Sneak preview of the 18th Biennale of Sydney 2012: ‘all our relations’
This year’s biennale, which opens tomorrow, sees Sydney hosting works by more than 100 artists from around the world. They are being shown at some of Sydney’s best venues: Pier 2/3 in Walsh Bay, Cockatoo Island, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and Carriageworks. The Biennale runs from June 27 until September 16, so there is no real excuse for not seeing something.
Today was the media preview of the Biennale, which I attended along with more than a hundred other members of the arts media. From what I saw, there is something at the Biennale for everyone, something to be a part of, to touch and to interact with.
The stand-out works were Peter Robinson’s ‘Gravitas Lite’ on Cockatoo Island, Liu Zhuoquan’s ‘Where are you?’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, and Nipan Oranniwesna’s ‘City of Ghosts’ as well as Yuken Teruya’s ‘Notice-Forest’ at the Art Gallery of NSW.
For me, the works in the Art Gallery of NSW came together best. Each room seemed to move beyond the individual pieces and create a greater atmosphere as a whole.
The preview began at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, with a talk by the two Biennale co-directors, Catherine de Zegher and Gerald McMaster (this is the first time in Biennale’s history that there has been a co curatorial team).
Walking into the first room of the MCA to hear the co-directors speak, I faced a mirage of art lovers (the media). It probably won’t be like that when you visit, but their presence created a certain intrigue that filled the room: were we there to see the work or get the best story?
Listening to Catherine and Gerald speak, it was clear that their vision for this year’s Biennale was about coming together: multidisciplinary works that allow artists to cross boundaries, linking and collaborating, as well as allowing the audience to be a part of the work, to join in the conversation with their personal experience.
On the 3rd floor of the MCA there’s a collaborative work by two Korean artists, Park Young-Sook and Yeesookyung. Yeesookyung has taken 200 broken pieces of porcelain from Park Young-Sook’s failed pieces to produce a new life, ‘Translated Vase – The Moon’. In the same room are 12 of Park Young-Sook’s successful finished pieces, a collection of white vases called ‘Moon Jar’.
Park Young-Sook – Moon Jar 2012
Liu Zhuoquan’s ‘Two-Headed Snake’ are hundreds of intricately painted bottles. At first glance it appears as if there are snakes curled up inside the bottles, but after reading the description you realise that the inside of each bottle has been individually painted to show snake skin pressing against the glass.
At Pier 2/3, there are over a thousand wind chimes hanging together from colourful ribbons. This is ‘Knock on the Sky Listen to the Sound’, the work of artist Tiffany Singh. This installation is only the beginning of Tiffany’s work. From August 7, the public can remove individual chimes and take them home to decorate, then take them to be hung at their second home at Cockatoo Island. At the end of the exhibition you’re free to collect your decorated chime for good.
Cockatoo Island has a wall of fog that you have to pass through – this is the work of Fujiko Nakaya. You have no general direction once you enter, you cannot see past a metre. So, you walk at a slow pace and hope for the best. Once through the fog, you’re in a very different scene: you’re in one of the island’s old factories and there is Western red desert sand in pattern forms along the foor (Cal Lane’s ‘Sand Lace’). Moving on from the sand, there’s a striking juxtaposition of heavy, rusting industrial machinery and light airy polystyrene chains and links. Welcome to Peter Robinson’s ‘Gravitas Lite’. His polystyrene installation engulfs the factory space and gives new meaning to the original machinery there.
Peter Robinson – Gravitas Lite 2012
Daan Roosegaarde’s ‘Dune’ in the Dog leg tunnel on Cockatoo Island needs the audience’s participation. The waist-high bed of optic fibres comes to life when it senses movement and noise. Your stillness is the work’s demise.
Finally, the Art Gallery of NSW has Yuken Teruya’s intricate work, ‘Notice-Forest’. These are delicate cut-outs created from paper bags, producing little 3D worlds for you to peer into. There is also a larger work by Nipan Oranniwesna: ‘City of Ghosts’. This is a captivating sculpture – Nipan has created a bird’s eye view of a miniature city. I felt that if you looked hard enough you may start seeing the city come to life.
Hope you enjoyed the preview, there are so many more works to see but this is just my run down of what I saw today. In the theme of the Biennale we have joined through conversation, I hope this inspires you.
Yuken Teruya 2006
Tiffany Singh – Knock on the Sky Listen to the Sound 2012
Tiffany Singh – Knock on the Sky Listen to the Sound 2012
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Australian reflections on philanthropy leadership in NYC: A panel discussion featuring
arts leaders who participated in the recent New York Philanthropy Leadership study tour
Admission: Free (SAMAG members) $10 (non-members) $5 students. For further information or
to register please email Lizzzy: info@samag.org http://www.samag.org
When: 6pm @ Joan Sutherland Studio, Opera Australia, 480 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills
GEORGE GROSZ (1893 – 1959) – The Fatal Truth: Drawings & Prints http://www.rexirwin.com
When: 6-8pm @ Rex Irwin Art Dealer – First Floor, 38 Queen Street, Woollahra
Desert Winter Dreaming
Part of the Arts & Culture calender for the Bondi Winter Magic Festival http://www.cooeeart.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery – 31 Lamrock Avenue, (cnr Chambers Street), Bondi
Thread Paper Fibre Clay – official opening http://www.2danksstreet.com.au/
When: 6-8pm @ Depot II Gallery, 2 Danks st Waterloo
Inaugural Group Print Exhibition http://www.factory49.blogspot.com
When: 6-8pm @ At Factory 49, 49 Shepherd St, Marrickville 2204 – In the Office Project Space
Gilbert Bel-Bachir – Looking Through Glass
Lyricism – the abstract in art http://www.kingstreetgallery.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ King Street Gallery on William – 177 William Street, Darlinghurst
SCA Graduate School Winter Show http://www.sydney.edu.au/sca
When: 6-8pm @ Sydney College of the Arts, The University of Sydney, Balmain Road Rozelle (enter opposite Cecily Street)
Fringe Drinks – The Sydney Fringe
Meet Fringe HQ staff, ask questions, meet fellow Fringers, network with the Sydney arts scene http://www.sydneyfringe.com
When: 6-9pm @ The Green Room Lounge – 156 Enmore Road, Enmore,
Mono No Aware
When: 6-8pm @ Red Door – Antique Floors Red Door Gallery, 73 Beattie St, Balmain
Gallery 1 & 2: Feint Echo, Will French
Gallery 3: The shape of things past – Fernando do Campo
Gallery 4: H E A D S P A C E – Cy Norman http://www.firstdraftgallery.com
When: 6-8pm @ Firstdraft gallery – 116—118 Chalmers St, Surry Hills
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Jesse Willesee presents: SEVEN HUNDRED PHOTOS
Seven artists and designers take over the hotel rooms at Darlo bar, creating seven live photos shoots,
and the audience is invited to take the pictures!
$2 drinks, $5 entry http://www.facebook.com/events/245913682184148/
When: 7-10pm @ DARLO BAR – 306 LIVERPOOL ST, DARLINGHURST
Adam Galea – Interactions
Ahmed Khalidi & Rua Hashlamoun – I was not born here, but she was…
Eddie Botha – Strange, Stranger, Strangerest http://www.atthevanishingpoint.com.au
When: 6-9pm @ At The Vanishing Point – Contemporary Art Inc – 565 King Street Newtown
LINDE IVIMEY -SET IN BONE
JOHN PULE – DARK SAINTS http://www.martinbrownecontemporary.com
When: 6-8pm @ Martin Browne Contemporary – 15 Hampden Street, Paddington
The Art for Jungle Project
$5 donation on the door, with proceeds going to Greenpeace in the fight to save rainforests and wildlife throughout the world. http://www.wearelofi.com.au/
When: 6-8pm @ Lo Fi – 3/383 Bourke Street, Sydney
RECAP Closing Party
Failspace has inhabited in Gaffa Gallery for six months now.
Failspace will be drawing to a close in next two weeks http://www.gaffa.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Gaffa – 281 Clarence Street, Sydney
Owl About Town http://www.kinokuniya.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Kinokuniya Sydney – Lvl 2, The Galeries, 500 George Street
Culture Jam ($10 bucks entry)
When: 7-10pm @ Soldierd Rd hibernian house – 342 elizabeth st. suite 405
Jesse Willesee presents:
SEVEN HOTEL ROOMS
SEVEN ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS
SEVEN LIVE PHOTO SHOOTS
YOU TAKE THE PICTURES!
ww.sevenhundredphotos.tumblr.com/
When: 7-10pm @ Darlo bar – 306 Liverpool st., Sydney
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Captcha – Diego Singh http://www.mclemoi.com
When: 6-9pm @ 45 Chippen Street, Chippendale
Hijacked III – Contemporary Photography from Australia and the UK http://www.acp.org.au
When: 6–8pm @ Australian Centre for Photography – 257 Oxford Street, Paddington
fastBREAK – Stuffed ($10)
fastBREAK is a monthly series of rapid-fire interactive talks hosted by Vibewire and the Powerhouse Museum. http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/bookings/fastbreak.php
When: 7.45am @ Powerhouse Museum – 500 Harris St, Ultimo, Sydney
GAFFA/ELLA BARCLAY OFF-SITE EXHIBITION http://www.gaffa.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ 2.06 / 140 GEORGE STREET, THE ROCKS
MCA ARTBAR curated by Eddie Sharp (booking $20/$15) http://www.mca.com.au/events/artbar
When: 7-10pm @ ARTBAR – Museum of Contemporary Art – 140 George Street, Sydney
Hardware Gallery 2011 Callout
Artist Opportunity – 6th Annual Google Show
This September the Seymour Centre will host Hardware Gallery’s 6th annual Google exhibition. Every year Hardware Gallery assembles a group of artists to accept an art mission. On the same day, at the same time, every artist will Google the same phrase. From a nominated page of results, all artists must select one website as their sole source of inspiration for making an artwork. It is an interactive approach to a group show that allows participating artists to unleash their creative best.
Hardware Gallery’s Google exhibition will be a major event in The Sydney Fringe Visual Arts program for 2012. In 2011, the Google exhibition showcased the work of the largest number of artists yet. This year, with an expanded Sydney Fringe Visual Arts program being curated, we are expecting to match this achievement. The 6th Annual Google exhibition will be one of the most significant exhibitions in this year’s Sydney Fringe program alongside an array of other exciting shows!
Selection Process
We have no set limit on the number of artists who can participate this year. So how are we selecting artists? Good question. In line with the curatorial aims of The Sydney Fringe, Hardware Gallery is seeking independent artists with creative and professional flair. We are looking for artists working in any medium who can adapt their work to a challenging and creative guideline. We are seeking artists who are well organised and professional in their art practice.
If you are interested in participating in the 6th Annual Google exhibition you will need to send us a bit of information about yourself, your work and why you think this exhibition is suitable for you.
Get your submission in EARLY!
Cost
$50 (plus gst) for selected artists
Time Frame
Deadline for applications to participate – 6 July, 2012
Deadline for participation fee payment – 15 July, 2012
Date of Googling – 1 Aug, 2012
Deadline for submission and delivery of works – 1 Sept, 201
What happens next?
Send us a submission that includes the details outlined below.
We will let you know if you are accepted into the show. We will send you the phrase to Google before the set day. You Google it. You get inspired and start creating your work and have two months to complete it. Multiple works and installations will be accepted.
What do you need to send us? (Deadline 6 July, 2012)
In your submission please include the following:
1. Name
2. Contact details
3. Exhibition: Google 2012
4. A brief description of your artistic practice (up to 150 words).
5. A brief explanation why you are the right artist for this show.
6. 1-5 images of your recent artwork (jpegs up to 1MB each).
7. Artist’s CV or Bio (1 page).
Email submissions to: info@hardwaregallery.com.au
SCASS and DedSpace Gallery invite the Sydney
College of the Arts (SCA) and all other University of
Sydney (USYD) Students to submit exhibition
proposals for 2012.
We are looking at continuing a tradition of showing
experimental and evolving contemporary works and
encourage submissions from across all disciplines.
DedSpace Gallery:
DedSpace Gallery is a student-run, not-for-profit gallery
located in building 15 of Sydney College of the Arts (SCA). It is
made possible with funding from University of Sydney Union
(USU) and Sydney College of the Arts Student Society (SCASS),
both of which are directly funded by ACCESS program membership.
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ARTIST CALL OUT! – ‘We Only Come Out At Night’
Kaleidoscope Gallery has switched their torches on in search of 9 emerging light and temporal artists to showcase their work at KG from JUNE 28-JULY 12, 2012.
We recently had a shuffling of exhibition dates, so a spot has opened up for a group show. Works based on light, luminosity, and radiance.
As this is short notice, we are looking for artists who preferably have completed works they wish to exhibit.
If you are interested in contributing to this exciting constellation of art, please contact Kaleidoscope Gallery at -info@kaleidoscope-gallery.com (attn: WE ONLY COME OUT AT NIGHT!) or call us on 02 9319 0934.
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Call-out for proposals for Emerging Artist Program!
Emerging Artists! We are seeking proposals for the production of a new work that represents a major development in your artistic practice. This interstate project supports process-based productions across all art forms.
The selected Victorian Artist will:
• Participate in an initial week-long workshop with three artists nominated by Artist Run Initiatives FELTSpace (Adelaide), First Draft (Sydney), and Level (Brisbane).
• Undertake a one-month studio residency at Kings ARI, Melbourne.
• Receive a one-off contribution of $2,000 towards the production costs of your work.
• Exhibit the resulting work in a three-week show at Kings ARI in January 2013.
The submission is open for single artists and collectives, proposals due by June 28th. Please visit http://www.kingsartistrun.com.au -Proposals- for more information on the project and how to apply.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
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The Writing Project – NATIONAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
FELTspace presents: THE WRITING PROJECT
Would you like to
- Collaborate across Australia?
- Experiment across creative disciplines?
- Produce, publish and launch critical arts writing?
- Receive funding toward a new body of work?
The Writing Project provides this opportunity to emerging artists, curators, designers and writers!
The Writing Project is an innovative opportunity fostering experimentation and inter-disciplinary collaboration. Open to emerging arts practitioners nationwide, it encourages the creation of new critical arts writing based work.
Administered by FELTspace, a South Australian ARI, The Writing Project will fund four successful teams of four, each comprised of an emerging artist, designer, curator and writer. Together, each team will work throughout 2012-13 toward an innovative and discrete body of work, which should take any writing based form. This may involve an artist made book, ‘zine, online media, limited edition print, paste-up, video, installation, performance or exhibition.
The Writing Project aims to achieve experimental and unexpected outcomes that stretch beyond the physical and conceptual limits of arts writing. While providing a platform for collaboration and innovative new work, the project hopes to connect audiences with new perceptions and forms of arts writing. FELTspace invites applications from across Australia by or on behalf of these groups of four, including an artist, curator, writer and designer.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, JUNE 30 2012.
For the full details download the information from: http://www.feltspace.org
The Writing Project is funded through the Australia Council for the Arts.
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ARTIST CALLOUT – Broadside Zine ISSUE#3
Submissions are open from now until June 30 for ISSUE#3 of Broadside Zine!
“What is a Broadside?” you ask, stroking your full, luscious beard. It looks a little like…
WORDS
Write us a poem, a story, an informative article about moustache trimming – as long as it’s entertaining and ONE A4 PAGE or less.
PICTURES
We print in BLACK AND WHITE, please don’t ask us to put your colourful picture of a sunset in. Otherwise send us reasonably high resolution images and show us what you got!
ADVERTISING
Talk to us!
OTHER/QUERIES/SOLICITATIONS
Facebook us, email us, we’re pretty open to anything.
Send all submissions to SIGNALSFROMTHEFRONTIER@GMAIL.COM or be alternative and message them to us.
Before we close the doors to the public on Saturday 30 June, Queen Street Studio invites you to say goodbye to FraserStudios in Chippendale with a month-long celebration of art, workshops and performances for the 30 days and 30 nights of June.
Including:
BOOK LAUNCH:
“1,386 days at FraserStudios”
INVITE ONLY!
OUR HOUSE:
(FREE)
final exhibition from FraserStudios’ Visual Arts Residents:
Aaron Anderson
Lisa Andrew
Tega Brain
Tammie Castles
Li Cui
Sarah Goffman
Yvette Hamilton
Bronia Iwanczak
Francesca Mataraga
Ben Morley
Parachutes for Ladies
Eddie Sharp
Craig Waddell
&
100;
ARUNAS KLUPSAS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
(FREE)
Open daily 2-6pm & during performances
MASTERCLASSES
($65 each day)
Monday 4 June – Friday 8 June
9.30am-5pm
Kaz Therese
Strings Attached
The Fondue Set
Kate Gaul
Kate Champion
DROP-IN CLASSES
(FREE)
Monday 4 June – Thursday 7 June
6pm-7pm
Jamaican Dancehall & Reggae with Caroline Garcia
Konga with Yin Chuah
Stage Combat with Sydney Stage Combat
Bollywood with Ramona Lobo
THE COMMISSIONS
(FREE)
Free showings Thursdays 7pm
POST
Venettia Miller & Ryuichi Fujimura
Wrong Solo
THE SHOWINGS
Fridays & Saturdays 7pm
($10 at the door)
Platform 5 (Linda Luke et al)
Tin Shed Camping Tours (Phil Spencer, Scarlet McGlynn, Matilda Ridgeway, Tim Spencer, Zoe Norton-Lodge, Gemma O’Nions & The Miller Family Band)
Double Trouble (Julie-Anne Long & Martin del Amo)
The Cardio Church Gala Performance (Matt Prest & James Brown)
Whip It (curated by Nikki Heywood & Ryuichi Fujimura)
The Modern Social (Anton)
Born in London, Sally developed her career as an emerging artist for three
years in New Zealand before settling in Sydney. She is a young and
exciting painter, one to watch.
2) Explain your current body of work?
The exhibition opening at Sheffer Gallery on 27 June was a body of work
that proved to be a catalyst for her ongoing research into and exploration
of the human condition.
3) If you can pick one artist as an inspiration, who would it be and why?
Picasso, no hesitation. His production was prolific, gutsy and his
conviction and unrelenting passion, experimentation and reinvention are
inspirational.
4) With your own art/art practice, where would you like to be in 10 years?
Producing breathtaking, exciting and challenging work further informed by
literature, poetry, ancient history and diverse cultures. Representing
Sydney globally.
5) How are you finding the current art market?
It is always hard to be an artist, it’s just the challenges that change.
If this year it is a slow art market, the challenge next year it will be
different. You just have to keep going and keep making work, rising to the
challenge.
6) Name four things that you cannot do without in your studio?
My ipod nano, a paint encrusted temperamental source of inspiration.
My sketch books, kept since 1998, the pile is three feet tall.
The mirror.
Tea bags, you can take the girl out of London…
7) In the arts is social media helpful or not and why?
Social media is a double edged sword. It is a great leveler and you have
very little control over it. It reduces a visceral and physical
relationship with painting into a flat digital experience limited to your
engagement with a screen.
8) What was the funniest thing you’ve heard someone say about your own work?
The spectrum of responses to my work is a constant source of amusement.
9) What is next on the agenda?
Mourning Chorus (Phoenix) at Sheffer Gallery opens 27 June and is my debut
solo Australian show. Katabasis at Salerno Gallery in Glebe is the
culmination of my Sydney studio work so far. I am really excited about it,
I don’t want to give too much away.
10) What’s is your advise to children who want to be artists?
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1) How did you come up with the gallery name? Was it your first choice?
James Dorahy Project Space was my first choice. It identified the gallery with my name and the notion of the project space in a commercial context. 6 years ago the Level 2 Project Space at the Art Gallery of NSW was well known, and now there are project spaces and project rooms included in all major art fairs. By definition a project space is an art forum that is an alternative to a conventional gallery, mine is defined by both the physicality of the gallery, as well as the work exhibited.
2) What kind of artists do you want showing in your Space?
Artists who are presenting innovative forms of contemporary art that is demonstrative of current contemporary practice.
3) What is the best way to approach James Dorahy Project Space to show work?
Expression of interests with support materials that are received are regularly reviewed. I favour artists who understand what the gallery is presenting and see their work in the context of the gallery. I select three project shows each year that are in line with the aims of the exhibition program. The project shows have allowed the gallery to foster new talent and to select artists to join the gallery. As an extension of this successful approach and to celebrate the past 6 years of projects, the gallery has introduced The Project Wall, located in the stock room, which currently has the second presentation for 2012 Thomas C. Chung ” Do You Know Where I Am ?”
4) What is the philosophy of the space/gallery?
The aim of the exhibition program is to nurture the careers of the artists whilst developing and fostering relationships with curators, collectors, and other artists. Critical acclaim is a further goal and is achieved by the placement of works in important public and private collections as well as inclusion in curated exhibitions in both national and regional galleries.
5) If you can, what advise can you give to an artist looking for representation, and what would it be?
Research a gallery. Understand what work is being presented and then pitch your work along the lines of the established exhibition criteria at the gallery you are interested in. Never cold call or drop in on a director unannounced.
6) It is a hard market out there, how are you finding it?
I have spent the last six years building my business and there is a confidence in my reputation and therefore the market place. Last year I was nominated for a Sydney Business Award which reflects the work I have done to date. I am happy to report that my business has grown each year, as have the artist who I represent. I am also a niche market business presenting quality work at entry level prices from $ 1,000 – $ 5,000. If you are presenting quality work, nurture your artists, and have strong client services, I think you can adapt to the new economic climate.
7) What do you find hard when working with artists?
Some artists are difficult and do not understand the partnership between an artist and Director. There is always a fluidity to representation, I have had some artists leave, and I have let some go.
You find those who you enjoy working with, and then you have the mutually beneficial arrangement of commercial representation.
8) There are so many empty spaces out there that could be used for the arts, what are your thoughts?
These spaces should be activated and licensed for use for artists as studios or for presentation of projects. Chambers of Commerce and Local Government are embracing this. More work need to be done to get Landlords to understand the benefits.
9) There are plenty of ARI (Artist run initiatives) out there, What are you thoughts on these spaces vs Commercial galleries?
I think ARI”s are a very important and integral part of the system. FIRST DRAFT, Pelotin, ALASKA PROJECTS, and SNO are good examples of Committee runs ARI’s that afford artists platforms to present work and experiment with their practice. There have also been many successful ARI’s over the years. What I think is important to remember is that ARI’s, especially if funded through government grant money, should remain accountable and transparent, and not become fiefdoms for individual agendas. I also don’t think ARI’s should try and be both ARI and commercial gallery, as inevitably they are not successful at either. The lines become blurred as to what they really are. You don’t see commercial galleries trying to be ARI’s, and the same applies to ARI’s trying to be commercial galleries yet reliant on government funding rather than commercial criteria.
10) Melbourne vs Sydney how do you see the arts and the major differences?
Both have excellent galleries, artists, and institutions in my opinion.
11) Social media is everywhere, do you use it and does it help?
I use social media to promote the gallery and artists and think it is an excellent platform for positive public relations, and the dissemination of information to a wide public platform.
12) What art do you have on your wall at home and your office?
I have works by the gallery artists that I have purchased for my private collection. I also buy works from other galleries, which is the same advice I give my clients. I have works by Jonathan Jones purchased for Gallery Barry Keldoulis, I have a Lionel Bawden work that came from a show at The Paper Mill (ARI) purchased through Grantpirrie, and I have a Sally Gabori purchased from Tim Melville Gallery in NZ. I also have a Ken Whisson that was purchased from the Estate of Ann Lewis A.O.
13) What shows are coming up over the next couple of months?
Two exciting shows coming up are SIX YEARS OF PROJECTS (Part 1) and (Part 2). Over the last six years project shows have allowed the gallery to foster new talent and to select artists to join the gallery. Part 1 (Wed 20 June 2012 – 8 July 2012) will be artists who have joined the gallery, and Part 2 (Wed 15 August 2012 – 9 Sept 2012) will be artists who have had project shows who have gone on to successful representation at other galleries, like Chris Firmstone, who is represented by Yuill Crowley. The gallery is also presenting at the Melbourne Art Fair in August, which is a highlight of the program this year.
14) Where can we find you?
Suite 4, Level One, 111 Macleay Street Potts Point, NSW 2011. The gallery is located on the first floor of the Minerva Building – the landmark art deco building on the corner of Macleay and Orwell Streets, Potts Point. The entrance is the first green door in Orwell Street next to Booty, and come up to the first floor.
All details of hours etc are on the website. http://www.jamesdorahy.com.au
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Winter is a time for a glass or two of red wine, scarfs, friends and great exhibitions, make sure you get out there and support the artists having exhibitions during the colder months..
Artwork by Mark Rowden
Email us at sydneygalleries@gmail.com with all your news and openings.
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SOUND and NOISE
Be presenting my final project, incorporating painting, and sound and 3-D animation.
It would be nice if all of you could come and share this gift from me to you.
I know it’s on a Monday but try your best to come anyway (haha) if you do you will
enjoy an art experience. The event will be held at the auditorium. http://www.sydney.edu.au/about/campuses/rozelle.shtml
When: 4-6pm @ The Sydney College of the Arts – Balmain Rd, Rozelle
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Plastic City – Tracey Clement
The artist will be constructing the work in the gallery during the week and the public is invited to visit and have a talk with her http://www.facebook.com/pages/Articulate-Project-Space/246632695369553
When: 1-5pm @ Articulate Project Space – 497 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt
MEANING/MATTER. David Greenhalgh and Lisa Sammut http://www.arc.unsw.edu.au/kudos
When: 5-7 pm @ Kudos Gallery – 6 Napier Street, Paddington
May Gibbs: A Surprising Life – Free Public Talk http://www.sydneymsa.com.au
When: 12:30-1:30pm @ Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts – 280 Pitt Street, Sydney
Enrique del Val
An Exhibition of JUSTIN PEARSON paintings , ‘OPERA SCENES’ http://www.maunsellwickes.com/exhibition
When: 6-8pm @ Maunsell Wickes Gallery, 19 Glenmore Rd, Paddington
Heath Franco – DREAM HOME at Galerie pompom http://www.galeriepompom.com/
When: 6-8pm @ Galerie Pompom – 2/39 Abercrombie Street Chippendale
LOUISE TUCKWELL- PAINTINGS AND TAPESTRIES, 2012
THE RECORD ROOM – TOM GEORGIOU http://www.damienmintongallery.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Damien Minton Gallery – 61-63 Great Buckingham Street, Redfern
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The Pride Exhibition and Art Award http://www.tapgallery.org.au
When: 6-8:30pm @ Tap Gallery – 45 Burton Street, Darlinghurst
Robert Fisher http://www.wentworthgalleries.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Gallery at the Wentworth – Foyer Level, Sofitel Wentworth Hotel, 61 Phillip Street
Mostly Agree
Lachlan Anthony / Penelope Cain / Carla Cescon & Martyn Ives
Jaki Middleton & David Lawrey / Louis Porter
David M Thomas / Emma White http://www.stillsgallery.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Stills Gallery – 36 Gosbell Street Paddington
Everything is in Motion’ Exhibition of new work from Danny Wild and Luke Penders http://www.toxtethhotel.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ The Toxteth Hotel – 345 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
Big Picture – Indigenous Photography Exhibition
A unique exhibition showcasing the work of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander photographers engaged in a participatory photography program.
Come celebrate their achievement and hear their perspectives http://www.flashpointlabs.org
When: 6-8pm @ National Centre of Indigenous Excellence – 166-180 George St Redfern, Eora House.
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Topographic 3: Lucy Rimmer & Ryan Hoffman http://www.galleryeight.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ g8 on george: galleryeight’s pop-up satellite space – Shop 2.06, 140 George St, The Rocks, NSW 2000
DICK WATKINS – WELCOME TO CHAGRIN FALLS http://www.liverpoolstgallery.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Liverpool Street Gallery – 243a Liverpool Street, East Sydney
Mark Schaller – THE PILBARA http://www.artequity.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Art Equity – Level 6 Barrack House, 16-20 Barrack Street Sydney
Warlukurlangu Artists
Judy Watson Napangardi, Shorty Jangala Robertson, Paddy Japaljarri Stewart,
Liddy Napanangka Walker, Bessie Nakamarra Sims & others
To be opened by Pat Corrigan AM http://www..artatrium.com.au
When: 6:30-8:30pm @ Art Atrium – 181 Old South Head Rd, Bondi Junction
BLACKARTPROJECTS & SARAH HENDY PRESENT – Like thieves newly loosed in that dark electric http://www.chalkhorse.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Chalk Horse – 8 Lacey Street, Surry Hills
Sandra Selig – enough (LAST SHOW AT CURRENT ADDRESS) http://www.sarahcottiergallery.com
When: 6-8pm @ Sarah Cottier Gallery – 3 Neild Avenue, Paddington
The Drawing Room – group exhibition http://www.stelladownerfineart.com.au
When: 3-5pm @ Stella Downer Fine Art – Dealer Consultant & Valuer, 2 Danks Street Waterloo
SIX YEARS OF PROJECTS 2006 – 2012 (Part 1) http://www.jamesdorahy.com.au
When: 3-5pm @ James Dorahy Project Space – Minerva Building, 111 Macleay Street, Potts Point
Callum Morton – The Insides
Mikala Dwyer – Divinations for the real things
Jacqueline Fraser – THE MAKING OF 8 MILE 2012 http://www.roslynoxley9.com.au
When: 6-9pm @ Rosyln Oxley9 – 8 Soudan Lane, Paddington
Seen Unseen – the lastest group show from Jason Foote, Sarah Park, Cameron Hollands and Stephanie Moses http://www.esprojects.com.au
When: 4-6pm @ ESP Gallery, 228 Illawarra Rd, Marikville
When: 3-5pm @ Incinerator Art Space – 2 Small St Willoughby
Colour, Line and Repetition – Kristy-Lee Agresta http://www.squarepegstudios.com.au
When: 4-6pm @ SquarePeg Studios – Alice Street, Newtown
SafARI at ALASKA: Chris Bennie | Dara Gill http://www.safari.org.au
When: 4-5:30pm @ Alaska Projects – Level 2, Kings Cross Car Park, 9A Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney
EMERGENCY CRASH LANDING: A performance
Tickets: $10 @ Door http://www.wordtravels.info
When: 3pm @ Word Travels – Level 2, 40 Gloucester Street, The Rocks
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ARTIST CALLOUT – Off The Wall Gallery for Sydney Fringe Festival 2012
What: Off The Wall Gallery is an alternative outdoor art space using projections to create
light graffiti from the work of local artists. During Fringe Festival I Heart Gallery we will
be curating Off The Wall to engage & challenge commuters and beautify the otherwise unused urban space.
Where: The wall behind I Heart Gallery, 643 King St Newtown. Right next to St Peters station.
Across from Sydney Park Brickworks.
When: GET YOUR ARTWORKS IN NOW!!!
Submissions end 31st July.
Exhibition runs 7th – 30th Sept.
Why: Cos it’s awesome!
How:
-RESIZE YOUR ARTWORKS:
1440H X 900W pixels, 72 dpi.
If your work is vertical or smaller than these dimensions, please resize to fit within,
on a black background. Please do not watermark your images. We may include title slides for each artist,
or run a bar along the bottom of each slide with artist details.
- RENAME YOUR FILES:
Your file names MUST be in the following format – 001_artistname_titleofwork_portfoliowebsiteURL.jpeg
(eg. 001_MSunflower_Girl_With_Red_Bow_www.iheartgallery.com.jpeg)
- If sending multiple files, put in a folder and compress/zip so you only send us one file altogether.
File must be titled with your name.
-Upload your compressed file to dropbox and share with info@iheartgallery.com with the following details:
Name. Link to your work on the web.
Artist statement or blurb about self. (We may or may not use these to promote your work on our social media etc.)
- If submitting short films, the video formats supported are:
~ H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps,
48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
~ MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to
160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
- ALL IMAGES & MOVIES MUST BE G RATED FOR GENERAL EXHIBITION DUE TO HIGH VISIBILITY TO PUBLIC.
FAQ:
Is there a theme?
Not yet. We can’t sort that out until we get all submissions in. If we get enough
we can stage 3 separate weekly exhibitions. My hope is to stage 3 separate exhibitions of: photography; short film; & general artworks.
What can I submit?
Any style, any medium that will show on a screen. Artworks, short movies, etc.
How many can I submit?
You may submit up to ten works (please make sure you only submit ONE EMAIL).
How long can my movie be?
5mins or thereabouts.
What shows up best on the wall?
Bold, stark images.
Black and white.
Moving images.
PLEASE CLICK INVITE & SHARE WITH ALL YOUR CREATIVE FRIENDS.
P.S. we’ll need creative performers for opening night too.
If you’re a musician and would like to play please comment below with a link to your current work.
If you’re an artist and would like to do live painting during the opening please comment below with a link to your work.
We may be needing performers for a very special opening night party too…more to be announced! Are you a busker?
Burlesque-r? Hula hooper? Acrobat? Dancer? Anything? Please comment below with a link to your current work!
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dLux is thrilled to announce it after a bit of a struggle in the past year with triennial funding from the Visual
Arts Board being cut, dLux MediaArts is well back on track with a superb new initiative combining art,
science and technology to reach regional and rural Australia.
Looking “outside the square” for ways to meaningfully and sustainably create pathways to learning and develop
cultural practice using digital media has proven fruitful with a significant grant having just been announced for Unlocking Australia’s Potential.
Through The Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education we will be Inspiring
Australia over the next 3 years around the country with our mobile multi media dLab, getting hard to reach youth
interested and engaged with science through art, technology and a unique methodology.
A total of $5 million has been awarded across the country.
The prime objective of the grants program is to increase the engagement of Australians in science and it has
prioritised projects that engage people who may not have had previous access to or interest in science-communication activities.
Inspiring Australia is an initiative of the Australian Government.
For more information about this project:
Cash Brown – cash@dlux.org.au mobile 0411 132490 http://www.dlux.org.au
For more information about the national progam and a complete list of grant recipients go online to http://www.scienceinpublic.com.au/inspiringaus
“This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Industry,
Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with dLux MediaArts”
d/Lux/MediaArts http://www.dlux.org.au
dLux MediaArts is one of Australia’s key screen and media arts organisations, operating within a new convergent space
between screen culture (film) and visual arts (media arts).Through our program of touring exhibitions and other public events,
d/Lux introduces Australian audiences and practitioners…
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Sydney College of the Arts, Balmain Rd, Callan Park, Rozelle, NSW 2039
Thank you all for showing your support and making the first semester of 2012 a very successful one.
We are now taking proposals for shows in the 2nd Semester of 2012.
We are aiming to have an opening once a week as per usual.
In order to apply for a show simply complete the Application for Exhibition Form below along
with a brief but detailed artist statement and project proposal (see form for details) and email us at:
dedspace.gallery@gmail.com
You can find the Application for Exhibition Form here:
Get you works together, Your ideas in order and email Gaffa!
Gaffa is accepting proposals for 2013.
Send all applications to info@gaffa.com.au http://www.gaffa.com.au
I was born in a small town in Southern Ontario, Canada which i
left when i was eighteen to study art at York University in Toronto.
Since then I have lived much of my life out of a backpack; currently
residing in Sydney Australia. My desire to travel has taken me
around the world exploring and observing and my love of line
and a vivid imagination has taken me to far away worlds. I’ve
had a pencil in my hand as far back as i can remember. I am
currently working as a full time artist out of Lennox Street Studios
in Newtown.
2) Explain Your Current Body of Work?
I just finished a series of portraits on clay board. Using pencil
and water based paint (gouache and sometimes acrylic) i draw
layers of pencil lines and apply thin layers of paint over top to
add some shape and a bit of colour. Some of the figures have
similarities to my own appearance but they are not specifically
self portraits. I use the figures from my imagination to express a
range of emotion and psychological states. A representation of the
mental reality of the human in the picture is more important to me
than a simple physical rendering. It is very personal work as i have
accessed deep and often dark parts of my psyche; but i believe the
emotional theme is universal.
3) If you can pick one artist as an inspiration and explain why?
Jenny Saville. A contemporary artist working in England.
Why?
One of the first exhibitions I saw in the gallery district of Chelsea,
New York was by Jenny Saville and it was the only time that
artwork has triggered an emotional response in me from the
moment i walked in the gallery. It was a series of larger than
life figures, many self-portraits, painted on huge canvases with
multiple layers of huge brush strokes of oil paint. From the
technique to the subject matter it affected me; the way she applies
the paint, many thin and thick layers on top of each other to
create the skin tones; to the way the figures look like they’ve had
some really tortured existence; the way it makes you go deeper
like you’re seeing directly into this human being’s emotional
experience through the physical being. As an a artist I admire the
painting techniques that create an emotional presence, and as
a human I recognise, feel and relate to the wounded-ness of the
characters; their desperation, and their agony.
4) With your own art practice where would you like to be in 10 years?
On a practical level I’d like to be in a bigger studio and be
experimenting with bigger scale artworks because as I do bigger
work, little by little I have ideas that want to occupy bigger space.
I want to go beyond the 2D surface and I want to spread out and
have a space to do that.
I want to be reaching more people with my art and get to talk
to more people as they see it. The response is something I am
getting more out of as people are relating to the work in deeply
emotional ways; so I feel that it is contributing in some way to a
need that exists within people. In a way people feel that they are
allowed to respond to art like this. I am accessing things that are
right on the precipice of existence – this is deeper than what I can
talk about but which I can express in my work. It is my journey with
depression and anxiety; and the art opens up a way of dealing
with that both for me as an artist, but also for the people who view
my work and relate to it in some way. It might start as a personal
journey, but when shown it becomes a conversation had with
others. The art opens up something. I want to be more honest with
my artwork, myself and in sharing the experience with others.
5) How are you finding the current art market?
I’ve just presented my most personal work ever at the last
show and sold more than I expected. I am not connected to a
commercial gallery at present, so am not directly affected by the
market as such. I have built up my own personal following of
people that have connected with the work and continue to come to
shows, and buy at a pace they feel comfortable with according to
their own interests. I am lucky to be in a position where I just go to
my studio and do what I do and manage to get enough sold to fund
the next creative venture. I’ve managed to get by so far, and as
long as the ideas keep coming I am engaged as an artist.
6) Name four things that you cannot do without in the Studio?
Pencils – sometimes a single line can evoke emotion.
Clayboard – which is my new love. Sometimes inspiration comes
from the surface itself, and for me right now that is clayboard.
Water – I can push my technique on clayboard much further with
water. And i drink a lot of water too.
My Vacuum Cleaner – because I am a neurotic obsessive and
need to get up randomly and vacuum until the air feels clear.
7) Is social media a help or a hinder for the arts and what are you thoughts?
Yes social media has been very helpful for me. People can see
artwork through postings by artists themselves or blog postings
by others that they otherwise would not. Through facebook I am
reaching strangers around the world in countries that I haven’t
even been to. There are so many ways to reach people; you put
your info/images up somewhere, and if someone takes an interest
in you and then they send it out to more people, and other people
take interest then word can spread. I would not say it is just one
thing such as FaceBook, as many of my collectors don’t even
use that – but being a subject of blogs and being seen as actively
participating in the art world is useful for getting exposure and reaction.
8) What was the funniest thing you’ve heard someone say about your own work
My work is pretty serious at the moment and I can’t think of any
funny reactions but some people really do connect to it deeply
and that is satisfying for me. I’ve had people that I haven’t
even met say really cool things on social media. One ‘fan’ said
that by looking at my work she feels that ‘she is me and i am
her’ ..facsinating. I would like to meet her someday. It has been
said that my work is beautiful but tortured, and I’m ok with that
because this body of work is.
9) What is next on the agenda?
I am travelling to Toronto, Canada to do a one month artist
residency in a small creative community on Toronto Island, which
will result in a show in Toronto. I am currently putting my work into
some competitions and group shows… I don’t make too many
plans – things come. I’d like to have another major show next
year but I don’t know where or when that will be yet — I like some
mystery to the ‘what’s next’ question. Right now the focus is a
couple of commissioned works, developing new ideas and then the
residency.
10) What’s your advice to children who want to be artists?
Go for it. Never let anyone tell you that what you create is wrong in
any way. Draw from your heart and learn to be confident with that.
Create if you want to and don’t if you don’t. Drawing is therapeutic.
It is a form of expression just like talking, so it can’t be right or
wrong. It is totally valid to believe you are an artist no matter what
anyone says. I think everyone is an artist in some way. Do art
school or not – just be true to your own ideas and expression. Art
comes in so may different forms. Just because there are some
artists who win prizes and get recognized and some that don’t,
there are many reasons for that, it’s not to do with the quality of
expression. The point is to be engaged with art as a practice, and
not with the outcomes.
Next Shows: April White will be exhibit new work at the Lennox
Street Annual Studio Show in November 2012.
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Have a great week, see some art, see a film, catch the end of Vivid and have glass of wine.
The weather is feeling very wintry and we don’t want to go out, but remember when your friends went to your show in the summer..just saying! support the arts.
Email us at sydneygalleries@gmail.com all your arts news and events and we will share them with the community.
Theodore Bruce Auctions proudly presents – Aboriginal, Oceanic & Tribal Art Auction http://www.theodorebruceauctions.com.au
When: 6.30pm (Previewing from 5pm) @ Theodore Bruce Auctioneers, 31 Queen Street, Beaconsfield
PIERRE CAVALAN METACOLLAGES
JENNY ORCHARD PROGRESS REPORT http://www.franceskeevilart.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Frances Keevil – Bay Village 28-34 Cross Street, Double Bay
Michael FitzjaMes – Back and Forth http://www.australiangalleries.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Australian Galleries – Roylston Street, Paddington ROYLSTON STREET SYDNEY
Ghosts of Oblivion http://www.ngart.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ NG Art Gallery & Mission Restaurant Bar – 3 Little Queen Street, Chippendale
Desire Books Movie Night – 1979 cult classic The Warriors http://www.desirebooks.com.au
When: 7pm @ Desire Books – 3/3 Whistler Street, Manly
Keating! The Musical LAUNCH NIGHT + Sneak Preview!
Entry is $10 at the door http://www.facebook.com/events/358536660877614/
When: 7-10pm @ King St Theatre – 644 King Street ( Cnr Bray St), Newtown
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Gregor Kregar http://www.michaelreid.com.au
When: 6-8pm. @ The Depot Gallery, 2 Danks Street, Waterloo
The Edge – renowned architects exhibit http://www.verge-gallery.net
When: 6-8pm @ Verge Gallery, City Road, Jane Foss Russell Plaza, University of Sydney
Gallery 1: Dominique Hindmarsh – Paper Thin
Gallery 2: Sydney Gallery School – Memory Threads
Gallery 3: Mikyoung Jung – Beyond
Failspace: Su Yin Ng – Closer http://www.gaffa.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ gaffa – 281 Clarence Street, Sydney
Media Arts and Production Final Project Screening http://www.uts.edu.au
When: 6pm @ The University Hall UTS – University of Technology Sydney – 15 Broadway, Ultimo
Poet’s Corner – Eileen Chong http://www.mca.com.au
When: 6:30-7pm @ Museum of Contemporary Art – 140 George Street, Sydney
Ben Terakes Presents: WAKE IN FRIGHT http://www.alaskaprojects.com
When: 7pm @ Alaska Projects – Level 2, Kings Cross Car Park, 9A Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney
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RODNEY POPLE – Degas’s night
MIKA UTZON POPOV – Tokens http://www.australiangalleries.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Australian Galleries – 24 Glenmore Road, Paddington,
Rescue The Future – an exhibition of epic new works by Brett Chan http://www.chinaheights.com
When: 6-8pm @ CHINA HEIGHTS GALLERY – L3, 16-28 FOSTER ST, SURRY HILLS
Orchidaceae Oncidium I Sandy Ho http://www.galleryeight.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Galleryeight – 12 Argyle Place, Millers Point, Sydney
SIMON YATES – INVENTIONS IN OTHER DIMENSIONS: 15/6/12-1/7/12 http://www.55sydenhamrd.com
When: 6-8pm @ 55 Sydenham Rd Marrickville NSW 2204 AU – 55 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville
G L I T T E R & G L A M
celebrate the 2012 Assistant and Emerging Photographer Award, Exhibition and After party!! http://www.sunstudiosaustralia.com/
When: 7-10pm @ Sun Studios – 42 Maddox St, Alexandria, Sydney
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Hub: SCREENINGS: SFF Documentary Shorts http://www.sff.org.au
When: 4-6pm @ Sydney Film Festival Hub @ Lower Town Hall
Closing Night Gala – Safety Not Guaranteed
“WANTED: Someone to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. You’ll get paid after we get back.
Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before.”
This unusual classified ad inspires three cynical Seattle magazine employees to look for the story behind it.
They set out for the scenic seaside community of Ocean View and embark on a comical adventure. Darius
(Aubrey Plaza, of hit television comedy Parks and Recreation) is a disillusioned college graduate who interns at the magazine.
She’s joined by a fellow intern, the very serious Arnau (Karan Soni), and their boozy boss, Jeff (Jake Johnson),
and the three go about some clumsy investigative journalism. Jeff is apparently only interested in the story
so he can hook up with an old flame who lives in Ocean View, so Darius and Arnau are left largely to their own devices.
They find an eccentric named Kenneth (Mark Duplass, mumblecore pioneer and co-director of SFF film Jeff, Who Lives at Home),
a supermarket clerk who believes he’s solved the riddle of time travel and intends to depart again soon.
Safety Not Guaranteed is a surprising and very funny sci-fi comedy with heart.
Come celebrate the end of the 59th Sydney Film Festival in style as the Closing Night Gala sends
off another great season. a chance to experience the red-carpet glamour of one of Australia’s premiere film events in one of its most beautiful venues.
@ State TheatreCome celebrate the end of the 59th Sydney Film Festival in style as the Closing Night Gala sends
off another great season. a chance to experience the red-carpet glamour of one of Australia’s premiere film events in one of its most beautiful venues. @ State Theatre
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Melbourne Art Fair 2012
Ticketing
Vernissage – Opening night Party
Wednesday 1 August, 2012
7.00pm – 10.30pm
Tickets AU$175
Public Days
2 – 5 August
Adult AU$30, Concession AU$22
Children 14 years and under are free
Melbourne Art Foundation
Post Office Box 2528
Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia
Tel: +61 3 9416 2050
Fax: +61 3 9416 2020
Email: mail@melbourneartfoundation.com
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Bondi Pavilion Gallery and Waverley Artist In Residence
Applications for 2013 are currently open and closing on 2 July 2012.
For information on how to
apply call the Bondi Pavilion on 8362 3400 or visit
Call for zines for the Zine Fest we are
holding as part of Akky van Ogtrop’s curated exhibition ‘Going
Gaga with Dada’. All zines will be given away to visitors of the
exhibition. If you would be so kind as to pass along the PDF to
your contacts we would be so appreciative.
BRENDA MAY ▲ GALLERY
2 DANKS STREET WATERLOO NSW 2017
t. +612 9318 1122 f. +612 9318 1007
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Visual Art
Factory 49 Paris
Factory 49 wants to open a Showroom in Paris to be run in a similar fashion to our
Sydney Showroom. We have found a space to buy and need the funds to do that.
Factory 49 is a registered “not-for-profit” organisation which has been running very
successfully for 6 years in Sydney. It is run by a committee of mature artists.
Paris is chosen as a venue because Factory 49 has already built up a network due to
the Director visiting 2 months each year for the past 6 years. Paris is also a perfect
city for a stepping stone to other European countries. This will enable Australian
artists to have a much larger profile and help them professionally.
FACTORY 49 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
1. establish and promote artistic activities related to the guiding principles of the
international art movement known as either non-objective art, geometric art, abstract art or non realistic art.
2. provide a Showroom and outdoor Walls for the mounting of works and installations that
display historical and contemporary artworks within the traditions of abstraction.
3. provide a platform for visiting artists of national and international stature with
associated free residencies and lectures, thus becoming part of a large network and exchange.
4. bring emerging artists into a close relationship with other mature or visiting artists,
writers and curators from around NSW, interstate and overseas, & promote them locally & internationally.
6. co-ordinate an educational program for Primary children as well as a local community program
to introduce contemporary art. Outreach to University students seeking to affiliate or
broaden their understanding of such regional activities.
7. gain a wider critical acceptance of abstract art while further developing artists profiles.
8. establish an archive that documents images, videos, catalogues, texts, articles and books.
9. publish a Year Book every 12 months as well as all of the normal material for shows.
10.seek grants from NSW Ministry of the Arts, Marrickville Council and private sponsors.
A CALL TO ARTISTS PRIDE ART AWARD 2012
AT THE TAP GALLERY
CELEBRATING THE CREATIVE ENERGY AND THE SEXUAL DIVERSITY IN THE GLBT COMMUNITY OF SYDNEY,
THE TAP GALLERY PRESENTS AN EXHIBITION THAT PROMOTES A POSITIVE STANCE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION WHILE
BUILDING A STRONG SUPPORT TOWARDS A CULTURE THAT IS UNIQUE, COLOURFUL AND PROUD.
THIS ANNUAL FESTIVE EVENT, OFFERING AN ARENA WHERE ARTISTS CAN EXPRESS THEIR INDIVIDUALITY THROUGH
ARTWORK, ALONG WITH AN OPORTUNITY TO OFFER A CLOSER UNDERSTANDING OF GLBT COMMUNITY IN SUCH PROMOTING SELF AFFIRMATION AND ACCEPTANCE.
THE GALA PRESENTATION NIGHT WILL FEATURE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS & CANAPES
ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND! 20th June 2012
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The Rocks Pop-Up 2012 Call for creative partners and organisations
The Rocks Pop-Up: an ever-changing mix of creative minds in unconventional and intimate spaces.
Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is inviting NSW based arts and creative organisations to submit proposals for The Rocks Pop-Up 2012.
The Rocks Pop-Up activates temporarily vacant buildings by providing creative
workers with access to affordable space, while a long term tenant is secured.
Premises can be used by participants to create work, showcase original pieces, and host unique events, such as small-scale performances and screenings.
Creative partners and organisations with a focus on exhibition and collaboration are invited to make a proposal to participate.
Some of the creative minds of The Rocks Pop-Up include SafARI, places + spaces Cockatoo Calling Rocks, galleryeight, Griffin Theatre Company, Sydney College of Arts, &Company, Gaffa, Word Travels and many more.
Successful applicants enter into licence agreements to manage the spaces and coordinate use by artists and creative workers under their umbrella.
For more information contact Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority’s Pop-Up Manager Anique Vered on 02 9240 8713 / anique.vered@shfa.nsw.gov.au or visit http://www.therockspopup.tumblr.com.
Submissions close Sunday 2 July 2012.
Anique Vered – Pop-Up Manager
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55 SYDENHAM RD MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204 AU
HELP NEEDED!!
Help in minding the gallery on an ongoing basis on either Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 1-6pm.
The gallery office space is now equipped with comfortable seating and as always a nice aircon/heater to keep you toasty. There is also a Dodo internet thingy to keep net junkies satisfied. Ideal for those studying and need a remote industrial getaway.
If you know anyone who could help out, that’d be real sweet. Doesn’t have to be a consistent thing, just dependable.
Contact the gallery if you think you can help.
contact@55sydenhamrd.com
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Call out for artists to do art in squatted spaces
Fire Gallery will start it’s string of art exhibitions in squatted art spaces. The first of many will be in Newtown. Our crew is looking for all sorts of artists to work with odd spaces doing graffiti, stencils, murals, performances or art installations…or anything creative you may want to do.
The reason behind this project is to make art spaces available to artists. Such spaces would otherwise remain unused and abandoned. Anyone participating in this project needs to understand the legal implications attached to trespassing if caught by police. However, most times police will only ask you to move on and only the art organisers will be left to deal with the consequences. Living in fear is for losers so get onboard and do some cool art projects with Little Fish. Everyone is welcome to participate and all ideas and proposals will be considered.
This project will also be highlighting exploitation against artists by the art world where artists need to hire a space and also pay commissions on sales of artworks.
All we can say is there are too many shows to see this week! So have a read, pick a few and make that journey in the rain to support the arts in Sydney.
When you pick your Vivid Ideas discussion or talk make sure you book your seat at the follow link.
The Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation is looking for a new resident artist or photographer
to brighten up the corridors of the Prince of Wales Hospital. For more information check out the ‘things of interest’ at the end of this post.
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20 Bond Street – Innovative Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition
By Art Park Australia http://www.artpark.com.au/
When: 9am – July 13 at 5:00pm @ 20 Bond Street, CBD, Sydney
Angel Place – Innovative Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition
By Art Park Australia http://www.artpark.com.au/
When: 9am – July 13 at 5:00pm @ 123 Pitt Street, CBD, Sydney
Inside Out / Outside In: Development Seminar with US Creative Producers Meg LaFauve and Sheila Hanahan Taylor http://www.vividsydney.com/events/categories/ideas/
When: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm @ The Vivid Ideas Exchange
Inside Out / Outside In: Development Seminar with US Creative Producers Meg LaFauve and Sheila Hanahan Taylor http://www.vividsydney.com/events/categories/ideas/
When: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm @ The Vivid Ideas Exchange
Louisa Lawson and ‘The Dawn’ – Free Public Talk
Donna Benjamin from Digitise the Dawn reveals the significance of Louisa Lawson’s
journal The Dawn, Louisa’s legacy and why it was important
that the Dawn be added to Trove’s digital archives. http://www.smsa.org.au
When: 12:30-1:30pm @ Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts – 280 Pitt Street, Sydney
THE BRIGHT END OF THE WORLD- Ben Terakes http://www.alaskaprojects.com
When: 6-8pm @ Alaska Projects – Level 2, Kings Cross Car Park, 9A Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney
Inside Out / Outside In: Development Seminar with US Creative Producers Meg LaFauve and Sheila Hanahan Taylor http://www.vividsydney.com/events/categories/ideas/
When: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm @ The Vivid Ideas Exchange
Inside Out / Outside In: Development Seminar with US Creative Producers Meg LaFauve and Sheila Hanahan Taylor http://www.vividsydney.com
When: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm @ The Vivid Ideas Exchange
Screen Industry Lounge http://www.vividsydney.com
When: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ The Vivid Ideas Exchange ———————- Wednesday 6th June ———————-
BRING ON THE DOT….
VICTOR BONATO, CHRISTIOPH DAHLHAUSEN, KUNO GONSCHIOR, FRANZ EHMANN, TRACY SARROFF http://www.connydietzscholdgallery.com
When: 6-8pm @ CONNY DIETZSCHOLD GALLERY
ANN THOMSON ‘INSCAPES’ EXHIBITION & BOOK LAUNCH
Ann Thomson by Anna Johnson presents a vibrant retrospective of the artist’s life and work in words and images. http://www.timolsengallery.com
When: 6-8pm @ Tim Olsen Gallery – 63 Jersey Road, Woollahra
ROCHESTER : WEAVE : PERFORMANCE : WAGGA WAGGA
Performance is free:
An intimate performance highlighting the visceral nature of the female body as held and received by landscape. http://www.emmarochester.com
When: 7-10am @ 2 Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga Beach, Wagga Wagga
NSW Think Tank: How do we grow the creative economy in NSW? http://www.vividsydney.com
When: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm @ The Vivid Ideas Exchange
Inside Out / Outside In: Development Seminar with US Creative Producers Meg LaFauve and Sheila Hanahan Taylor http://www.vividsydney.com
When: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm @ MLC Centre
Business Events Sydney – What is the Bureau? http://www.vividsydney.com
When: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm @ The Vivid Ideas Exchange
BLACKARTPROJECTS & GHOSTPATROL + MISO PRESENT
Honey in the rock http://www.chalkhorse.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Chalk Horse – 8 Lacey Street, Surry Hill
Songs for Sydney – Olivia Alexander, Rhonda Cao, Keith Morant, Carol Rowling http://www.globalgallery.com.au
When: 6-8pm @ Global Gallery – 5 Comber Steet, Paddington
ANATOMICA
Anatomica consists of work by nine mixed-media Artists whose work relates to figurative art and the human form. http://www.plumpgallery.org/
When: 6-8pm @ Plump Gallery – 240 Enmore Rd, Enmore
50 Years of The Rolling Stones – Celebrating one of the greatest bands in history! http://www.blender.com.au
When: 6pm @ Blender Gallery – 16 Elizabeth Street, Paddington
PSYCHO SUBTROPICS 2012
An experimental survey of Queensland wisdom/idiocy with a focus on the crossovers
between noise music and contemporary art practices, PsychoSubtropics http://www.serialspace.org/
When: 6-8pm @ Serial Space – 33 Wellington Street, Chippendale
Hub: EXPERT TALKS: Fabrizo Maltese: CONFESSIONS OF A FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHER http://www.sff.org.au
When: 6-6:30pm @ Sydney Film Festival Hub @ Lower Town Hall – Sydney Town Hall, 483 George St, Sydney
Phibs — Unspoken Worlds http://www.kindofgallery.com
When: 6-8pm @ kind of — gallery – 118 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, Sydney
Three Sisters (from Chekhov) June 7-23
Tickets $20 – Purchase online @ http://www.trybooking.com/BKLU
$5 beers at the TAP Gallery Bar! Yessness! http://www.tapgallery.org.au
When: 8pm @ Tap Gallery Sydney – 278 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst
Transmission
RSVP: 4 June artscentre@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au http://www.artscentrecafe.com.au
When: 6:30pm @ Campbelltown Arts Centre – 1 Art Gallery Road, Campbelltown
Public Displays of Attention – Claire McArdle
Melbourne jeweller, Claire McArdle, presents an extremely playful and interesting take on the notion of traditional jewellery http://www.studio2017.com.au
When: 4-6pm @ Studio 20/17 – Unit 6b 2 Danks street Waterloo, Sydney
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia opened its doors in March to great public acclaim as a bold new museum for contemporary art and creative learning. With new galleries, enhanced facilities for the public and dedicated facilities for our education programs, the possibilities that the new MCA offers are almost endless. The expanded facilities provide us with the opportunity to meet the increasing interest in contemporary art and the ever growing demand for our programs. With the building complete, it’s now time to focus back on the art and delivering our ground breaking programs.
Occupying 40% of the new wing, the National Centre for Creative Learning is a dynamic and innovative space for learning. The centre is equipped with state-of-the art technology and holds digital and multimedia studios, two practical creative studios, a lecture theatre, seminar room and library. It also houses the Bella Room, a multi-sensory learning and exhibition space for the MCA’s Bella program.
The Bella Program offers workshops to young people who have little or no access to museums and cultural institutions. These children may be experiencing physical, intellectual, emotional or behavioural disabilities, or are disadvantaged due to their financial, social or geographic situation.
The MCA is dedicated to creating accessibility to contemporary art for all and the Bella Program is a vital part of this mission. The Bella workshops were initiated by patrons Cynthia Jackson AM and the late Dr Edward Jackson AM in 1993 and the new facilities give the MCA the opportunity to run this program year round. However, more workshops mean we need to raise more money to fund the program.
Our Annual Appeal this year is therefore focused on the Bella Program – to provide free workshops throughout the year to these very special young people.
Donating to the MCA Annual Appeal is easy and all donations are tax deductible, just click on the link https://app.etapestry.com/bbphosted/nl_mca/OnlineDonation.html. If you have any questions about supporting the MCA please call Lisa Hamilton, Philanthropy Manager on 02 9245 2414 or email development@mca.com.au. I hope you can support this incredible program. With best wishes,
Elizabeth Ann Macgregor OBE Director
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Open Studio @ Artspace – Sarindar Dhaliwal 8-9 June, 11am – 5pm
Sarindar Dhaliwal is the 2012 recipient of the three month Canada Council International Residency at Artspace. While in Australia she has focused her research on tales of Australian migration, native birds and the landscape viewed via railway journeys. For her Open Studio @ Artspace Sarindar will present a series of studies for text based works, research materials, recent unedited video footage from India and her experimental film olive, almond & mustard… (2010).
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TALENTED ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS – POWHF WANTS YOU
The Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation is looking for a new resident artist or photographer to brighten up the corridors of the Prince of Wales Hospital.
The Prince of Wales Hospital Art Exhibition has been running for three years, offering talented artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell their pieces, while also donating 20 percent of their sales to provide lifesaving support for the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation.
Artists and photographers have the opportunity to join a list of successful local and international exhibited artists including Susan Chen, Andrew Moonen, Adam Crew, Suzanne Rawlinson, Richard Hirst and Mauricio Escudero.
The next Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation resident artist will be provided with 10 walls of exhibition space within the High Street corridor of the hospital to hang as many pieces as they choose for a two month period. The previous resident artist sold over 50 artworks.
To apply, and for more information, please contact POWHF Fundraising Officer, Tanya Parris, on (02) 9382 4266.
For more information, please contact Emma David at Health Haus Communications on (02) 8353 5794 or emma.david@healthhaus.net.au
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OF LIGHT – Call for Artists! CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS: (invite your artistic friends & lovers to the event!)
YOLK Collective invites emerging artists of a range of mediums to submit proposals for our group exhibition ‘OF LIGHT’ before June 6th 2012.
The General Public, particularly tertiary students and graduates, are encouraged to apply. Collaborative projects are also welcomed. Unfettered by medium, we are open to artists working within a variety of disciplines, traditional to experimental.
Exhibition details: ‘OF LIGHT’ will be the debut exhibition curated and mediated by the newly formed YOLK Collective. It is an exhibition centered on manipulations of light, luminosity and electricity. This is a broad theme encompassing works that conceptualise notions of light, and explore visual elements of contrast and chiaroscuro, while also encompassing works using lights or mediums of a luminescent nature.
To accompany the exhibition YOLK Collective will provide an extensive catalogue/magazine at the expense of the Collective to highlight the artists exhibited and other written components we have created. This will be freely distributed around Sydney.
The exhibition will be held at ‘The Barn’ in Mosman at the cost of the Collective over the duration of three days (13-15 July 2012). We are limited to the space and hanging devices at the location. There will be an opening event that will also be the launch of the Collective.
Who are YOLK Collective?
YOLK Collective is a not-for-profit collective comprised of three Art Theory students from COFA.
YOLK Collective’s objective is to create opportunities and editorial for emerging artists.
We also write artist profiles, exhibition reviews, quirky articles, essays, and some of our
projects include small focus exhibitions and events.
- Our written content is also published on our blog: http://yolkcollective.blogspot.com.au/ & supplementary materials on our twitter, facebook, pinterest and instagram. To enquire about proposals/curatorial theme, please contact YOLK Collective at yolkcollective@gmail.com
Please email proposal submissions to yolkcollective@gmail.com
INCLUDE: 2 x high-resolution images of the works with full details (name, year, materials, dimensions), your CV, contact details and a short summary of why you think your works fit the exhibition’s theme ‘OF LIGHT.’ Entries close 06/06/2012 (The earlier you enter the more publicity and editorial we may be able to provide for you).
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VIDEO EASY: Call for submissions Sarah Byrne and Three Projects invites you to participate in Video Easy, a four week VHS cataloguing project.
Concerning all matters of contemporary video making through nostalgic video obsession, Video Easy will operate across a four-week period as a pop-up VHS library within inner-city Brisbane. Over this period, patrons will be encouraged to view works from the collected catalogue
and participate in guest-led screening events. Collected works will duplicated and transferred to VHS to form a donated video library built
around an eclectic sort of video art, short film, music video, found footage, animation, home movies and experimental works.
For more information and submission requirements please visit threeprojects.org Submissions due June 10th 2012
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GET YOUR EXHIBITION LISTED
It's quick and easy just email us at sydneygalleries@gmail.com
Make sure you include all the details:
Title, Artist(s), Opening times, Gallery or space Exhibition period.
One last point, we put up the information on the Sunday ready for the following week so get the information to us before saturday.
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CALL OUT FOR ARTISTS
Be one of the artists to be profiled in this new section 'In Studio'
We are taking submissions for 2012 now!
So, What is 'In Studio'?
It's a regular section of our blog, in which we will be profiling a different artist each time, asking them questions about their pratice, their studio and about themselves.
We will also be taking photos of them in their working environment, be it a studio or out in the field.
Please send the following information to sydneygalleries@gmail.com
1) Your name.
2) Current email.
3) Type of art practice.
4) If you have a show coming up in Sydney and the date (If applicable).
5) Your studio location.
5) 25 words or less of why you want to be profiled.
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