24HR Art
E-BULLETIN #11 June 2010
For full exhibition program, news and
projects visit -
http://www.24hrart.org.au
24 HR Art New Exhibitions
Opening Friday 18 June,
6pm with Artist Talks @ 7pm
Gallery
1
Cosmists
Sam
Leach
Gallery
2
Lozenge Of Dawn
Locust
Jones
Screening
Room
Raw (traces)
Joel
Birnie
The
Boxset
Friends With Me
Suzette
Wearne
The
Monitor
Syncope
Kirsten
Novilas
24 HR Art Current
Exhibitions – 7 May to 12 June
Gallery 1 & Screening Room
Dark Dreams & Fluorescent Flesh - Mimi Kelly, Pat Brassington,
Jane Burton, Monika Tichacek
Gallery 2
Mrs DarwinÕs Garden - Carole Wilson
The Boxset
Enchanted Commerce - Blythe Neve
The Monitor
Tea Leaf Reading 1 - Dorota Mytych
24 HR Art News
24HR ART - CALL FOR ART WORK
/ EXPERIMENTAL VIDEO WORK
24HR Art- The
Northern Territory Centre for Contemporary Art invites media artists to submit
contemporary artwork for the 2011 ÔBOXSETÕ program and experimental video work
for the 2011 ÔMonitorÕ program.
BOXSET
The 24HR Art
BOXSET Program is comprised of a window space (2 x 2 x 1m) at the front of the
gallery. Work is to be exhibited to the public in 24 hours a day. The
detail information can be seen at the link: http://www.24hrart.org.au/exhibproposals.html
The BOXSET is a free
exhibition space. Artists receive promotion via exhibition invites, media
releases and the 24HR Art website.
MONITOR
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. The
image of ÔMonitorÕ can be seen at the link: http://24hrart.org.au/exhibproposals.html
Artists receive
promotion via exhibition invites, media releases and the 24HR Art website.
Please send the
application for BOXSET program or DVDs for MORNITOR program to Siying Zhou-
Program Manager, 24HR Art. e: siying@24hrart.org.au
t: +61 (0)8 8981 5368
PO Box 28 Darwin NT 0810 www.24hrart.org.au
NT NEWS
CCAE
Gallery
Waiting
by the Walled City - Bryan
Bulley
Exhibition: Opening 5pm 10 June to about 9 July
Local Darwin artist, Bryan Bulley, is opening his
exhibition, ÔWaiting by the Walled CityÕ at Cross
Cultural Art Exchange Gallery, featuring some beautiful works on canvas and
linen. Harriet Place, Darwin. T:
89412220
Art
Warehouse
More
Fish & Mangroves – Carol Phayer
Exhibition: Opening 5:30 10 June to 25 June
When too many fish is never enough; A new exhibition
of paintings by Phayer. 23 Daly St, Darwin. T: 89814778 E: artwarehouse1@bigpond.com
Territory
Craft Gallery
Earth,
Wings, Fire & Water – Jasmine Jan, Andrea
McKey & Cecily Willis
Exhibition: Opening 6pm 11 June to 26 June
An exhibition of Asian inspired ceramics, paintings,
glass & mixed media. Museum grounds, Conacher St. Fannie Bay. T: 89816615
Framed
Gallery
Exhibition: Opening 630 pm 11 June to 4 July
Upon this Site- Darwin
– Christina Clare Robertson
Featuring a magnificent selection of oil paintings,
which depict plants that still grow in the wild in the City of Darwin.
The Unshaped World
– Judy Holding
Displaying a wide range of mediums Holding has
developed a sensual language of symbols to convey the energy of Australian
landscape.
Leather & Bronze
– Tanija & Graham Carr
These cast bronze bowl sculptures have been influenced
by the spirit, energy & richness of ancient cultures.
55 Stuart Hwy, Stuart Park. T: 8981 2994 E: framed@framed.com.au W: www.framed.com.au
Outstation – art from art
centres
Samuel Miller solo exhibition
Exhibition:
to 11 June
Samuel
Miller lives in Pipalyatjara, a community in the far North West corner of South
Australia, in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) lands. A member
of Ninuku Artists, Samuels paintings depict the traditional iconography of his
land which lies to the east of Pipalyatjara. Rockholes, creeks and hills
feature in his paintings, all immersed in Tjukurpa (dreaming stories). Samuel
also paints the Bilby Woman Tjukurpa. His colour palette is drawn from the
varying colours in the landscape that surrounds Pipalyatjara. This will be
Samuel's first solo exhibition. 8 Parap Pl, Parap (upstairs). T 0889814822 E: matt@outstation.com.au W: www.outstation.com.au
RAFT Artspace
Patrick Mung Mung
Exhibition:
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
NT Library
Selling the American Dream: AustraliaÕs Greek Cafe
Exhibition:
to 20 June
Selling
an American Dream: Australia's Greek Cafe'' The national touring exhibition
chronicles a significant Australian story: how one key institution – the
Greek cafŽ – influenced Australian popular culture. Historical and
contemporary photographic images portray Greek cafŽs, their predecessors, (the
oyster saloon, soda/sundae ÔparlorsÕ and milk bars) and those who ran, worked
in, and frequented these establishments. The Northern Territory Library will be
enhancing the exhibition with additional items and photographs from its own
collection. E: libraryevents@nt.gov.au
W: www.ntl.nt.gov.au
Tiwi Art
Tungas from Bathurst Island
Exhibited
until 25 June
Gallery
Open wed- fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 2pm. 3/3 Vickers Street Parap.
T: 89413593
Darwin Entertainment Centre
Gallery
Off the Easel – Debbie Kroon &
Pascale Zufferey
Exhibition:
Opening 6pm 25 June to 4 July
The two
local artists present an eclectic collection of painting & mixed media
works focussing on the Territory. Mitchell Street, Darwin. T: 89410999 E: Debbie@hangit.com.au
Whatch
this Space
Mojacar
to Yuendumu - Oliver Eclipse
Exhibition: to 26 June
A series of photographs conveying a journey
& perspective through doorways. The exhibition starts in Spain, moves to
London, the Blue Mountains, Tasmania & finishes back in the Central Desert
Region.4/9 George Cres, Alice Springs. T: 8952 1949 E: wts@wts.org.au W: www.wts.org.au
DVAA
Exhibitions:
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
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
Civic Centre Community Art
Space
Strangers – Deevya Desai
Exhibition: to 30 June
ÔStrangersÕ an exhibition by Deevya Desai explores themes
of ambition, death, anonymity, change and adaptation. Works include acrylic,
pastel, graphite and conte-crayon on canvas and paper. Civic Centre, Harry Chan
Ave.
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
PeopleÕs 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
Darwin City Council – Public
Art Forum
Friday 11
Jun, 9 – 11am
Darwin City Council
invites the community to a Public Art Forum at the Civic Centre (Harry Chan
Ave) on Friday 11 June, 9 - 11 am, to discuss the Darwin City Centre Public Art
Master Plan. To receive a copy of the report prior to the Forum, please RSVP by
10th June on:
T: 08 8930 0674 E: arts@darwin.nt.gov.au
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
Telstra Art Awards
When:
13 August
For more
information about the Telstra Art Award or to view the online gallery of works
from previous Telstra Art Award exhibitions go to www.magnt.nt.gov.au/natsiaa
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
Fist Full of Films Festival
2011
Deadline:
3 May 2011
Start
planning now for 2011Õs FFoFF. The key word or object for 2011 is CROCK - The word crock
can mean: - slang for a botched attempt or design – a
falsehood – foolish talk – nonsense – dishware or vessel A
misspelling of Croc, short for crocodile - slang for heavily intoxicated from
alcohol– disabled – wrecked – decrepit T: 0889811495 E: fistfulloffilms@brownsmart.com.a
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
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 OÕConnor, Manager, Exhibitions & Public
Programs (08) 82077009. E: oÕconnor.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 artistÕs 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- 59th 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
2011 Artspace
Studio Residencies
Applications close: 30 June
This program provides locals, national international
contemporary visual arts practitioners, curators & theorists & writers
subsidised studio facilities for the development of new ideas and work. These
residencies are generally offered for periods of one, three or six months. T:
02 9356 0555 W: http://www.artspace.org.au/residency_guidelines.php
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 FEASTÕs 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 13th-28th
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 1st
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 – ÔThe Secret
of LifeÕ. 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
CACSA –
Call for Proposals
2011 PROJECT SPACE Exhibition Program
Closes: 30 July
The PROJECT SPACE is a flexible and low cost hire venue suited to a wide
variety of exhibitions and events- including performances, screenings, talks
and forums. The PROJECT SPACE is an ideal exhibition space for emerging artists
seeking national exposure, or established artists looking for an alternative
venue in which to experiment. Contact Peter McKay, Curator T: 08 8272 2682 E: program@cacsa.org.au W: www.cacsa.org.au
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
Deakin University Contemporary Small
Sculpture Award 2010
Entries close: 13 August
This is an acquisitive award for small sculptures. The
sculptures must be no more than 70cm in height, width or depth and 30 kilos in
weight (including the stand). The sculptures can be in any medium but should be
free standing. One outstanding entry will be awarded $10,000 by the judging
panel. The award winning sculpture will become part of Deakin University's Art
Collection. W: http://www.deakin.edu.au/buslaw/management-marketing/aem/sculpture/conditions-of-entry.php
Janet Holmes ˆ
Court Artists' Grant
Closing dates: 15 August, 15 November
The Janet Holmes ˆ 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
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
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 ÔThe relationship Between Humanity & the Sea,
2010 International Year of the SeafarerÕ. 1st 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&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.
Õ30 UnderÕ small
works art prize 2010Õ
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
WagÕs Revue
Entries: get them in before this summer
Announcing its call for visual artists, WagÕs 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
Beers Lambert
Contemporary Art, UK
Entries close: 13 June
BLCA invites all artists working in 2D
and 3D to submit to an international exhibition in collaboration with Surface
Gallery in Nottingham, UK, scheduled for September-October, that will explore
current paths and ideas in contemporary art. The exhibition wishes to showcase
the very best emergent art from around the world. Entry is open to all artists
whose work speaks to concepts of identity, progress, temporality, and self, and
interpretations of these themes, and/or operates upon this conceptual basis
through an exciting approach to medium/material, presentation, and figurative
or abstract art. Beers Lambert encourages submissions from artists whose work
explores a unique aesthetic sensibility and a progressive approach to the
themes described. W: www.beerlambert.com
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
Realise Your
Dream,
UK
Special call to
SA, NT and WA artists
Entries close : 18 June
The British Council Realise Your Dream Awards celebrate
excellence in the arts and creative industries, offering talented Australians
the chance to further their careers in the UK. Now in its eighth year, Realise
Your Dream provides financial and professional support to help the winners make
lasting connections and expand their horizons in one of the worldâs most
vibrant cultural settings.
This year the British Council would like to make a special
shout-out to artists and creativeâs practicing outside of the major capital
cities to make sure that the breadth of Australian creativity is represented
overseas. W: http://www.realiseyourdream.org.au
Online Digital
Artist Residency, New Zealand
Closing date: 25 June
CoLab is calling for applications from creative practitioners
and artists interested in being in The Big Ideas first online
artist-in-residence. The residency is for two months.
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
I-Park Residency
Program, USA
Deadline: 5 July
The I-Park Foundation, a not-for-profit international arts
community sited within an expansive nature preserve in East Haddam, Connecticut
(USA), is seeking creative proposals in the following disciplines: Music
Composition/Sound Sculpture
Visual Arts/Environmental Sculpture
Theatre
/Choreography /Performance Art
Landscape/Garden Design
Architecture
Landscape Architecture.
Thanatopolis, an alternative memorial park/space in the advanced
conceptual phase of its development, is looking for works that harmonize with
the long-term goal of the project, which is to re-imagine our cultural and
personal relationship to death, memory and memorialization – and to
engage the above creative fields to bring about a new, profoundly sacred and
evocative landscape/sound-space.
Selected projects will be presented at the Thanatopolis
Exhibition on October 2, 2010. W: http://www.i-park.org/Thanos.html
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
Centro Rural De
Arte, Argentina
Indigenous and
Alien ÔArtist in Residence ProgramÕ Call for Applications
Closing date: 2 August
Residence 5 - 21
March 2011, Patagonia, Argentina
This call is open to artists from different disciplines and
backgrounds - individuals and groups are welcome. Within a public protected
area, the topic INDIGENOUS AND ALIEN can be associated to the preservation of
flora and fauna, migration, identity or cultural diversity. The last two days
of the event, there will be an open presentation to the public. We will work
with the residents on possible formats for the exhibition. We can intervene on
parks, squares, streets, woods, paths, ports, sidewalks, lakes, etc. Artists
are expected to approach a collective exhibition as well as a personal project.
At the same time, we will develop a documentary on the experience. E: info@centroruraldearte.org.ar W: http://www.centroruraldearte.org.ar/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=2&Itemid=21
That Gallery,
Hong Kong
Unwrap your mind
Deadline for artwork: 5 August
The idea behind this exhibition is to bring together artworks
from all around the world & to exhibit the imaginations of what artists can
do with a small space – 8Ó x 10Ó artworks. http://artrendnow2.com/thatgalleryunwrapsignup.html
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 havenÕt 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
SiyingÕs MOVIE recommendation:
Deckchair Cinema – ÔThe Girl with the Dragon TattooÕ
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 ÔmagazineÕ 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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