24HR Art E-BULLETIN #2 February 2010

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NT NEWS

 

Miscellany
Marita Albers

Exhibition: 5 to 27 February opening tomorrow night, Friday 6pm!

Woods Street Gallery, DVAA, 56 Woods Street, Darwin
T: 08 8981 9351 E: info@dvaa.net.au W: http://www.dvaa.net.au

 

Cyclone Tracy Exhibition

Exhibition: to 9 February

Serving in the Territory, 1941-1945

Exhibition: 15 February to 28 March

Northern Territory Library, Parliament House, Darwin

E: libraryevents@nt.gov.au W: http://www.ntl.nt.gov.au

 

Darwin Editions

Recent etchings by Don Whyte & Rob Brown

Exhibition: to 6 March

Nomad Art Gallery, corner Vickers Street & Parap Place, Parap Village
T: 08 8981 6382 E: gallery@nomadart.com.au W: http://www.nomadart.com.au

Beautiful Beasts: Celebrating animals in art from the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory’s collection.

Exhibition: to 14 March

Recoil: Change & Exchange in Coiled Fibre Art

Exhibition: to 2 May

Museum & Art Gallery of the NT, Conacher Street, Fannie Bay, Darwin

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

 

NT OPPORTUNITIES

 

Life Drawing Classes

First class: 10 February
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

Australia Council JUMP Mentoring Program

Information session: 8 February, 5.30pm

Applications close: 26 February

A new mentoring program offering young and emerging artists the opportunity to develop a one on one relationship with an experienced professional in their chosen field. Mentors receive a fee. Information night at Corrugated Iron Youth Arts (8/18 Bauhinia Street, Nightcliff) RSVP your attendance E: jump@yaq.org.au W: http://www.jumpmentoring.com.au

 

Alice Springs Sketchcrawl

Date: Saturday 27 February, 8am

Meet at Olive Pink Botanical Gardens then out to Ellery Big Hole but open to suggestions! Contact Karyn E: karyn.zlatkovic@gmail.com T: 0458696913 W: http://sketchcrawlalicesprings.blogspot.com

 

Arts NT Grants Round

Closing dates: 1 & 15 March

Project Rounds & Public Art applications due 1 March, Regional Arts Funding applications due 15 March. For full descriptions W: http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/arts/artsnt/grants/index.html For info on the 2010 Arts Grants Program (including what an Arts Broker is) go to FAQ’s - W: http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/arts/artsnt/ques_ans.html

 

Artnotes NT, Art Monthly Australia Magazine

Deadline for April issue: 5 March

If you have any visual arts related events/exhibitions/happenings/offerings/gossip to inform the NT and the nation about, here is the place. E: hayley_west@yahoo.com

 

Togart Contemporary Art Award

Entries due: 15 March

August exhibition at Parliament House Darwin, entries open to 2D and 3D works, touring to Alice Springs and Melbourne. Contact Felicity Green E: fgreen@toga.com.au

W: http://www.darwincitywaterfront.com.au/togart

 

FFF - Short film making workshops

Workshops: March

Competition deadline: 4 May
Need help making a film for the 2010 Fist Full of Films short film competition? This year SPLASH is the keyword, with a new music clips category. Experienced movie making individuals are keen to help. Contact FFF with your needs, E: fistfulloffilms@brownsmart.com.au or T: 0403 995 751, 08 8981 1495

 

Watch This Space, Alice Springs ARI

Register interest: ASAP

WTS is looking for a web savvy person to help transform their website, some funds available. ALSO: volunteers needed for de/installing exhibitions, working bees, IT/tech knowledge, casual reception/admin, gallery sitting etc. ALSO: call out for Members Show (May 2010), theme is the dimensions of the gallery area -scaled down to 17.5x30x5.6cm. Contact Karlee Foster T: 08 89521949 E: wts@wts.org.au

 

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.

 

GOOD ON YOUSE

The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection at the Uni of Virginia, USA is currently hosting Etched in the Sun, a touring exhibition by printers at Basil Hall Editions… Congratulations to Luke Doolan whose film Miracle Fish has become the Territory's first Oscar nominee in the Best Short Live Action Film category… Support original live music and help Happy Yess move venue to Browns Mart by signing their online petition at W: http://www.petitiononline.com/happyess/petition.html

 

NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

 

Toyota Community Spirit Artist Travel Award & Exhibition

Submissions close: 8 February

Applications open from emerging artists to exhibit in the 2010 Emerging Artist exhibition at the Toyota Community Spirit Gallery, Melb. Applicants can also apply for $10,000 Travel Award. W: http://www.watcharts.com.au/toyota.html

 

un Magazine volume 4 issue 1

Submission deadline: 8 February

This issue focuses on writing that engages with multidisciplinary practice and art outside the gallery. Guidelines and application forms available from: http://www.unmagazine.org/?page_id=33 E: din@unmagazine.org

 

National Cultural Policy

Submissions due: 15 February

Put your issues on the national agenda and help shape Australia’s cultural future. W: http://www.nationalculturalpolicy.com.au

 

Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant

Deadline: 15 February

Grants of $500 for individuals, $1000 for groups for exhibitions in May, June, July. Managed through National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA). W:
http://www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/vcags

 

Living Space exhibition

Proposals due: 19 February

A group show exploring the reciprocal relationship between the body and space, At The Vanishing Point - Contemporary Art Inc. Sydney, exhibition dates 12-28 March. E: info@atthevanishingpoint.com.au

artsCape, Byron Bay

Submissions due: 19 February

EOIs open for artsCape, outdoor environmental sculpture exhibition. Dates 26 June-11 July. Info at W: http://www.artscapebiennial.org E: info@artsCape.net.au

 

AMA Emerging Arts Writers’ Award
Entries close: 26 February

Respond to the theme of ‘Art + Community’. Open category prize: $2000 plus publication in a special edition of AMA in 2010. Senior School Age category prize: $500, plus $500 in art supplies for their school. W: http://www.artmonthly.org.au E: art.monthly@anu.edu.au

National Folk Festival exhibition

Submissions close: 26 February

Call for submissions, any medium, theme ‘music’. Exhibition 31 March–11 April ANCA Gallery, Canberra. Supported by the Australian National Capital Artists Inc. and the ACT Government. Contact Narelle Phillips E: anca@iimetro.com.au

 

Overland magazine blog

Submissions due: 28 February

The Overland blog is looking for writers to widen their national focus. Contribution topics cover politics, local community, book launches, festivals, demonstrations, etc

W: http://web.overland.org.au E: overland@vu.edu.au

 

Craft Cubed Festival, Craft Victoria

Deadline: 28 February

EOIs sought for festival satellite events (eg studio workshops, exhibitions, student projects etc) that engage with the theme of ‘childhood’. Festival dates 5 August to 4 September. Email a 100-word event description to craftcubed@craftvic.asn.au W: http://craftvic.asn.au/craftcubed2010.html

 

Open Fields Conference, Sydney

Registration open: February

An unthemed academic camp at UTS and Serial Space Gallery, in the spirit of creativity, stimulation, and cross-pollination. Dates 28-30 April. Application form: http://bit.ly/7hfCVB W: http://openfieldssydney.wordpress.com E: openfields2010@gmail.com

 

Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes

Entries received: 1-5 March (8am-4pm)

Archibald (best portrait) Wynne (best landscape painting) Sulman (best subject, genre painting or mural), finalists exhibited at Art Gallery of New South Wales E: entries@ag.nsw.gov.au W: http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/art_prizes

 

Summer Poems exhibition

Deadline for submissions: 1 March

Open to female artists working in photography in Australia, Light Journeys is calling for submissions for a curated group exhibition on the theme of Summer, to be featured on their website in 2010.  Info at W: http://lightjourneys.net.au/?page_id=1

 

Art & Australia/Credit Suisse Private Banking Contemporary Art Award

Closing date: 1 March
Opportunity for emerging Australian and New Zealand artists. Four artists work featured on Art & Australia magazine back cover, one artist’s work purchased for the collection. Managed through NAVA. W: http://www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/ANZ_AA

 

Under The Radar

Applications close: 2 March

Application sought from performance artists celebrating independent, experimental and new theatrical works. A curated festival managed by Brisbane Festival 2010. Forms available W: http://www.brisbanefestival.com.au

 

Australia Council ArtStart Grants

Closing date: 8 March
Financial assistance (up to $10,000) to recent creative arts graduates who are committed to establishing a career as a professional artist. W: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/artstart2

 

Off The Wall

Deadline: 1 March

A national competition of 10 selected artists to exhibit at the Melbourne Art Fair 22-25 April. Must be unrepresented in Victoria, all mediums and ages eligible. W: http://www.artoffthewall.com.au

 

Swell Sculpture Festival, QLD

Entries Close: 15 March

Outdoor sculpture exhibition Currumbin Beach, September. Awards & acquisitions up to $60,000, artist talks, workshops, public art forum and AIR program. W: http://www.swellsculpture.com.au

 

The Powerhouse Museum International Lace Award

Deadline: 29 March

Categories: traditional techniques, fashion, built environment, digital multimedia.

30 works selected for exhibition July 2011. Overall winner receives $20,000. Info and forms available at W: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/lace

 

SymbioticA Residencies, WA

Deadline: 31 March

A laboratory facilitating artistic research residencies enabling artists and researchers to engage in wet biology practices within a biological science department. E: amanda@symbiotica.uwa.edu.au W: http://www.symbiotica.uwa.edu.au

 

Craft Victoria Exhibition Program

Closing date: 31 March

Proposals for exhibitions in the first half of 2011 are now open, guidelines available at W: http://www.craftvic.asn.au/gallery/proposals.html Contact Coordinating Curator, Nella Themelios to discuss proposal first E: nthemelios@craftvic.asn.au T: 03 9650 7775

Metro Art Award, Melbourne

Deadline: 31 March

Painting prize $40,000, artists under 35. Exhibition June 2010 Metro Gallery, Armadale, VIC. E: info@metrogallery.com.au W: http://www.metrogallery.com.au

 

Curator Development Initiative

Deadline: 1 April

Open to emerging and mid-career curators for mentored placements within a gallery, art institution or university. Up to $10,000 for applicant and $5,000 for partner organisation. Managed through NAVA. W: http://www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/curator

 

100 Climbs in 100 Days

Event: 1 January - 10 April

Sponsor a rock climber and help raise funds for FARA (Friends of Australian Rock Art) to protect invaluable rock art across Australia. W: http://www.100in100days.com.au

 

Australia Council New Work Grants

Deadline: 14 & 16 April
Emerging & Established categories supporting the creation of new work of craftspeople, designers, media artists, visual artists and arts writers. W: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/find_grants E: visualarts@australiacouncil.gov.au

 

Lethbridge 10 000

Deadline: 23 April

Small-scale 2D artworks up to 60cm, $10 000 prize. Exhibition 22 May to 5 June at the Lethbridge Gallery, Paddington QLD. W: http://www.lethbridgegallery.com

 

National Youth Self Portrait Prize

Entries close: 30 April

Prize of $10, 000 for the most outstanding self-portrait produced by a young person (18 and 25), in any two dimensional media. Selection of finalists on exhibition 17 July to 12 Sept at the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra. W: http://www.portrait.gov.au

 

Fletcher Jones Art Prize
Deadline: 30 April
An acquisitive, $30,000 painting prize, finalists shown at Geelong Gallery 24 July-12 Sept. Entry forms available W: http://www.geelonggallery.org.au/prizes/fletcher-jones-art-prize

 

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

 

New NAVA Resource
The Art Censorship Guide is now available, what you should know about threats to artistic freedom and how to deal with them. W: http://www.visualarts.net.au/shop/artcensorshipguide

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

 

Unsolicited Proposal Program, NYC

Online proposals only between: 15 February to 15 March

The two proposals with the highest ratings will be presented at ‘apexart’ from September 2010 to July 2011. W: http://www.apexart.org/unsolicited.htm

 

Australia House AIR Program, Japan

Submissions due: 28 February

Held in Urada, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, Echigo-Tsumari region between 1 June and 7 August 2010. Application details available at Australian Embassy Tokyo W: http://arts.australia.or.jp/echigo/en

M1 Singapore Fringe Festival

Deadline: 12 March

Applications open to international artists in theatre, dance, music, visual arts and mixed media. Theme ‘Art and Education’, 5-16 January 2011. Application forms W: http://www.singaporefringe.com/#/fringe2011/applications E: info@singaporefringe.com

 

Camac Residency, France

Deadline: 15 March

The two-month Ténot Foundation bursary includes return ticket and accommodation expenses available for one visual artist, one writer and one musician/composer. Located in the village of Marnay-sur-Seine, Champagne/Ardenne region. W: http://www.camac.org E: camac@camac.org

 

Australia-Japan Foundation Grant Program

Applications close: 19 March

Inviting applications for projects in 2010-11 including professional exchanges, media visits and joint activities in the arts, sport and not-for-profit sector. Forms available W: http://www.ajf.australia.or.jp/english/awards/ajfgrants

 

ComPeung AIR, Thailand

Deadline: 30 March

Two funded one-month residencies available in October including airfares, artist fees accommodation and food. Open to visual arts, architecture, performing arts, literature & music. Located in a village in Doi Saket 30 mins from Chiang Mai. W: http://www.compeung.org E: compeung@yahoo.com

 

9th Lessedra World Art Print Annual Mini Print, Bulgaria

Submissions due: 31 March

Entries any method of printmaking, up to 3 works, maximum dimensions 29x23cm. Exhibition at Lessedra Gallery in Sofia, 9 June to 28 August. E: georgi.kolev@lessedra.com W: http://www.lessedra.com/annual.php

 

Irish Museum of Modern Art AIR, Dublin
Deadline: 31 March
Studio & accommodation provided, living allowance of 400 Euro per month, 2-6 months. E: janice.hough@imma.ie W: http://www.modernart.ie/en/subnav_13.htm

 

Iridescent Worlds, Italy

Postmark deadline: 23 April

Submissions open from video makers and audiovisual researchers to create works on the theme of Iridescent Worlds. International Festival of Sound Visions, 28-30 May Torino Italy. W: http://www.cronosferafestival.com/visionidalfuturo_2ENG.htm

 

Aesthetica Short Film Competition, UK

Submissions due: 30 April

Open to filmmakers around the world in all genres, running time up to 20mins. £500 first prize plus screenings at museums and festivals in London and Glasgow and DVD released 1 August. W: http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/film_submissions.htm

 

SUMU AIR program, Finland

Deadline: 30 April

Open to new media artists, working in the intersection of new technologies and contemporary art. Free accommodation and studio and some material costs, 1-3 months. E: sumu@arte.fi W: http://www.arte.fi

 

RECOMMENDED MOVIE

Friday 5 – Sunday 7 February: Sydney Traveling Film Festival

Location: Flix in the Wet: Cinema 5, Mitchell Street, Darwin (Deckchair Cinema reopens 21 April). For upcoming Wet Season films and events visit: http://www.flixinthewet.com

INTERESTING SITES
Post Secret – an ongoing art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on a postcard. W: http://postsecret.blogspot.com

Your own LEGO man. FREE. – (Facebook group) an art installation of 1 million LEGO men W: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=256905274293&ref=mf

 

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
 

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National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA): http://www.visualarts.net.au
Top End Arts Marketing & Off The Leash: http://www.topendarts.com.au
Red HOT Arts Marketing: http://www.redhotarts.com.au
Arts NT e-bulletin: http://www.arts.nt.gov.au
Artabase http://artabase.net
Experimenta: http://www.experimenta.org.au
Arts Hub: http://www.artshub.com.au
Art Monthly: http://www.artmonthly.org.au

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