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E-BULLETIN #9 May 2009

24HR Art NEWS
Welcome to the 2009 Board

The AGM held on Wednesday 6 May, 6pm went well with all motions carried. Returning members are: Jo Best (as Chair), Felicity Green, Angus Cameron and Jett Street. New members welcomed to the fold are Colvin Crowe and Simon Cooper. Thanks to all who attended.

ABC TV profiles

James Dodd, who is currently exhibiting Sunset Dreaming in Gallery 1, will be profiled on ABC1 Sunday Arts, Sunday 24 May, 5pm. If you missed the NT Stateline profile of Adam Cullen from the last exhibition in Gallery 1 & 2 Fundamental Purgatory, transcripts can be found at: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/04/25/2552677.htm

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

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

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 CURRENT EXHIBITION: 8 May to 13 June
Gallery 1
Plastorama
Christopher Langton

Gallery 2
Sunset Dreaming
James Dodd

The Screening Room
Pulse
Michael Yuen

The Boxset
Walking Bass Line II
Catherine McAvoy

The Monitor
Travel
Mu Li

MEMBERS NEWS
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

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

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

Creation-ism (Woods Street Gallery)
DVAA members show
Basket Case Erotica (DEAF Space)
Aly de Groot
Exhibition: to 23 May
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

Gifted II – recent acquisitions
Charles Darwin University Art Collection 2009 exhibition
Exhibition: 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

Yati: Mono prints from Tiwi Design
Nomad Project Space
Exhibition: to 10 June
Pirinyi: Mono Prints and etchings from Ninuku Arts
Nomad Art Gallery
Exhibition: to 30 May
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

Requiem for Another
Pam Lofts
Exhibition: to 14 June
Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs
T: 08 8951 1122 W: http://www.araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au

OUT-THERE MEMBERS NEWS

Etched in the Sun the Basil Hall Editions touring exhibition is showing at Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London UK from 22 May to 21 June… Jenny Fraser's curated exhibition Big Eye: Aboriginal Animations finishes 16 May at QUT Gallery, Brisbane… Franck Gohier’s exhibition It’s All Fun and Games is showing at the Amsterdam Art Fair from 13 to 17 May in association with Essen’s Galerie Frank Schlag & Cie. (Germany)… Talitha Kennedy, the NT representative at the Australian Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale Italy, is arriving next week for installation and invigilator duties and the vernissage 4 to 6 June.

NT OPPORTUNITIES
Public Consultation Forum on Arts Vision

Thursday 14 May, 5pm-7pm

Comments invited on Discussion Paper

Closing: 31 May

A draft Arts Vision has been developed aiming to place arts and culture at the heart of Territory lives to foster a creative, healthy and engaged community. Written comments and feedback encouraged E: arts.office@nt.gov.au or post: PO Box 496, Palmerston NT 0831. As part of the consultation process the Minister for Arts and Museums, the Hon Alison Anderson MLA, invites the Darwin arts community and anyone interested to attend the forum at Stokes Hill Wharf Function Centre, Darwin Wharf Precinct. T: 8999 8921 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

Public forum - Indigenous Australian Art Commercial Code of Conduct draft

Monday 25 May

Darwin Entertainment Centre, 93 Mitchell Street Darwin, 9am-5pm. Open forum to discuss the draft code and issues around exploitation in the Indigenous art industry. Copies can also be downloaded at: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au To confirm attendance contact Katie Long T: 02 9215 9173, toll free 1800 226 912 E: keepingculturestrong@australiacouncil.gov.au

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

25th Northern Territory Literary Awards

Closing: 31 May

Over $5000 in prize money in short story, poetry, essay, travel, youth, and Indigenous sections. Entry forms and information T: 1800 019 155 W: http://www.ntl.nt.gov.au

Workshops: Low toxicity experimental printmaking

Running: 20 and 27 June

Accomplished printmaker Monique Auricchio is in Darwin for a two-day printmaking workshop at Territory Craft. The course includes drypoint, monoprints and collographs. For bookings T: 08 8981 6616

The George Chaloupka Fellowship

Closing: 30 June

In honour of Rock Art Historian, Emeritus Curator Dr George Chaloupka OAM, the $25,000 Fellowship aims to promote and support published research and conservation of Aboriginal rock art located in Western Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. Please contact Apolline Kohen, MAGNT for an application package. T: 08 8999 8220 E: apolline.kohen@nt.gov.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

Arts NT Gallery Space - Call for artists

Ongoing

Works of emerging and/or established artists are hung on a monthly basis, free of charge on the wall behind the reception desk at the Arts NT office. For more info contact DVAA, T: 08 8981 9351 E: info@dvaa.net.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

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
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

Small Works 2009 – call for entries

Deadline: 30 May

Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne is hosting a Small Works $8000 Prize and Exhibition. Any medium, less than 30x30x30cm. Exhibition runs from 19 June to 2 July. E: mark@bsgart.com.au Application form at W:

http://bsgart.com.au/Resources/small%20works%2009%20entry%20form.pdf

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

Janet Holmes a Court Artists' Grant

Deadline: May 15 (for exhibitions in Aug, Sept, Oct)

Amounts available are: $500 for individuals, $1,000 for groups. The grant provides assistance towards costs of public presentation of visual arts, craft and design - but does not provide assistance towards the production of artwork. E: nava@visualarts.net.au W: http://www.visualarts.net.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

Realise Your Dream Awards

Deadline: 3 July

Realise Your Dream is open to Australians working or studying in the creative industries including visual arts, design, architecture, music, digital media and performing arts. Each prize includes an $8,000 NAB Cash Passport and a return British Airways World Traveller airfare to London. E: realiseyourdream@britishcouncil.org.au W: http://www.britishcouncil.org.au

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

Grindell's Hut Artist in Residency

Closing: 26 June

Located in Illinawortina Pound, an isolated section of the Vulkathunha, Gammon Ranges National Park, Northern Flinders Ranges SA, the residency includes free accommodation and a living allowance of $200 per week, for a period of one to three weeks between 15 October and 15 November 2009. For info contact Sara Twigg-Patterson T: 08 8641 9175 E: sara.twigg-patterson@countryarts.org.au W: http://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.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. Application forms and guidelines at W: http://www.unisa.edu.au/samstag/apply/default.asp

Multicultural Arts Professional Development opportunity

Closing: 30 June

Multicultural Arts Professional Development (MAPD) is for arts and cultural managers, art marketers, community arts specialists, producers, curators and artists. Seven-day intensive from 10 to 14 August, RMIT University Melbourne followed by on-line delivery, consultations and one-to-one advice for up to nine months. Details at W: http://www.kape.com.au

Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship

Closing: 10 July

Open to Australian artists aged between 20 and 30, the Art Gallery of NSW administers a $25,000 Scholarship and three-month (from July to Sept 2010) residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts Paris. More info W: http://brettwhiteley.org

Bundanon Trust Artist in Residency

Closing: 31 July

Located at the Bundanon properties, Shoalhaven River NSW, the Artist in Residency program supports both established and emerging artists offering free accommodation and studio space for up to five weeks. For more info contact Tracie Miller T: 02 44222100

E: tracie@bundanon.com.au W: http://www.bundanon.com.au

Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Entries due: Friday 14 August

The only national prize for free standing sculptures of smaller dimensions (up to 80cm). Exhibition of finalists at Council’s Redleaf Building from 24 October to 1 November. Entry forms W: http://sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au E: sculpture@woollahra.nsw.gov.au

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

Asialink Visual Arts Residency Program

Deadline: 4 September

Asialink Arts offers a wide range of artistic and cultural programs, initiating cultural and artistic exchange between Australia and Asia. E: enquiries@asialink.unimelb.edu.au

W: http://www.asialink.unimelb.edu.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
Friday 15 May: The Wrestler (MA15+) 109min. 9.30pm start.
For upcoming films and events visit: http://www.deckchaircinema.com
Location: end of Jervois Road, off Kitchener Drive, Wharf Precinct, Darwin

INTERESTING SITES
Independent Collectors - a global network of collectors of contemporary art. A website for exchanging insights, the current market and sharing collections. W: http://www.independent-collectors.com
Arte Moris – the first ever fine-art school founded in February 2003 and associated community of artists in the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste. W: http://www.artemoris.tp

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