and present art exhibitions in museums or galleries.

Working in Museums and Art Groups

In the 1980s, Dianne worked in Melbourne. She was a curator at the Children's Museum, which is part of the Museum of Victoria. In 1988, she helped organize a famous art show. It was for an artwork called The Dinner Party by artist Judy Chicago.

During the 1990s, Dianne was part of important art groups. She was on the committee for the Women's Art Register. This group helps collect and share information about women artists. She also worked with the Melbourne division of NAVA. NAVA supports visual artists in Australia.

The "Bad Mothers" Art Group

Dianne Beevers was also part of a group of artists called "Bad Mothers." This group included other Australian artists like Charlotte Clemens and Raewyn Rayner. They wanted to show the challenges faced by women who were both artists and mothers.

The "Bad Mothers" held art shows to share their ideas. They had an exhibition in Melbourne in 1989. Another show was held at the Tin Sheds Gallery at the University of Sydney in 1990.

Public Art Projects

Dianne Beevers has created many public art pieces. These are artworks that are placed in public spaces for everyone to see.

From 2001 to 2003, she worked on a special project in Camden, New South Wales. This project was about improving the landscape and preserving history in the area. She worked with local people and other experts.

One of her major public artworks is Piazza Italia. She created this in 2006 with another artist, Andrea Tomaselli. It is located on Lygon Street in Carlton, Melbourne. The city of Milan helped fund this artwork. It celebrates the special connection between Melbourne and Milan.

Another artwork by Dianne is called "Seeds of Hope and Dreams." This was installed in the City of Brimbank in 2011. It was also a team project with Andrea Tomaselli.

Awards and Exhibitions

In 2019, Dianne Beevers won an award from the Australian Design Centre (ADC). She won for her artwork called "Two Strands of Pearls." The prize was a chance to show her work at the ADC's Object Space in Darlinghurst.

Notable Exhibitions

Dianne Beevers' artworks have been shown in many exhibitions. Here are some of them:

• Rites of passage: a maritime installation, Grand Central Gallery, Melbourne. (1996)
• Archipelago, Space Union Gallery, RMIT. (2000)
• Lend Me Your Ears, Mailbox Art Space. (2011)
• Semi-Precious, The Back Room at Artifice Store. (2013)
• MasterMakers, RMIT Gallery. (2019)