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