The Mid West Art Prize 2011 - Call for Entries

The Geraldton Regional Art Gallery, working in conjunction with the City of Geraldton-Greenough and the Art Gallery of West Australia, has long seen the need for a major art prize exhibition coordinated and staged here in Geraldton-Greenough. As a result, the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery will launch the inaugural Mid West Art Prize Exhibition on 5 March 2011. The exhibition is open to artists throughout Western Australia working in any medium. A strict selection process will be adhered to so as to ensure an exhibition of the highest calibre. Entries will be limited to a maximum of 2 works per artist ensuring a diverse exhibition of broad appeal. Judging will be completed by three independent people from outside of the region who are respected within the arts community.

Prizes:
$20000 City of Geraldton-Greenough Overall Award for Excellence
$5000 Minerals and Metals Group Highly Commended Award
$5000 Eastman, Poletti and Sherwood Architects Mid West Award
$5000 Humfrey Land Developments Geraldton Greenough Award
$5000 Worley Parsons Mid West Aboriginal Art Award
$3500 Youth Award
$1500 People's Choice Sponsored by Yamaji Art and Grant Woodhams
Total Award Pool = $45000

For more information visit: http://www2.cgg.wa.gov.au/Prize/

Notes: Following discussions with the Director, a cost-effective, professional transport option will likely be available for selected artists from Perth to Geraldton.

Jesper Just @ John Curtin Gallery

Event Title: Jesper Just.
Participating Artists: Jesper Just.

Venue:
John Curtin Gallery,
Building 200, Curtin University, Bentley.

Description: The John Curtin Gallery will present Danish-born artist Jesper Just as part of the 2011 Perth International Arts Festival. Just combines meticulous high-end film production with an artist's profound insight into the human condition. Exploring gender and racial politics through the lens of cinematic convention, Just weaves mesmerizing narratives of enigmatic solemnity. Working consistently with small ensemble casts over many years, Just also fully engages the viewer with beautifully crafted soundtracks adapting popular songs to unravel emotional interrelationships with breathtaking intensity. This exhibition features the Australian premiere of a new work, Sirens of Chrome.

Dates: 11 February 2011 to 8 April 2011.
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 12 - 5pm plus 1 - 4pm on the last sunday of every month.

For more information, contact: Samantha Smith.

Peter Usher and Holly Grace @ Gunyulgup Galleries

Event Title: 'New Works' & 'Poetic Nature'.
Participating Artists: Peter Usher, Holly Grace.

Venue:
Gunyulgup Galleries,
Gunyulgup Valley Drive, Yallingup, WA.

Description: Our upcoming summer exhibitions are 'New Works' by Peter Usher, paintings of sea and tree scapes capturing atmospheric conditions with a unique perspective. Also 'Poetic Nature', recent glass forms by Holly Grace are sandblasted with landscape imagery using metal leaf and specialised techniques.

Dates: 08 January 2011 to 23 January 2011.
Opening Times: 7 days, 10am - 5pm.

For more information, contact: enquiries@gunyulgupgalleries.com.au.

Tania Ferrier @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: The Quod Project.
Participating Artists: Tania Ferrier.

Venue:
Heathcote Museum & Gallery,
58-60 Duncraig Road, Applecross.

Description:
The Quod Project is a multidisciplinary art exhibition by Tania Ferrier about a building called the Quod. The Quod is the largest deaths in custody site in Australia and is now part of a luxury style tourist resort on Rottnest Island. In collaboration with Aboriginal elders representing Wadjemup/Rottnest and photographer James Kerr, 'The Quod Project' exposes hidden history and holds up a mirror to ourselves; are we responsible for our ignorance?

Artist talks for secondary and tertiary class groups will be available, please call 9364 5666 for more information.

Dates: 22 January 2011 to 27 February 2011.
Opening Times: Tues-Fri, 10-3pm; Sat-Sun, 11-3pm.

For more information, contact: claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au

CIT Visual Arts & Jewellery Design Graduates of 2010 @ Gallery Central

Event Title: Central 2010.
Participating Artists: CIT Visual Arts & Jewellery Design Graduates of 2010.

Venue:
Gallery Central,
12 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge.

Description: This year thirty-six emerging visual artists and jewellery designers will graduate from the Institute. The graduates have completed three years full-time study with CIT's exceptional lecturers; themselves some of Perth's foremost contemporary artists and jewellery designers. With such extraordinary guidance in the creative space that is CIT's Perth campus, it is hardly surprising that they are now producing artwork and jewellery that bodes well for Perth's art scene.
Not to be missed by anyone interested in contemporary art and jewellery design. Take the opportunity to purchase at very reasonable prices, art and jewellery by future stars of the creative world.

Dates: 9 December 2010 to 15 December 2010.
Opening Times: 10am - 4.45pm Mon - Fri, 12 - 4.00 pm Saturday/

For more information, contact: Gallery Central. Phone 9427 1318 .

Various Artists @ Claremont Art Framers and Gallery

Event Title: Bliss Meet The Artists.

Venue:
Claremont Art Framers and Gallery,
5/1 Leura Avenue, Claremont WA.

Description: Come down and meet the artists in person and find out and experience their idea of Bliss as we celebrate Interactive Arts 3rd birthday in business and Claremont Art Framers Inaugural exhibition in their renovated gallery space.

For further information contact: Fleur Allen on 9380-6539 or email contact@interactivearts.com.au.

Visit: http://shop.interactivearts.com.au/Whats_On.php

Dates: 11/12/2010 to 11/12/2010.
Opening Times: 10am-2pm.

For more information, contact: contact@interactivearts.com.au.

Shaun Atkinson @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: Shaun Atkinson - Sea Temples.
Participating Artists: Shaun Atkinson.

Venue:
Greenhill Galleries,
6 Gugeri Street,
Claremont WA 6010.

Description: Glints of gold and silver leaf, subtle oils on canvas depicting Balinese temples, the ever-changing light of tropical skies, glistening waters and silhouetted volcanoes, the centerpiece being a large carved temple door; all components of Shaun Atkinson's dramatic exhibition currently showing at Greenhill Galleries.

Shaun Atkinson has been exhibiting his works for over 30 years, and is a much-respected member of the West Australian art community. He is represented in numerous private and corporate collections.

Dates: 26th November 2010 to 4th December 2010.
Opening Times: Tues-Fri, 10-5pm; Sat, 10-4pm.

For more information, contact: 08 9383 4433.

unruly ecologies: biodiversity and art @ various venues

Event Title: unruly ecologies: biodiversity and art.
Participating Artists: Gregory Pryor, Bryndís Snæbjörnsdóttir and Mark Wilson, Oron Catts, Hideo Iwasaki, Vyonne Walker, Annamaria Weldon, Perdita Phillips, Catherine Higham and Carmel Wallace.

Venue:
Western Australian Museum, Art Gallery of Western Australia, The University of Western Australia, Lake Clifton Community Centre, see website.

Description: A SymbioticA symposium exploring the possibilities and difficulties of the diversity of life through critical investigations in art, ecology and action.

Talks by artists, scientists and humanities scholars.

See http://symbiotica-adaptation.com/?page_id=197 for further details..

Dates: 26 November 2010 to 28 November 2010.
Opening Times: 4:00-7:30 pm Friday, 9:45-6:30 pm Saturday, 9:45-3:30 pm Sunday.

For more information, contact: sym@symbiotica.com.

Elisa Markes-Young @ Gadfly Gallery

Event Title: The Strange Quiet of Things Misplaced II.
Participating Artists: Elisa Markes-Young.

Venue:
Gadfly Gallery,
131B Waratah Ave,
Dalkeith WA 6009.

Description: The past and transition to a new country and culture are also themes coursing through the incredibly intricate textile work of Elisa Markes-Young, a Polish-born artist who studied in Germany before migrating to Australia.

This second collection of 'The Strange Quiet of Things Misplaced' deals with memory and the unreliability of our recollections. It is a truly fascinating subject and an utterly unique way of representing it.

The first pieces in her current series - 'The Strange Quiet of Things Misplaced' - focused on the (incorrect) belief that memories are stored neatly in some sort of a cupboard to be pulled out whenever needed, while this series focuses on the so-called 'flexible memory' which is closely tied to the phenomenon of false memories.

We've known for a while that memories are being constantly rearranged according to circumstances. (Augustine called it 'the present of things past'). Research instead indicates that every time we 'remember' we put the memory together again. It blurs the line between constructed memories - as in 'false' memories - and memory as a constructive power. This brings up uncomfortable questions about our reliance on memory and the 'truth' recalled under oath.

Elisa Markes-Young says that "it also opens unlimited possibilities to someone like myself still not at home in new surroundings, clinging onto the past and as an artist for whom memory is not only the subject but also the source my work".

Dates: 12 November 2010 to 28 November 2010.
Opening Times: Tuesdays by appointment, Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm, Saturdays and Sundays 2- 5pm. Closed Monday and Public Holidays.

For more information, contact: http://www.zebra-factory.com/strangequiet

Avital Sheffer @ Gadfly Gallery

Event Title: Peregrinations.
Participating Artists: Avital Sheffer.

Venue:
Gadfly Gallery,
131B Waratah Ave,
Dalkeith WA 6009.

Description: The world of antiquity is a constant source of inspiration for Avital Sheffer. She is particularly interested in the "frayed edges of religions and mythologies", where dialogue and cross-fertilization with other cultures takes place. As a metaphor for her own migration to Australia from Israel 11 years ago, her own story merges with that of countless others whose personal experiences of conflict, migration, dislocation and renewal intersect with the dilemmas between traditions and modernity

Sheffer has created great interest around the world with her hand-formed earthenware vessels whose forms speak of the ancient world whilst creating a sense of transition to the modern. Each unique piece is richly embellished with exquisite motifs and calligraphy from ancient Jewish and Middle Eastern texts.

Avital is the recipient of two Australia Council grants and was last year elected to the International Academy of Ceramics in Geneva. She has been a finalist in many important art awards over the last couple of years.

Sheffer's work has been touring Australia for the last two years, but this is the first time that Avital has exhibited in Western Australia. It is with pleasure that we invite you to meet Avital and experience the beauty of these 18 never-before-seen vessels either at the preview night or the opening night, and enjoy the company of our guest speakers.

Dates: 12 November 2010 to 28 November 2010.
Opening Times: Tuesdays by appointment, Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm, Saturdays and Sundays 2- 5pm. Closed Monday and Public Holidays.

For more information, contact: http://www.gadflygallery.com/

Looking & Seeing Seminar @ The Blue Duck Cafe

Event Title: Looking & Seeing Seminar.

Venue:
The Blue Duck Cafe,
151 Marine Terrace, Cottesloe WA.

Description: Join us at sunset for a special seminar in an inspiring setting to demystify the mystery of interpreting, understanding and interacting with Art.

There will be an opportunity within the seminar to socialise, network and share your experiences of the Art you have seen.

Have you ever stood in front of a painting and wondered...

What am I looking at?
What am I supposed to see?
What am I feeling?
What is the artist saying?
What IS the point?

Book tickets online: Single ticket $57 Special price for 2 $99

Or contact me if you'd like to pay via cheque or direct bank transfer on fleur@interactivearts.com.au or 08 9380 6539

What previous participants thought:

The feeling of acceptance of all thoughts, feelings and opinions. Being given possibilities and options and the choice of how and what I could see. (Also the food!) Cathi Payne

Using art/pictures to break the ice. Being asked to socialise in a positive way. Fiona Curry

Interactive, easy to understand, learning other people's thoughts and perceptions, the knowledge of the presenters, their passion and their love of art. Chantal Vanderhaeghen

I do look forward to seeing you there.

Dates: 18th November 2010.
Opening Time: 5:45 pm.

For more information, contact: fleur@interactivearts.com.au.

David Carson, Phil Mouldtcliff, Colin Potter, Carley Tillett @ Central Gallery

Event Title: Auspex Australis.
Participating Artists: David Carson, Phil Mouldtcliff, Colin Potter, Carley Tillett.

Venue:
Central Gallery
Aberdeen St,
Aberdeen St Perth.

Description: Step inside a 5 metre wide portable dome for a 20 minute music, sound and video installation developed by a international team of artists, musicians and environmental scientists including WA artist David Carson and scientific visualiser Carley Tillett. The project looks at the global significance of the Christmas Island seabird project in the Indian Ocean, where the study of bird activity can be used as a barometer for global warming.

10 - 20 Nov On view weekdays 11-4 and Sat 2-4 on the half hour
Meet the artist: 5pm Friday 20 November at Gallery Central.

For more information, contact: Gallery Central 12 Aberdeen St, T 94271318 www.gallerycentral.com.au

Paul Caporn & Kate Gregory @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: Tilt 2010 :: Absence of Occupation is not Rest.
Participating Artists: Paul Caporn & Kate Gregory.

Venue:
Heathcote Museum & Gallery,
Swan House, Heathcote Cultural Centre, 58-60 Duncraig Road, Applecross.

Description: For Tilt 2010 Paul Caporn will be dealing with the relationship between history museums and art galleries.

This will be driven through a collaborative process between Caporn and Dr Kate Gregory, historian from the National Trust. The collaboration between an artist and historian will enable archival voices to be unearthed for inspiration.

By mining the archive and drawing out elements of the history of the site through the installation, the project will be grounded in a relationship between the present and the past. The work will interpret aspects of the history of the site bringing a new reading of the past to Heathcote Gallery and Museum.

Tilt is an initiative by the City of Melville where one artist each year is invited to showcase their talents by exploring an aspect of Heathcote's multi-layered history, using their chosen art medium or a new exploratory medium.

Opening night 19 November at 6pm. To attend please RSVP to 9364 5666.

Dates: 20 November 2010 to 19 December 2010.
Opening Times: Tuesday - Friday 10-3pm; Saturday - Sunday 11-3pm.

For more information, contact: claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au.

Various Artists @ Ellis House Community Art Centre

Event Title: "AinA4".
Participating Artists: Alba Cinquini, Judith Brooks, Jennie Abbot, Stephanie Tacke, Bob Abrahams, David Hinchliffe, Marie Hammat, Doreen Byrne, Keith Hamilton.

Venue:
Ellis House Community Art Centre,
116 Milne Street, Bayswater WA.

Description: ARTISTS IN ARMS
Combine their 4th exhibition and smaller works.
'AinA4' Artists in Arms (AinA) is a not-for-profit foundation established in Western Australia in 2006 with full charity status.

Colour a Space, Colour a Life
AinA promotes and sells the works of emerging and established artists through exhibitions, the Internet and other avenues.
AinA's mission is to increase the accessibility of Art to the general public and to encourage people to explore the world of visual art whilst creating an active community of artists who contribute to the wider community in particular youth in crisis.
All profits from commissions earned from these sales go directly to supporting our designated charities, which support youth in crisis.

Dates: 28 October 2010 to 14 November 2010.
Opening Times: Thu-Fri, 10-4pm; Sat-Sun, 10-5pm.

For more information, contact: www.artistsinarms.com.

Various Artists @ Wanneroo Library & Culture Centre

Event Title: ART N SOUL GROUP SHOW.
Participating Artists: Eva Boorgaard, Gail Leidich, Judy Rogers, Anne Muller, Gayle Wagland, Marilyn Hamilton.

Venue:
Wanneroo Library & Culture Centre,
3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo.

Description: A diverse exhibition celebrating the 10th birthday of the Art N Soul group. Opening on Friday 5th November 2010 by Carl Altmann.
Award winning artists who are multi disciplined. This exhibition has paintings, drawing, print, textile and so much more. Judy Rogers, highly commended Black Swan Portrait prize, Eve Boogaard underwater photography, Anne Muller print and Gail Leidich watercolours, Gayle Wagland works on canvas and Marilyn Hamilton and little bit of everything.
Come along and celebrate..

Dates: 5-14 November 2010.
Opening Times: Sat 6 Nov 10.30-4pm, Wed 10 - Sat 13 Nov 10.30-4pm, Sun 7 & 14 Nov 12-4pm.

For more information, contact: 0417 099 155.

Marcella Kaspar @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: Floral Whispers.
Participating Artists: Marcella Kaspar.

Venue:
GREENHILL GALLERIES,
6 Gugeri Street,
Claremont WA 6010.

Description: Greenhill Galleries is pleased to present the breathtaking floral works of Sydney based artist, Marcella Kaspar.

Kaspar works in oils on linen and focuses on the beauty and repetition in nature, freezing the moments and imprisoning, concentrating on refining and perceiving light and dark through the 17th century techniques of opaque layering with transparent glazing. The paintings are tapestries of colour and tonal studies jutting out of receding dark spaces. They are a study of complex tonal variations, with an emphasis on colour relationships, the study of changeability and the delicate nuances of colour. The proportional scales invite the viewer into exotic cocoons, switching the focus onto beauty, stillness and meditation.

Dates: 15 October 2010 to 30 October 2010.
Opening Times: 10am-5pm Tuesday to Friday; 10am-4pm Saturday; closed Sunday & Monday.

For more information, contact: Greenhill Galleries - 08 9383 4433.

Sharon Dawes @ Gunyulgup Galleries

Event Title: 'Domestica' - recent paintings.
Participating Artists: Sharon Dawes.

Venue:
Gunyulgup Galleries,
Gunyulgup Valley Drive,
Yallingup, WA.

Description: Sharon Dawes' much anticipated first solo exhibition with Gunyulgup Galleries is entilted 'Domestica'. A variety of beautifully captured animals painted in oils create a sense of nostalgia in the viewer, and an appreciation for the creatures individual personalities.

Dates: 06 November 2010 to 21 November 2010.
Opening Times: 7 days, 10am - 5pm.

For more information, contact: enquiries@gunyulgupgalleries.com.au

Seventh CCP Documentary Award @ Wanneroo Cultural Centre

I went and saw this fantastic show today. It's upstairs at the new-ish library building, free and well worth a visit. Runs until October 24.

The catalogue (PDF) includes some work from the show as a taster:
www.ccp.org.au/docs/catalogues/2009_CCP_Documentary_Award...

Christian Capurro (VIC) and Benjamin Forster (WA/ACT) @ Fremantle Arts Centre

Event Title: Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award 2010: Artists Talk Print.
Participating Artists: Christian Capurro (VIC) and Benjamin Forster (WA/ACT) in conversation.

Venue:
Fremantle Arts Centre,
1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle.

Description: 2011 Samstag recipient Christian Capurro and Benjamin Forster, winner of the FACPA 2010 Non-Acquisitive prize discuss recent works from their multi-disciplinary practices. Both artists use printmaking in their practice and make works that are sculptural, performative, pictorial and installation based.

Established artist Christian Capurro's practice variously employs drawing, photography, ephemeral site specific installations, collaborative presentations, process and conceptually based work. Capurros‚ practice is particularly interested in forms and processes of unmaking or making-away in our culture obsessed with visibility as a measure of value. In 2010 Capurro exhibits at Artspace, Sydney; the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art; and Gertrude Contemporary Art Space, Melbourne.

Recently graduating from Australian National University, emerging artist Benjamin Forster recently relocated to Perth to complete simultaneous residencies at PICA and Symbiotica in 2010. Forsters‚ practice explores drawing bringing together digital and bio technologies, installation and print to trace the boundaries of logic, economy and the role of the artist in art making.

Followed by drinks and a tour of the exhibition. Free Entry.

Dates: 23 October 2010 to 23 October 2010.
Opening Times: 2pm to 4pm.

For more information, contact: rsvp@fremantle.wa.gov.au.

Graham Miller & Garry Pumfrey @ Turner Galleries

GARRY PUMFREY (Night shades) & GRAHAM MILLER (Waiting for the miracle).

Dates/Times:
23 October - 13 November 13, 2010.
Tues-Sat, 11am – 5pm and by appointment.

Turner Galleries
470 WIlliam St
Northbridge WA 6003

For more information: http://www.turnergalleries.com.au

Margaret Ruane and Lia Overman @ Showcase Gallery

Event Title: To the Centre - Where the Heart is ...
Participating Artists: Margaret Ruane and Lia Overman.

Venue:
Showcase Gallery,
12 Aberdeen St, Perth.

Description:
Textile artist Margaret Ruane and painter Lia Overman reflect on an emotional response to the environment.

gallery central
central institute of technology
12 aberdeen st northbridge

Dates: 16 October 2010 to 30 October 2010.
Opening Times: Tues-Fri, 11-6; Sat, 2-4.45.

For more information, contact: 9427 1318, http://www.gallerycentral.com.au

Various Artists @ City of Joondalup Invitation Art Award

Event Title: City of Joondalup Invitation Art Award.
Participating Artists: Various Artists.

Venue:
Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City.

Description:
The City of Joondalup Invitation Art Award is a highly prestigious, annual, visual arts exhibition offering one of the largest cash prizes of its kind in Western Australia, an acquisitive prize of $12,500.

Each year it brings together a diverse selection of artists and endeavours to present a cross section of the West Australian contemporary art scene. The Award will be judged by Dr Chris Malcolm, Curatorial Manager and A/Director of John Curtin Gallery and artists Paul Caporn and Kate McMillan.

Finalists: Stephen Armitstead, Graeme Burge, Susanna Castleden, Erin Coates, Rebecca Dagnall, Clare Davies, Moira de la Hunty, George Egerton-Warburton, Cynthia Ellis, Caspar Fairhall, Eva Fernandez, Tom Freeman, Mike Gray, Sandra Hill, Harry Hummerston, Mignonette Jamin, Benjamin Kovacsy, Darius Kowal, Daisey Loongkoonan, Elisa Markes-Young, Minaxi May, Clare McFarlane, Toogarr Morrison, Tom Mùller, Hitesh Natalwala, Ron Nyisztor, Kevin Robertson, Bruce Slatter, Nicole Slatter, Justin Spiers, Holly Story, David Turley, Lucy Ward, Peggy Wassi, Christopher Young..

Dates: 14-30 October 2010.
Opening Times: Mon-Wed & Fri, 9:00am - 5:30pm; Thurs, 9:00am - 9:00pm; Sat, 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sun, 11:00am - 5:00pm.

For more information, contact: http://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au/Explore/Events/InvitationArtAward.aspx

Various Artists @ The Studio Gallery

Event Title: Australian artists and studio crafts.
Participating Artists: Various Artists.

Venue:
The Studio Gallery,
7 Marrinup Drive, Yallingup.

Description: The Studio Gallery launches in Yallingup with the works of twenty-eight artists from across Australia. The range of work includes painting, ceramics, jewellery, photography and wood art.

Dates: 02 October 2010 to 17 October 2010.
Opening Times: Wednesday to Sunday: 10 am - 5.00 pm.

For more information, contact: 08 9756 6731, http://thestudiogallery.com.au/

Tracy Mortimer @ Alliance Francaise de Perth

Event Title: Precious Metal.
Participating Artists: Tracy Mortimer.

Venue:
Alliance Francaise de Perth,
75 Broadway, Nedlands 6009.

Description: This body of work illustrates the rich tonal range of traditional palladium printing on fine art paper using the latest digital negative techniques. Different developers were used to render different effects. PRECIOUS METAL is a beautiful collection of images that evokes the 'old world' feel of this fine art process.

Info about Palladium Printing: Palladium is a rare and lustrous, silvery-white metal that resembles platinum and is part of the platinum group metals. Simply put, it is a precious metal.

Palladium prints are contact prints. This is where the negative is in direct contact with the UV light sensitive paper, with the image produced being the same size as the negative.

This historical process dates back to the mid 1800's. However, its popularity declined in the 1930's with the mass production of silver gelatin papers and rising prices of the rare metal. The 1970's saw a resurgence in the medium as the stability of palladium provided superior permanence and archival quality over silver based papers.

Nowadays palladium is used as an alternative process, producing beautiful fine art images.

All my palladium prints are unique and handcrafted, using high quality materials. Palladium printing allows me to combine the old and the new. Traditional darkroom printing with digital techniques to create the negatives.

In the printing process, I use different developers to render different results. Palladium produces a slightly warmer tone than platinum. I use potassium oxalate developer to print out the traditional warmer toned images. The ammonium citrate developer is used to produce a cooler, black toned image. I use this to give my palladium prints a platinum like effect.

Discover the timeless beauty of this photographic process that is highly regarded as a prince of the photographic medium..

Dates: 11 October 2010 - Opening Night, 6.30pm-8.30pm. to 29 October 2010.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri, 9am-7.30pm; Sat, 9am-1pm.

For more information, contact: To attend the launch, please RSVP by Fri 8th Oct on 9386 7921 or rsvp@afperth.com.au.

Anna Nazzari, Thea Costantino, Tanya Lee, Lee Mansbridge & Angela Stewart @ John Curtin Gallery

Event Title: Postgraduate Exhibition 2010.
Participating Artists: Anna Nazzari, Thea Costantino, Tanya Lee, Lee Mansbridge & Angela Stewart.

Venue:
John Curtin Gallery,
Building 200, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley.

Description:
In partnership with Curtin University‚s School of Design and Art, the John Curtin Gallery is proud to present solo exhibitions by five of the most exciting up and coming female artists practicing in Perth today.

Anna Nazzari, Thea Costantino, Tanya Lee, Lee Mansbridge and Angela Stewart work in various mediums including drawing, installation, sculpture, painting and kinetic sculpture.

Dates: 17 September 2010 to 10 December 2010.
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 12 - 5pm, Sun 26 Sept, 31 Oct, 28 Nov 1 - 4pm.

For more information, contact: 9266 4155.

Rosalind Bonser, Virginia Walsh, Vicky Small, Nancy Lanario @ John Curtin Gallery

Event Title: Postcards from Australia: Mapping Climates of Change.
Participating Artists: Rosalind Bonser, Virginia Walsh, Vicky Small, Nancy Lanario.

Venue:
John Curtin Gallery,
Building 200, Curtin University, Kent St, Bentley.

Description: A group of Curtin University distance art students, separated by some 4000km across three Australian states, have collaborated to present their first exhibition at the John Curtin Gallery.
The exhibition features four artists from WA, ACT and NSW who met online and obtained a Curtin Guild on Show grant to bring the project to Perth audiences.
The artists, Nancy Lanario (Warwick, WA) and Vicky Small (Dunsborough, WA) Virginia Walsh (Barton, ACT) and Rosalind Bonser (Avoca Beach, NSW) explored unique aspects of their local environments in their artwork, resulting in the creation of four large scale textile-based wall hangings, and smaller vessels made from fibres, free-machine embroidery and ceramics.

Dates: 17 September 2010 to 15 October 2010.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 12-5pm & Sunday 26 September 1-4pm.

For more information, contact: 9266 4155.

Katie Martin, Mandy Harwood & Roderick Sprigg @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: The Now Recent Past.
Participating Artists: Katie Martin, Mandy Harwood & Roderick Sprigg.

Venue:
Heathcote Museum & Gallery,
Swan House, Heathcote Cultural Centre,
58-60 Duncraig Road, Applecross.

Description: Three WA artists take an open-minded approach to traditional views of rural Australia. Exploring the cultural tapestry woven from the fibres of an Agri-lifestyle. With a subjective inquiry into farm ideology, contemporary manhood and fantasy of the land, these artists respond intuitively with sensory awareness and diversity of materials.

Opening Friday 8th October at 6pm. RSVP to claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au or 9364 5666 .

Dates: 9 October 2010 to 14 November 2010.
Opening Times: Tuesday - Friday 10-3pm; Saturday - Sunday 11-3pm.

For more information, contact: claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au.

PCP - Uncover: New Photography - Call for Entries

CALL FOR ENTRIES - UNCOVER: NEW PHOTOGRAPHY.

The Perth Centre for Photography (PCP) has teamed up with Team Digital to introduce, UNCOVER. A juried projection showcase that aims to UNCOVER new photography. This initiative is set to encourage and nuture the growth of photomedia artists whilst bringing them together in an easily accessible exhibition space. In addition to this, one artist will be selected out of the finalists by judges and be provided with the opportunity to exhibit at PCP for the second half of the 2011 exhibition program. The invited artist will also be provided with assistance towards the realisation if required, and the presentation of their exhibition. This opportunity is open to all photographers, people who work with photography as a medium using any photographic themes and processes.

Closing date for entries: 8am Friday, 17th September 2010
Cost to enter: $25

Visit www.pcp.org.au for more details and an entry form.

Sue Codee @ Mark Blyth Fine Jewellery

Event Title: "Paper, Scissors, Frock".
Participating Artists: Sue Codee.

Venue:
Mark Blyth Fine Jewellery,
Lower York St, Albany WA.

Description: An exhibition of contemporary papercuts by artist Sue Codee. This exhibition is a part of the Great Southern Art and Craft Trail.

Dates: 10 Sep 2010 to 30 Oct 2010.
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am- 5pm, Sat 9am - 12pm.

For more information, contact: 98425164.

Rachel Coad @ Gunyulgup Galleries

Event Title: Recent Paintings by Rachel Coad.
Participating Artists: Rachel Coad.

Venue:
Gunyulgup Galleries
Gunyulgup Valley Drive
Yallingup, WA.

Description: This upcoming exhibition by Rachel Coad is an ecclectic mix of her instantly recognisable painting styles, she continues to explore portraiture and figurative works.

They evoke a mysterious atmosphere that harks back to the 16th century but are composed in a more contemporary manner.

Dates: 26/09/10 to 10/10/10.
Opening Times: 7 days, 10am - 5pm.

For more information, contact: enquiries@gunyulgupgalleries.com.au.

Various Artists @ the oats factory

Event Title: Porridge.
Participating Artists: Serena Aristei, Zoe Barry, Rizzy Buckley, Claire Bushby, Claire Canham, Melanie Diss, Donovan Fisher, Amber Harries, Beba Hall, Johl Dwyer, Cherish Marrington, Benjamin Mitchell, Mandy Harwood, Melody Smith, Laura Williams & Ian Williams.

Venue:
the oats factory,
69 Oats Street
Carlisle WA 6101.

Dates: 9th October 2010 to 10th November 2010.
Opening Times: Wed -Sun 12 -5pm or other times by appointment only.

For more information, contact: info@theoatsfactory.com.au.

George Hayward @ Hayward Studio

Event Title: Eyewitness.
Participating Artists: George Hayward.

Venue:
HAYWARD STUDIO,
96 Cotherstone Rd
Kalamunda.

Description: An exhibition of new paintings by George Hayward.

Dates: 25 September 2010 to 3 October 2010.
Opening Times: Weekends & Public Holiday 10am - 5pm and Wednesday to Friday 1pm - 5pm.

For more information, contact: Hayward Studio 9257 2340 email haywardstudio@live.com.au.

Alisa Teletovic @ Inglewood Hotel

Event Title: Meet the Artist @ Inglewood Hotel.
Participating Artists: Alisa Teletovic.

Venue:
Inglewood Hotel,
803 Beaufort Street, Mt Lawley WA.

Description: Come along to meet this exciting new artist.

Born in Europe, spending half her life in Australia, Alisa's art is a true combination of both worlds. Strange figures of the European people mingled with true Australian dreamlike spirit and land, makes Alisa's work unique.

If one looks carefully, one can see that her messages are real and heartfelt, romantic and poetic. Probably because of her own constant fight to survive and belong.

Alisa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from RMIT University, graduating in 1999 followed by Electronic Design and interactive media in 2000 in Melbourne.

She has been the recipient of several awards and included in the number of collections throughout Australia and Europe.

There will also be a wine tasting with Forest Hill Wines.

Date: 30 August 2010.
Opening Times: 6-8pm.

For more information, contact: Fleur Allen.

Wickepin Art Competition @ Wickepin Town Hall

Event Title: Wickepin Art Competition.

Venue:
Wickepin Town Hall,
Campbell Street Wickepin WA.

Description:
The Art Competition is running in conjunction with the Wickepin Hullabaloo. This is a big family day for people who have had any contact with the Shire and also those who just want to come along.

The Albert Facey Homestead is celebrating its 10 years in Wickepin with street stalls and activities. The football club is also celebrating its 100 years.

The Art Competition has distilled these concepts into Home and Heart. As in the 2008 competition, this is just a broad guideline for artists to explore. We have, amongst others, an acquisitive Best Overall prize of $2500.

Dates: 08 October 2010 to 09 October 2010.
Opening Times: Fri 6 -9.30pm Sat 10am-4pm.

For more information, contact: Lee Parker 9888 6013.

Matthew Johnson @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: MATTHEW JOHNSON at Greenhill Galleries.
Participating Artists: Matthew Johnson.

Venue:
Greenhill Galleries,
6 Gugeri Street Claremont WA 6010.

Description: This exhibition of new paintings by prominent Australian abstractionist, Matthew Johnson, continues his investigation of space, light, speed and tactility. These kaleidoscopic canvases with dissipating circles and bands of blurred colour, secure and link in a greater all-over project.

"I have been exploring and collecting visual data from Western Australia, mainly areas north of Broome and coastal forests in southern Western Australia."

Johnson's technical clarity and emotional intensity confirm his standing as a truly professional artist. He has held successful exhibitions throughout Australia, and is represented in corporate and private collections throughout Australia, Cologne, Munich, New York, Madrid, Seoul and Canada.

Dates: 25th August 2010 to 9th September 2010.
Opening Times: Tues-Fri, 10-5pm; Sat, 10-4pm.

For more information, contact: Greenhill Galleries - 08 9383 4433.

David Carson, Phil Mouldtcliff, Colin Potter, Carley Tillett @ Horizon Planetarium, Scitech

Event Title: auspex Australis
Participating Artists: David Carson, Phil Mouldtcliff, Colin Potter, Carley Tillett

Venue:
Horizon Planetarium, Scitech
West Perth

Description: Auspex Australis - an International Year of Bio-diversity event.

Auspex Australis will open during the week beginning August 23rd 2010 at Horizon, the Planetarium, at Scitech in Perth Western Australia as part of National Science week.

This will be the world premier of a unique art and science collaboration between artists', musicians and environmental scientists working on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.

Over three evenings, Horizon Manager Carley Tillett, in association with West Australian artist David Carson, will present a live music, sound and video installation inside the 18 metre wide planetarium dome.

There will be a live performance of the musical score 'Auspex Autralis' written and performed by UK musicians' and sound artists' Phil Mouldycliff and Colin Potter.

Following the performance, special guest Dr Janos Hennicke, research fellow at the world renowned Chizé Centre for Biological Studies in France, will speak about his research and the global significance of the Christmas Island seabird project.

http://www.davecarson.net/DOMEworks/Auspex.html

Start Date: 24 August 2010
End Date: 27 August 2010
Opening Times: 6.30 to 8.30 booking essential (tickets free)

For more information, contact: auspex@iinet.net.au

Crispin Akerman @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: CRISPIN AKERMAN at Greenhill Galleries
Participating Artists: Crispin Akerman

Venue:
Greenhill Galleries
6 Gugeri Street Claremont WA 6010

Description: Greenhill Galleries is pleased to announce an upcoming exhibition of refined still-life works by Sydney based artist, CRISPIN AKERMAN.

Still life painting both directs and captures the gaze. Worn enamel jugs and bowls suggest a human presence; books and autumn leaves speak of the passing of time. The decorative and architectural balance implied in these forms also carries with it the notion of unbalance and chaos, as if something is about to happen. This is what is interesting about the genre, the contemplative potential in it, the suggestion of the kinetic in the static, the metaphysical promise present in the very words, 'still life'.

Start Date: 14.08.10
End Date: 24.08.10
Opening Times: Tues-Fri, 10-5pm; Sat, 10-4pm

For more information, contact: 08 9383 4433

Stitched and Bound 2010 @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: Stitched and Bound 2010
Participating Artists: Ginevra Bird, Marjorie Coleman, Marilyn Davis-Moore, Ruth de Vos, Michele Eastwoord, Elisebeth Franklin-Messer, Margery Goodall, Cherry Johnston, Trish Little, Stephanie Knudsen, Rosie Manning, Jan Mullen, Lyn Nixon, John Parkes, Marianne Penberthy, Gail Putz, Hania Roe, Lisa Repsevicius, Margaret Ruane and Vanessa Wallace

Venue:
Heathcote Museum & Gallery
Heathcote Cutural Centre, Swan House, 56-60 Duncraig Road, Applecross

Description: Organised by the West Australian Quilters Association (WAQA), this will be the eighth in a series of juried exhibitions to show the range of innovative and original quilts by WA artists and to raise awareness of the craft of quilting in its contemporary form. Since its inception in 1995 this series of contemporary quilt exhibitions has attracted entries from over 120 textile workers from all parts of Western Australia and has become one of the leading contemporary quilt exhibitions in Australia.

Opening Friday, 3rd September at 6pm. RSVP to claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au or 9364 5666

Stitched & Bound :: Free Floor Talks
Free floor talks will be given by exhibiting artists at Heathcote Museum & Gallery on the following dates:
1.30pm Saturday 4th September
1.30pm Friday 10th September
1.30pm Wednesday 22nd September

Start Date: 4 September 2010
End Date: 3 October 2010
Opening Times: Tuesday - Friday 10-3pm; Saturday - Sunday 11-3pm

For more information, contact: claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au

Daevid Anderson & Steven Morgana @ Free Range Gallery

Event Title: You You Me Us
Participating Artists: Daevid Anderson & Steven Morgana

Venue:
Free Range Gallery
339 Wellington St, Perth

Description: Emerging artists Daevid Anderson and Steve Morgana will be unveiling their latest works this September, in an exhibition entitled YOU YOU ME US, which aims to challenge traditional ideas of identity through sculpture.

The exhibition is the result of a year-long collaboration between the two long time friends, exploring the artists‚ visual representations and investigations into the notion of 'The Self'. Using a range of techniques, differing visual language and media such as mirror balls, neon lights, cast plaster and other found objects, the exhibition illustrates the more interesting and paradoxical elements that form ones own self image.

Start Date: 03 September 2010
End Date: 19 September 2010
Opening Times: Wed-Sun 10-4pm

For more information, contact: Daevid Anderson - info@daevidanderson.com

Colosoul Art Exhibition & Auction - Artist Call Out

Venue:
Showcase Gallery at Central Institute of Technology
12 Aberdeen St, Perth 6000

Description: The Colosoul Group inc. is proud to present a fundraising Art Exhibition and Auction for the Princess Margaret Hospital Burns Unit.

The exhibition will feature established and emerging artists from Western Australia who have kindly donated 75% of the sale of their work towards the cause. The event will not only provide a platform for emerging artists, but also gain awareness of the obstacles and hardship that burns victims and families must overcome.

Artists interested in getting involved should email art@colosoul.com.au or call Pam on 0423 598 874 for more information.

Various Artists @ Gallery Central

Event Title: Ceramic Arts Association of WA - Annual Selective Exhibition
Participating Artists: Fleur Schell, Cher Shackleton , Stewart Scambler, Greg Crowe Gary Zeck, Sandra Black, Robyn Lees, Ian Dowling, Bernard Kerr

Venue:
Gallery Central
12 Aberdeen St, Perth

Description: Ceramic Arts Association of WA - Annual Selective Exhibition
This exhibition showcases the diversity of ceramic work produced across the state from Broome to Kalgoorlie and south to Albany. Selected by AGWA's Director, Dr Stefano Carboni, award winning members show their latest creations alongside less famous potters.

Start Date: 14 August 2010
End Date: 04 September 2010
Opening Times: Mon-Fri, 10am-4.45pm; Sat 10am-2pm

For more information, contact: gallery@central.wa.edu.au

Call Out for Arts Writers

The Queensland Centre for Photography (QCP) is excited to be launching 'Lucida Magazine', an online photo-media journal in 2010. QCP is looking for arts writers of all sorts to contribute to the ongoing publication of reviews, interviews, feature articles, profiles, photo essays, videos and more.

The QCP is a non-profit, volunteer run institution, and as such they're unable to compensate writers at this stage. However, what they can offer to the writers is a great platform for exposure of your work, experience, and the freedom to work on and publish projects that excite and interest you. QCP wants 'Lucida Magazine' to reflect the vibrancy and diversity of photo-media both within Australia and internationally, and they're open to great ideas of all sorts.

If you'd like to pitch an article, have completed material you think would suit the magazine, or would like to volunteer to contribute material, they'd love to hear from you.

For further information, please email: rebecca@qcp.org.au

Paul Moncrieff @ Gallery East

Event Title: T A N G E N T
Participating Artists: Paul Moncrieff

Venue:
Gallery East
94 Stirling Highway
North Fremantle

Description: Solo show of new non figurative geometric paintings, which explore figure field and colour relationships.

Start Date: 29th July 2010
End Date: 22nd August 2010
Opening Times: Tues - Sat 11AM - 5PM; Sun 2 - 5PM

For more information, contact: David Forrest 93366231

Perth Centre for Photography: Call out for proposals

The Perth Centre for Photography is currently seeking exhibition proposals from national and international photomedia artists, video artists, cross-photomedia artists, groups and independent curators for exhibitions in 2011.

All proposals will be taken into consideration by the PCP selection committee and invited photography and video art industry professionals.

For more information about the exhibition space or to request an exhibition proposal form email exhibitions@pcp.org.au.

Deadline for submissions: 31 July 2011

Perth Centre for Photography
91 Brisbane Street Perth
enquiries: info@pcp.org.au

Artsource Midland Artists Studios & JJHQ Open Day

Event Title: Artsource Midland Artists Studios & JJHQ Open Day

Participating Artists: Claire BUSHBY Kristi CHUA Denise BROWN Dean MOYES Graeme MCCULLAGH Claire CANHAM Kyle HUGHES-ODGERS Melanie DISS Peter FARMER Hayley BAHR Elwyn MARREN Gemma BEN-ARY Robert DORIZZI Libby GUJ Hellie TURNER Vanessa RUSS Holly PEPPER Ben MITCHELLl Jessica JUBB

Venue:
Connolly's Building
1 Old Great Northern Hwy, Midland (Opposite the Midland Town Hall), WA

Description: The artists studios & JJHQ are open for the afternoon so come along, have a look around and feel free to chat to the artists.

Affordable works available for sale on the day.

Start Date: 18 July 2010
End Date: 18 July 2010
Opening Times: Sunday, 12-4pm

For more information, contact: clairebushby@gmail.com

Dawn Gamblen, Minaxi May and PICA Curator, Leigh Robb @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: Plasticity Artist Talk
Participating Artists: Dawn Gamblen, Minaxi May and PICA Curator, Leigh Robb

Venue:
Heathcote Museum & Gallery
58-60 Duncraig Road, Applecross

Description:
An artist talk between Plasticity artists Dawn Gamblen, Minaxi May and PICA Curator, Leigh Robb will take place on Sunday, 22 August at 2.00pm.

For more information, contact: claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au

P. James Bryans @ Showcase Gallery

Event Title: Happy Days
Participating Artists: P. James Bryans

Venue:
Showcase Gallery
12 Aberdeen Street, Perth

Description:
A Solo Exhibition by P. James Bryans
Do you remember your childhood?
Do you remember what you saw?
Do you remember the feeling? The wonder, the innocence?
Do you remember everything or just the important bits?

For P. James Bryans it was a childhood full of daydreams, farm life and wonder of the bushland down the back block, the thousands of colours in a single blade of grass... the universe.

Growing up on an idyllic farmlet he spent his days (after the animals had been fed) wandering through the bush and giving his imagination free reign.

Now, as an adult, he aims to capture the fleeting moments that we treasure, imperfect and incomplete, but which we hold precious and which make us who we are.

Start Date: 15 July 2010
End Date: 31 July 2010
Opening Times: Wed-Fri, 12-6pm; Sat 2-4.45

For more information, contact: Predrag

Various Artists @ Gallery Central

Event Title: wall paper
Participating Artists: P James Bryans, Cat Critch, Susanna Castleden, Harry Hummerston, Jo Darbyshire, Linda Banazis,Toogarr Morrisson, Penny Bovell, Paul Uhlmann, Mark Datodi, Philippa Nikulinsky, Anna Dunnill, Eva Fernandez, Trevor6025/Emma McPike, Sue Codee, Gregory Pryor, Little Design Horse, Clare McFarlane, Alex Spremberg, Annabel Dixon, Marzena Topka, Perdita Phillips, David Turley,Caitlin Yardley, Brendan Hibbert, Rebecca Dagnall

Venue:
Gallery Central
12 Aberdeen Street

Description: 27 local artists were provided with a scroll of textured or patterned wall paper and asked to transform it into an original work. Print, draw or cut as they may, these 4 metre swatches are more than decoration, each one is modified in a unique way.

Works for sale are by artists, designers and photographers: P James Bryans, Cat Critch, Susanna Castleden, Harry Hummerston, Jo Darbyshire, Linda Banazis,Toogarr Morrisson, Penny Bovell, Paul Uhlmann, Mark Datodi, Philippa Nikulinsky, Anna Dunnill, Eva Fernandez, Trevor6025/Emma McPike, Sue Codee, Gregory Pryor, Little Design Horse, Clare McFarlane, Alex Spremberg, Annabel Dixon, Marzena Topka, Perdita Phillips, David Turley,Caitlin Yardley, Brendan Hibbert, Rebecca Dagnall.

Curated by Thelma John and P James Bryans
The show is sponsored by Wall Candy Wall Paper

Start Date: 12 July 2010
End Date: 31 July 2010
Opening Times: Mon-Fri, 10am-4.45pm; Sat 2-4.45pm

For more information, contact: Predrag

Nyoongar Dreamings @ the blend(er) gallery

Exploring the balance between cultural heritage and modernised society, 'Nyoongar Dreamings' surveys nationally recognised contemporary Nyoongar artists. The exhibition will feature work by Peter Farmer, Lindsay Harris, Sandra Hill, Alan Kelly, Laurel Nannup, Ben Pushman, Chris Pease and Shane Pickett.

Guest curator, Julian Goddard, Head of Department of Art, Curtin University of Technology

blend(er) gallery
4/48 Central Walk, Joondalup
Gallery open
6 - 31 July 2010
Tuesday - Saturday, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Friday, 7.00pm - 9.00pm

For more information: http://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au/Explore/Events/NAIDOCCelebrations/NyoongarDreamings.aspx

Catherine Gomersall @ Breathing Space, Library, Edith Cowan University

Event Title: Body Bags: "I am a Trash Bag"
Participating Artists: Catherine Gomersall

Venue:
Breathing Space, Library, Edith Cowan University
2 Bradford St, Mt Lawley

Description: This exhibition of conceptual photographic works explore the "trash bag" as a metaphor for a particular category of emotion: "bad" ones. Emotion itself has largely been treated as bad, as trash, in Western philosophical tradition - emotion has been situated as opposite and inferior to thought: affect versus cognition, passion versus reason, feeling versus thinking. The word trash has been inherited from American popular culture into popular contemporary urban Australian language to mean something other than rubbish, garbage or litter. We speak of feeling like trash. Trash and emotion share a sense of naturalness. A large part of the Western philosophical discourse regards emotion as natural: as wild forces beyond our control. Trash's etymological traces hark back to nature. For example, "trasch" in Middle English were fallen leaves and twigs. Yet, in the contemporary use of the word literal trash has come to signify the objects of consumer culture - discarded wrappers, plastic bottles, unwanted belongings. In the body bags the jumbo sized black rubbish bag embodies its badness and dread.

Start Date: 28 July 2010
End Date: 20 August 2010
Opening Times: Opening Night Wednesday 28 July 2010 @ 6pm

For more information, contact: the artist by email: info@catherinegomersall.com

Jasna Karajcic-Ryan @ Free Range

Event Title: 'Round and About'
Participating Artists: Jasna Karajcic-Ryan

Venue:
Free Range Inc
339 Wellington Street
Perth WA 6000

Dates/Times:
July 2 - July 14
11am - 6pm Daily.

For more information: http://www.freerange.org.au

DADAA Group Exhibition @ The Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery

"Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts, Australia (DADAA) Inc are showcasing the work produced in their Regional and Arts Development program over the past year. The exhibition will also examine and present the practices of artists living with disabilities or mental health issues in the city and in remote regional areas through a multiplicity of mediums ranging from multi- media projections, photography and painting."

Dates: 18-27 June 2010
Venue Information | Perth Now Article

Dawn Gamblen & Minaxi May @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: Plasticity
Participating Artists: Dawn Gamblen & Minaxi May

Venue:
Heathcote Museum & Gallery
Heathcote Cultural Centre, Swan House, Duncraig Road, Applecross

Description: The City of Melville's Heathcote Museum and Gallery will soon be hosting a dynamic collaborative exhibition by South Fremantle artists Dawn Gamblen and Minaxi May. The exhibition, Plasticity, will show the outcome of their artist-in-residence at the Fremantle Arts Centre since December 2009.

Plasticity will be open from Saturday, 24 July to Sunday, 29 August 2010. Plasticity captures the essence of plastic as a vibrantly colourful material that conveys notions of the artificial and inorganic whilst also being undeniably flexible in its use and purpose. Centering on ideas around collecting, artful display, consumerism, process and the experiential nature of art, the artists create sculptural site-specific arrangements using easily identifiable, yet banal, purposeful ready-mades‚ (everyday found and collected objects) in the form of synthetic materials including straws, cups and spray can lids.

Start Date: 24 July 2010
End Date: 29 August 2010
Opening Times: Tues-Fri, 10-3pm; Sat-Sun 11-3pm

For more information, contact: claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au

Margaret Baker, Melanie Diss, Serena Aristei & Melody Smith @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: Poesis
Participating Artists: Margaret Baker, Melanie Diss, Serena Aristei & Melody Smith

Venue:
Heathcote Museum & Gallery
Heathcote Cultural Centre, Swan House, Duncraig Road, Applecross

Description: Four local artists come together to showcase their work which embodies the core element of the materiality and history of painting. Works vary from traditional to non-traditional approaches of representational painting, jewelery making, sculpture, installation, gestural painting, to the creation of luminous pristine surfaces. Each practice is based on process or poesis; an approach to the construction of and layering of meaning.

Start Date: 5 June 2010
End Date: 11 July 2010
Opening Times: Tues - Fri, 10-3pm; Sat-Sun 11-3pm

For more information, contact: claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au

Peter Zylstra @ Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery

Event Title: LANDMARKS
Participating Artists: Peter Zylstra

Venue:
Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery
46 Henry Street Fremantle, Western Australia

Description: LANDMARKS is an ongoing series of paintings of walls. Beginning as snapshots encountered throughout the world, they are printed on canvas and painted with oils. This project explores the cultural histories present in these layers of paint, as well as the visual relationships these images have with various movements in art history.

Start Date: June 18, 2010
End Date: June 27, 2010
Opening Times: Open 10am ˆ 5pm 7 days

For more information, contact: Peter Zylstra

Various artists @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: SQUARED at Greenhill Galleries
Participating Artists: Various artists

Venue:
Greenhill Galleries
6 Gugeri Street Claremont WA 6010

Description: Greenhill Galleries is delighted to be showing our annual SQUARED exhibition in June. A show designed to provide new collectors with an opportunity to be able to purchase more affordable pieces, by providing beautiful smaller scale works from our finest artists. This year the artists will be working on 40 x 40 cm pieces, a slight change from the 30 x 30 cm works previously submitted.

Each year, 10% of all SQUARED sales are donated to a charity selected by Greenhill Galleries‚ Director, Paul Swain. This year, he has chosen the Royal Flying Doctor Service as the recipient.

Start Date: 18th June 2010
End Date: 3rd July 2010
Opening Times: Tues-Fri, 10-5pm; Sat, 10-4pm

For more information, contact: Greenhill Galleries - 08 9383 4433

Francesca Gnagnarella @ Kingfisher Gallery

Event Title: Line of Beauty
Participating Artists: Francesca Gnagnarella

Venue:
Kingfisher Gallery
crn Colin and Richardson Streets - West Perth

Description: 'Line of beauty' is a collection of artworks in which every brushstroke, every line, every bit of gold wants to leave a mark of its journey.
Every painting invites you to play the whirling game of pursuit, through the process of discovering bit by bit the beauty of a painting. Intricacy arises from the love of this pursuit. The movement of our mind's eye‚ follows a duplicate course of the line, a principal ray of light moving along with the line of sight.

Start Date: 16 June 2010
End Date: 18 July 2010
Opening Times: Wed-Fri 11-4; Sun 1-4; or by appointment

For more information, contact: jan@kingfishergallery.com.au

Lesley Meaney @ Gunyulgup Galleries

Event Title: Keyworks
Participating Artists: Lesley Meaney

Venue:
Gunyulgup Galleries
Gunyulgup Valley Drive
Yallingup, WA

Description: Lesley Meaney presents a diverse show with two main streams; some works include recycled piano keys and mixed media, whilst others demonstrate a further exploration of her intrigue with patterns inspired by nature. Her 7th show with Gunyulgup is a metaphor for the artist's current internal reflection.

Start Date: 04 July 2010
End Date: 18 July 2010
Opening Times: 7 days, 10am - 5pm

For more information, contact: enquiries@gunyulgupgalleries.com.au

Puturru Palyalpayi - Stringmakers @ Holmes à Court Gallery

Puturru Palyalpayi - Stringmakers
18 June - 8 August

Free Artist Talk: Sunday 20 June, 4pm

Holmes à Court Gallery
Level 1, 11 Brown Street
East Perth WA 6004
http://www.holmesacourtgallery.com.au

Open: Wednesday - Sunday 12-5pm or by appointment
Phone: 08 9218 4540
Fax: 08 9218 4545

Harmonic Sands @ gallery@central

Event Title: Harmonic Sands
Participating Artists:

Venue:
gallery@central
12 Aberdeen St, Perth

Description: Over a ten day period witness Buddhist Monks transforming Gallery Central into a shrine, with the creation of a sacred and ephemeral sand mandala.
The sand mandala is an intricate sacred artwork made from coloured marble sands. It grows each day as sands are poured a few grains at a time, through ancient funnel implements. The designs, which are 2,500 years old, have been passed through the ages unchanged and are constructed from memory, which is part of a Buddhist Monk‚s rigorous training.
The project invites all to contemplate the impermanence of life by observing the monks spending many hours painstakingly creating something that is then given back to the earth. Drop in to visit the work-in-progress or register to attend the ceremonial opening and closing events. Plus there is also a morning meditation session most days.
Presented by Phen Dhe Ling Tibetan Buddhist Association and proudly supported by the City of Perth and the Office of Multicultural Interests, WA.

Start Date: 02 June 2010
End Date: 12 June 2010
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 8.30am - 4pm

For more information, contact: 94271318

Various Artists @ John Curtin Gallery

Event Title: GET smART Exhibition and Auction
Participating Artists: Established and emerging, international and local artists including Tracey Moffatt, Tom Alberts, Brian Blanchflower, Brook Andrew, Pippin Drysdale, Cathy Blanchflower, Bill Viola, Tom Muller, Sonia Payes.

Venue:
John Curtin Gallery
Building 200A
Curtin University of Technology, Bentley

Description:
Some of the finest contemporary artists practicing today will be exhibiting together at the John Curtin Gallery from 11 June as part of the GETsmART exhibition and auction.
The artists have all featured in the Gallery's exhibition program or are represented in the Curtin University of Technology Art Collection.
The exhibition will give a sense of the evolution of contemporary art presented at the Gallery since it opened in 1998.
Visitors will be able to purchase works for their own art collections at an auction on 13 August. Funds raised will go towards the Gallery's 2011/2012 exhibition programs.

Start Date: 11 June 2010
End Date: 13 August 2010
Opening Times: Mon - Frid 12 - 5pm, & Sun 27 June, 4 July, 8 August 1 - 4pm

For more information, contact: www.johncurtingallery.curtin.edu.au or phone 9266 4155

Tom Freeman, Gian Manik, Ocea Sellar, Julian Stadon @ foodchain's In Transit screen spaces

Event Title: In Transit
Participating Artists: Tom Freeman, Gian Manik, Ocea Sellar, Julian Stadon

Venue:
foodchain's In Transit screen spaces
Wellington Street Bus Station

Description: In Transit is two screen spaces in the Wellington Street Bus Station designed to showcase video and new media works from WA artists under 35. Visit www.foodchainperth.com/intransit to find out more.

Between May 31-June 13, foodchain is proud to present new works from Tom Freeman, Gian Manik, Ocea Sellar and Julian Stadon.

Keep an eye out for works from Elise/Jurgen, Laura Hindmarsh, Hannah Jackson, Claire Krouzecky, Jamie Macchiusi, Jacob Ogden Smith, Tom Penney and Gemma Weston in the coming weeks.

Be sure to check out the Expressions of Interest form on the website and apply to screen your work!

Start Date: 31 May 2010
End Date: 13 June 2010
Opening Times: Viewable from 6am - 11.30pm every day

For more information, contact: katie@foodchainperth.com

picture show exhibitions @ Wolfe Lane

Event Title: Beauties : an illustration of Victorian printing techniques
Participating Artists: picture show exhibitions

Venue:
Wolfe Lane
Wolf Lane, Perth rear 321 Murray Street

Description: Following on from the success of FotoFreo 2010 Fringe photography exhibition Cities are Like Oceans, picture show brings you Beauties : an illustration of Victorian printing techniques opening at Wolfe Lane on Tuesday 1 June 2010.

Stepping back in time to a more elegant era the exhibition displays a selection of framed pictures from print artists covering the reign of Queen Victoria. Engravings, mezzotints, Baxter prints and lithographs present an overall theme of beauty and elegance suggesting an ethereal continuity not usually evident for this period and certainly not surviving the early years of the 20th century.

Before the age of photographic reproduction on a commercial scale, print making in the 19th century was the only medium in existence for mass communication. Print makers were highly skilled craftsmen with quality prints taking weeks or months to produce a stark juxtaposition to today‚s culture of snap-and-delete digital photography.

The exhibition has been produced in collaboration with Old Templemore Antiques.

Start Date: 01 June 2010
End Date: 29 June 2010
Opening Times: Mon - Sun 4pm - late, closed Sundays

For more information, contact: Amelia Twiss

Samith Pich @ Ellis House Art Gallery

Event Title: The Flight of Icarus
Participating Artists: Samith Pich

Venue:
Ellis House Art Gallery
116 Milne St Bayswater WA

Description: Award-wining figurative artist Samith Pich invites everyone to join him in his next solo adventure at Ellis House in an exhibition titled 'The Flight of Icarus'. Based on the story of Icarus, Samith presents several interpretations of the myth and explores how the story can serve as inspiring reminder of the human spirit, and it's yearning for freedom.

Start Date: 3 June 2010
End Date: 28 June 2010
Opening Times: Thurs & Friday 10am - 4pm Sat & Sun 10am -5pm

For more information, contact:
Samith Pich
Mob: 0439871601
email: samithpich@gmail.com
Web: www.samithpich.com

Various Artists @ Interactive Arts

Event Title: Inaugural Online Exhibition of Small Works
Participating Artists: Carmen Cilliers, Shani Lee, Kay Merrin, Myra Mitchell, Narelle Manser-Smith, Malini Parker, Jan Purser, Julie Sutherland and Carollyn Rhodes-Thompson

Venue:
Interactive Arts
www.InteractiveArts.com.au

Description: Interactive Arts is proud to present our first online exhibition offering a diverse range of affordable, quality art from talented Australian artists from $500 or less.

Start Date: 01 June 2010
End Date: 30 June 2010
Opening Times: 24 hours 7 days per week

For more information, contact: (08) 9380 6539

Leigh Cripps and Jennifer Sulaj @ The North Gallery (Mindarie)

Event Title: new emerging wa artists.
Participating Artists: Leigh Cripps and Jennifer Sulaj

Venue:
The North Gallery
7 Boston Quays, Mindarie. WA 6030

Description: New works by Leigh Cripps and Jennifer Sulaj.
Oils on Canvas, Mixed Media, Contemporary artwork by two young up and coming artists of WA.

Start Date: 21th May 2010
End Date: 20th June 2010
Opening Times: FRI, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, 9.30-4pm

For more information, contact: The North Gallery 08 9304 4566

Various Artists @ Firetail Gallery and Gifts

Event Title: Firetail Friends
Participating Artists: Leon Pericles, Bo Wong, Lawrence Marshall, Monique Tippett, Carl MacMillan, Peter Milner, Kate weedon Jones, Anne Ryan, Leone Broadhurst, Nikki de Hoog, Raimo Kupainen, Andrew Carter, Christopher Spaven, Leath Jansen, Douglas Kirsop, Roger Garwood, Heather Grauaug, Patricia Hines, Lindsay Harris, Michel Bruyer, Jill Yelland.

Venue:
Firetail Gallery and Gifts
57, McLarty St
Dwellingup WA

Description: Firetail Friends is a small but eclectic show of works by 'friends' of the owners of Firetail Gallery and Gifts -Patricia Hines and Sue Fyfe. A mix of paintings, photography, fine wood, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, sculpture and glass.

Start Date: April 14 2010
End Date: May 16 2010
Opening Times: Wed, fri, Sat Sun 10am - 4pm

For more information, contact: 08 95381985

Various Artists @ The University Club

Event Title: Inside Out Art Exhibition
Participating Artists: Julie Sutherland, Malini Parker, Jan Purser and more

Venue:
The University Club
UWA, Crawley WA

Description: We have successfully been allocated an exhibition booking (one of only 6 per year) at the exclusive venue The University Club at UWA, Crawley.

The exhibition theme is Inside Out for interior and exterior style artwork.

Start Date: 16 August 2010
End Date: 29 September 2010
Opening Times:

For more information, contact: Fleur Allen, http://shop.interactivearts.com.au/index.php?cPath=77_126

Richard Munsie & Heloise Roberts @ Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery

Event Title: Work
Participating Artists: Richard Munsie & Heloise Roberts

Venue:
Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery
46 Henry Street Fremantle

Description: This collection of photographic images depicting individuals at work, accompanied by an audio track, reflects on the choices that shape our physical and social selves through the nature of our work.

Start Date: 21 May 2010
End Date: 13 June 2010
Opening Times: Daily 10-5pm

For more information, contact: richiek@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Paul Lacey @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: Black & Blue - Paul Lacey at Greenhill Galleries 5-20th May 2010
Participating Artists: Paul Lacey

Venue:
Greenhill Galleries
6 Gugeri Street, Claremont WA, 6010

Description: This series of paintings 'Black & Blue'‚ had me digging deeper into a long standing interest in naive & outsider art...the uncensored eccentricities from the subconcious that have universal themes & expressions that are often direct and unhindered by intellect.

The environment the works have been incubated & produced in can best be described as rural fugliness relieved by art music & books...referred to in titles and the portrait & still-life subjects-in this case sculptures and furniture by Ondrej Mares and Susan's pinata/calavera sculptures inspired by Mexican Day of the Dead Festival.)

Paul Lacey & Susan Crookes
Pantapin WA,
April 2010.

'fugliness nudges the unlovely into a realm of comic virtue. Once it's owned up to, it's something to laugh about, even celebrate'.
Tim Winton in 'Small Town 2009.

Start Date: 05 May 2010
End Date: 20 May 2010
Opening Times: 10am-5pm Tuesday to Friday: 10am to 4pm Saturday; Closed Sunday & Monday

For more information, contact: http://www.greenhillgalleries.com/exhibitions/exhibition_details_lacey2010.html

Peace & Conflict Resolution @ Free Range Gallery

'Peace & Conflict Resolution'
A photographic exhibition as part of the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival 2010

Exhibition: May 14-May 23
Gallery open: 10am-4pm Daily

free range inc.
339 Wellington Street
Perth 6000

For more information: http://www.freerange.org.au

Susan Flavell @ Gallery Central

Event Title: Susan Flavell, MHF Project#14
Participating Artists: Susan Flavell

Venue:
Gallery Central
12 Aberdeen Street, Perth

Description: Susan Flavell is a talented WA sculptor whose work, in a variety of forms, often deals with animals or creatures including the real, the hybrid, the fantastic and even the monstrous. Known for her series of large cardboard men, she also works in cast bronze, including public art works. In this exhibition for the Mark Howlett Foundation, the focus is on domestic and mythic imagery.

The MHF is the premier visual art patronage association based in WA which has generated close to $1 million in artist commissions since 1991, supporting artists by a subscription program.

Start Date: 08 May 2010
End Date: 29 May 2010
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10am-4.45pm; Sat 2-4.45pm

For more information, contact: 94271318

Viscopy - John Fries Memorial Prize

The John Fries Memorial Prize is an award of $10,000 and a solo exhibition at Viscopy's contemporary art space, Blackfriars off Broadway. This annual prize is open to all artists resident in Australia whose work is not represented in the collection of a regional, state, territory or national public art gallery. Artists of all ages and disciplines, whether members of Viscopy or not, are eligible to enter. More info...

Alan Marshall @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: Recent Paintings; An interpretation of Australian and European Light
Participating Artists: ALAN MARSHALL

Venue:
Greenhill Galleries
6 Gugeri Street
Claremont WA 6010

Description:
With an artistic career spanning 50 years, exhibiting in England, Italy and Australia, we are proud to announce an upcoming exhibition of sublime landscapes by respected artist, Alan Marshall.

Like the impressionists and post-impressionists painting en plein air, capturing the most dramatic colours of nature at dawn and dusk, Alan Marshall expresses his connection with the Australian early morning and sunset.

Alan Marshall is represented by numerous national and international collections around the world, including Parliament House, Canberra; Ministry for the Arts, Adelaide; Abensperg - Traun Collection, Vienna; and Coopers and Lybrand Corporate Collection, Sydney.

Start Date: 20.04.2010
End Date: 01.05.2010
Opening Times: Tues-Fri, 10-5pm; Sat, 10-4pm

For more information, contact: Greenhill Galleries - 08 9383 4433

Free Range Inc - Call for Proposals

free range inc.
339 Wellington Street, Perth WA

CALL FOR PROPOSALS – deadline 30 April 2010

Free range invites proposals for its 2010/ 2011 program.

They welcome proposals from practicing artists and curators working in any medium for solo or group shows, performances, and projects.

They encourage applications from emerging and established artists working across a broad range of critical practices.

Free-range is a not-for-profit artist run initiative that provides affordable exhibition space within a supportive network. They seek to support art that is challenging, diverse and critically engaged.

To download an application form please visit http://www.freerange.org.au/proposals/

For enquiries
E: info@freerange.org.au or proposals@freerange.org.au

www.freerange.org.au

Various Artists @ Art Melbourne

Event Title: The Weekend Australian - Art Melbourne
Participating Artists: Bob Abrahams, Ann Land, Narelle Manser-Smith, Myra Mitchell and Carollyn Rhodes-Thompson

Venue:
Art Melbourne
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

Description: Adding to Melbourne's vibrant art scene, Art Melbourne 2010 showcases over a hundred galleries from around Australia and overseas with thousands of new artworks. Many of the artists are onsite to chat to and we have an exciting range of entertainment and educational programs.

The fair invites both first-time buyers and seasoned collectors.

Interactive Arts will be at Stand B11.

Interactive Arts is an online art gallery established since 2007 bringing 5 talented Western Australian artists to Art Melbourne this year and launching to a national audience. At InteractiveArts.com.au you can enjoy browsing over 1000 original artworks online from the comfort of your home or office; any purchase delivered direct to your door.

Start Date: 22 April 2010
End Date: 25 April 2010
See Booking Details for times http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=ARTMELB10

For more information, contact: Fleur Allen

CLIP Awards - Deadline May 03, 2010

The CLIP (contemporary landscapes in photography) Award is a national prize recognising contemporary landscapes in photo-based media offering $3500 in prize money.

The criteria for selection will focus on images that are original, stimulating and challenge traditional notion of landscape photography, urban, industrial, rural.

This event will also provide emerging photomedia artists the opportunity to be selected for the Saville Australia Urban Energy Award - a photographic contract to the value of $7500.

Prizes:
First Prize - $3,000
Commendation Prize - $500

Winners are announced on 4th June 2010.

Fees in 2010: $30 for PCP members and $45 for non-PCP members.

Venue: Perth Centre for Photography, 91 Brisbane Street, Perth WA 6000
Contact: by phone on 08 9227 6620 or email coordinator@pcp.org.au

Yolanda Stapleton and Sarah Brown @ Free Range Gallery

WA/CA
by Yolanda Stapleton and Sarah Brown
as part of FotoFreo Fringe

Thursday 15 April - Sunday 18 April
Thurs/Sat/Sun 12-5pm; Friday 2-7pm/

Free Range Gallery
399 Wellington St
Perth

For more information: http://www.freerange.org.au

Charlene O'Brian, Jackie & Douwe Hoksema & many more @ The Barn at Waterford

Event Title: Handmade Art Exhibition & Cocktail Party
Participating Artists: Charlene O'Brian, Jackie & Douwe Hoksema & many more...

Venue:
The Barn at Waterford
128 Carradine Road
Bedfordale WA 6112

Description: Collection of Designer Fashion, Jewellery, Paintings, Photography and much more.

All Artworks are for sale.

Wine, Coffee & nibblies will be served through out the evening.

This Exclusive Event is by invitation only, please contact Charlene or Jackie for your invitation. For further information or to be part of this exciting new venture please contact Jackie at jacs-39@westnet.com.au or Charlene at charlene.obrien@bigpond.com

Start Date: 21st May 2010
End Date: 21st May 2010
Opening Times: 3-9pm

For more information, contact: Jackie at jacs-39@westnet.com.au

Aldas Gallery and Project Space to Close

Alda's last show will open on April 8 with a two person show by Elizabeth Shaw (QLD) and Jan Donaldson (VIC) titled 'Articulate Objects'. This will run to April 15.

Alda's Gallery and Project Space
Wolf Lane Perth

For more information including opening hours: www.aldasgalleryandprojectspace.blogspot.com

Various FotoFreo Events this weekend....

SATURDAY

Caitlin Harrison - Photo exhibition - Freo, 2pm
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=392023579464

Marnya Rothe's - Cut Out - Mosman Park, 5.30pm
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=366046981967&index=1

SUNDAY

Open day of various North FotoFreo Fringe exhibitions, 3pm
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=374103875802&index=1

Jules Sher @ Gunyulgup Galleries

Event Title: Mediterranean Odyssey
Participating Artists: Jules Sher

Venue:
Gunyulgup Galleries
Gunyulgup Valley Drive

Yallingup, WA

Description: Jules Sher presents us with an exhibition reflecting upon the culmination of many European journeys over a 10 year period.
Greece, Italy and Spain are the focus of these new paintings. Icons, architecture and the topography of the landscape enmesh to create a lyrical interpretation of the Mediterranean environment.
Complementing the artist's visual repertoire is the inclusion of a series of homages and arabesques.


Start Date: 03 April 2010
End Date: 18 April 2010
Opening Times: 7 days, 10am - 5pm

For more information, contact: enquiries@gunyulgupgalleries.com.au

Miza Moreau @ Freerange Gallery

Event Title: Allegiance
Participating Artists: Miza Moreau

Venue:
Freerange Gallery
339 Wellington Street, Perth, WA  6000

Description: Freerange Gallery and FotoFreo Fringe Festival are pleased to announce the photographic exhibition Allegiance by Miza Moreau, on view from April 3 to April 10. The work examines the relationship among personal, national, and collective identities through an interplay of culturally significant and everyday icons from the U.S. and Europe.

Start Date: Saturday, 3 April 2010
End Date: Saturday, 10 April 2010
Opening Times: April 3-5, 10am-3pm; April 6-10, 11am-5pm; Reception Tue, April 6, 5:30-7:30

For more information, contact: Miza Moreau

A message from Mandurah...

"Let's get passionate about a silent, patient, unique and quite extraordinarily beautiful space in Mandurah that was recently recognised by one of the world's foremost landscape writers as the most spectacular place he has ever visited.

About the fact that one of its natural features* created the very first oxygen molecules on earth – without which you and I would not be here today.
About its aboriginal mythology – created by the female waughal whilst her male counterpart created the Swan River.
About its threatened ecology* – recently listed as 'critically endangered' by the Federal Minister for the Environment – a wake-up call if ever there was one.

Join artists, environmental groups, colleagues, musicians and local residents and get passionate about Lake Clifton at the:

Lake Clifton Festival
Sunday 18 April
from 10 am

In the grounds of Cape Bouvard Wines – via Lakeside Parkway or Clifton Downs Road.

Bring the family, bring the picnic basket, buy a bottle of vino/lunch and enjoy the music, art, walks and surrounds…

*thrombolites – very rare and now endangered."

For more information contact: Jane Tillson, Arts & Cultural Development Officer, City of Mandurah – 9550 3842

Various Artists @ Gallery Central

Event Title: WAR by the °SOUTH Collective
Participating Artists: Sean Flynn, Tim Page, Stephen Dupont, Jack Picone, Ben Bohane, Michael Coyne, Ashley Gilbertson and WA's David Dare Parker

Venue:
Gallery Central
12 Aberdeen St, Perth

Description: WAR by the °SOUTH Collective
FotoFreo 2010: The City of Fremantle Festival of Photography

Australia‚s most creative documentary photographers - Sean Flynn, Tim Page, Stephen Dupont, Jack Picone, Ben Bohane, Michael Coyne, Ashley Gilbertson and WA‚s David Dare Parker - have covered conflicts from Vietnam to present day Afghanistan. With the courage of a soldier and the eye of a witness these photographers have created images of power and compassion that continue to influence public opinion.

Incite floor talk: WAR 6pm Thursday 25 March

www.fotofreo.com

Start Date: 15 March 2010
End Date: 1 April 2010
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 10-4.4.5 & Sat 12-4.45

For more information, contact: 08 9427 1318

Various Artists @ (Upstairs) Il Cibo Cafe

Event Title: No Culture Icons (Australia)
Participating Artists: Adam Cohen (US), Alistair Dickinson (AUS), Brian Luman (US), Bryan Schutmaat (US), Charlie Engman (US), Geraldine Nicolo (FRANCE), Hannan Jones (AUS), Jackson Eaton (AUS), Jacob Lillis (UK), Jia Zhu (CHINA), Jon Stanley Austin (UK), Keith Davis Young (US), Liam Henry (UK), Luke Bryne (AUS), Mikhail Wassmer (GERMANY), Nat Urazmetova (RUSSIA), Steven Tapping (AUS), and T.Reilly Hodgson (CANADA)

Venue:
(Upstairs) Il Cibo Cafe
2 Market street Fremantle 6160

Description: No Culture Icons Australia will be the first leg of the debut international exhibition from the "No Culture Icons Collective".
The aim is to introduce talented emerging photographers from various ethos and to share their works in a physical form to inspire and inform the public of current global perceptions. The project explores the intimate interests of communication between public and private spaces within the realms of contemporary art. It is an original and comparative view of our times by the new generation of talented international photographers.

The No Culture Icons Collective (Australia) exhibition is sponsored by the Settlers Ridge Winery, Il Cibò Cafe and TOPPRINT.

Start Date: 24th March 2010
End Date: 28th March 2010
Opening Times: Wed-Sun 10-4pm

For more information, contact: hannanjones@gmail.com / info@steventapping.com

Various artists @ Toni Di Scerni Riverside Path

Event Title: Artists on the Walkpath 2010
Participating Artists: Jo Darbyshire, Rebecca Sheardown, Gabby Mazalevskis, John Greeuw, Simon Giraudo, Deslandes Carter, Richard Foulds, Chris Reimer, Giovanni DiDio, Melissa Hurd, Josie Flynn, Helena Bogucki, Eva Fernandez, Jed Lever, Linda Fardoe, Joanna Sulkowski, Melissa Carey, Sharon Williams, Amber Harries, Selga Esots, Peter Dallimore and Andrew Laurie.

Venue:
Toni Di Scerni riverside path
between Bardon Park, Maylands and Banks Reserve, East Perth

Description: The fourth 'Artists on the Walkpath'‚ event will be taking place on the riverside path between Bardon Park, Maylands and Banks Reserve, East Perth.

Artists have created temporary artwork installations that respond to the local environment. Artists ensure the artworks do not harm the environment and are totally temporary in nature. The project aims to provide art for the enjoyment, surprise and interest of the community.

The site specific artworks will be installed along the busy and picturesque riverside path for one weekend only as part of the Autumn River Festival.

Those involved include professional artists and arts workers through to younger emerging artists and art students.

Start Date: 27 March 2010
End Date: 28 March 2010
Opening Times: 24/7 for 2 days only

For more information, contact: Rebecca Sheardown 0416 129 126

Ben Mitchell @ Central Institute of Technology Showcase gallery

Event Title: lost soles
Participating Artists: Ben Mitchell

Venue:
Central Institute of Technology Showcase gallery
Corner Aberdeen and Beaufort Streets Northbridge Perth

Description:
A solo exhibition of drawings and paintings by ECU Honours graduate Ben Mitchell looking at the strange urban phenomenon of discarded footwear. Since 2003 Mitchell has been photographing and recording the aftermath of accidents and incidents leading to the abandonment of peoples shoes, from drunken revellers to kids chucking their shoes out of car windows.
Some of the works have been produced on abandonded materials found near the shoes location in situ from particle board to street signs while others are studio based oil on linen and canvas and works on paper.

Start Date: 2 pm Wednesday 19th May 2010
End Date: 4.45 Saturday 29th May 2010
Opening Times: 2-7 Tuesday-Friday Closed Sunday and Monday 2-4.45 Saturdays

For more information, contact: Ben Mitchell 08 93443903 mitchell855@gmail.com

Cyrus Cornut @ Wolfe Lane

Event Title: FotoFreo 2010 Fringe Festival Exhibition - Cities are Like Oceans
Participating Artists: Cyrus Cornut

Venue:
Wolfe Lane
Wolf Lane, Perth rear 321 Murray Street

Description: Cities are Like Oceans shows the place of human beings in cities that are increasingly chaotic, and where modernity, dictated by the rule of economics tends to irrevocably take over traditions that have been established over time. Man as a social being no longer has a place here. Human scale has been reduced to nothing. Man, with an individualistic future is lost like a drop in the urban ocean. Cyrus Cornut finds the poetry of fatalism in these cities by putting the human scale into the eternal urban palimpsest, guided by this feeling that links the individual to everything else. The light is that of dawn or dusk, of neon or storms, to dramatise the seemingly unavoidable evolution. Sublime the urban, put enchantment back into reality.

Start Date: 02 March 2010
End Date: 13 April 2010
Opening Times: Mon-Thu 4pm - late, Fri-Sun 2pm-late

For more information, contact: 0435 429 643

Sue Codee @ Vancouver Store and cafe

Event Title: "This Papercut Life"
Participating Artists: Sue Codee

Venue:
Vancouver Store and cafe
65 Vancouver St, Albany, WA

Description: An exhibition of contemporary paper cuts by West Australian artist Sue Codee. In her delicate paper cuts she explores narrative themes of human fragility, stories of place, people and community, while touching on personal and more universal themes.

Start Date: 31 March 2010
End Date: 30 April 2010
Opening Times: 7.30-3.30 daily

For more information, contact: 98412475

Jeremy Holton @ Perth Concert Hall

Event Title: Jeremy Holton - New Works
Participating Artists: Jeremy Holton

Venue:
Perth Concert Hall
5 St George's Terrace, Perth

Description: JEREMY HOLTON
Perth Concert Hall - Lower Gallery Foyer, Ground Floor, Wardle Room & Cafe

Jeremy's artwork is immediately recognisable due to his bold colours, texture and strong style. Jeremy works mainly in oil on canvas, but also will use pastels and inks on paper.

Jeremy's subject matter consists primary of landscapes and townscapes, which capture to colours and contrasts of Australia, together with figurative works and flower studies.

Jeremy's work is represented in many private and public collections, both in Australia and Internationally.

For more enquiries about the artist, art and sales of all works: www.ainsliegatt.com.au

Start Date: 1 March 2010
End Date: 30 April 2101
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm. Late night for shows

For more information, contact: Ainslie on 0431 967 069

Spectrum - Preview of Fittings and Fixtures of Distinction

Event Title: Fittings and Fixtures of Distinction

Description:
Perth was voted in 2009 by the "Economist" as the fifth most liveable city in the world, but for whom?

Artists Nicola Kaye and Stephen Terry's work deals with what they consider to be a general apathy and disinterest in broader social issues within contemporary Australian society. Kaye and Terry's digital projections, installations and interactive exhibits focus on social inequalities in an attempt to navigate the complex interconnectedness of governments, economics and identity.

By layering and juxtaposing imagery such as public toilets with supposedly "high art" references such as theatre performers to hint at the unseen and unheard.

Fittings and Fixtures of Distinction, a series of night projections, in the Spectrum Project Space windows juxtapose images of decoration and necessity. The work is positioned outside of the gallery context, so the only view the audience are afforded is voyeuristic, expanding on Kaye and Terry's work which deals with public and private spaces.

This show is a continuation of ideas developed in recent works and presentations in London at the University of Westminster (2009), at the International Symposium on Electronic Art in Singapore (2008), in Guangzhou at Sun Yat-Sen University (2007) and as part of the Biennale of Electronic Arts Perth (2007).

Running from from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
* Thursday the 4th March, Friday 5th March and last screening on Saturday 6th March
* Shopfront @ Central, Beaufort Street, Northbridge (on the Beaufort Street side of Central TAFE gallery)

Leon Pericles, Sarah Contos, David Hummerston @ GADFLY GALLERY

Event Title: THE NAKURU KENYA FAMILY PROJECT
Participating Artists: Leon Pericles, Sarah Contos, David Hummerston

Venue:
GADFLY GALLERY
Waratah Avenue, Dalkeith

Description: Calling all artists to make a difference! Please assist by donating a piece of your work to THE NAKURU KENYA FAMILY PROJECT, a 100% funded by donations and fundraising to educate, feed and save those in the slums of Kaptembwa, Nakuru, Kenya http://www.kenya.net.au If you can help, please contact saleeba@bigpond.net.au to donate a piece of your art. You would be amazed how your help will help hundreds of others.

Start Date: 17/05/2010
End Date: 17/05/2010
Opening Times: 7pm

For more information, contact: Susan Saleeba 0407402040 saleeba@bigpond.net.au

Australian Centre for Photography - Call for Entries

Call for Entries: Subculture Slide Night

Entries due Friday 12 March

The first ACP Slide Night explores the theme of Subcultures. From warehouse parties to rubber fetishists, they want to see what goes on in your dark alleyways. Whether you are involved in a subculture or documenting one from the periphery, you are invited to submit your work for consideration.

For more information: http://www.acp.org.au/submissions

australian centre for photography
257 Oxford Street, Paddington NSW 2021
02 9332 1455 | info@acp.org.au
Gallery Hours: Tue-Fri 12.00pm - 7.00pm Sat & Sun 10.00am - 6.00pm
Workshop Hours: Mon-Sun 12.00pm - 6.00pm

Elizabeth Delfs @ Free Range Gallery

'Revolutions'
by Elizabeth Delfs

Venue:
Free Range Gallery
399 Wellington St, Perth

Dates/Times:
March 5-16
Tues-Thurs & Sat, 1-6pm

For more information: www.freerange.org.au

Christophe Canato @ Perth Centre for Photography

Event Title: RAGAMUFFINS
Participating Artists: Christophe Canato

Venue:
Perth Centre for Photography
91 Brisbane Street
Perth WA 6000

Description: Perth is the most isolated metropolis in the world. In the current context of globalisation, this Western Australian capital bears resemblance to our European Materialist societies. This urban environment has inspired the photographer, Christophe Canato, to create a series of photographs entitled Ragamuffins.

Consumption, possession, ownership, affection, abandonment, globalisation, migration, nomadism, mobility, homelessness and solitude are but a few of the notions explored in Christophe's body of work.

Ragamuffins is a photographic series of abandoned couches and armchairs throughout the streets of Perth and its surrounding suburbs. This census of objects of near human resemblance is based on the communal theme which focuses on consumer habits and human behaviours in our materialistic society.

From the frills of a flowery patterned grandmother chair to the cracks in a red-leather couch or the missing spring of a bargain recliner, the members of our community have left their mark on Christophe Canato's photographs. These photographs also carry the stigma of our social classes, from the lowest to the highest, the industrious to the indolent, the blossoming to the withering.

If one can easily conjure a classification, then one can also picture the life of the furniture's past owners and the manner in which they have adapted to their social surroundings. From the most luxurious to the most miserable, one can raise the question as to how many of these couches will find a second life and therefore some comfort into the makeshift housing of those disowned by society.

Through the warm colours of the artificially lit city, Christophe Canato's nocturnal shots give the inanimate objects a soul. The context is cosy, intimate and warm hearted, nevertheless the ideas of isolation, solitude and abandonment still maintain their significance. These photographs encourage the viewer to focus on the object and its immediate environment: a street, a building.

With a feeling of déjà-vu, Christophe Canato's images create an amalgamation between the idea of indoor and outdoor, comfort and discomfort, portraiture and still-life.

Start Date: 18 February 2010
End Date: 14 March 2010
Opening Times: Thu-Sun, 12-5pm

For more information, contact: 00 61 (8) 9227 6620

Seng Mah @ Behind the Monkey

'Sons of Ganga'

Dates:
March 13-31, 2010

Venue:
Behind the Monkey
479 Beaufort St, Highgate

For more information:
http://www.thesnapshooter.net/ganga_gallery/sonsofganga.html

Laneway Art & Lattes ... call for work....

Event: Laneway Art & Lattes
What: Exhibit
Start Time: Wednesday, March 3 at 12:00pm
End Time: Sunday, March 7 at 6:00pm
Where: Wolf Lane, Williams Lane, Howards Lane, Jay Jay's Lane

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=295115355895&mid=1da1cc7G2084782aG422cb0fG7

Mungart Boodja Community Arts @ NORTH Gallery

Event Title: Gathering (Mixed Show)
Participating Artists: Mungart Boodja Community Arts

Venue:
NORTH Gallery
7 Boston Quays, Mindarie WA 6030

Description: In the second show at NORTH the Mungart Boodja community arts from Katanning is exhibiting the work of six artists. The works range from pastel drawings, painting and digital photography. Their focus encompasses tellings from their dreamings to contemporary photographic work of the ochre pits. Mungart Boodja promotes the work of Noongar artists.

Start Date: 7th February 2010
End Date: 7th March 2010
Opening Times: Weds - Fri 12 - 5pm; Sat - Sun, 9.30 -4pm.

For more information, contact: Bernadette Nelson or Jeremy Blank 0893044566

Tane Andrews & Caitlin Yardley @ Aldas Artspace

Dates/Times:
February 19 - March 13

Venue:
Alda's Gallery and Project Space
Wolf Lane

To see more details: http://www.facebook.com/people/Aldas-Artspace/100000273064745

PCP: Exhibition proposals, July-November 2010

The Perth Centre for Photography is currently seeking exhibition proposals from national and international artists and curators for the second half of 2010.

Deadline: March 31st 2010.

All proposals will be considered by the PCP selection committee and successful applicants will be notified shortly after. Meanwhile, if you have any enquiries regarding exhibition proposals please contact the exhibition coordinator, Eva Fernandez at exhibitions@pcp.org.au.

Perth Centre for Photography
91 Brisbane Street Perth

For more information: http://www.pcp.org.au

Christophe Canato & Flavia Schuster @ PCP

Christophe Canato, 'Ragamuffins'
and Flavia Schuster, 'Stray Dogs and Other Omens'.

Dates/Times
Feb 18-March 14
Thurs & Fri, 12-5pm; Sat & Sun, 12-4pm

Venue:
Perth Centre for Photography
91 Brisbane Street

For more information: http://www.pcp.org.au

Andrew Nicholls & Susan Favell @ Turner Galleries

Andrew Nicholls, 'Go to Hell'
& Susan Flavell, 'Sabine'

Dates/Times:
Sat 6 February-Sat 6 March
Tue-Sat, 11am – 5pm
and by appointment

TURNER GALLERIES
470 WILLIAM STREET
NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003

For more information: www.turnergalleries.com.au

Artists from the Freedom School of Painting @ Moores Building

Event Title: Artists from the Freedom School of Painting
Participating Artists: 29 Artists, including Carolyn Griffiths, David Giles, Pam Lockwood & Sandy Tippit, Charlotte O'Shea, Angela Carter, Terry Pikora, Sonja Vujic, Stephanie Durack, Alan Diggin, Carol Hazel, Elizabeth Ribul and more.

Venue:
Moores Building Fremantle
46 Henry Street Fremantle

Description: 'The Freedom School ... seeks the unknown, the newly known, the always known, opening up new visions ... and bravely reminding us of the freedom inherent in possibility.' Dr Ric Spencer (artist/ writer)

This unique group was founded by David Giles as a movement of artists seeking to embrace the freedom of abstract art as an active force in their lives. We thrive on the open environment in which we paint and on the motivational, inspirational support of David and others in the group. We support one another, bringing all our combined talent, professional and life experience.

There are many unique paintings that will stay in your mind.

Start Date: 29 January 2010
End Date: 7 February 2010
Opening Times: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm

Requesting participants for Roleystone Autumn Festival

Event Title: ROLEYSTONE AUTUMN FESTIVAL
Participating Artists: Requesting participants

Venue:
Roleystone Primary and High School
Robin Road Roleystone

Description:
INTERESTED ARTISTS? PLEASE FORWARD

On the 20th March the Roleystone Autumn Festival will once again be held with many bright, exciting and awesome things for people to do and see. The committee has worked extremely hard to ensure it will once again be a tremendous success, benefiting both the Primary and Secondary school.

This year we have decided to hold an art exhibition with a difference...

PAINTERS POTS

All artists participating will be painting terracotta plant pots in traditional or contemporary themes to wow the festival goers with.
Each pot will be sprayed with varnish to make sure it retains a beautiful, permanent shine to it.
Each artist will complete two each; both for sale, with the complete takings of one pot going to the schools. Prices will differ, depending on size of the pots and materials used and if the pot contains anything!
It is up to the artist to plant a flower or plant or to submit the pot empty.
The pot may be painted, embellished, altered, you name it...all in the name of creation...

Start Date: March however INTEREST Must be emailed asap
End Date: March 20
Opening Times: 10-4

For more information, contact: julie fearns pheasant