24HR Art E-BULLETIN #10 May 2010

For full exhibition program, news and projects visit - http://www.24hrart.org.au

 

 

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NT NEWS

 

RAFT Artspace

Patrick Mung Mung

Exhibition: Opening 28 May to 19 June

Patrick Mung Mung is a senior artist at Warmun Art Centre, in the East Kimberley. Also featuring work by Kimberley Artists Goody Barrett, Freddie Timms, Rusty Peters and Rammey Rammsey. T: 0889533236 E: art@raftspace.com.au W: www.raftspace.com.au

 

Northern Editions

Balgo

Warlayirti artists

Exhibition: to 28 May

These striking prints by Warlayirti artists were launched to critical acclaim in 2005 and 2007. These etchings reflect the strength of line and adept use of colour for which the artists are known and further celebrate their expertise in the printmaking medium. Northern Editions Printmaking Studio & Gallery. CDU, Orange 9, Casuarina Campus T: 08 8946 6325 W: www.northerneditions.com.au

 

CCAE

Lisa Wolfgramm

Exhibition: to 29 May

This is Lisa’s first solo exhibition in Darwin. Her abstract paintings are comprised of multi-layers of paint, with surface manipulation to reveal the preceding layers. 2/2 Harriet Pl, Darwin T: 8941 2220 E: info@ccae.com.au W: www.ccae.com.au

 

Nomad Art Gallery

Pandanus & Prints

Bula’bula & Durrmu Arts

Exhibition: to 29 May

This exhibition features prints & weavings from two Top End art centres. Durrmu artists at Peppimenarti have produced a new body of etchings which focus on women’s weaving traditions. The lino prints by Bula’bula artists at Ramo focus on traditional themes. There is also a beautiful range of pandanus weavings. T: 8981 6382 E: nomad@nomadart.com.au W: www.nomadart.com.au

 

Darwin Visual Arts Association

Exhibitions: to 29 May

Frog Hollow Centre for the Arts- A Year of Endangerment

Emily Hearn

Wood Street Gallery -Crash Smash Pash

Lyn Temby, Smithereens W: www.smithereens.comau

Exhibition: Opening 6pm 4 June to 26 June

Frog Hollow Centre- Critters

Sugita Wahl

Woods Street Gallery & DEAF Space- Primal Exposure

A mid-year exhibition by Visual Arts students from CDU

56 Wood St, Darwin T: 89819351 E: info@dvaa.net.au

 

Darwin Indigenous Arts Alliance art Exhibition

Civic Centre Art Wall

Exhibition: to 31 May

Works by Eddie Kitching, Eric Fejo, Ameer Brahm, Norma Benger. Light refreshments will be served. Entry via auto. Doors next to Civic Centre carpark, Harry Chan Ave. T: 08 8930 0674 E: a.rae@darwin.nt.gov.au

 

Fist Full of Films

When: 3 -6 June

Located at Civic Park & Browns Mart Darwin City. For sneak previews email fisrfulloffilms@brownsmart.com.au

 

Merrepen Arts Festival

When: 4 June – 6 June

The Merrepen Festival is held in the community of Nauiyu, 240 km’s southwest of Darwin on the banks of the Daly River. There are a range of events including art sales, auctions, weaving, traditional music, dance, bush tucker tasting & displays. www.merrepenfestival.com.au

 

Sustainable Living Festival

Lakeside Drive Community Garden

When: 5 -6 June

Art exhibition & silent auction to raise $ & awareness about the community garden & environmental sustainability. W: www.enct.org/html/whats.html

Territory Craft

The Very Fabric of Darwin

Karen Johnson & Jozsef Godolley

Exhibition: to 5 June

'The Very Fabric of Darwin' hand printed lengths and sewn fabric items by Karen Johnson together with Jozsef Godolley's ceramic forms. Tues – Sun, 9:30-4:40. T: 89816615 W: www.territorycraft.org.au

 

Framed Gallery

Remote & Wild- Book launch by Richard & Carolyn Green

Sugar ‘n Spice, not everything nice by Jan Milner Cole

Exhibition: to 6 June

The launch of a beautiful book which features photos from the remote Australian wilderness by Richard. And the opening of Jan’s beautiful solo exhibition. 55 Stuart Highway, Stuart Park T: 89812994 E: framed@framed.com.au W: www.framed.com.au

 

Araluen Arts Centre

Alice Prize 1970 – 2010

Exhibition: to 6 June

Celebrating 40 years of the Alice Price, this year’s exhibition will showcase an eclectic mix of contemporary art practice from 52 artists representing all Australian States and Territories. Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs T: 8951 1120 W: www.araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au

 

                                    The Alice Prize 2010
Exhibition: to 6 June
Featuring 51 artists from across Australia. Winner Alison Alder from NSW. Honourable Mentions go to Yinarupa Nangala, Papunya Tula Artists NT, Tobias Richardson, Darwin NT and Mary Ross, Balgo Arts WA. Prize awarded by Alan Dodge AM. Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs T; 8951 1120 website; www.aliceprize.com <http://www.aliceprize.com>

 

CCAE Gallery

Bryan Bulley

Exhibition: Opening 5pm 10 June to about 9 July

Local Darwin artist, Bryan Bulley, is opening his exhibition, ‘Waiting by the Walled City’ at Cross Cultural Art Exchange Gallery, featuring some beautiful works on canvas and linen. Harriet Place, Darwin. T: 89412220

 

Beanie Festival

25 -28 June

Held at Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs T: 8951 1120 W: www.araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au

 

CDU Art Gallery

Looking Back, Looking Forward in our Art

Tiwi Design Artists

Exhibition: to 30 June

CDU Art Gallery will be exhibiting Tiwi Design Artists from Nguiu on Bathurst Island. Chancellery Building, Orange 12.1.02, Casuarina Campus. T: 08 8946 6621 E: anita.angel@cdu.edu.au W: www.cdu.edu.au/advancement/artcollection

 

MAGNT

Exit Art: Contemporary youth art of Northern Territory Yr. 12 Students, 09.

Exhibition: to 11 July

Exit Art showcases artwork produced in 2009 by Year 12 visual art, craft and design students in the Northern Territory. The most outstanding works are selected for their excellence, innovation and creativity in a range of modes including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, printmaking and digital presentations. Come along and vote for your favourite artwork to win the People’s Choice Award.

Colour Country: Art from Roper River

Exhibition: to 11 July

Finishing its National tour at MAGNT. Celebrate country, ceremony & the power of music. Curatorial & artist talks @ 11am 22 May Museum & Art Gallery of the NT, Conacher St, Fannie Bay, Darwin

T: 08 8999 8264 E: museum.magnt@nt.gov.au W: http://www.magnt.nt.gov.au

 

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2010

12 -14 August

Presented by Top End Arts, at the Darwin Convention centre, Waterfront Precinct T: 0889417408 W: www.darwinaboriginalartfair.com.au

 

Darwin Fridge Festival

20 – 22 August

This festival is produced by Darwin Community Arts. And yes its FRIDGE not Fringe! The humble fridge is a Darwin icon & Darwin Community Arts wants to explore its possibilities as an art & cultural centrepiece. With events such as Pimp my Fridge, Me & my Fridge, Fridge Theatre, Esky Market, Eco Expo & Community Art workshops this is bound to be a fun and a little bit quirky. Definitely work a visit! W: www.darwinfridgefestival.org.au

 

Darwin Festival

12 – 29 August

The Darwin Festival is now calling for volunteers. To register your interest go to www.darwinfestival.org.au

 

NT OPPORTUNITIES

 

Katherine Prize 2010

Entries & works: will only be accepted between 26 to 30 July

This competition is open to NT residents only. The subject matter needs to relate to or identify with the NT. There will be two award categories- B & J Lambert Art Acquisition Award, 2 dimensional works of any medium, $5000 cash prize. P & K Short Craft Acquisition Award, cash prize $2000: 8972 5500 E: records@ktc.nt.gov.au

 

Arts NT travel support grants

Closes: 4 June

Travel Support up to $1,000 is offered to artists, artworkers and arts volunteers to attend Junction 2010 Regional Arts Australia (RAA) national conference in Launceston, Tasmania. Junction 2010 is the seventh biennial Regional Arts Australia national conference presented in conjunction with Tasmanian Regional Arts and is set to unleash an explosion of ideas and creativity from August 26–29. More info: Arts NT 1800 678 237.

 

Darwin Fridge Festival

Calling for Artists & Volunteers

Darwin Community Arts is now seeking artists to participate in the Darwin Fridge Festival 20 - 22 August, Malak. The humble fridge can be used as a canvas for artwork or a framework for another piece of furniture. Use your imagination and celebrate a Darwin icon. Contact us to register your interest or to find out more W: www.darwinfridgefestival.org.au

 

Wearable Arts

Alice Desert Festival

Entries close: 25 June

The 2010 Wearable Arts Awards are presented over the 21 & 22 August at the Araluen Arts Centre and will feature the handmade, the recycled, the fantastic and splendid designs and creations from local artists and makers. W: www.alicedesertfestival.com.au

 

Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award

Due date: 1 September

An Acquisition Award of $5000 is offered for the winning portrait. The exhibition will highlight the achievements of older Territorians & encourage excellence in artistic expression. T: 8901 4159 E: LA.Speaker@nt.gov.au W: www.nt.gov.au/lant/parliament/parliament.shtml

 

Exhibition Wall

Proposals due: ongoing

A 15-metre exhibition wall is available for artists to utilise outside the Lord Mayor's Office, Darwin Civic Centre. Proposals welcome from artists groups, schools and art organisations. Contact Alice Rae T: 08 8930 0674 E: a.rae@darwin.nt.gov.au

Visual Arts Program mail list

Contact MAGNT

If you are part of the NT arts community and would like to be added to a new visual arts program mailing list at the Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory, please email Ana McKay, Public Relations Officer with your email and snail mail address E: museum.magnt@nt.gov.au or T: 08 8999 8219.

 

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. To enrol call CSC Night Classes T: 08 8920 1200 or Shilo McNamee E: shilo.mcnamee@gmail.com

 

Life models wanted

Charles Darwin University, Orange 11, Mondays 1.30-4pm, $60.00. Starting Monday 8 March. Contact: Bobbie Ruben, T: 08 8946 6509 E: bobbie.ruben@cdu.edu.au

NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

 

stART @ Affordable Art Fair Sydney

Fair dates: 11-14 November

Applications: will be assessed on a first come first serve basis as well as aesthetic merit, and you will be notified shortly after applying if you are successful.

24 artists will be selected on the basis of quality and variety, to provide visitors with the opportunity to see work unavailable in local galleries. To enter send 6 jpegs of artwork with details of title, size, medium, year and price as well as your CV & contact details to Samantha Williams at samanthaw@singlemarketevents.com.au T: 0293317507

 

Sydney Festival

Art & About calling for submissions

Submissions close: 28 May - Organisations & individuals are invited to submit proposals for events & exhibitions for inclusion within Art & About 2010 program. W: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/artandabout/

 

Gertrude St. Projection Festival – 9^th-18^th July

Submissions due: 30 May

Calling for artists, designers & the general community to submit digital artworks for the festival. Entry is free & there are prizes to be won. W: www.thegertrudeassociation.com/project

 

Noosa Travelling Scholarship

Noosa Regional Gallery

Entries due: 31 May

This scholarships focus is on 3D artists. All Australian artists, designers & craftspeople are encouraged to enter. The winner of the open section will receive $12,00 and a solo exhibition at Noosa Regional Gallery. T: 07 5449 5397 E: Nina.Shadforth@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au W: http://www.travellingscholarship.org.au%20travellingscholarship.org.au/

 

Australian Ethical Art Prize

Deadline: 31 May

Open to all artists & all mediums. $1500 in cash prizes. Artists are asked to reflect on the Australian Ethical Charter when producing their work. T: 0293610440 E: info@tapgallery.org.au W: www.tapgallery.org.au

 

Short Play

Submissions due: 1 June

Call out to artists working in film, performance, animation, new media and video installation to submit screen-based work for an independent DVD publication. Curator Rachel Feery E: shortplayzine@gmail.com W: http://shortplayproject.blogspot.com

 

Capture, Collect, Categorise

Australian Centre for Photography

Entries close: 4 June

This exhibition pays tribute to these overlooked & misunderstood taxonomies of Australian social ephemera. Slid Nights at the ACP are on opportunity for emerging artists to submit bodies of work addressing a chosen theme. The 10 finalists are asked to present a 10min slideshow of their images along with a brief talk. T: 0293321455 E: info@acp.org.au W: www.acp.org.au

 

Gold Coast International Ceramic Art Award

Gold Coast City Gallery

Entries close: 4 June

This competition is open to all artists from all countries, and to all ceramic art forms. E: Baxter@gcac.com.au W: www.ceramicartaward.com

 

The Freedom Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists

Closing: 5 June

The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists provides assistance towards travel (for educational purposes) and/or tuition costs for young people building a career in the visual arts broadly in the areas of painting, photography or sculpture. Overseas travel (preferably for the first time) to undertake formal study, a residency or a planned program with a professional artist or mentor will be considered, as will informal study for a planned research project. E: https://www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/freedman-foundation-travelling-scholarship-emerging-artists

 

Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship

Applications close: 11 June

The scholarship includes a 3-month residency in Paris & $25,000 to further the art education of a young artist. Scholarship is open to those between the ages of 20 & 30. 2 Raper St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 T: 02 9225 1892 (mon-fri) W: http://www.brettwhiteley.org/whats_on/travelling_art_scholarship E: brettwhiteleystudio@ag.nsw.gov.au

 

2012 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art- Curator

Applications close: 11 June

The Adelaide Biennial is the nations pre-eminent survey exhibition of contemporary Australian visual art. The Art Gallery of South Australia seeks exhibition proposals from an independent curator/s for the presentation of the 2012 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art.
For further information call : David O’Connor, Manager, Exhibitions & Public Programs (08) 82077009. E: o’connor.david@saugov.sa.gov.au

 

Lane Cove Council

Design Competition for Public & Street Furniture

Submissions close: 14 June

Lane Cove Council would like to invite artists and craftspeople to participate in a competition for the design of a set of motifs and patterns for application across a suite of street furniture. The selected artist/craftsperson will then be engaged to work with Lane Cove Council's Landscape Architects and street furniture manufacturers to customise standard street furniture pieces according to the artist's motif/pattern set. A competition brief is available for download by visiting the Lane Cove Council website www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au and following the link under "Current Issues". T: 02 4362 1751 E: fneil@artscapeconsulting.com.au

 

Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award

Entries close: 14 June

This award is open to all artists living or working in Australia. Individuals are invited to enter one print or artist’s book using any printing process. T: 08 9432 9555 E: fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au

 

Young Hands Together for Diversity Art Competition

Entries close: 15 June

The theme is biodiversity & what it means to young people around the world. It is open to children & young people between the ages of 6 & 20 yrs. The winning artwork may be used as a logo. W: www.cambodiajobs.com

West Space

Now accepting proposals for 2011

Entries close: 25 June

West Space invites artists / collectives / curators to submit proposals to exhibit between January and June 2011. For Proposal Guidelines go to W: http://www.westspace.org.au/applications.html T: 03 93288712 E: info@westspace.org.au

 

Outback Open Art prize

Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery

Entries close: 25 June

Open to all Australian artists. Awards will be given to works which significantly address the theme of the Australian Outback. T: 0880803440 E: artgallery@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au W: www.brokenhill.nsw.gov.au

 

Blake Prize – Exploring the Religious & Spiritual in Art

Entries close: 25 June

Call for works that explore the subject of religious awareness & spirituality. Three award categories- 59^th Blake Prize, $20,00. Emerging artist, $5,000. Human Justice, $5,000. Sydney, T: 0419 442 643 (Stefanie Lewis, GM) W: http://www.blakeprize.com.au/entry/how-to-enter

William & Winifred Photography Prize

Monash Gallery of Art

Closing date: 30 June

First prize totalling $25,000. Only works produced since May 2009 are eligible for submission. Photographers from all over Australia are encouraged to enter. W: www.mga.org.au

 

Australian Centre for Craft & Design – Object

Call for exhibition proposals

Deadline: 30 June

Object Gallery has 2 key exhibition spaces, ideally suited to solo or small-scale group exhibitions. E: k.ford@object.com.au W: www.object.com.au

 

Global Gallery

Call fro artists: to 30 June

Global showcases contemporary art work by emerging & established artists, and welcomes all mediums of art. T: 02 9360 5728 E: info@globalgallery.com.au W: www.globalgallery.com.au

 

FEAST Visual Arts

Call for expressions of interest

Entries close: 1 July

The Shipping Container Galleries are an ideal space for emerging artists seeking exposure at FEAST’s Festival hub, or established artists looking for an alternative venue in which to experiment.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposal with FEAST prior to submission.FEAST Visual Arts Volunteer Leith Semmen. The festival runs from the 13^th-28^th November E: AllThings@FEAST.org.au W: www.FEAST.org.au

Phone +61 (8) 8463 0684

 

Off The Wall

Sydney deadline: 1 July

A national competition, 10 unrepresented (in NSW) artists are selected to exhibit by a panel of industry experts. All mediums and age groups are eligible. Art Sydney 11-14 November. W: http://www.artoffthewall.com.au

 

Kodak Salon

Centre for Contemporary Photography

Entries close: 2 July

Open to all Australian residents. Entries can include analogue & digital photography, DVD/film/video & 3D works. Entries must not exceed 80x80cm or 6400squared. Individual prizes up to $3000. T: 0394171549 E: info@ccp.org.au W: www.ccp.org.au

 

Brunswick Street Gallery – Picture this open Photographic Prize

Entries close: 4 July

$10,000 Picture This Open Photographic Prize. All entries accepted. All themes. Judges to be announced. Enter up to 4 works. Show runs 16-29 July 2010. Opening & Prizes 7 May at 6pm. Deadline for entries Sun 4 July 2010. To enter www.bsgart.com.au

 

Kenilworth Arts Council Inc. Award

Deadline: 16 July

Open to Aust. residents, with an acquisitive prize of $15,000. Size limits do apply, and no digital entires. T: 0754460427 E: kcac@kenilwortharts.org.au W: www.kenilwortharts.org.au

 

City of Perth Black Swan Prize for Portraiture

Deadline: 16 July

Open to all Australian artists over 18, with the Lester Group 1^st prize @ $30,000. Paintings must be of well-known or respected Australians. T: 0432 275 690 E: artinsic@iinet.net.au W: www.blackswanprize.com.au

 

Black Swan Prize for Portraiture

Deadline: 16 July

A competition open to all Australian residents 18 years and over; with a separate section for those under 18 years of age - Youth Portrait Prize.

ARTrinsic Inc.25 Grosvenor Rd, Mt Lawley WA, T: 0432275690 E: blackswanprize@iinet.net.au W: www.blackswanprize.com.au

 

Mosman Art Prize

Deadline: 19 July

This art prize is open to all permanent Aust. residents over 15yrs. It is an annual, acquisitive award for painting sponsored by Mosman Municipal Council. With first prize totalling $20,000. T: 0299784178 E: gallery@mosman.nsw.gov.au W: www.mosman.nsw.gov.au

 

Xstrata Percival Portrait Award

Deadline: 23 July

Open to all Australian artists. Artists may enter one artwork only. The portrait is to be of a 'real' person. It is expected the subject of the work has sat for the artist. In order to enter, you must indicate some link with Townsville, however tenuous (artist, sitter, item in the work, etc.) Sculpture, digital media, photography and textiles are not eligible. T: 07 4727 9011 W:www.townsville.qld.gov.au/recreation/gallery/perctucker E:ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au

 

Rick Amor Drawing Prize 2010

Art Gallery Ballarat

Call for artists: to 23 July

The $10,000 annual drawing prize is open to all Aust. Artists. Entries can be no larger than 76 x 56cm long in size. T: 03 5320 5858 W: www.artgalleryballarat.com.au

 

The Secret of Life

Sjs Gallery

Deadline: 28 July

Now inviting artists to interpret the theme – ‘The Secret of Life’. Size 80 x 100cm all mediums.

Also accepting proposals for 2010- email a brief outline along with 5 images. Limited studio space available. T: 0394195654 E: info@sjsgallery.com W: www.sjsgallery.com

 

John Leslie Art Prize 2010

Gippsland Art Gallery

Deadline: 30 July

This biennial competition invites artists to submit one painting in any medium. The theme is The Vision Splendid – Beauty in the Natural World. $12,000 prize. T: 03 5142 3372 E: gallery_enquiries@wellington.vic.org.au W www.wellington.vic.gov.au/gallery

 

Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award

Grafton Gallery

Entries close: 6 August

Open to all artists that reside in Australia. The major award of $15,000 is acquisitive. Artists can submit up to two drawings that were completed in 2009 or 2010. W: www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

 

The Kilgour Prize 2010

Newcastle Region Art Gallery

Entries close: 6 August

The Art gallery is inviting artists to submit a painting in the form of a figure composition. Kilgour Prize money of $50,000 & a peoples choice award of $5,000 T: 02 4974 5100 W: www.nag.org.au

 

Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Entries close: 6 August

For sculptures up to 80m tall. Exhibition of finalists 23 October - 7 November at the Council's historic Redleaf building, NSW. W: http://sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au

 

Redland Art Awards 2010

Entries close: 16 August

This is a biennial contemporary painting competition open to all Aust. artists. $10,000 awarded for first prize. W: www.redlandartawards.org.au

 

Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant

Closing dates: 15 August, 15 November

The Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant is designed to provide financial assistance to professional artists for the public presentation of their work. This grant provides assistance towards the costs of public presentation of visual arts, craft and design. This can include, but is not limited to, framing, media releases, media photographs, advertising, space rental, installation costs, promotional printing, mail outs, documentation, freight, travel, equipment rental, insurance, technical assistance and opening costs. Amounts available are: $500 for individuals and $1,000 for groups. This grant does not provide assistance towards the production of artwork (materials, studio rental, research etc). Indigenous artists and artists from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds are encouraged to apply. http://www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/jhac

 

Australia Council Inter-Arts Grants

Applications: 23 Aug to 4 Oct

The Artstart program offers financial assistance of up to $10,000 to recent arts graduates who are committed to establishing a career as a professional artist. W www.australiancouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/artstart2

 

Cricket Art Prize 2010

Entries close: 1 September

This annual prize competition offers $20,000 to the winning artist. It is open to artists from testy playing nations. The artwork needs to depict life in & around the game & sport of cricket (portraits are not accepted), with a wide range of media accepted. T: 0411 572 100 E: derekz@cricketartprize.org W: www.cricketartprize.org

 

ANL Maritime Art Prize & Exhibition

Mission of Seafarers Victoria Call for entries

Closing date: 3 September

The theme is ‘The relationship Between Humanity & the Sea, 2010 International Year of the Seafarer’. 1^st prize an acquisitive of $15,000. Traditional or contemporary works are eligible as long as it has a maritime theme & must be either painting/image-making utilising any medium, but specifically excluding photographic or computer generated images, prints, ceramics or sculptures. T: 03 96297038 E: andrea@missionseafarers.com.au W: http://www.imo.org/newsroom/mainframe.asp?topic_id=1773&amp;doc_id=11506

Artist in residence program for the year 2010

Ashfield Council

Closing date: 3 September

Included is accommodation at Thirning Villa + $200 per wk allowance. T: 0297161866 E: anthiah@ashfield.nsw.gov.au with the word AIR in subject line.

 

’30 Under’ small works art prize 2010’

sjs Gallery

Deadline: 5 September

All subjects & mediums- 30 x 30cm or smaller. $700 in prizes. T: 0394195654 E: info@sjsgallery.com W: www.sjsgallery.com

 

Centre for Contemporary Photography

Deadlines: 1 October

Now accepting proposals from artists and curators twice a year at CCP Melbourne. New guidelines and application forms at W: http://www.ccp.org.au/proposals.php

Indigenous Ceramic Art Award 2011

Applications close: 12 November

This event is open to all Aboriginal & Torres Strait artists. Each artist is permitted to entre a max of 3 different works. First prize totalling $20,000. T: 0358329861 E: art.gallery@shepparton.vic.gov.au W: www.sheppartonartgallery.com.au

 

Brunswick Street Gallery

Free Video Space

Submissions: ongoing

BSG are accepting applications for their video space fro 2010. The space is free. Send your work to 322 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC 3065 T: 0419390478 E: mark@brunswickstreetgallery.com.au W: www.bsgart.com.au

 

Wag’s Revue

Entries: get them in before this summer

Announcing its call for visual artists, Wag’s Revue is interested in all media, and works that are waggish (funny/ witty). This is any on-line only publication. E: sandra@wagsrevue.com W: www.wagsrevue.com

 

Islet

Submissions: ongoing

A new, free, online literary publishing space (an initiative of Island magazine, TAS) published quarterly providing a space to promote and support emerging writers and visual artists. E: islet.online@utas.edu.au

 

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

 

International Izmir Art Biennial 2011, Turkey

Seba Art Gallery

Pre Applications close: 30 May

The aim is to leverage the power of art to bring different cultures together & provide people with contrasting values to a common ground for sharing. E: biennial@galleryseba.com W: http://www.bienalizmir.org/bienal/en_main.html

 

Freedom Sparks video/film Festival, USA

Deadline 30 May

Light Cube Video is seeking video and experimental film works exploring the themes of Independence and Freedom in relation to Sustainability in any of its forms: economic, social or environmental. Please send a link to your submitted work with CV and artists statement to Curator@LightCubeVideo.com OR send an authored DVD with your video/film, CV and artists statement to Michele Gambetta Orb/FREEDOM SPARKSVideo Festival 421 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 W: http://www.VisualVoiceGallery.com

 

EXPOSURE, New York

Deadline: 31 May

One photographer will win their choice of prizes: $10,000 or 1-year rent free at the Edge in Williamsburg (an apartment worth $1.2 Million!). Artists Wanted's international competition for inspired photography is now open. W: http://www.artistswanted.org/?3w1

 

Sharjah Art Foundation 2010, United Arab Emirates

Calling for submissions: 1 June

The Production Programme will offer artists grants of up to $100,00 for the realisation of individual projects. Artists working on a range of media are invited to propose imaginative, ambitious & inspirational projects that will transform our understanding of what are is & how it can be experienced. W: www.sharjahart.org E: productionprogramme@sharjah.org

 

9th International Kansk Video Festival, Russia

Entries due: 1 June

International competition of innovative, experimental and independent shorts (30 mins max) produced after 1 January 2008. This year’s theme is ‘Fellini or The Last Demiurge'. W: http://www.festival-cannes.ru

 

BECA: Bridge for Emerging Contemporary Art, New Orleans LA

Deadline: 3 June

Double – solo exhibition Opportunity. W: www.theBECAfoundation.org

 

Edge exhibition, Canada

Federation of Canadian Artists

Deadline: 4 June

Call for artists for its 8^th Annual Painting of the Edge exhibition. Open to all artist from all over the world to submit original prints & drawings in any media. $8000 in prizes. E: pote@artists.ca W: www.artists.ca

 

Optica Festival, Spain

Submissions due: 18 June

An opportunity for emerging & established artists to present their videos to the Optica Prize for best videoart work. Entry is free. E: enquires@opticafestival.com W: www.opticafestival.com

 

Strange Figurations, Limner Gallery, New York

Deadline: 30 June

Open to all interpretations of the concept, Strange Figurations. Is open to all artists, national & international, working on any type of media. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Entry form W: http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/figure.htm E: slowart@aol.com

 

2011 Asialink Arts Residencies

Applications open: July

W: <http://www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/our_work/arts/residency_information>

 

BECA: Bridge for Emerging Contemporary Art, New Orleans LA

Deadline: 15 July

CURATE THIS! 2010 - global exhibition of new art + new design - artist + designer registration: http://www.curatethis.org/for-artists-and-designers.php Highlights of interest to both artists + designers:

In addition to the international physical exhibition opportunities, an International Public Vote Award of $2,500 will be awarded to one artist, designer, duo, group or collective.

 

Driving without Destination, USA

Deadline: 15 July

The Walsh Gallery in collaboration with GK Chesterton Institute is seeking submissions for a group exhibition exploring themes influenced by GK Chesterton. Exhibition dates 7 Sept to 3 Oct

http://academic.shu.edu/libraries/gallery/CALL_FOR_ART-Driving0310.pdf

 

New Life Residency, Spain

Deadline: 15 August

This is the worlds first non-visual residency program for artists. The residency is organised as part of Manifesta 8, the European Biennial of Contemporary Art, & will take place this fall in the Region of Murcia Spain. Five artists will live & work in a dark, visually distorted exhibition space for one week each. To support them in their life & work will be a local Murcian assistant who is blind. W: www.wooloo.org/residency

 

Aesthetica Creative Works Competition, UK

Entries close: 31 August

The Competition is internationally recognised for identifying artist & writers. It has three categories-Artwork, Poetry and Fiction. Winners and finalists are published in the Aesthetica Creative Works Annual. Winners of each category receive £500 prize money (apx. $830). E: bryony@aestheticamagazine.com W: www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm

 

La Macina di San Cresci, Tuscany Italy

Artist in Residency

Deadline: Open call

Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 at La Macina di San Cresci We are located above Greve in Chianti in the heart of Tuscany, between two great cities of the Renaissance: Florence & Siena.The artist residency program provides the ideal combination of living and working in a setting of truly inspirational beauty. Artist residency consists of sojourning from 7 to 90 days, with a possible time extension subject to availability. W: www.chianticom.com

 

Artistay 2010, France

Artist in Residency

Deadline: Open call

Artistay works with professional art residences in France - for visual artists, writers, creators in other disciplines like design, fashion, architecture  etc - with a project of residency. Assistance is given to find the best residency to suit your artistic needs. Duration of residencies from 2 weeks to 4 months.
Applicants are responsible for the funding of the residency participation fees, they can though do an application with artistay even if they haven’t secured the funding yet. E apply@artistay.org W: www.artistay.org

 

The Core Project, Ireland

Submissions: Ongoing

This video art project shall contain 200+ videos, one entry representing each of the Sovereign States or countries of the world. All is needed for is entry in a 2 min film for a broadcast. W: http://www.the-core-project.com/ E: mattnevin@googlemail.com

 

MOVIES

Deckchair Cinema

www.deckchaircinema.com

INTERESTING SITES
Arts Connect – resource that regularly publishes calls for artists and information on exhibition opportunities W: http://www.artsconnect.com.au/callforartists/index.htm

ABC Art Nation – the new ABC weekly ‘magazine’ program taking over from Sunday Arts W: http://www.abc.net.au/arts/tv_radio/art_nation

CHECK OUT CURRENT EVENTS AT OTHER CAOS ORGS

Artspace, NSW: http://www.artspace.org.au
Australian Centre for Photography, NSW: http://www.acp.au.com
Australian Experimental Art Foundation, SA: http://www.aeaf.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
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
 

Australia Council: www.australiancouncil.gov.au

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Arts NT e-bulletin: http://www.arts.nt.gov.au
Artsource, the Artists Foundation of WA: http://www.artsource.net.au

National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA): http://www.visualarts.net.au
Artabase: http://artabase.net
Experimenta: http://www.experimenta.org.au
Arts Hub: http://www.artshub.com.au
Art Monthly Magazine Australia: http://www.artmonthly.org.au

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