Very large Martin Sharpe poster for the 1982 Adelaide Festival. Note, there were two sizes made of this poster this one being the largest and the second size was, H 986mm x W 580 mm / less than 1/2 the size. The Adelaide Festival began with efforts by Sir Lloyd Dumas in the late 1950s to establish a major arts festival that would bring to South Australia world-class cultural exhibitions. In 1958, Sir Lloyd organised a gathering of prominent members of the Adelaide business, arts and government community. The proposal for an event similar to the Edinburgh International Festival was supported and the first Festival Board of Governors was formed. The event began to take form when Sir Lloyd partnered with John Bishop, Professor of Music at the University of Adelaide. The two gained the support of the Lord-Mayor and Adelaide City Council and a financial backing of 15,000 pounds. A number of leading businesses sponsored the first festival, including The Advertiser, the Bank of Adelaide, John Martin & Co., the Adelaide Steamship Company, and Kelvinator.[1] The inaugural Adelaide Festival of Arts ran from 12 to 26 March 1960 and was directed by Bishop with some assistance from Ian Hunter, the Artistic Director of the Edinburgh Festival. There were 105 shows covering almost all aspects of the arts.[citation needed] In its first year, it also spawned the Adelaide Fringe, which has grown into the largest event of its kind in the world after the Edinburgh Fringe. Collections: National Gallery Australia: NGA 95.910 Paper Size: 880mm x 1505mm (34.6" x 59.2"). Condition: In good condition. Laid on archival linen. Technique: Screenprint, printed in colour inks, from four stencils. Seller Inventory # POSTER SHARP 1982AF

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Title: Adelaide Festival 5-21 Mar. 82.

Publication Date: 1982

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

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