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E-BULLETIN #3 Feb 2009

NEWS 

Public presentation by curator Binghui Huangfu.
@24HR Art 5:30pm Wed 25 Feb
Trained as an artist, curator and theorist, Binghui Huangfu is an industry leader and one of the world’s leading curators of contemporary Asian art. Currently she is the Deputy Director of Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art in China and the Senior Visiting Fellow at the University of NSW in Sydney and a Researcher for the project: Construction, Connection and Community: Measuring Asian Art's Contribution to Contemporary Culture at the Centre for Contemporary Art and Politics, College of Fine Art, University of NSW in Sydney.
Binghui was a co-curator for the Gwangju Biennale 2006 entitled: “Fever Variations – Trace Roots” in Gwangju, Korea. She was the Director of Asia Australia Art Centre/Gallery 4A (2003 to 2006) and the Director /Curator of the Earl Lu Gallery (now called: The Institute of Contemporary Art Singapore), LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts, Singapore (1996 to 2003), where she curated a number of major international exhibitions, accompanied by conferences and substantial catalogues, essaying themes underpinning the current study. In particular, Site + Sight - Translating Cultures (2002) explored the impact of globalisation and ‘transnational’ culture. Binghui is one the pioneers of contemporary Chinese art curating. Her exhibition In and Out (1997) brought together mainland and diasporic artwork, and travelled to 7 cities in Australia and 2 cities in China.
A consistent feature of Binghui’s curatorial research has been its focus on the cultural politics of diaspora.  Text & Subtext (2000), which travelled to 7 countries, was a groundbreaking presentation of Asian women's contemporary art from around the world, the catalogue from which continues to sell and be cited worldwide. In 2004 Binghui curated an ambitious multiphase exhibition Asian Traffic which travelled to six cities and three countries in Asia, followed up with Open Letter at 4A in 2005 which travelled to four South East Asia countries. Both these projects explore the possibility of transnational and intercultural dialogue through art.
In 2002 Binghui was the keynote speaker at the Guangzhou Triennial conference: “Place and Model, Rethinking and Reinventing Contemporary Art Exhibitions”; in 2003 she presented a keynote at the “Contemporary Asian Art Forum”, Hong Kong, and was also invited to speak at the Danish Centre for Cultural Development, and the Asian Women's Art conference in Stockholm. In 2005 she was invited to present the keynote at the conference “Artistic Practice in the Third Space” in Shenzhen.  In 2006 Binghui was the keynote speaker at the “Museum Australia National Conference 2006” Brisbane on the topic of “Art Community and Culture Intersections”. In Oct 2006 Binghui was a keynote speaker for the symposium, which was co-organised by the Singapore Economic Development Board and Singapore Art Museum on the topic of “Art Biennale in Asia”.  Research for these papers directly feeds into the current project “Asian Attitudes” which will be opened at the National Museum of Poland in Pozann, Poland in July 2007.  Binghui has published widely in art journals, and recently co-edited “China Phenomenon”, a special issue of the journal Artlink.

Presentation begins @24HR Art 5:30pm Wed 25 Feb

Drinks at 5pm

MEMBERS NEWS

Signs

Aly de Groot

Opening Tonight, 20 Feb, 6pm

Exhibiting to 13 Mar

Aly de Groot's Masters Graduate Exhibition is the culmination of two years studio based research and experimentation. The mixed-media installation features paintings, woven sculpture and photography. De Groot's work focuses on the humble box jellyfish as a metaphor for the fragility of the marine eco-system and the environmental concerns we are facing as a fast-developing harbour city. The Gallery, Orange 10, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina.

Big Eye : Aboriginal Animations : Tour with Canadians

Opening Celebration 27 Apr

An exhibition of the moving image, including stop-motion, 3D and other animation techniques, Big Eye showcases Aboriginal animations from Australia and Canada in a unique cross-tribal exchange of ideas and world views.

Aboriginal Australian screen artists use digital storytelling techniques to bring cultural knowledge and contemporary exploration of country to the fore, with an original and distinctive voice. Big Eye builds on its 2008 debut screening at 24HR Art, featuring prominent Aboriginal Australian artists, to now include works by Aboriginal Canadian Animators and Artists. The exhibition opens at QUT Creative Industries Precinct 'the Block' at Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane

Visit: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6363224610 or http://www.geocities.com/dot_ayu/index.htm

EXHIBITION:

13 Feb – 21 Mar

Opening 6pm Fri 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 

Expressions of Interest Sought for Design Island 4 - 6 May

Closing: 24 Feb
Arts NT is pleased to partner with Arts Tasmania for the second time to offer an Northern Territory designer the possibility of participation in the premier Tasmania’s design event, Design Island from 4 to 6 May 2009. Arts NT has been asked to nominate one NT designer for consideration by the Design Island selection panel. In 2009 the event is titled ‘Design Island – At the Egde’ and will focus on issues of sustainability and innovation at the edge of a design-driven future. For further details and to forward nominations contact: Ms Anja Bretfeld, A/Communications & Project Officer, T: 8999 8921, E: anja.bretfeld@nt.gov.au, S: First Floor, 9-11 Cavenagh St DARWIN NT 0800, M: PO Box 496, Palmerston NT 0831. Visit: http://www.arts.tas.gov.au/designisland

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

2009 Togart Contemporary Art Award

Entries Close: 13 Apr

The Togart Contemporary Art 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. Entries for preselection are now open. In only it's third year, The Togart Award offers a cash prize of $15 000 for the work deemed the most outstanding by the judges. The winner will be announced at the exhibition opening on 13 August. A $5000 people's choice prize will be awarded at the completion of the exhibition. For further details contact Felicity Green, Public Art Manager - Darwin City Waterfront, Toga Group, T: 08 8942 0523, F: 08 8981 6688, E: fgreen@darwincitywaterfront.com.au

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

Wall Space at DCLS
Ongoing

Darwin Community Legal Service invites local artists to hang their posters or artwork on the DCLS office walls. Please contact Darwin Visual Arts Association for details. E: info@dvaa.net.au, T: 08 8981 9351

INTER/NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES 

Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards

Entries Close: 25 Feb

The national awards are open to all adult Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists currently living in Australia. The significant prizes consist of three non-aquisitive awards. T: 08 94926623 E: IndigenousArtAward@artgallery.wa.gov.au

Visit: www.artgallery.wa.goc.au

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

Churchill Fellowships

Entries Close: 27 Feb

Churchill Fellowships offer Australians citizens from all walks of life, the opportunity to travel overseas to study, investigate or explore a project or an issue. Fellow must be over 18 years of age and must be able to complete a minimum of four weeks of overseas travel. For more information visit:
Visit: www.churchilltrust.com.au

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 national category. Visit: www.hobartcity.com.au/artprize

2009 Commonwealth Connections

International Arts Residencies

Applications Close: 1 Mar

An opportunity for artists from Commonwealth countries to develop new skills, gain international experience and share their cultures. Apply online or download an application form. E: e.dcosta@commonwealth.int

Visit: www.commonwealthfoundation.com/artsresidencies

Australia Council for the Arts

Entries Close: 2 Mar

Projects with Public Outcomes grants provide funding between $20 000 to $35 000, for one-off community arts and cultural development projects that must have a public outcome and involve collaborations with a range of cross-sectoral partners. Visit: www.australiacouncil.gov.au

2009 Kodak Salon

Entries Close: 6 Mar

The Kodak Salon is an annual open-entry exhibition and competition, celebrating the latest developments in photo-based practice.

Visit: www.ccp.org.au/kodak_salon.php

Call for Proposals

2010 Next Wave Festival

Deadline: 13 Mar

Next Wave is currently seeking applications for two projects.

NO RISK TOO GREAT involves projects that respond in interesting and complex ways to the 2010 Next Wave theme NO RISK TOO GREAT. Applications are now open to young emerging artists seeking support for the creation of new works or projects in visual arts, dance, performance, new media, text, sound and more. Next Wave encourages applications for the creation of hybrid works that combine two or more art forms; from curators and collectives as well as individual artists; and from interstate and regional applicants. Visit: http://inside.nextwave.org.au/news/2010-nw-festival-call-for-proposals

Next Wave Time Lapse Beginning in June, the project explores the potential for screen-based art by young emerging artists to reach new audiences. Twelve works will be chosen for Federation Square's Big Screen and surrounding multimedia sites, Melbourne, to be shown over a one year span. Visit: http://inside.nextwave.org.au/news/next-wave-time-lapse

Contact Ulanda Blair, Artistic Program Manager, E: ulanda@nextwave.org.au or T: 03 9329 9422. Visit: www.nextwave.org.au

Project NEXT

Applications Close: 16 Mar

ABC TV and Zapruder’s other films, the people who brought the Chaser team to TV, and the creative force behind The Gruen Transfer  , and ENOUGH ROPE with Andrew Denton  , are looking for creative young people who are original thinkers with a view about what’s happening in Australia and the world, to work on Project NEXT. Visit: www.projectnext.net.au

Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship

Applications Close: 30 Mar

Applications are sought from artists, researchers, filmmakers and writers with a demonstrated track record, and talented emerging artists, musicians and writers from the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. It is expected that during and following their time in Antarctica, Fellows will produce works and interpretations inspired by their experience which in turn, will foster greater understanding of the Antarctic environment. Contact the Australian Antarctic Division. T: 03 6232 3512, E: artsfellowship@aad.gov.au Visit: www.aad.gov.au

The Churchie

Entries Close: 31 Mar

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

Spaces of Art

Conference dates: 16 - 18 Apr

An international conference on Institutional/Post-Intstitutional Curatorial and related practices in contemporary art, at Artspace Sydney.

Visit: www.artspace.org.au or http://www.artspace.org.au/public_archive/conference_spacesofart.php

New Arts Grants

Applications close: 27 Apr

ART FOR THE PUBLIC offers grants of up to $5000 for visual artists who are undertaking projects to be delivered free to the public, outdoors or in prominent indoor spaces. We want these works to become a form of social commentary, communication and inspiration between the artist and the general public.

The JB Seed JUMP grant, primarily for musicians, has been created to encourage artists to expand their income potential in almost any area they require. The grants of up to $4000 will be awarded to 10 recipients in total with at least 3 of these granted to Indigenous musicians.

For further information, E: grants@thejbseed.com Visit: www.thejbseed.com or www.myspace.com/thejbseed

Barks, Birds and Billabongs

Conference dates: 16 - 20 Nov

Exploring the Legacy of the 1948 American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land. The Centre for Historical Research at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra, will be hosting this international symposium, with particular emphasis on Indigenous perspectives. Contact, Margo Neale, T: +61 6208 5370, E: MNeale@nma.gov.au or Rowena Dickins Morrison. T: +61 2 6208 5483, E: Rowena.Dickins-Morrison@nma.gov.au. Visit: www.nma.gov.au/barks_birds_billabongs

RECOMMENDED MOVIE
23 Feb, Waltz With Bashir (MA15+) 90m, 2 Mar, View From Greenhaven (PG) 101m. Contact Flix in the Wet, T: 08 8981 0700. Visit: www.deckchaircinema.com

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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