Talk:Lone White

Starting to compile a referenced annotated chronology of achievement or awards

From http://www.danesinaustralia.com/lone-white.html

1942: born in Viborg, Denmark

1964: emigrated to Australia

1967: Australian citzenship conferred

1967-1976: includes 6 years in Papua New Gunea

1976: Permanent move fo Cairns, Far North Queensland

2011: an Australia Day award for Arts and Culture

Other

• studied ceramics at Cairns Technical and Further Education college
• undertook coursework in ceramics through Kelvin Grove College, Brisbane
• awarded life membership in the Cairns Potters Club
• awarded life membership in the Cairns Art Society

from https://www.cairnsartgallery.com.au/art-artists/artist-showcase/lone-white#:~:text=Her%20work%20is%20represented%20in,in%20the%20broader%20Cairns%20region.

2015 showcased for Artnow FNQ 2015: 27 Nov 2015 – 17 Feb 2016

Other

• work represented in collection at the Australian National University, Canberra
• work represented in the collection at the Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute at Jingdezhen, China.

from https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20160820150352/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/154111/20160821-0011/www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/lone-white.html

1978: Studio Ceramics I Technical Education Branch – Cairns TAFE 1979: Studio Ceramics II Technical Education Branch – Cairns TAFE 1980 Studio Ceramics III Technical Education Branch – Cairns TAFE 1981 Ceramic sculpture Technical Education branch – Cairns TAFE 1981 – 1984: Specialist Stoneware Glaze Course – Kelvin Grove College

Solo exhibitions 1984 “Out of the North” Artist Gallery Yungaburra Qld 1990 “Potpourri” Cairns Gallery 1992 "Diversity" – Cairns Regional Gallery 2012 “A Ceramic Journey” Tableland Regional Gallery 2013 “Foyer Display” – Cairns Regional Gallery

represented in the collections of national, state and regional art galleries including

• Queensland Government Collection
• Australian National University
• The Delhi Blue Pottery Trust – India
• Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute at Jingdezhen – China
• Cairns City Collection

from https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20050721020547/http://www.users.tpg.com.au/users/lone/lonecv99.htm

also exhibited at the following non-regional state, national and international exhibitions: 1987: National Craft Exhibition: - Darwin 1987: Focus on Nth Qld Potters Townsville 1991: Craft Council Gallery Brisbane 1997: Pots from the Top II: - Fusions Gallery Brisbane 1998: Influences - Viborg Gallery Denmark 1998: Influences - Mid Fynsk Art Center Denmark 1999: Cowwarr Arts Space Invitation Exhibition - Victoria 1999: Alice Craft Aquisition - Alice Springs 2000: 3rd Nizhni Novgorod Pottery and Ceramics Festival - Russia

1985-2011

• slides accepted periodically since 1985 for inclusion at the Craft Australia slide library

[this historical collection of slides was transferred to the National Gallery of Australia see here: https://ehive.com/collections/3653/craft-australia#:~:text=This%20digitised%20slide%20database%20is,Australia%20Research%20Library%20%26%20Archives.)

represented in the following collections

• Queensland Government Collection
• Australian National University
• The Delhi Blue Pottery Trust - India
• Cairns City Collection
• Mareeba Shire Collection
• slides Craft Australia Slides of work have been accepted periodically since 1985 for inclusion at the Craft Australia slide library

"Lone White" The Cairns Post, June 20 1995 pg 28

1995: Full page feature artist with portrait photo as part of Cairns Post Artists of North queenlad Austrlia series

Cairns Art Society 1987 "Art in North Queensland - selected works from the Cairns City Collection"

1983: Cairns City Collection acquistion award for Ceramic - Stoneware Vase, 27 X 38 cm

Bruceanthro (talk) 07:08, 23 November 2025 (UTC)

Starting to compile some Cairns Post

Wivell, Danaella (23 June 2018). "Artists denied public expressions of interest for CPAC". The Cairns Post. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 6 December 2025.

2018: Lone White, serving as the president of the Visual Arts Association of Far North Queensland (VAAFNQ), criticizes the lack of a public "expression of interest" process for public art commissions at the newly developed Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC). White argues that by not conducting an open call, the commissioning bodies effectively excluded local artists from the opportunity to contribute to the landmark regional project. Expression of interest process had been promisted in meeting with Council in 2016

Vue, Toby (13 February 2021). "Far North arts advocate Lone White raises concerns about Cairns Art Gallery". The Cairns Post. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 6 December 2025.

2021: Ceramist and FNQ Visual Arts Association president Lone White is descriebed as a far north arts here advocating claims homegrown artists are being hindered in raising their profiles because the Cairns Art Gallery has been focusing more on showcasing works from outside the region (includes photo)

Duffy, Catherine (12 May 2023). "Far North Queenslanders honoured at investiture ceremony". The Cairns Post. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 6 December 2025.

2023: This article reports on the regional investiture ceremony held at the Cairns Court House Gallery, where Lone White was formally presented with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) by the Governor of Queensland, Jeannette Young. White was recognized for her service to the arts, specifically for her work with the Cairns Potters Club and the Visual Arts Association of Far North Queensland

Bruceanthro (talk) 01:27, 7 December 2025 (UTC)

Chronological Annotations from Articles in the Cairns Local News: https://www.cairnslocalnews.com.au/

• Stalwarts cede control" (October 6, 2025)
  • Topic: Covers Lone White and Diane Forsyth standing down from the Friends of Cominos House committee after the council lease changes.
  • Link: Stalwarts cede control
• "Rage over council eviction" (May 26, 2025)
  • Topic: Features Lone White speaking as President of Friends of Cominos House regarding the Cairns Regional Council’s decision not to renew the group's lease.
  • Link: Rage over council eviction
• "Crafted from clay" (November 29, 2024)
  • Topic: An interview with Lone White as President of the Cairns Potters Club, celebrating the club's 50th anniversary and the "Melting Pot" exhibition.
  • Link: Crafted from clay
• "Rainforest inspired art" (October 29, 2021)
  • Topic: A feature article on her "Rainforest" series exhibition at the Bailey Hotel, discussing her inspiration and ceramic techniques.
  • Link: Rainforest inspired art

Bruceanthro (talk) 10:09, 24 November 2025 (UTC)