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E-BULLETIN #8 May 2009

24HR Art NEWS
24 HR Art AGM
Date: Wednesday 6 May, 6pm
All financial members are welcome. Nomination forms and agenda available by contacting 24HR Art E: 24hrart@24hrart.org.au

175,200hrs@24hr
Due: 30 September
Help us celebrate our 20th year. In place of the annual Members Show, we are calling for all current and past exhibiting artists and members, all current and past employees and board members to participate in the 2009 exhibition 175,200hrs@24hr.

Whether you’re feasting on tatao in Antananarivo, sipping on kumis in Ekibastuzskiy, crunching on alimango in Zamboanga or simply sweating on a pawpaw salad at Parap, we want to know where you are and what you’ve been doing. Create or buy a postcard (142mmx110mm) write to us and let us know how life is treating you. The postcards will then be exhibited as an installation (30 October to 21 November), as part of the massive celebration opening night Friday 30 October, 6pm.

We need to start searching for people NOW! This year’s exhibition is the beginning of the search for people for a publication for the 24th year of 24HR Art in 2013. So, if you know the whereabouts of anyone involved with 24HR Art since 1989, please pass on this information, and our email: 24hrart@24hrart.org.au

Artists/Curators Call for Proposals 2010 – Gallery 1 & 2, Screening Room
Due: 1 June 2009
24HR Art is currently seeking proposals from artists and curators interested in exhibiting work as part of the 2010 Annual Exhibition Program. Proposals should include a brief description (1-2 pages), a CV(s) for the artist(s) and visual support material. Please send proposals to Steve Eland - Director, E: steve@24hrart.org.au

Artists/Curators Call for Proposals 2010 – The Monitor
Due: ongoing
24HR Art invites media artists to submit experimental video work for the 2010 Monitor program. The 24HR Art Monitor Program is comprised of an outdoor screen and weatherproof speakers at the front of the gallery. Work is to be played on a loop during gallery hours. Artists receive promotion via exhibition invites, media releases and the 24HR Art website. Please send DVD’s to Siying Zhou - Program Manager, E: siying@24hrart.org.au

Artists/Curators Call for Proposals 2010 – The BOXSET
Due: ongoing
24HR Art invites artists to submit contemporary artwork for the 2010 ‘BOXSET’ program. The 24HR Art BOXSET Program is comprised of a window space (2x2x1m) at the front of the gallery. Work is to be exhibited to the public in 24 hours a day. The BOXSET is a free exhibition space. Artists receive promotion via exhibition invites, media releases and the 24HR Art website. Please send your application to Siying Zhou - Program Manager, E: siying@24hrart.org.au

24 HR Art Memberships
Expire: 01 October 2009
Re/join now at our lowered price memberships - $10 unwaged, $15 waged, $35 institution – and get your first drink free at our next opening! Benefits of membership include: Discounts from our supporters with your Member Card; an emailed invitation to exhibition openings & special events; bi-annual Program mailed to you; fortnightly e-bulletins (includes news, events, opportunities, web links); an invitation to exhibit in our annual Members' Show (October) and End of Year Party offering members free drinks, entertainment and special door-prizes; and a guaranteed warm fuzzy feeling inside. Prices are GST inclusive. All donations over $2.00 are tax-deductible. Details at: http://www.24hrart.org.au/membership.html


24HR Art APPROACHING EXHIBITION: 8 May to 13 June
Opening next week! Friday 8 May, 6pm – invitation attached

Gallery 1
Plastorama
Christopher Langton

Gallery 2
Sunset Dreaming
James Dodd

The Screen Room
Pulse
Michael Yuen

The Boxset
Walking Bass Line II
Catherine McAvoy

The Monitor
Travel
Mu Li

MEMBERS NEWS
Creation-ism (Woods Street Gallery)
DVAA members show
Basket Case Erotica (DEAF Space)
Aly de Groot
Exhibition: 1 to 23 May (opening tonight! 6pm & AGM 5.30pm)
Darwin Visual Arts Association Inc. (DVAA), 56 Woods Street, Darwin
T: 08 8981 9351 E: info@dvaa.net.au W: http://www.dvaa.net.au

Requiem for Another
Pam Lofts
Exhibition: 1 May to 14 June (opening tonight! 6pm)
Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs
T: 08 8951 1122 W: http://www.araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au

Fishtails in the Dust - a visual response
Group show, part of ‘Eye of the Storm: 2009, The Northern Territory Writers’ Festival’
Exhibition: 2 to 22 May (opening tomorrow! Saturday 2 May, 6pm)
Watch This Space Inc., 4/9 George Crescent, Alice Springs
T: 08 89521949 E: wts@wts.org.au W: http://www.wts.org.au

Gifted II – recent acquisitions
Charles Darwin University Art Collection 2009 exhibition
Exhibition: 7 to 28 May
The Gallery, Charles Darwin University, Bldg Orange 10, Casuarina Campus
T: 08 8946 6621 W: http://www.cdu.edu.au/vc/artcollect.html

Kimberley Focus: Recent etchings from Waringarri Arts and Warlayirti Artists
Nomad Project Space
Exhibition: ongoing
Recent etchings from Waringarri Arts and Warlayirti Artists at Balgo produced at Northern Editions print studio, Darwin
Basil Hall Editions Collectors' Folio
Nomad Art Gallery
Exhibition: to 3 May
A compilation of etchings and a screen print featuring six prominent Indigenous artists, and new prints by Wukun Wanambi and Don Whyte.
Nomad Art Gallery: corner Vickers Street & Parap Place, Parap Village
Nomad Project Space: corner Vickers & Gregory Streets, Parap Village
T: 08 8981 6382 E: gallery@nomadart.com.au  W: http://www.nomadart.com.au

Rough Diamonds
Malaluba Gumana & Barrupu Yunupingu
Exhibition: to 16 May
RAFT Artspace, 8/8 Parap Place (upstairs), Parap Village
T: 08 89410810 E: art@raftartspace.com.au   W: http://www.raftartspace.com.au

Transfixing Flight
Jackie Ellis
Exhibition: to 15 May
Harriet Place Gallery, Harriet Place, Darwin
T: 08 8941 2220 E: info@ccae.com.au W: http://www.ccae.com.au

Creative Backlash
Josh Roberts and Jess Bells
Exhibition: to 15 May
Artwarehouse, Harriet Place, Darwin
T: 08 8981 4778 E: artwarehouse1@bigpond.com

Replant: a new generation of botanical art
Exhibition: to 13 May
A Nomad Art Productions, Visions of Australia and Artback NT Touring Exhibition. Textile artist Philomena Hali will also run workshops with the Replant program, 1 to 10 May. Nyinkka Nyunyu Art & Cultural Centre, Tennant Creek T: 08 8962 2699 E: info@nyinkkanyunyu.com.au  W: http://www.nyinkkanyunyu.com.au


NT OPPORTUNITIES
Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival sculpture event
Works to arrive by: 11.30am 2 May - that’s tomorrow!
Showcase your sculptures by the sea at the Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival (2 to 10 May). Prizes totalling $850, shown from noon until sunset, winners announced Saturday 2 May, 5pm Nightcliff Jetty. Artwork can be free standing but should not blow away! Call festival hotline for details T: 08 8985 5111

Arts NT Regional Arts Fund
Closing: 4 May
Regional Arts Fund Applications are open in the following categories:
New Arts Communities; Artist/s to Artist/s Support; Accessing Arts; Remote Arts Partners; and New Ideas. Contact Arts NT Arts Officer T: 1800 678 237 or 08 8999 8981 E: arts.office@nt.gov.au

Katherine Photography Competition
Entries due: 15 May
Green Snaps is an award exhibition featuring nature photography of the Northern Territory. This year's theme is NT environment - sky and the winners will be announced at the launch of the exhibition in Katherine on World Environment Day (5 June). Territory Craft Katherine, Moira McCreesh T: 0408 440 696 E: moiraggg@hotmail.com

MAGNT – Free Public Forum & Tour
Saturday 16 May & Sunday 17 May
The Museum and Art Gallery NT, Bullocky Point, Darwin is hosting a free public seminar Back from the Brink; Heritage, Culture and Art from Timor-Leste Saturday 16 May (9.30am-5pm). Following on Sunday 17 May (11.00am-12.15pm), join MAGNT Curator of Southeast Asian Art and Material Culture, Ms Joanna Barrkman and Mr Virgilio Simith for a free-guided tour of the exhibition Husi Bei Ala Timor Sira Nia Liman – From the Hands of Our Ancestors. For registration forms and seminar program visit: http://www.magnt.nt.gov.au

Workshop: Erotic Macramé 101
Saturday 23 May
Learn basic rope and knot techniques necessary for ‘body weaving’. Running in conjunction with Aly de Groot’s exhibition Basket Case Erotica in DEAF Space at DVAA. Cost $25 with materials provided, 12-2pm. For bookings E: weaverorwoven@yahoo.com

Workshops: Wearable art from recycled materials
Running from: 26 May to 5 June
Alice Springs textile artist Philomena Hali is in Darwin for a series of workshops at Darwin Community Arts and Charles Darwin University. Participants will later parade their creations on a catwalk at the Malak Monthly Gatherings in late June. Contact DCA for details: E: connect@darwincommunityarts.org.au

Submissions invited - outdoor sculpture event
Entries due: 29 May
Artists are invited to submit entries to the 2009 Up the Garden Path sculptural exhibition to be staged at Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, Alice Springs from 5 June to 5 July. The theme is 'Desert Plants or Desert Place' and works can be in any medium, with three prizes to be won. Contact Mark Carter E: curatoropbg@internode.on.net

The Alice Desert Festival
Deadline: 29 May
The Alice Desert Festival running 11-20 September with the Hub Space Events from 11-13 September is now calling for artists and community groups to submit event and performance concepts and ideas for the 2009 Festival Program. Expression of interest forms available E: info@alicedesertfestival.com.au

2009 Katherine Prize
Deadline: 27 July
Open to NT residents, art and craft entries must relate to or identify with the NT. Entry fee $25, opening night 8 August, runs from 10 to 14 August at the Civic Centre Gallery, Katherine. Contact Dallas Panoho E: records@ktc.nt.gov.au T: 08 8972 5500

WTS - Call for 2010 exhibition proposals
Proposals due: 31 July
Watch this Space Inc., Alice Springs are now calling for proposals from emerging and established artists, groups and /or curators to present new and original work. Experimental work is encouraged. Contact: Karlee Foster T: 08 8952 1949 E: wts@wts.org.au

Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award
Entries due: 1 September
Entries are now due for the 2009 Senior Territorian Art Award. The two prizes awarded are Government House Foundation $5000 acquisitive prize and the Parliament House $1000 People’s Choice Award. Exhibition from 7 to 28 October. Contact Karen Philp T: 08 8901 4159 E: la.speaker@nt.gov.au W: http://www.nt.gov.au/lant/parliament/parliament.shtml

White Hot Box - Call for artists
ongoing
Located in the RedHOT Arts foyer, the White HOT Box is a 1m wide x 2.5m high x 2.5 long box facing onto the Bath Street & Stott Terrace intersection, Alice Springs. Contact: Franca T: 08 8952 2392 E: franca@redhotarts.com.au

Life Drawing Classes
Untutored classes will run during term times on Wednesdays 6-9pm at Casuarina Senior College, Trower Road, Casuarina. Cost $100 per term. For further information call: CSC Night Classes T: 08 8920 1200

Life models required
Charles Darwin University needs female life drawing models (undraped) for the Monday afternoon class 1.30-4pm Casuarina Campus, Darwin.  Contact Sarah Pirrie T: 08 8946 6098 E: sarah.pirrie@cdu.edu.au

Draft Australian Indigenous Commercial Code of Conduct
The Australia Council for the Arts and the Department for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts have developed a draft code of conduct with industry input. Copies are available at 24HR Art, as well as the discussion paper, feedback is currently being collated.  Copies can also be downloaded at: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au

Protocols for Working with Children in the Arts
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. The protocols for working with children released by the Australia Council for the Arts can be downloaded at: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/44055/Children_in_art_protocols.pdf


INTER/NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Call out for artists
Applications due: 4 May
The 2009 SPLENDID Arts Lab takes place over 3 weeks in July in Lismore, NSW alongside the Splendour in the Grass Festival. The program is open to artists working in the visual arts, theatre, dance, design, installation, architecture, digital media, sound, text, community arts and other creative pursuits. Details at: http://www.splendid.org.au T: 02 6622 2209 E: info@splendid.org.au

Film making facilitators wanted - Wakakirri Outback Festival
Applications due: 8 May
The Wakakirri Outback Festival is seeking talented and experienced film workshop facilitators to join this year’s arts festival tour in the NT, NSW and SA. Workshops are held with youth, and professional development workshops are conducted for young adults and teachers in regional and remote communities. For a job information pack please contact: Anna Bowring, Event Manager T: 02 9557 8807 or 1800 650 979 E: anna@wakakirri.com

Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship Program
Applications due: 10 May
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia is inviting applications for the 2009 Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship Program.  This is a three month scholarship which will be undertaken in four art centres located in Bandung (West Java), Denpasar (Bali), Solo (Central Java) and Yogyakarta.  The Government of the Republic of Indonesia will provide funding, candidates should preferably be between the ages of 18 to 35 years old. Contact the Directorate of Public Diplomacy - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia for an application pack T: +61 21 381 3480 E: iacs2009@yahoo.com

CCP Documentary Photography Award
Closes: 29 May
The seventh biennial CCP Documentary Photography Award invites documentary photographers, photojournalists and artists to submit their work for a chance to win the $5,000 Copyright Agency Limited Prize. More info: http://www.ccp.org.au/documentary_award.php

Albury Art Prize
Entries close: 31 May
Albury Art Gallery is offering $20,000 to be used for an international residency. Short-listed entrants and winner will be shown in the Albury Art Prize 2009 exhibition launched on 17 July. Details: http://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/http://www/html/1005-albury-art-prize.asp

Palmer Sculpture Biennial
Closes: 8 June
Expressions of Interest are being invited for the fourth Palmer Sculpture Biennial which will take place during the later part of the 2010 Adelaide Festival/Fringe. The Palmer Sculpture Biennial is an artist run event. T: 08 8278 3273 or 08 8272 9458 E: gavin.malone@flinders.edu.au

Geelong Print Awards
Entries due: 12 June
The biennale acquisitive award at Geelong Gallery, Victoria offers prizes totalling $5,000. Entry forms available at W: http://www.geelonggallery.org.au

Fremantle Print Award
Entries due: 19 June
Exhibition dates 26 September to 22 November at the Fremantle Arts Centre. Prizes are $12,000 Acquisitive Prize, $6,000 Acquisition Fund Prize, $5,000 Non-Acquisitive Prize and $300 People's Choice Award. Entry form and details at W: http://www.fac.org.au/fremantle_print_award.php

Hutchins Art Prize – Works on Paper
Entries due: 19 June
The biennial Hutchins Art Prize is an acquisitive award for works on paper with total prize money of $18 000. The Finalists’ Exhibition is at The Long Gallery, Salamanca Place, Hobart. Entry form and details at W: http://www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/main.aspx?pid=50

Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition & Awards
Entries due: 22 June
A collaborative event between the Yarra Valley Arts Council & Yering Station, Victoria. Major prize $10 000, exhibition 25 October to 6 December. Entry form and details at W: http://www.yering.com/cpa/htm/htm_news_detail.asp?news_id=103&page_id=54

58th Blake Prize
Entries due: 26 June
Exploring the religious and spiritual in art. Major non-acquisitive prize $20,000. Entry form and details at W: http://www.blakeprize.com.au

Samstag Scholarships
Closes: 30 June
Applications are invited for Samstag Scholarships, for study overseas in the visual arts from 2010. Each scholarship is for twelve months overseas, including a tax-exempt stipend equivalent to US$35,000 plus return airfares and institutional fees for one academic year. Samstag application forms and detailed guidelines available at W: http://www.unisa.edu.au/samstag/apply/default.asp

City of Whyalla Art Prize
Entries due: 28 August
Three prizes on offer - the Acquisitive City of Whyalla Art Prize for national artists valued at $25,000 and two South Australian young artists awards. Exhibition dates 15 October to 13 November. For entries contact Country Arts E: kylie.kerrigan@countryarts.org.au

The Inaugural Cricket Art Prize
Entries due: 25 September
Entries invited that represent or depict some aspect or aspects of the game and sport of cricket. Entry fee $30, 2D works, first prize $20 000. Exhibition at Sydney Cricket Ground 8 to 25 October and the Melbourne Cricket Ground 21 December to 7 January 2010. Entry form and details at: http://www.publisherscup.org.au

Gene Pool
Submissions due: 2 October
Use other people’s contributions to create your own recombinations, mash-ups, mutations, mixes and musings - or slice, dice and remix gems from the ABC archives – Gene Pool is full of possibilities. A joint initiative of Pool, ABC Radio National, Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT), RMIT and Evolution: The Festival. Contact Nicola Fern T: 03 9626 1758 E: fern.nicola@abc.net.au W: http://www.pool.org.au/genepool

Theory in Practice Series (TIPS)
Available: NOW
TIPS is a suite of ten professional practice booklets for practicing visual artists, craftspeople, and designers produced by NAVA. Each booklet contains in-depth advice, information and extensive listings of resources available. TIPS can be pre-ordered by calling NAVA, T: 02 9368 1900 or online W: http://www.visualarts.net.au/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=1712&qid=111122


RECOMMENDED MOVIE
Monday 4 May: Burn After Reading (MA15+) 96min. 7.30pm start. Last screening.
For upcoming films and events visit: http://www.deckchaircinema.com
Location: end of Jervois Road, off Kitchener Drive, Wharf Precinct, Darwin

INTERESTING SITES
newmatilda.com – is an independent Australian website of news, analysis and satire. Believing that robust media is fundamental to a healthy democracy, newmatilda.com aims to provide non-partisan information.
W: http://newmatilda.com
Light Journeys – showcases the talent of Australian women artists working in the field of photo-media, creating a focal point on the development and culture of contemporary Australian photography.
W: http://lightjourneys.net.au


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 Hayley West. Please forward news and opportunities for inclusion in future e-bulletins to 24hrart@24hrart.org.au