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E-BULLETIN # 1 Jan 2009

NEWS 

24HR Art to host Shanghai delegates in February

In February, 24HR Art will be hosting a delegation from the Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art as part of the Australia Council International Strategies program. Ms Binghui Huangfu (Deputy Director Shanghai Zendai MOMA), Mr Dai Zhikang (founder and president of Shanghai Zendai Investment Group), Mr Yang Ping (journalist and editor) and Professor Yang Liwei (journalists and social researcher) will visit Darwin and Alice Springs before travelling to Canberra where they will be hosted by the mob at Canberra Contemporary Art Space. Steve Eland (Director 24HR Art) has devised a full schedule of artist studio visits, meetings with arts industry workers and Government officials during the two weeks the delegates are in Australia. The last few years has seen a growing number of exhibitions and residencies at 24HR Art by contemporary Chinese artists and curators, but it was back in 1995, during the first few years of 24HR Art operations, when relations with China began. The then Director, Steve Fox, programmed a cultural exchange project with artists Zhou Hai Qing and Zhang Da Wo, the visiting artists toured the top end and facilitated calligraphy workshops during their stay.

Peter Walsh

Sadly, the new year brought with it the passing away of Melbourne artist Peter Walsh. Born in 1958, Peter had been to the NT a number of times, most recently in 2007 as a participating artist in the group exhibition ‘culture trackers’ at 24HR Art. Peter’s works were inspired by the NT landscape on a previous visit in 2006 to take part in the 24HR Art artist camp held at Gunbalanya, in Western Arnhem Land. Peter made many new friends in the NT, and he will be greatly missed.

MEMBERS NEWS

Green and Gold at Territory Craft

Opening today, 23 Jan, 5.30pm

Exhibiting until 15 Feb

Coinciding with the Australia Day weekend, Green and Gold features works by artists and craftspeople from Darwin and the surrounding region. The gallery will also be open on Monday, 26 January from 10.30am - 4.30pm. T: 08 8981 6615. Territory Craft, Conacher Street, Bullocky Point, Darwin.

Happy Yess

Opening 29 Jan, 8pm - midnight

Mondo Lomo - is the first documentary Lomo photography exhibition, by Megan Spencer, filmmaker, radio presenter, and film critic. 'The images are small, intimate, colourful and odd.' This truly unique exhibition will be offset by musical guests Aaron Isaac, and Bill Searle and Roddy Balaam from Darwin icons The Presley Boys playing live scores to local independent films. Happy Yess, 5 Bennett St, Darwin. Visit: www.happyyess.com

National Protocols for Working With Children in Art

The Northern Territory Government will support the protocols for working with children in art, which were adopted by the Australia Council under the direction of the Federal Government. Arts Minister Marion Scrymgour said that the Protocols will apply to grants recipients from 1 January 2009. The Protocols for working with children, released by the Australia Council for the Arts can be downloaded at www.australiacouncil.gov.au

Togart People's Choice Award Announced

Chief Minister, Paul Henderson, announced that Marina Murdilinga as the winner of the $5000 Togart people's Choice Award 2008. Mr Henderson also announced that entries are now open for the 2009 Togart Contemporary Art Award. “The (annual) Togart Award is open to artists who have based their practice in the NT for a substantial period of time or whose work demonstrates a strong connection with the NT.” Visit: http://newsroom.nt.gov.au

EXHIBITION:

13 Feb – 21 Mar

Opening 6pm Friday 13 Feb

Gallery 1

A Phrenologist’s Deceptions

Juan Ford

Gallery 2

Woro-woro “Jogja S.O.S. !”

Sigit Bapak

The Screen Room

Riding School for the Cowboys of Doom

Christine Collins

The Boxset

New World Romance

Talitha Kennedy

The Monitor

Untitled

Helen Brown

NT OPPORTUNITIES 

Creative Tropical Flyer

Entries Close: 28 Jan

Territory Arts organizations, artists and arts workers are invited to submit an A4 flyer that represents their work, to be included in a display for Creative Tropical City: mapping Darwin’s creative industries (CTC) project, in February. For further details contact Karen Hughes, Project manager/Research Assistant, Creative Tropical City. T: 08 8946 6819 E: karen.hughes@cdu.edu.au 

Visit: http://www.cdu.edu.au/sspr

Art Notes, Art Monthly magazine

Deadline for March Art Notes: 30 Jan COB

Information regarding March exhibitions and other visual arts events, news and goings on, in the NT should be sent to Hayley West, NT Art Notes Contributor, Art Monthly. E: hayley_west@yahoo.com

Arts Scholarship Scheme

Entries Close: 31 Jan

For young emerging artists under the age of 26, the scheme offers support for full-time post-secondary study. For applications and further details Visit: www.arts.nt.gov.au

Araluen Community Access Grants

Applications Close: 13 Feb

Alice Springs Town Council presents grants to support Central Australian individuals and groups to utilise the Araluen Arts Centre and Circus lawns. T: 08 8950 0505. Visit: www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au

Togart - Entries now Open

Entries Close: 13 March

Entries for the 2009 Togart Contemporary Art Award are now open. The winner will be announced in July. For further information and entry forms visit the website or phone 8942 0523.Visit: www.darwincitywaterfront.com.au/togart

Arts NT Gallery Space

Ongoing

Emerging and established artist are invited to display their work in the Arts NT office, free of charge. Contact T: 08 8981 9351, E: info@dvaa.net.au

Arts NT Grants and March 2009 Project Round

Arts NT reminds artists and arts organizations, of current grants opportunities, including grants for Public Art, March 2009 Project Round, and Quick Response. For further details, visit the NT Government website and follow the links to Grants, and Arts Grants. Visit: www.nt.gov.au/nreta

INTER/NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES 

Avant Card 2009

Entries Close: 30 Jan

Submissions are now open for the We Love 3D project. We Love 3D exhibits selected sculptural work for a solo, month-long display, at the Sydney Opera House. Works are changed monthly and are featured on postcards available on site. For submissions and information contact E: avantcard@avantcard.com.au Visit: www.avantcard.com.au

Eat Your Words

Applications Close: 30 Jan

National emerging writers under 30 can apply for this collaborative writing project and have the opportunity to get published.

Visit: www.artworkers.org

RIPE emerging artist contemporary art prize

Entries Close:

Round 1: 1 Feb

Round 2: 1 Aug

Guidelines and application form available from RIPE website

Visit: http://www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/ripe

Off The Wall

Entries Close: 17 Feb - Melbourne, 17 July - Sydney

Off the Wall - The emerging Artist Showcase, presents the opportunity for emerging artists, unrepresented in Melbourne or Sydney, to be featured in this nationally recognised exhibition, sponsored by Art Almanac. NT and WA artists will have access to freight assistance and assistance with grant applications for travel and expenses. For more information, T: 02 9331 7507, Visit: www.artoffthewall.com.au

The 5th International Photographic Contest, Bangkok

Entries Close: between 15 - 18 Feb

The theme of the contest is "Home." At least 15 prizes are awarded, including the Grand Prize of 80 000 baht. There are no limitations to photographic techniques included. Visit: www.photo.su.ac.th

Art Monthly Australia - Inaugural Emerging Arts Writer's Award/Mentorships

Entries Close: 27 Feb

AMA is calling for entries in two categories: Senior Secondary School Students and Open (post school age). The theme of the Award is Visual Art and Environmental Sustainability. Please direct enquiries to Art Monthly Australia’s editor, Maurice O’Riordan: T: 02 6125 3988, F: 02 6125 9794, E: art.monthly@anu.edu.au

Visit: http://artmonthly.org.au/documents/greenAMA.pdf

City of Hobart Art Prize 2009

Entries Close: 27 Feb

The Prize has two categories, Drawing and Sculpture, and is open to artists, designers and crafts people nation wide. Two $15 000 acquisitive prizes are awarded in each category, for national entrants. Visit: www.hobartcity.com.au/artprize

The Churchie

Entries Close: 31 Mar 2009

Entries are open to The Churchie - National Emerging Art Exhibition for 2009. Winner receives a $10 000 prize. Contact E: enquiries@churchieemergingart.com, Visit: www.churchieemergingart.com

Asia Art Expo

Applications Close: 12 Jul

AAEP 2009, the first international contemporary art exposition in Asia will take place from 5 - 8 October, in Hong Kong. For detailed information Visit: www.asaiartexpo.com

Szpilman Award

Entries Close: 30 Sept

The SZPILMAN AWARD is awarded to and aims to promote ephemeral works. Open to all artists, worldwide. Participation is free. For information and application form Visit: www.award.szpilman.de

ComPeung Artist-in-Residence Program 2009

ComPeung Village of Creativity, Chiang Mai, Thailand, is calling for applications for their 2009 Artist-in-Residency program. Minimum 1-month residencies, within team of local and international artists.

Visit: www.compeung.org

YPU

Go to Young Photographers United for some opportunities for young people in contemporary photography.

Visit: http://www.ypu.org

CHECK OUT CURRENT EVENTS AT OTHER CAOS ORGS 

CAOs: Contemporary Art Organisations of Australia: http://www.caos.org.au/members.htm
Artspace, NSW: http://www.artspace.org.au
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, VIC: http://www.accaonline.org.au
Australian Centre for Photography, NSW: http://www.acp.au.com
Australian Network for Art and Technology, SA: http://www.anat.org.au
Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Cooperative, NSW: http://www.boomalli.org.au
Canberra Contemporary Art Space, ACT: http://www.ccas.com.au
Centre for Contemporary Photography, VIC: http:///www.ccp.org.au
Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia, SA: http://www.cacsa.org.au
Contemporary Arts Services Tasmania, TAS: http://www.castgallery.org
Experimental Art Foundation, SA: http://www.eaf.asn.au
Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces, VIC: http://www.gertrude.org.au
Institute of Modern Art, QLD: http://www.ima.org.au
Performance Space, NSW: http://www.performancespace.com.au
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, WA: http://www.pica.org.au

24HR Art gratefully acknowledges the following sources for the information supplied in this e-bulletin: 
National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) bulletin: http://www.visualarts.net.au
Top End Arts and Off The Leash: http://www.topendarts.com.au
Red HOT Arts: http://www.redhotarts.com.au
The Arts NT e-bulletin at http://www.arts.nt.gov.au
Experimenta: http://www.experimenta.org.au
Arts Hub: http://www.artshub.com.au

Art Monthly http://www.artmonthly.org.au

The e-bulletin is compiled by Emma Stocker, Administrator. Please forward news and opportunities for inclusion in future e-bulletins to 24hrart@24hrart.org.au

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