Feb 2010
Regional Exhibitions:
What’s on in your ACDC Community Gallery?
“Shoreline Threads”
A joint exhibition by Meagan Plummer & Bronwen Turner
Opening this Friday night 5th February @ 6pm
5th – 28th February
**GIFTED payment reminder:
ACDC requires an invoice from artists to organise payment for sales. Contact Belinda at
the Gallery on 9921 1844
New Community Corner
Come in and check out ACDCs new community corner. Thanks to a grant from
Lotterywest we now have plenty of space for you to sit, relax, read and seek assistance for
your arts and cultural needs. If you are seeking support for arts and cultural projects,
professional development, or funding contact ACDC on 9921 1844 or drop in.
Coming up:
GG Youth Film Project: A project driven by youth to capture youth views on Geraldton-
Greenough through film skill development. Project due to start soon... watch this space!
No Borders Youth Music Project
A partnership project between ACDC and Streeties which will provide music skills to local
Indigenous youth resulting in the development of a Streeties Indigenous Youth Band.
Artisan Markets:
A small group of keen artists have progressed plans for a Mid West Artisan Market looking
to be held around August this year. We hope to provide an update soon!
What’s on at the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery?
“A Desire to Relate” Paintings by David Gregson
Closing next week 14th Feb
Open daily except Monday 10am - 4pm Sunday 1 – 4pm
Free ACDC Floor Talk with Catherine Czerw, curator of the David Gregson exhibition
3 - 4pm next Thursday 11th February then afterwards from 4.30 – 5.30pm @ ACDC for
Curating Exhibitions - discussion and refreshments with Catherine Czerw.
Please RSVP to ACDC for catering purposes.
Yamaji Art
Continuous display of contemporary Indigenous arts
Bill Sewell Centre, Chapman Rd, Geraldton T. 9965 3440
Open Monday – Friday 10am – 2pm
Geraldton Museum of WA
“Australian Minescapes” by Edward Burtynsky
Closing next week. This is a ‘must-see’ installation of large-format photographs looking
into the bowels of our mining industry by this world renowned artist. Don’t miss it!
4th – 14th February
**THE MUSEUM OPEN LATE NIGHT ON THURSDAYS IN FEBRUARY**
Thursday 11th February @ 7pm the award winning documentary “Manufactured
Landscapes” following Photographer Edward Burtynsky in China.
Bookings necessary.
“The Image Makers” Featuring works by CY O’Connor College of TAFE staff & Diploma
students @ Northam Arts Centre Old Post Office Gallery. 6th – 24th February
33 Wellington St, Northam T. 962245
UpcomingWorkshops:
ARTIST BUSINESS WORKSHOP @ ACDC on Tuesday 16th March 9am-5pm
In association with the Australia Business Arts Foundation, CGG & ACDC
Workshop FREE to registered participants.
Register online at www.abaf.org.au or come into ACDC to complete a registration form
Talk:
Free ACDC Floor Talk with Catherine Czerw, curator of the David Gregson exhibition
3 - 4pm next Thursday 11th February then afterwards from 4.30 – 5.30pm @ ACDC for
Curating Exhibitions – Everything You Wanted To Know… in discussion with Catherine.
Please book with ACDC for catering purposes.
Classes:
Photography with Darryl Ding
Tuesday nights 6.30 – 8.30pm for 4 weeks from16th February – 9th March
depending on numbers. Suitable to all ages & all camera types covering
‘Know your camera’ (camera manual essential), Composition, F stops /Aperture,
Depth of field, Lighting, Photographing your artwork.
Register with Belinda @ ACDC during normal office hours 33 Marine Tce.
Cost: $60Payment in advance
For more detail phone Darryl on 99 381 746 in the evenings
Jewellery, Beading & Wirework with Deb Crothers
Wednesday nights 6.30 – 8.30pm for 7 weeks
including 17th, 24th Feb, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st March @ ACDC Cost: $120
All materials and tools supplied. Come along and work in a relaxed sociable group!
Watercolour Painting with Shirley Everingham
Tuesdays 23rd March for 5 weeks. More information by contacting ACDC.
Call for Entries:
York Photography Awards
$1200 in prizes Entries close 1st March
For Entry Forms: T. 96411276 M. 0428322167 www.yorksoc.org.au
Exhibition Sandalwood Gallery, Avon Tce, York 27th March – 5th April 2010
Kalbarri Rainbow Jungle Sculpture Exhibition 2010
This biennial sculpture exhibition is back! 11th September – 10th October 2010
Check out the Rainbow Jungle website for information and applications –
www.rainbowjunglekalbarri.com
Opportunities:
Old Goal Cells
Expressions of interest are open for setting up cells in the Old Jail Building at the Bill
Sewell Complex, Geraldton with unique products to sell. The aim is to focus on Sunday
market days, Saturdays and cruise ship visits.
General opening times are 10.00am – 3.00pm but there is flexibility in this with the
possibility of an honour / roster system being put in place down the track.
The rent is $23.00 per month per cell
For more information contact Nic Beaver on 0429 648 088
Music
Ill Starred Captain - Folk/punk/psychedelic two-piece
Thursday, 11th February 2010 @ L'Attitude 28 Wine Bar - 8:30 - 11:45pm
291 Chapman Rd (cnr Mabel St) Geraldton
Nukara Music Festival
From 5pm to Midnight on Saturday 20th March
The line-up so far working from the top, is
WA’s energetic Blues/Roots band Blue Shaddy,
Melbourne’s Celtic rockers The Go Set,
WA’s Slide Guitar virtuoso Andrew Winton,
the Gypsy/Folk of Nice Verdes from Canada, Geraldton's one man band Michael May,
acoustic folk pop songstress Freya Hanly (solo).
Kalbarri’s Mic Payne & Mick McIntyre, and the Gypsy Soul Circus!
BYO Beverages, rugs & chairs. Home made food will be available,
plus a $10 Breakfast (Bacon & Egg Roll, tea, coffee, fruit)
Tickets are $55 each for early birders rising to $65 from the 14th March (if not sold out).
They can be purchased at the Geraldton CD Centre at 88 Marine Tce Geraldton, and for
those folk that live elsewhere can book with credit card by calling (08)99214821 and your
tickets can be picked up from the gate!
Film:
IndieAir presents:
VALENTINES DAY
Where: Saltdish Cafe Courtyard (Back of Cafe)
When: Sunday 14th Feb, Gates open 6.30pm
What: Bring blanket, picnic, and wine
How: Tickets can be purchased at Saltdish Cafe Counter @ $10 each
The Film is Titled: "Happenstance"
Small Intermit Session - 60 people max.
Must be 15 years and older, rated M for mature audiences
Check out IndieAir online at www.indieair.com.au
Longboat to the Islands
Check out local filmmaker Ralk Mulks’ film online at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0lNaAvpKdM
Funding
Department of Culture and the Arts 2009 Grants Rounds
Catalyst community arts fund is now open for applications! This round closes on 30 March
2010 for projects beginning after 1 July 2010. Catalyst supports projects where artists or
facilitators work with people in the community to explore and express their values and
beliefs through creative means. If you have a project idea that could fit, visit DCA website
and download the guidelines that details what Catalyst can and cannot fund and who can
apply. If you're looking for a little inspiration, check out what was funded in the September
2009 round. www.canwa.com.au/funding/catalyst
Camera Recycle Project
Have you recently upgraded your digital camera?
The Camera Recycle Project collect donations of old or unused cameras and other
photographic equipment (i.e. memory cards, USB drives, computers, tripods) from the
community and make it available to disadvantaged youth in the form of a 'technology
library'.
Visit camerarecycleproject.org.au to find out how to donate.
The Seed Music Funding
To launch The Seed, a brand NEW WEBSITE is live, check out: www.theseedfund.org.
This new website is an information source, to artists and arts workers in the establishment
phase of their careers, assisting and guiding in self sufficiency.
The 2010 grant categories are live on the website. This year there is a focus on incidental
and social activism in The Arts For The Public program, while the immensely successful
Management Workshop Initiative will return once again. A new and exciting program is
The Seed And Skinnyfish Indigenous Community Music Initiative, which will see a
partnership between The Seed and Skinnyfish Music to create opportunities and
encourage positive outcomes in community life through music.
Thankyou for supporting community arts and culture!
What's On?
Now at ACDC Gallery:
“Water & Glass” - This exhibition combining contemporary glass and watercolour works by
local artists Shirley Everingham & Erika Monique opens on Saturday 21st November at
6pm.
Artists will be in residence over the weekends.
Sunday 22nd and Sunday 29th: Erika Monique,
Saturday 28th: Shirely Everingham
Next at ACDC Gallery:
"Gifted"
ACDC will become an Artisans Gift shop leading up to Christmas!
A great opportunity to get those extra special gifts for your loved ones!
• YARTS –
Are continuing to tour the successful exhibition of “Ilgariji – Thing’s Belonging to The Sky”.
They have just completed the third show at Curtin University of this fantastic exhibition
displaying the works of local Aboriginal artist. It now moves to the MARBO Room in the
AITSIS building in Canberra.
YARTS will be holding their annual Christmas sale at the YARTS gallery in the Bill Sewell
Complex in December.
• Don’t Forget the Farmers Market held at Maitland Park every Saturday morning.
• Midwest Expressions
ACE Art Exhibition, Queens Park Theatre lower foyer. Friday November 13, 7.30pm
On Now at the
Photographs of Herbet Basebown 1903-1928
24th September - 29 November2009
'Drifting in my own land'
Nalda Searles
24th September - 29th November
'The Love Survey'
Gera Woltjer, Gabrielle Woodhams
24th September - 29 November 2009
Roxanne Grant and Gemma Allen
“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” by local artists Roxanne Grant & Gemma Allen until 29thNovember. To register your interest please contact GRAG on 9964 7170
30th October - 29th November 2009
'Year 12 Perspectives'
2nd October - 25th October 2009
2010 City of
Deadline:
More Info: Conditions
and Entry Form can be downloaded at www.albanyartprize.com.au
The City of
This year the Art
Prize has been enhanced again.
Two non-acquisitive Highly Commended Prizes of $1 000 are now part of the package of prizes
in this major national art prize
for paintings.
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Contact: Tel: 9299 6291
Email:
darlingtonfestival@hotmail.com
The longest running
community arts festival in WA. with a strong focus on the visual arts. Non-stop
entertainment, market stalls, free art and craft workshops and the ever popular
art exhibition.
PUBLISHING
Closing date:
The sculptures Toolbox National
The Sculptors Toolbox is
a journey through the world of sculpture via the hands and eyes of individual
sculptors across many mediums. Artists are asked to submit images and
information for inclusion in a reference book of Sculptors tools.
EIGHTH TRIENNIAL GULGONG
CERAMICS CONFERENCE Clay energy
28 April - 2 May 2010 Gulgong
Gulgong Ceramics
Conference
Energy in all its forms
will be the focus of discussion and events. Whether artistic or physical,
various types of energy are vital for producing ceramics. In Gulgong there's an
energy that keeps delegates returning year after year. It's a buzz that stems
from the cross-pollination of conversations about clay, glaze, inspirations,
making and firing.
MCCLELLAND SCULPTURE
SURVEY & AWARD 2010 Call for entries
Closing date:
McClelland Gallery
McClelland Gallery and
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS facetnate!
Closing date:
The Japan Foundation,
Sydney, is now accepting proposals for the facetnate! 2010 program.
Australia-based emerging visual artists and/ or curators are welcome to apply.
Proposals will be for visual art works - fine art, craft, film, new media, or
other visual art - and should clearly demonstrate a strong
GROUNDSWELL
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Mosaic Association of
Mosaic Association of
- ACDC
Members' "
ARTISTS NEEDED:
ACDC members and local artists can look forward to
a broad array of exhibition opportunities in the coming months so get ready!!
We need your
Did you know...
Make a Difference and Join the Green Office Challenge.
Businesses
around the region are signing up for the Green Office Challenge presented by
The Greener Life and NACC. Let us help you go green in your office and
your home.
Participating
businesses get a easy to use guide, compiled by NACC after we tried and tested
it first, as well as lots of freebies including a NACC Pack provided by
Corporate Express, full of great green items for your office.
Contact Gemma on ctc@nacc.com.au
today. It's easy, it fun, it'll save you money and the planet will
thank you.
Thankyou
to everyone who particpated in our recent community consultation workshops.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Have we missed
anything??
Let
us know. Contact ACDC via phone or e-mail. We'd love to hear from you.
What's coming soon?
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CAAWA Study Group: Janet
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for 500 Raku |
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Workshop: Artist Business |
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Workshop: Exhibition planning and
budgeting |
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November |
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Closing date: McClelland Sculpture Survey & Award 2010
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Workshop: Art Forensic Labs for Artists |
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Heathcote gallery:
Luminance by Clay Feet |
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for Janet
Holmes � Court Artists' Grant |
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Perth Galleries
exhibition: Northern Lights � Southern Exposure |
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for: The
Sculptors Toolbox |
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Fremantle Art Centre:
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January 2010
ACDC Presents:
“Monster Mash"
Solo Exhibition by Emerging Artist Rachel Weaver
ACDC Term Three Workshops
After School Art Club 4 Kids
Classes commence Wednesday
29 July at 4pm for kids aged 6 to 12. Fee $60 for eight weeks (2 weeks free!).
Hurry as we have limited places left.
Drawing Class (for beginners
& ongoing)
Classes commence Thursday 30
July 6.30 pm.
Duration: 8 weeks
Fees: ACDC members $110
Non- members $120
Painting Class (for
beginners & ongoing)
Classes commence S
aturday 1
August 1.00pm
Duration: 8 weeks
Fees: ACDC members $125
Non members $135
Funding
Community Arts Project
Scheme (CAPS) Funding
$3000 available to support
the regional community to work with experienced artists or cultural leaders to
develop skills in the arts.
Closes: 4 September
Ph: 1800 811 883
Australia Council for the
Arts: Project and professional development
Up to $20,000 for one-off
community arts and cultural development projects that involve a range of
collaborating partners (individuals or organisations).
Closes: 7 September
Visit: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/project_and_professional_development_-_community_partnerships
AIR Grants Program
Initially open to all
Western Australian public schools and teacher training institutions,
professional artists, arts and cultural organisations.
Visit the ArtsEdge website www.artsedge.dca.wa.gov.au or call ArtsEdge on Freecall 1800 199 090.
RIPE
National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA)
Promotes the work of emerging artists
Closes: 1
August 2009
Purpose: To
promote the work of emerging artists.
Website: www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/ANZ_AA
Mentorship Funding
Country Arts funding to assist individuals or groups be mentored by a
professional artist or arts organisation.
Young/emerging artists (18 to 26) can apply for up to $15,000
Mid career (5 to 10 yrs) can apply for up to $30,000
Closes: 14 August
Contact: 1800 811 883
Informational
National Arts/Culture Consultation in GERALDTON
Regional Arts Australia in association with Country Arts invites you to
participate in a national consultation to help inform future directions for
their work aimed at strengthening regional communities through arts and
culture.
Venue:
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Date: Thursday 30 July
RSVP extended
until Wednesday 22 July
CONTACT:
Cultural planning
The
2009 CANWA Community Engagement and Cultural Planning course
will run 21, 22 & 23 September, and 29 & 30 October 2009. This is a
great opportunity to increase your skills in this important area. Contact
One Sky, Many Paths Indigenous Youth Leadership Program
Nominations
are now open for the new program that provides free training and development
for young Indigenous people.
For further information: www.communities.wa.gov.au/youth
Opportunities
Cervantes
October
30th, 31st November 1st
$4000
Prize Money
Entries
close October 16th
For
further information contact: cervanteswa@yahoo.com.au
Arts/Craft
stall holder required
Cervantes
Art Festival-Must be artists' own work- Please e-mail photos to
$25,000 Contemporary
The
City of
2009 nacc photo competition
Three
Categories: Our Beautiful Region, Caring for Our Natural Environment, Young Photographer
(18 and under)-Our Beautiful Region. Entries Close 31 July 17
Visit:
www.nacc.com.au/photocompetition
Mt Magnet
Are
you inspired by the Golden Outback, get creative and enter the Mt Magnet Art
Exhibition in 2010. Prizes available in a wide range of categories. For further
information and to express your interest please contact the
Most
Outstanding Award: $12,000
Best
Indigenous Award: $10,000
People's
Choice Award: $2,000
Encouragement
Award: $1,000
Entry
Forms Due: 7th August
Delivery
of Artworks: 21-22 August
Collection
of Artworks: 23-24 October (inquire about collection as works are not
automatically sent back to you)
Contact
the Port Hedland Courthouse Gallery on 9173 1064 or mail@courthousegallery.com.au
Artist's expressions of interest sought for art trail in the
Pinehurst
Consultancy is seeking expressions of interest from local artists wishing to be
involved in the development and implementation of a unique rural public art
trail in
For
a copy of the brief please contact ACDC on 99 211 844 or email us at artsgeraldton@westnet.com.au and
we'll e-mail it through.
An
exciting opportunity for a local artist to create public art!
Kalbarri Sculpture Exhibition 2010
It's on again!
After the success of last years inaugural sculpture exhibition, Rainbow Jungle Parrot Breeding Park will again host the Sculpture Exhibition in September/October in 2010.
For information on how to get involved and to see images of last years exhibition follow the link to Rainbow Jungle.
http://www.rainbowjunglekalbarri.com/index.html
