Created in 1982 by Sydney artist Martin Shaw, 'Three Well-Known Australians' has travelled to galleries, libraries and public halls around Australia since 1983, inviting viewers across the nation to guess the identity of the three abstract figures it depicts.

 Shaw assures audiences he didn’t merely paint these figures at random. “I did have three Australians or Australian themes in mind” he says, but he won’t disclose these details. The only figure in the painting with a definite identity is a small black and white dog in the bottom right-hand corner. This is Pea, Shaw’s much-loved pet, who died in 1991. 

The current exhibition includes more than 40 years of guesses from people who have visited the work, these are catalogued into yearbooks which provide insight to this rolling "historical social commentary" of Australia.  Of course, over time, who the community feels these figures represent will change as the figure heads, influencers and popular culture within our community changes and evolves.

Many well-known Australians have participated in this project and a selection of the 240 letters Shaw has received from notable community members are also on display, including recent guesses from Prime Minister Albanese and the Premier of South Australia.

 This enigmatic artwork will be on display at Mount Pleasant Library until 24 December 2024.  We encourage you to visit and become part of this perpetually touring project.

Created in 1982 by Sydney artist Martin Shaw, 'Three Well-Known Australians' has travelled to galleries, libraries and public halls around Australia since 1983, inviting viewers across the nation to guess the identity of the three abstract figures it depicts.

 Shaw assures audiences he didn’t merely paint these figures at random. “I did have three Australians or Australian themes in mind” he says, but he won’t disclose these details. The only figure in the painting with a definite identity is a small black and white dog in the bottom right-hand corner. This is Pea, Shaw’s much-loved pet, who died in 1991. 

The current exhibition includes more than 40 years of guesses from people who have visited the work, these are catalogued into yearbooks which provide insight to this rolling "historical social commentary" of Australia.  Of course, over time, who the community feels these figures represent will change as the figure heads, influencers and popular culture within our community changes and evolves.

Many well-known Australians have participated in this project and a selection of the 240 letters Shaw has received from notable community members are also on display, including recent guesses from Prime Minister Albanese and the Premier of South Australia.

 This enigmatic artwork will be on display at Mount Pleasant Library until 24 December 2024.  We encourage you to visit and become part of this perpetually touring project.

Created in 1982 by Sydney artist Martin Shaw, 'Three Well-Known Australians' has travelled to galleries, libraries and public halls around Australia since 1983, inviting viewers across the nation to guess the identity of the three abstract figures it depicts.

 Shaw assures audiences he didn’t merely paint these figures at random. “I did have three Australians or Australian themes in mind” he says, but he won’t disclose these details. The only figure in the painting with a definite identity is a small black and white dog in the bottom right-hand corner. This is Pea, Shaw’s much-loved pet, who died in 1991. 

The current exhibition includes more than 40 years of guesses from people who have visited the work, these are catalogued into yearbooks which provide insight to this rolling "historical social commentary" of Australia.  Of course, over time, who the community feels these figures represent will change as the figure heads, influencers and popular culture within our community changes and evolves.

Many well-known Australians have participated in this project and a selection of the 240 letters Shaw has received from notable community members are also on display, including recent guesses from Prime Minister Albanese and the Premier of South Australia.

 This enigmatic artwork will be on display at Mount Pleasant Library until 24 December 2024.  We encourage you to visit and become part of this perpetually touring project.

Created in 1982 by Sydney artist Martin Shaw, 'Three Well-Known Australians' has travelled to galleries, libraries and public halls around Australia since 1983, inviting viewers across the nation to guess the identity of the three abstract figures it depicts.

 Shaw assures audiences he didn’t merely paint these figures at random. “I did have three Australians or Australian themes in mind” he says, but he won’t disclose these details. The only figure in the painting with a definite identity is a small black and white dog in the bottom right-hand corner. This is Pea, Shaw’s much-loved pet, who died in 1991. 

The current exhibition includes more than 40 years of guesses from people who have visited the work, these are catalogued into yearbooks which provide insight to this rolling "historical social commentary" of Australia.  Of course, over time, who the community feels these figures represent will change as the figure heads, influencers and popular culture within our community changes and evolves.

Many well-known Australians have participated in this project and a selection of the 240 letters Shaw has received from notable community members are also on display, including recent guesses from Prime Minister Albanese and the Premier of South Australia.

 This enigmatic artwork will be on display at Mount Pleasant Library until 24 December 2024.  We encourage you to visit and become part of this perpetually touring project.

Visit the hall during May to view the 'Treasures of Mt Pleasant', those powerful women of our district in the 19th Century, who made such an impact in our district, and whose legacies still remain.
Hosted by the Mount Pleasant Historical Research Group, there will be a display featuring information about these remarkable women, and also some demonstrations of vintage crafts.
Your gold coin donation will assist us in continuing to preserve our district's heritage.

Visit the hall during May to view the 'Treasures of Mt Pleasant', those powerful women of our district in the 19th Century, who made such an impact in our district, and whose legacies still remain.
Hosted by the Mount Pleasant Historical Research Group, there will be a display featuring information about these remarkable women, and also some demonstrations of vintage crafts.
Your gold coin donation will assist us in continuing to preserve our district's heritage.

Visit the hall during May to view the 'Treasures of Mt Pleasant', those powerful women of our district in the 19th Century, who made such an impact in our district, and whose legacies still remain.
Hosted by the Mount Pleasant Historical Research Group, there will be a display featuring information about these remarkable women, and also some demonstrations of vintage crafts.
Your gold coin donation will assist us in continuing to preserve our district's heritage.

Visit the hall during May to view the 'Treasures of Mt Pleasant', those powerful women of our district in the 19th Century, who made such an impact in our district, and whose legacies still remain.
Hosted by the Mount Pleasant Historical Research Group, there will be a display featuring information about these remarkable women, and also some demonstrations of vintage crafts.
Your gold coin donation will assist us in continuing to preserve our district's heritage.

Visit the hall during May to view the 'Treasures of Mt Pleasant', those powerful women of our district in the 19th Century, who made such an impact in our district, and whose legacies still remain.
Hosted by the Mount Pleasant Historical Research Group, there will be a display featuring information about these remarkable women, and also some demonstrations of vintage crafts.
Your gold coin donation will assist us in continuing to preserve our district's heritage.

Visit the hall during May to view the 'Treasures of Mt Pleasant', those powerful women of our district in the 19th Century, who made such an impact in our district, and whose legacies still remain.
Hosted by the Mount Pleasant Historical Research Group, there will be a display featuring information about these remarkable women, and also some demonstrations of vintage crafts.
Your gold coin donation will assist us in continuing to preserve our district's heritage.

Come and see the work of South Australian artist, Bill Burrows.

Tungkillo Hall - between 10 and 4 on 28th April.

Come along and enjoy a family friendly school holiday event!

Learn about emergency service vehicles and how they work.

Play, climb, interact, and explore the trucks and vehicles.

Connect with amazing emergency workers and volunteers in our community.

PLUS

• Sensory tent available for those seeking a low-sensory space and sensory toys

• food trucks

• FREE glitter tattoos

• sandpit for free play – BYO toys and trucks

When: Saturday 20 April 2024
Time: 10am – 2pm
Where: Mount Barker Showgrounds (access via Alexandrina Road)

Fun for all the family.

Come along and experience the best little rural show in South Australia!

10th of December is the start of our summer exhibition, 'An Eclectic Mix', an exhibition of mixed media by our artists.

Our Christmas exhibition is a popular place to do your Christmas shopping so get in early to avoid disappointment. Pieces purchased can be taken immediately for this exhibition.