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SEPTEMBER 2010
31 August 2010

EVENTS

(to) give time to time—Mildura site

Friday 17 September – Sunday 19 Sept 2010
 
A weekend symposium examining the history and development of ephemeral art, including the significant contribution made by the Mildura Sculpture Triennials.

Alongside the Symposium seven artists have been commissioned to create site-specific work investigating the Symposium’s themes.

Enjoy a convivial weekend in Mildura with meals prepared by Stefano de Pieri and a live link/performance by Stelarc on Saturday night.

ARTISTS
Tim Burns, Barbara Campbell, Eugene Carchesio, Domenico de Clario, Bonita Ely, Mark Minchinton, Stelarc

SPEAKERS
Robyn Archer, AOM, Glenn Barkley, Judith Blackall, Dr Rex Butler, Dr Edward Colless, Dr Brenda Croft, Juliana Engberg, Neil Fettling, Tom McCullough, Marco Marcon, Dr Mark Minchinton, Maudie Palmer AO, Dr Anne Sanders  
 
www.artsmildura.com.au/palimpsest/mildurasite.asp
 


EXHIBITIONS [NSW]

TAMWORTH REGIONAL GALLERY
www.tamworthregionalgallery.com.au

Archibald Prize Regional Tour
 
28 August to 26 September 2010

The Art Gallery of NSW Archibald Prize is one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious art awards. Since its inception in 1921 the prize has been awarded to some of Australia’s most important artists. This year, the 89th year of the Archibald Prize, there were 849 entries. The Archibald winner receives $50,000. The winner is judged by the Trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.



EXHIBITIONS [ACT]
 
NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA
www.nga.gov.au
 
Life Death Magic
 
13 August to 31 October 2010
 
Life, death and magic: 2000 years of Southeast Asian ancestral art is the first major exhibition of animist art from Southeast Asia to be held in Australia. The works of art originate from Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, East Timor, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia and southern China. For thousands of years, communities in these areas have created remarkable art expressing the region’s most ancient and enduring spiritual beliefs and social organisation. The exhibition celebrates the antiquity and continuity of animism as the inspiration for exquisite objects in bronze, stone, wood, gold and fibre.
 


EXHIBITIONS [WA]

MAUNDERING ARTS CENTRE
www.mundaringartscentre.com
 
Clay Feet
 
3 September to 3 October 2010
 
The three dimensional artists that form the Clay Feet group of ceramicists will transfer the exhibition space into a feast of surface, texture, pattern and form. Featuring sculptural ceramics by eight emerging and established female artists, this exhibition showcases a number of different approaches to clay practice.
 


EXHIBITIONS [NSW]
 
CRAFT NSW 
www.artsandcraftsnsw.com.au
 
Under Cover Story
 
31 August to 12 September 2010

Although little known in Australia, the art of bookbinding is well developed overseas, especially in Europe. Craft NSW is proud to host an exhibition by renowned bookbinder Sabine Pierard with Penelope Lee and Ann Marie Yee. 


EXHIBITIONS [QLD]

 
REVERSE GARBAGE
www.reversegarbage.com.au
 
Junkie Couture
 
18 September to 30 September 2010


'Junkie Couture' is a wearable art exhibition will showcase original handmade fashion and accessories made from materials salvaged from the waste stream and aims to promote sustainability in the fashion industry. Up-and-coming artists, jewellers, milliners and designers from around Australia have submitted diverse works made from salvaged materials.

 

 
COMPETITIONS
 
Kooindah Acquistive Sculpture Prize 

Deadline: 1 October 2010

In its inaugural year KASPE intends to support, promote and celebrate arts and culture on the central coast. The acquisitions will become part of a permanent display at Pioneer Dairy Sculpture Park.

 
www.ccartsfestival.com.au


“Don’t Paint the Town Red (or any other colour) – Paint These Gardens Instead”

Deadline: 9 October 2010
 
The best paintings of the St Kilda Bontanical Gardens painted in the gardens will be in the running to win The Vineyard $1000 1st prize, Bendigo Bank $500 2nd prize Hocking Stuart $500 People’s Choice. Children (under 16) will compete for a voucher to the value of $150 from St Kilda Art Supplies.
 
www.foskbg.org.au


 
Canvas Art Solutions

Open call for submissions

Canvas Art Solutions is now becoming an online gallery to feature new works by un-represented emerging artists and is now taking artist submissions.

www.canvasartsolutions.com
 

 
Hornsby Art Prize
 
Deadline: 5 November 2010

Council's Hornsby Art Prize competition will be held in November as part of the Hornsby Shire Festival of the Arts 2010. Generous prizes will also be awarded to category winners. There are even two special categories for young people.
 
www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/culture
  

 
WORKSHOPS

Shar Feil-Moorman - Sculptured Glass

5 day workshops covering warm glass fusing & forming (jewellery, bowl or platemaking), painting, open & closed casting, and kiln building knowledge. Shar Feil-Moorman is an internationally recognised glass artist, with numerous installations in private residences, commercial buildings and public art displays. 
 
September 6-10th
October 11-15th
October 18-22nd

@ Buderim, Queensland Sunshine Coast.

 www.sculpturedglassaustralia.com.au

 

 
Kate Ferguson - Wildlife Art Oil Painting
 
Through demonstration and discussion, Kate will cover the oil techniques she uses whether painting from life, photos or sketches in a warm, friendly and enthusiastic environment. Students will be encouraged to express and explore the vital elements of their own artistic process.
 
4-7th September 2010 @ Dookie Campus, Victoria
 
For more details, email: workshops@glassonsartworld.com.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone Robyn on 03 5822 0077
 
 
 
Janet Laurence - Exploring Our Connections with Nature

We will be both outside and inside exploring, collecting, photography and drwawing using a varied range of media to create 2D and 3D works. Janet Laurence has completed significant national and international projects.
 
23-24 October 2010 (2 days) @ Byron Bay, NSW
 
www.artworkshopsaustralia.com.au
 
 
 



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