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