Group Exhibition facilitated by Fright Fight Flight (Arms) @ YMCA HQ Gallery

Event Title: Fright Fight Flight Youth Arts Inititave.
Participating Artists: Group Exhibition facilitated by Fright Fight Flight (Arms).

Venue:
YMCA HQ Gallery,
60a Frame Court, Leederville.

Description: See the work created by participants and facilitators of the Fright Fight Flight 'Art Grasp Crash Course' for emerging visual artists from 2010-2011.

An exhibition opening night will be held in the gallery on Friday 6th January at 6pm, featuring live music from Fuzz, healthy refreshments and a free Fright Fight Flight X Propel Youth Arts calico show bag for attendees.

Fright Fight Flight aims to promote positive mental health by providing pathways to recovery through visual art.

Fright Fight Flight is proudly supported by Propel Youth Arts WA, YMCA and Healthway to promote the Drug Aware message.

Dates: 09 January 2012 to 19th January 2012.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri, 9-5pm.

For more information, contact: www.facebook.com/#!/events/276123835768022/

Fluidity @ Mundaring Arts Centre

Event Title: Fluidity.
Participating Artists: Curated by Jenny Haynes, participating Artists include: Greg Ash, Peter Bowles, Anne Clifton, Elizabeth Maverick, Denise Pepper, Gerry Riley and Anne Sorensen.

Venue:
Mundaring Arts Centre,
7190 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Nichol St) Mundaring WA 6073.

Description: Fluidity invites some of Western Australia's leading glass artists to explore the theme of water as a metaphor for emotion and journey and as a powerful life and death-giving force. Glass is a substance of extreme beauty, fragility and ever-changing nature and the defining theme of water offers myriad opportunities to look at this ancient art form in a new, inspiring and contemporary light.

Dates: 16 March 2012 to 22 April 2012.
Opening Times: Weekdays 10am-5pm; weekends 11am-3pm; closed public holidays.

For more information, contact: +61 8 9295 3991.

New Growth @ Mundaring Arts Centre

Event Title: New Growth.
Participating Artists: Members of FeltWEST and W4 (Women Working with Wood).

Venue:
Mundaring Arts Centre,
7190 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Nichol St) Mundaring WA 6073.

Description: A collaborative exhibition featuring contemporary artworks by female textile and wood artists from two of WA's specialist art groups, FeltWEST and W4 (Women Working With Wood). New Growth will showcase how these artists have developed from recent inspiring workshops, invigorating a new growth in their individual practices. This exhibition also marks W4's 10th Anniversary.

Dates: 8 June 2012 to 8 July 2012.
Opening Times: Weekdays 10am-5pm; weekends 11am-3pm; closed public holidays.

For more information, contact: +61 8 9295 3991.

Est. @ Mundaring Arts Centre

Participating Artists: Curated by Kate Parker, the participating Artists include: Hayley Bahr, Denise Brown, Graeme Burge, Paul Caporn, Stuart Elliott, Eva Fernandez, Korin Gath, Mike Gray, Lindsay Harris, Jessica Jubb, Justine McKnight, Greg Pryor, Clare Stroud and Vanessa Wallace.

Venue:
Mundaring Arts Centre,
7190 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Nichol St) Mundaring WA 6073.

Description: est. will shine a light on a generation of artists who have been influenced by their easterly situation. Surveying the incredible diversity of work that continues to flow from this area, the exhibition explores the nature of location and highlights the eastern region as an established yet highly contemporary artistic community.

Dates: 27 April 2012 to 3 June 2012.
Opening Times: Weekdays 10am-5pm; weekends 11am-3pm; closed public holidays.

For more information, contact: +61 8 9295 3991.

The Perth Group @ Mundaring Arts Centre

Event Title: The Perth Group, Shire of Mundaring Art Acquisition exhibition.
Participating Artists: Tom Gibbons, Guy Grey Smith, Robert Juniper, Brian McKay and Maurice Stubbs. Curated by Philippa O'Brien.

Venue:
Mundaring Arts Centre,
7190 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Nichol St) Mundaring WA 6073.

Description: A stunning survey exhibition of the members of The Perth Group. These artists were instrumental in the formation of the WA art scene and the identity of the hills as a haven for creativity from the mid 1950's.

Dates: 03 February 2012 to 11 March 2012.
Opening Times: Weekdays 10am-5pm; weekends 11am-3pm; closed public holidays.

For more information, contact: +61 8 9295 3991.

Lauren Wilhelm @ Margaret River Gallery

Event Title: bittersweet.
Participating Artists: Lauren Wilhelm.

Venue:
Margaret River Gallery,
91 Bussell Highway, Margaret River.

Description: bittersweet - an exhibition of new works from Lauren Wilhelm
Opens: Wednesday 28 December 6pm-8pm all welcome
continues until Wednesday 11 January 2012

Gallery open daily 10am- 5pm
or view online
www.margaretrivergallery.com.au

Following on from a sellout show in Perth this year.

Lauren Wilhelm explores contadictory themes in her new exhibition bittersweet; sadness and joy, connectedness and loneliness, cruelty and innocence. Rather than create a narrative her paintings seem to evoke a stillness and sweet melancholia. Animals still feature strongly in her works, juxtaposing and sometimes complimenting the human element.

Lauren comments on our frailty - all of us, humans and animals alike - reminding oneself about life's brevity can make problems seems smaller, simple connections more beautiful and time more precious.

Dates: 28 December 2011 to 11 January 2012.
Opening Times: daily 10am-5pm.

For more information, contact: 08 9757 2729.

Tom Mùller @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: Capital City.
Participating Artists: Tom Mùller.

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

Description: In 1828 Captain James Stirling considers Heathcote as the site for Western Australia's capital city. What if Heathcote had been chosen over Perth? For Tilt 2011, Tom Muller will develop a series of fictional scenarios inspired by past residents, events and history of the site. Borrowing from a multidisciplinary approach including film, installations and found objects, the artist will present a multi-facetted interpretation of Heathcote if it were Western Australia's capital city.

Dates: 12 November 2011 to 18 December 2011.
Opening Times: Wed-Fri, 10am-3pm; Sat-Sun, 12pm-4pm.

For more information, contact: claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au or 9364 5666.

Graham Stove, Ben Mitchell, Layli Rhaksha & various others @ Harvison Gallery

Event Title: masterstroke2011.
Participating Artists: Graham Stove, Ben Mitchell, Layli Rhaksha & various others.

Venue:
Harvison Gallery,
195 Brisbane Street Northbridge.

Description: Harvison Gallery invites you to our annual Masterstroke Exhibition.This year we will be showcasing both Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists.
Masterstroke Exhibition is an opportunity for collectors to acquire important works by established artists..

Dates: 2 December 2011 to 16 December 2011.
Opening Times: Wed-Sat,10am-5pm;Sun,11am-4pm.

For more information, contact: facebook:Harvison Gallery/ Mark Walker 08 92276619 0412185602.

Judy Rogers @ Nyistor Studio

Event Title: NEW WORKS EXHIBITION BY JUDY ROGERS.
Participating Artists: Judy Rogers.

Venue:
NYISZTOR STUDIO,
391 CANNING HWY, MELVILLE WA.

Description: THE WORKS ARE INSPIRED BY THE IDEA OF SUBURBAN BLISS.
The exhibition will be opened by Winthrop Professor Richard Read of UWA.
The show is presented in conjunction with Perth Galleries.

Dates: 19 Nov 2011 to 4 Dec 2011.
Opening Times: WED TO FRI 11 - 5PM, SAT & SUN 12 - 5PM.

For more information, contact: 0431 917 303.

Jason Benjamin @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: The Waiting Garden.
Participating Artists: Jason Benjamin.

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

Description: Celebrated Sydney-based artist, Jason Benjamin, returns to Greenhill Galleries with 'The Waiting Garden', an exhibition of sensitively rendered and breathtaking landscapes.

Dates: 21 June 2011 to 05 November 2011.
Opening Times: Tue-Fri, 10-5pm; Sat, 10-4pm.

For more information, contact: Emily Lynch.

Aboriginal Artists from WA @ Gallery Central

Event Title: REVEALED: Emerging Aboriginal Artists from Western Australia.
Participating Artists: Aboriginal artists from WA.

Venue:
Gallery Central,
12 Aberdeen St, Perth.

Description: Showcasing the work of more than 50 next generation Aboriginal artists from across WA - produced in partnership with the Department of Culture and the Arts and supported by the Department of Indigenous Affairs and the Federal Government through the Office of The Arts.

Dates: 24 October 2011 to 12 November 2011.
Opening Times: Mon-FRi 10am-4.45pm; Sat 12-4.45pm.

For more information, contact: 94271318.

Aboriginal Art Centres from WA @ Gallery Central

Event Title: Revealed Art Marketplace.
Participating Artists: Aboriginal Art Centres from WA.

Venue:
Gallery Central,
12 Aberdeen St, Perth.

Description: A bustling marketplace where visitors can take the rare opportunity to buy direct from artists and WA Aboriginal Art Centres. Stacks of well-priced paintings, prints, wood and fibre works will be up for grabs. Meet the artists, find a treasure, in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Admission free.

Dates: 28 October 2011 to 29 October 2011.
Opening Times: 12-4pm.

For more information, contact: 94271318.

Michael Vincent Murphy, Peter Bowles & Anne Clifton @ Gunyulgup Galleries

Event Title: Recent Paintings and New Glass Works.
Participating Artists: Michael Vincent Murphy, Peter Bowles & Anne Clifton.

Venue:
Gunyulgup Galleries,
Gunyulgup Valley Drive, Yallingup.

Description: In this exhibition we have three artist's of note. Michael Vincent Murphy presents us with tranquil landscapes featuring birdlife, complimented by his more recognisable quirky still life works.

Peter Bowles and Anne Clifton have worked together(and individually) to create stunning glass forms; layers of gold leaf and colour, murrine and canework are just some of the mastered effects and techniques. The opening is on the 5th November at 6.00pm and is also a fundraising event for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Dates: 05 November 2011 to 20 November 2011.
Opening Times: 7 days, 10am - 5pm.

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

Joanne Duffy @ Kingfisher Gallery

Event Title: Origins.
Participating Artists: Joanne Duffy.

Venue:
Kingfisher Gallery,
Cnr Colin st & Richardson St, West Perth.

Description: "Origins" looks at the exploring and expressing past experience and the effect it has on our character, personality and choices. The endless variety of emotional response to our landscape as a child and through to adulthood, provides an eclectic platform for producing a diverse and stimulating display of hue, texture and composition. This is Joanne's first solo exhibition.

Dates: 09 November 2011 to 11 December 2011.
Opening Times: Wed-Fri 11-4pm, Sat-Sun 1-4pm.

For more information, contact: Jan Miller, Manager, 0408511723.

25th Anniversary Open Studios @ Artsource Fremantle

Event Title: Artsource 25th Anniversary Open Studios.
Participating Artists: Stephen Armitstead, Peter Barker, Rebecca Baumann, Jacinda Bayne, Sebastian Befumo, Elaine Bradley, Rachel Coad, Richard Coldicutt, Ian De Souza, Clare Detchon, Liesbeth Goedhart, Chris Hopewell, Simone Johnston, Andre Lipscombe, Lucille Martin, Lia McKnight, Stuart McMillan, Laurel Nannup, Sarah Nelson, Kathrin Peters, Stephen Schulyta, Carol Wells.

Venue:
Artsource Fremantle,
8 Phillimore Street Fremantle.

Description: When: Sunday 23 October 2011, 3pm
Where: 8 Phillimore St Fremantle
Entry: FREE

Come and enjoy the rich and diverse array of arts practice on display throughout our 24 studios, currently occupied by a variety of sculptors, painters, printmakers, performance artists, filmmakers and installation artists.

www.artsource.net.au

Date: 23rd October 2011
Opening Times: 3pm - 5pm.

For more information, contact: (08) 9335 8366.

Paula Wiegmink @ Colourlust Art Space

Event Title: Silent Reverie.
Participating Artists: Paula Wiegmink.

Venue:
Colourlust Art Space,
Unit 1,3 Coventry Parade, North Fremantle.

Description: Everyone is welcome to attend an exhibition of paintings, where the artist Paula Wiegmink will take you on a personal journey from Africa to Kununurra. Her paintings vary in size, medium and style! If you wish to meet the artist and attend the opening night please the artist.

Dates: 8/11/2011 to 14/11/20011.
Opening Times: 10am - 5pm daily.

For more information, contact: Paula - 0410423433 or 93545973.

Renae Coles, Donovan de Souza, Hayley Bahr, Jenna Downing @ free range gallery

Event Title: SPATULA Collective: The Harvest.
Participating Artists: Renae Coles, Donovan de Souza, Hayley Bahr, Jenna Downing.

Venue:
free range gallery,
339 Wellington Street Perth WA 6000.

Description: The Harvest is the culmination of a series of adventures into the suburban fields. Interrogating the current orthodoxy of convenience culture, this collection of drawings, videos, relics and inventions explores alternative food sources and processing. SPATULA create work that is humorously earnest and scientifically confused, delighting audiences with their theatrical investigations into sustainability.

Dates: 12 October 2011 to 18 October 2011.
Opening Times: Opening: 6pm 12 Oct. Exhibition: 12 - 5pm daily.

For more information, contact: Renae Coles.

Various Artists @ Pulse Art Studio

Event Title: RECONNECTING: Art Event and Open Day.
Participating Artists: Danica Wichtermann, Nis Wichtermann, Kelly Darragh, Andrea Day, Maxine Clarke, Ashlea Reale, Michael O'Shaughnessy, Bernadette Aitken.

Venue:
Pulse Art Studio,
52 Kent Street Spearwood, 6163 WA.

Description: Come on down and get involved with your community, be part of art and craft!

RECONNECTING will be held on the first weekend of
November (5&6th) from 10-4pm
At the Pulse Art Studio: 52 Kent Street Spearwood
opposite Phoenix Shopping Centre)

There will be:
Interactive demonstrations
Clay, wheel work, jewellery, music, stone sculpting, print & dye work. We would also love your help in creating a community mural.

Live music and bands

Market stalls and handmade artworks by local WA artists

We recommend bringing the whole family and staying for the whole weekend as there will be lots of things to see and do!

Entry by donation.

For general information and timetable of demonstrations please visit:
http://www.pulseartstudio.com/_studio/open.htm
or become a fan on Facebook: ReconnectingArtsAndCommunity

We are looking forwards to seeing you there!
Kind regards
Reconnecting Arts and Community
Nis: 0400815689 Danica: 0422986129.

Dates: 05/11/2011 to 06/11/2011.
Opening Times: 10am -4pm.

For more information, contact: http://www.pulseartstudio.com/_studio/open.htm.

New Facebook Page for Artperth

We have recently established a new 'page' for artperth.com on Facebook as they have decided to archive the 400+ member group. Be sure to 'like' the new page. The original group will be deleted towards the end of the year to save confusion.

Life is a Gift Art Auction @ Tompkins on Swan Function Centre

Event Title: LIFE IS A GIFT ART AUCTION.
Participating Artists: Nick Economo, Helen Almond, Stephanie Boyle, Christine Chester, Glen Cowans, Doug Craig, Mary Crawford, Ian de Souza, Christian Fletcher, Fabiano, David Giles, Rhonda Griechen, Carolynn Griffiths, Karen Grimstead, Bill Hawthorn, Jenny Jennings, Cathy Josephs, Ben Juniper, Robert Juniper, Ian Kallas, Denise Markus, Chris Marshall, Dot Marshall, Bill Mendes da Costa, Miles Noel, Linda O'Brian, Jamie Paterson, Christine Ross, Jennifer Sadler, Nick Schafer, Annie Shelley, Sue Sheppard, Mark Stothard, Christine Taylor, Sandy Tippett, Jana Vodesil-Baruffi, Anne Wallis, Paula Weigmink, Danielle Zappavigna.

Venue:
Tompkins on Swan Function Centre,
Alfred Cove, WA.

Description: 42 of WA's artistic heavy weights and emerging artists have donated 60 pieces of art that will all go under the hammer to raise funds for The Telethon Adventurers and their fight against childhood cancer. Pieces for every budget with prices expected to start from $100.

$15 entry also gets you a complementary drink and finger foods. Bar facility.

All pieces can be viewed on The Telethon Adventurers website www.theadventurers.com.au

The Telethon Adventurers are hosting this Art Auction with all proceeds raised Princess Margaret Hospital for Children and the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.

Dates: 08 September 2011 to 08 September 2011.
Opening Times: 6pm till 9pm.

For more information, contact: Alex Campbell - 0447 977765.

Various Artists from the Mundaring Hills area

Event Title: Mundaring Hills Open Studios Tour.
Participating Artists: Willem Hayneker, Graeme Pages-Oliver, Inta Goddard, Neil Elliot, Greg Crowe, Judy Kotai, Joel Smoker, Jeremy Holton, Brian Alward.

Venue:
Mundaring Hills area, as per map: www.mundaring-hills-open-studios.org.au.

Description: 9 professional artists inviting visitors into their studios to see how and where we work, watch different disciplines in action, join in some of the processes. Judy Kotai's beautifully transcendant paintings and stained glass, Greg Crow's patterned ceramics, Joel Smoker's timeless ceramics, Graeme Pages-Oliver non toxic printmaking and demo, Jeremy Holton's vibrant paintings, Willen Heyneker's unusual jewellery, Inta Goddard's paintings, sculpture, wall pieces, flexible mould making, Brian Aylward's impressions of WA, Neil Elliot's delightful paintings.

Dates: 29 October 2011 to 30 October 2011.
Opening Times: Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm.

For more information, contact: www.mundaring-hills-open-studios.org.au.

Amal Al Babyli, Hilary Buckland, Ruth Halbert, Julie Jackman and Alberdina Plug @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: nexus.
Participating Artists: Amal Al Babyli, Hilary Buckland, Ruth Halbert, Julie Jackman and Alberdina Plug.

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

Description: Five emerging artists from diverse backgrounds in Iraq, Africa, Europe & rural Australia explore the theme of migration to Perth, WA and bring together their unique perspectives through a range of media including painting, print and textiles.

Dates: 20 August 2011 to 25 September 2011.
Opening Times: Tues - Fri, 10-3pm; Sat-Sun, 12-4pm.

For more information, contact: claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au or 9364 5666.

Peter Ryan, Cher van Schouwen, Philomena Masters, Carmen Cilliars @ Saint Mark's Anglican Community School Hall

Event Title: Saint Mark's Anglican Community School Art Show.
Participating Artists: Peter Ryan, Cher van Schouwen, Philomena Masters, Carmen Cilliars.

Venue:
Saint Mark's Anglican Community School Hall,
St Marks Drive Hillarys.

Description: Saint Marks Anglican Community School will be holding our 26th Annual Art Show on the weekend of 14th - 16th October 2011. Opening night will be Friday 14th October. This will be held in the school hall located at St Mark's Drive Hillarys. Opening night begins at 7.30pm - 10pm where fine art works from renowned Western Australian artists will be available for viewing and purchase. Opening night tickets will be $25 each and this includes wine, canapés, a catalogue and music. This year's theme is Our Beautiful Country - Strength, Love, Unity. Peter Ryan will be our guest artist and his paintings have a truly Australian feel to them. Our three feature artists will be Cher van Schouwen, a skilful painter, Philomena Masters who is a talented glass maker and Carmen Cilliars who will exhibit some of her paintings from her Urban Safari series.

The St Mark's Art Show will also be open to the public on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th from 10am - 4pm. This annual event is a fund raiser for the school and we warmly invite the public to attend. Anyone interested in pottery, sculpture, jewellery and fine paintings will find the St Mark's Art show a fabulous event.

Dates: 14/11/11 to 16/11/11.
Opening Times: Opening night 7.30 - 10pm. Saturday and Sunday 10 - 4pm.

For more information, contact: Georgia Hilderbrand 0407 419 787.

Ryan Boserio, Claire Canham, Harry Court, Claire Steiner @ Free Range Gallery

Event Title: Kick the Habit.
Participating Artists: Ryan Boserio, Claire Canham, Harry Court, Claire Steiner.

Venue:
Free Range Gallery,
339 Wellington Street, Perth.

Description: Habit applies to a behaviour or practice so ingrained that it is often done without conscious thought. Four diverse local artists challenge their art practices to create innovative works responding to the theme 'Kick the Habit'. Curated by Zoe Barry and Jessica Ibacache.

Opening 6pm Thurs 11 August 2011.

Dates: 12 August 2011 to 20 August 2011.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri, 12-6pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-5pm.

Richard Dunlop @ GREENHILL GALLERIES

Event Title: "Old Growth"
Participating Artists: Richard Dunlop.

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

Description: Greenhill Galleries is pleased to present the inaugural exhibition in Western Australia of Melbourne-based artist Richard Dunlop.

There is a poetry to the works of Richard Dunlop. A cursory glance would have you believe that they were merely illustrations of the natural world, but nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, these objects of beauty do indeed possess elements of botanical illustration to them; however, for Dunlop, they are so much more than that. There is meaning beyond the literal for him. These evocative works explore the underlying mystery of nature, decay, change, beauty, continuity, and impermanence.

Dates: 02 August 2011 to 13 August 2011.
Opening Times: Tue-Fri, 10-5pm; Sat, 10-4pm.

For more information, contact: 08 9383 4433.

Arms, Rebecca Anne Lee, Petra Cvjanovic @ Lorikeet Centre

Event Title: Fright Fight Flight workshops.
Participating Artists: arms, Rebecca Anne Lee, Petra Cvjanovic.

Venue:
Lorikeet Centre,
104 Cambridge Street, West Leederville.

Description: Learn art-making skills and develop creative expression at Fright Fight Flight one-day craft workshops and 7-week Art Grasp Crash Course for emerging visual artists. Skills on offer include bookbinding, canvas stretching, photography, screen printing, drawing and painting. Participants will also learn to curate and present a group exhibition of their works at the end of the year.

A call out for participants aged 18-30 is now on. Go to www.frightfightflight.com.au to register your interest.

Fright Fight Flight promotes recovery from mental illness and is proudly supported by Propel Youth Arts WA and Healthway to promote the Drug Aware message.

Dates: 18 August 2011 to 20 August 2011.
Opening Times: Thur 5.30-8pm.

For more information, contact: Anna.

Shelley Brookland, Melanie Diss, Connla Kerr @ The Oats Factory

Event Title: Narratives of Debris.
Participating Artists: Shelley Brookland, Melanie Diss, Connla Kerr.

Venue:
The Oats Factory,
69 Oats St Carlisle.

Description:
The Oats Factory is pleased to present a new group exhibition featuring the works of three emerging artists; Shelley Brookland, Melanie Diss and Connla Kerr. This exhibition includes painting, ceramics, printmaking and sculpture. The practices of these three artists are linked by common themes of memory and personal experience.

Melanie's candy coloured paintings are richly layered objects which expose the aesthetic of beautiful decay which lies underneath the layers of excessive decoration in every home.

Shelley spends most of her spare time searching for small porcelain treasures. Works featured in the exhibition include musical boxes adorned with pampered pooches, lambs frolicking in dioramas and lost puppies.
Connla's ethereal works combine printing processes with ceramics, beautifully handmade porcelain plaques reflect memories of landscape.

Dates: 30 July 2011 to 14 August 2011.
Opening Times: Wed- Sun 12-5pm.

For more information, contact: melody.smith@theoatsfactory.com.au.

Artists with Intellectual Disabilities @ Perth Town Hall

Event Title: As We Are: Art Award and Exhibition.
Participating Artists: Artists with intellectual disabilities.

Venue:
Perth Town Hall,
Hay Street, Corner Barrack Street.

Description: As We Are is a state-wide annual art award and exhibition showcasing the work of Western Australian artists with intellectual disabilities. 'As We Are' provides a platform for these artists to showcase their talent, express their creativity, compete for prestigious awards, and to exhibit and sell their work. For some within this artistic group, art is one of the few opportunities they have to communicate - this is their voice, their chance to be heard.

Please join us at the Exhibition Opening and Award Presentation Evening‚ at the prestigious Perth Town Hall, 6.00 - 8.00pm, Friday 2nd September, or view the exhibition throughout the week, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday 3rd - Saturday 10th September (closed Sunday 4th).

For further details or to RSVP for the opening night (by 29 August), please contact the 'As We Are' Coordinator Susie Waller on 0410 373 854 or susie@enlivenacs.com.au.

Dates: 3 September 2011 to 10 September 2011.
Opening Times: 10am - 4pm, Sat - Sat (closed Sunday).

For more information, contact: Susie Waller, 'As We Are' Coordinator.

Elisa Markes-Young @ Kurb Gallery

Elisa Markes-Young has been selected as one of only two Western Australian and 22 Australian artists to exhibit in the 1st Tamworth Textile Triennial, opening September 2011.

As the Triennial is unlikely to tour to Western Australia, Markes-Young will preview this new seven-panelled textile work for local audiences prior to it going over to this major survey show.

Created over the course of hundreds of hours, the artworks are tools to explore both nostalgia and the fragility of memory.

KURB Gallery, 310 William St, Northbridge. Opening Sunday, July 31 at 2pm. Sun, 2pm-6pm; Wed & Thurs 11am-6pm; Fri 11am-7.30pm. Free. Inquiries: 0421 974 329.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PASS THIS INVITATION ON AS ALL ARE WELCOME.
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=250314764981908

Rachel Verheggen @ Kidogo Arthouse

Event Title: Rainbow Lollipops and Jumping Beans.
Participating Artists: Rachel Verheggen.

Venue:
Kidogo Arthouse,
Bathers Beach, Mews Road, Fremantle, 6160.

Description: The first solo exhibition for emerging artist Rachel Verheggen is an abstract study of the natural environment. The exhibition will showcase a collection of abstract paintings inspired by nature. The colourful pieces emphasise the atmosphere of the envirenment. It is a unique perspective on our surrounding landscape.

Dates: 25 August 2011 to 31 August 2011.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.

For more information, contact: Rachel: rachelpachel@iinet.net.au.

2011 Western Australian Environmental Art Awards

Event Title: 2011 Western Australian Environmental Art Awards.
Participating Artists: Professional and Amateur Artists.

Description: The Conservation Council of WA is proud to present the inaugural 2011 Western Australian Environmental Art Awards (WAEAA), which will be the first art award in WA, if not nationally, with a primary environmental focus.

WAEAA provides an opportunity for the Western Australian community to develop and exhibit 2- and 3-dimensional art work in any medium reflecting the WA environment and key environmental and sustainability themes.

WAEAA is open to all residents of WA aged five years and above and has six art award categories and prizes:
* Professional - $4,000
* Amateur - $2,000
* Youth (aged 13 - 18) - $500
* Child (aged 5 - 12) - Perth Zoo pack worth $250
* United Nations 2011 International Year of Forests - $1,000
* People's Choice - $1,000

To inspire your creativity, CCWA is also hosting a series of five free environmental art workshops prior to the art awards:
* Walking and Mapping (30th July)
* Weaving with Natural, Found and Recycled Materials (6th & 7th August)
* Ephemeral Environmental Art (13th & 14th August)
* Sculpture Using Recycled Materials (20th & 21st August)
* Natural Dyeing (3rd & 4th September)
To find out more about the awards and workshops, and to enter online, please visit http://ccwa.org.au/art.

Dates: Entries close 5pm, Friday 23 September 2011.

For more information, contact: Conservation Council of WA.

Pam Fenton @ Earlywork Gallery

Event Title: Romance with Colour.
Participating Artists: Pam Fenton.

Venue:
Earlywork Gallery,
The Biscuit Factory, 330 South Tce, South Fremantle.

Description: My inspiration comes from a previous body of work which was part of a solo exhibition I had in Esperance. The ink background stimulates me to paint colour over the top.
When I was 10 years old my family moved to Port Morseby, in Papua New Guinea. I loved the water and the high and low tides. Now I live looking over the Swan River and I am blessed with the yachts from Wednesday to Saturday.

I hope you get as much enjoyment out of this work as I have had producing it. - Pam Fenton, June, 2011.

Dates: Saturday July 9th, 2011 to Sunday, July 24th, 2011.
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm. Saturday & Sunday 11am to 3pm.

For more information, contact: 9433 1694.

Various Artists @ Gallery Central

Event Title: INFEST.
Participating Artists: Sarah Elson, Therese Howard, Fleur Schell, Harry Hummerston, Christophe Canato and Jessica Jubb,Tane Andrews, Cherish Marrington and Jo Darvall.

Venue:
Gallery Central,
12 Aberdeen St, Perth.

Description: Insects have a special place in the popular imagination, either as pests or perhaps an opportunity to observe communal living, intricate design and unusual obsessions. Artists who work with insects as a subject explore all these facets. This show features established WA artists such as Sarah Elson, Therese Howard, Fleur Schell, Harry Hummerston, Christophe Canato and Jessica Jubb as well as emerging talent such as Tane Andrews and Cherish Marrington and new in town artist Jo Darvall.

Dates: 11 July 2011 to 30 July 2011.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10am-4.45pm; Sat 2-4.45pm.

For more information, contact: 9427 1318.

Matthew Jackson @ The Oats Factory

Event Title: Us, Them & Me.
Participating Artists: Matthew Jackson.

Venue:
The Oats Factory,
69 Oats St, Carlisle WA 6101.

Description: Matthew Jackson's vibrant and richly layered paintings and film works are the culmination of three years of reserach invesitigating the theme of gender fluidity. Jackson recently travelled around the world interviewing and spending time with a diverse range of transgender personalities.The encounters from this experience have informed this current body of work.

Dates: 9th July to 24th July.
Opening Times: Wed-Fri 12-5pm.

For more information, contact: melody.smith@theoatsfactory.com.au.

Martin Smith @ Turner Galleries

Event Title: Martin Smith Photography.
Participating Artists: Martin Smith.

Venue:
Turner Galleries,
470 William Street Northbridge Perth WA 6003.

Description: Martin Smith is our second artist in residence for 2011. He is a well-known and respected photographer from Brisbane. Martin will arrive in Perth on Monday 27 June to commence his residency, held in conjunction with the Central Institute of Technology and sponsored by the Turner Galleries Art Angels. His exhibition opens on Friday 15 July at 6pm. All welcome.

Dates: 15 July 2011 to 13 August 2011.
Opening Times: Tues-Sat 11am-5pm.

Theo Koning @ Turner Galleries

Event Title: Stacked.
Participating Artists: Theo Koning.

Venue:
Turner Galleries,
470 William Street Northbridge Perth WA 6003.

Description: This exhibition of new work by Theo Koning consists of sculptural assemblages created from found wooden objects. Recognisable wooden pieces come together to create new forms that explore the formal spatial problems of abstract sculpture. These lyrical works are about balance, form, negative spaces and minimal colour. Other sculptures reference figurative elements, and it is the juxtaposition of familiar objects in new and unique ways that make these works so quirky, humorous and appealing.

Dates: 10 June 2011 to 9 July 2011.
Opening Times: Tues-Sat 11am-5pm.

Various Artists @ St Marks Anglican Community School

Event Title: 26th Annual St Marks Art Exhibition.
Participating Artists: Carmen Cilliers, Peter Ryan, Cher van Schoewen and many more.

Venue:
St Marks Anglican Community School,
St Marks Drive Hillarys WA 6025.

Description: Fri Oct 14 - Sun 16th 2011. This popular community event is in it's 26th year. We support WA Artists, including painters, sculptors, glass artists and more. The exhibition has 3 Featured artists a guest artist, as well as many other well known & up and coming talent. It is a successful & worthwhile event, which raises money for our school & assists in showcasing WA Art. Please visit our website www.stmarks.wa.edu.au for more information & all registration, entry details. Opening night is Fri Oct 14th, 730pm, tickets $25 at the door. The exhibition runs over the Sat and Sun from 10am-4pm.

Dates: 14 Oct 2011 to 16 Oct 2011.
Opening Times: Fri 730-1030pm. Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm.

For more information, contact: Georgia Hildebrand 0407 419 787.

Mary Knott @ Gunyulgup Galleries

Event Title: Recent Drawings & Sculptures.
Participating Artists: Mary Knott.

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

Description: Established artist Mary Knott is having her 7th solo exhibition with Gunyulgup Galleries. Unique is this artist due to creating both mixed media paintings and bronze sculptures simultaneously. Some of the 2D works are inspired by the South West, which is a new focus. The opening for this show is at 11.00am, Sunday 10th July 2011.

Dates: 02 July 2011 to 17 July 2011.
Opening Times: 7 days, 10am - 5pm.

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

David Spencer @ Buratti Fine Art

Event Title: 6th solo exhibition, REDUX [Preview Show].
Participating Artists: David Spencer.

Venue:
Buratti Fine Art,
3 Bishop Street, Jolimont, WA.

Description: This is David Spencer's 6th solo exhibition and he's never felt more inspired. It's a combination of his age and that his life seems to be at ease as ideas flow from his hands to the canvas. REDUX is a exhibition showing not only new paintings, but old paintings he's rescued from his garage and re-invented. Revitalised. A co-evoluton that has excited a new approach and confidence with his work. Which he think leaves an impression that his art and himself, like all things, needs a fresh coat of paint from time to time.

Dates: 17/6/2011 to 24/6/2011.
Opening Times: Tuesday- Friday 10am - 8pm.

For more information, contact: Robert Buratti.

Roxanne Cox @ The Oats Factory

Event Title: Verisimilitude.
Participating Artists: Roxanne Cox.

Venue:
The Oats Factory,
69 Oats St Carlisle WA 6101 Tel 08 9472 8043.

Description: This body of work is the culmination of Roxanne's investigation into the language of images. Roxannes darkly enigmatic and multilayered works depict everyday scenarios plucked from her collection of found photographic images; through the painting process these images become imbued with new meaning and a new significance.

Dates: 4th June 2011 to 19th June 2011.
Opening Times: Wed- Sun 12-5pm.

For more information, contact: melody.smith@theoatsfactory.com.au.

Various Artists @ Wanneroo Library & Cultural Centre

Event Title: Art 'n' About Market.
Participating Artists: Various.

Venue:
Wanneroo Library & Cultural Centre,
WLCC, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo.

Description: Art 'n' About is the City of Wanneroo's premium art and craft market event. Hosting up 70 stallholders Art 'n' About is the perfect place to find that unique piece of jewellery or genuine artworks and individual crafts. Live buskers, several technique sessions and craft workshops are also scheduled for the day. Plus, as always there will be free face painting and a free kid's craft activity. Stallholder information and workshop brief can be downloaded online at www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au.

Dates: 31 July 2011 to 31 July 2011.
Opening Times: Sunday 10am - 4pm.

For more information, contact: Events Officer 08 9405 5362.

Joanne Duffy & Zoran Petkovic @ Artspace Gallery

Event Title: Dissolved Boundaries.
Participating Artists: Joanne Duffy, Zoran Petkovic.

Venue:
Artspace Gallery,
4/192 Hampden Rd Nedlands.

Description: Artspace Gallery has pleasure in inviting you to Dissolved Boundaries Featuring new works by Zoran Petkovic and Joanne Duffy.

These two artists have joined forces to bring you a visual feast of works employing the separate mediums of photography and paint. Whilst both artists are abstract expressionists, they are motivated by very different ideas.

Joanne was brought up in the wheat belt and that landscape has remained with her today. She takes those remembered visions and interprets them with colour and marks.

Zoran fell in love with photography in the 1980's. Although educated as an engineer, his journey through life has progressed in anything but straight lines. He found and embraced the need for creativity, flexibility, curiosity and free play. This is very evident in his work.

Please join us at 6pm on Friday 24th June for drinks and meet the artists.

Dates: 25 June 2011 to 10 July 2011.
Opening Times: 10am - 4pm Wed to Friday, Saturday to Sunday 10am to 3pm..

For more information, contact: Joanne Duffy.

Joel Wynn Rees @ Venn Gallery

Event Title: 'Australia's Greatest Hits' - An Exhibition Of Contemporary Australian Photography by Joel Wynn Rees.
Participating Artists: Joel Wynn Rees.

Venue:
Venn Gallery,
16 Queen St, Perth.

Description: Venn Gallery presents 'Australia's Greatest Hits', a solo exhibition by Australian photographer Joel Wynn Rees containing a series of works taken on a recent journey through the North-West of the country. The photographs explore representations of Australian identity and seek to uncover a unique vision of the characters and life found in the isolated terrain of the outback.

Dates: 16 June 2011 to 15 July 2011.
Opening Times: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-7pm.

For more information, contact: Bayoush Demissie, Gallery Manager.

Christine Johnson @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: The Botany of Beauty.
Participating Artists: Christine Johnson.

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

Description: Greenhill Galleries is pleased to present The Botany of Beauty, a series of bold and breathtaking floral works by Melbourne-based artist, Christine Johnson.

Capturing luminous imagery of both exotic and native flora, Johnson‚s oil paintings beautifully imagine the details of the floral landscape while almost dissolving into abstraction. Her unique visual language instils a sense of visual vigour that is tinged with delicacy, thereby portraying the dynamics of nature.

Dates: 03 June 2011 to 18 June 2011.
Opening Times: Tue-Fri, 10-5pm; Sat, 10-4pm.

For more information, contact: 08 9383 4433.

Various artists @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: Ceramic Arts Association of WA Annual Exhibition 2011.
Participating Artists: Various artists.

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

Description: This annual exhibition of selected works will showcase a diverse range of ceramic arts produced by Western Australian potters. For 2011, Diane McCusker, artist and gallery director has been invited to select the works. McCusker will also present the Judge's Award, Honourable mentions and the Kusnik Award for excellence, named in honour of Mike Kusnik.

Dates: 9 July 2011 to 14 August 2011.
Opening Times: Tues - Fri, 10-3pm; Sat-Sun, 11-4pm.

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

Various Artists @ Parmelia House

Event Title: City Life Art Exhibition.
Participating Artists: Yolande Bennett, Antoni Daniel, Carol Hazel, Myra Mitchell, Narelle Manser-Smith, Carollyn Rhodes-Thompson and more.

Venue:
Parmelia House,
Lobby, 191 St George's Terrace Perth WA.

Description:
Interactive Arts warmly invites you to the opening of City Life.

This group exhibition has been inspired by the availability of a central CBD location of the lobby of Parmelia House thanks to the support of Hawaiian.

Featuring Yolande Bennett, Antoni Daniel, Narelle Manser-Smith, Lindy Boyle, Lindy Midalia, Myra Mitchell, Carollyn Rhodes-Thompson and more...
The 5 Senses Opening night Thursday 16 June 6pm.

This event is proudly sponsored by Hawaiian, Arimia Wines and Jewellery Gallery on Hay.

Dates: 16 June 2011 to 1 July 2011.
Opening Times: 10 am - 5pm Monday - Friday.

For more information, contact: Fleur Allen, 08 9380 6539, 0412 473 248, contact@interactivearts.com.au, www.InteractiveArts.com.au

Danilo Pravica @ Gallery Central

Event Title: DANILO PRAVICA ALCHEMY OF THINKING.
Participating Artists: Danilo Pravica.

Venue:
Gallery Central,
12 Aberdeen St, Perth.

Description: DANILO PRAVICA ALCHEMY OF THINKING
10 JUNE - 2 JULY

Human existence meets the heavenly sphere in Pravica's oil paintings, acrylics, drawings and aquatints.

Born in the former Yugoslavia, Danilo Pravica has lived and worked in Perth since 1997. He has had an amazing 44 solo exhibitions in Europe and 8 in Perth. Pravica is represented in collections in 22 countries.

Through form and colour, Pravica transforms the human and the natural worlds into intimations of the infinite, implying the interconnectedness of all things, including the physical and the spiritual. His figures are somehow disembodied, even spectral, certainly universal. They intersect and overlap, looking outwards towards the viewer or inwards towards their own space. Out of these complexities of space and viewing points there frequently arises a figure, outlined in glowing colour, and floating upwards out of the frame. At the same time the background colours become pure and clear, as if to indicate the attainment of some form of the sublime.

Gallery Central is proud to be a partner of the City of Perth Winter Arts Season.

Dates: 10 June 2011 to 02 July 2011.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10am-4.45pm; Sat 2-4.45pm.

For more information, contact: 94271318.

Jimmy Pike, John Butler and many more! @ Victoria Hall

Event Title: The Great Deckchair Auction.
Participating Artists: Jimmy Pike, John Butler and many more!.

Venue:
Victoria Hall,
179 High Street, Fremantle.

Description: The historic Great Deckchair Auction is back again offering an exciting opportunity to snap up some of the most exciting visual art from our most talented West Australian artists.

The 2011 auction will showcase artwork from an array of artists, in particular Fremantle musician John Butler, who will paint a deckchair to be auctioned specifically for this event. Accompanied by almost 30 Western Australian professional visual artists, this occasion is a rare opportunity to view and purchase some of these exquisite artworks.

Dates: 11 June 2011 to 11 June 2011.
Opening Times: Viewings from 12noon, auction begins at 5pm.

For more information, contact: Emily Fiori.

Thomas Heidt @ emerge ARTSPACE

Event Title: 'Time Slot' - Exhibition.
Participating Artists: Thomas Heidt.

Venue:
emerge ARTSPACE,
676A Beaufort St, Mt Lawley.

Description: Thomas Heidt's latest solo exhibition [Time Slot] at Emerge Art Space brings together a series of elemental works that embody the artists‚ continuing process driven practice and its movement into increasingly vast spaces.

Sighting the aesthetics of scientific processes, repetition and emotional and rational methods of construction, Heidt has an implicit understanding of materials and their underlying potential to create form and structure. Charred local timbers and pencil box tools are employed by Heidt in his creations, where repetitive forms give way to the subtle oddities uncovered via the artists process.

Amongst these earnest inquiries into the nature of materials, scientific repetition and minimal aesthetics, there is a lingering and refreshing effect of play evident in Heidt's works.

There is a sense that many of the works presented in [Time Slot] are a slice of a larger, perpetual structure or pattern that with time could extend beyond the gallery walls.

- Britt Salt.

Dates: 1 June 2011 to 17 June 2011.
Opening Times: Wed - Sat 11am - 4pm or by appointment.

For more information, contact: 9271 6459.

Laura Mitchell @ Kidogo Arthouse

Event Title: ART EXHIBITION & BOOK LAUNCH "The Elephant of Eastbury".
Participating Artists: Laura Mitchell.

Venue:
Kidogo Arthouse,
Bathers Beach off Mews Rd, Fremantle.

Description:
A child goes nextdoor to see his grandmother, and finds her motionless. Next to her is a tiny bejewelled elephant...and so begins the story of The Elephant of Eastbury.

Please join American/W.Australian artist Laura Mitchell for an exhibiton of her paintings and the book launch based on this poem. This was a result of an international collaboration with Littlefox Press in Melbourne, and U.S. poet Andrew Gates. The images range from literal to metaphorical interpretations of the poem, alluding to the poet's memories and meanings. The event will be opened by noted Melbourne artist Jo Darvall in Perth and by Littlefox Press Publisher and acclaimed academic and writer Christine Matthieu in Melbourne.

Dates: 10 June 2011 to 16 June 2011.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sa-Su 10-4.

For more information, contact: Laura Mitchell.

Japanese Design Today 100 @ Gallery Central

Event Title: Japanese Design Today 100.

Venue:
Gallery Central,
12 Aberdeen St, Northbridge.

Description: Japanese Design Today 100

An insight into the nature of contemporary Japanese culture is offered by this unique collection of Japanese designed household items. The exhibition presents designs for domestic objects produced during the 1990s, plus it casts a glance backwards to the roots of contemporary design, from the postwar Japan of the 1950s. There is the world's smallest radio and TV, the Walkman and other innovative electronic devices, cars, bikes, furniture and solutions for practical clothing and low cost accommodation.

Japanese Design Today 100 celebrates the achievements, past and present, of the country's design leaders and is presented by The Japan Foundation and the Consulate-General of Japan in Perth.

Dates: 17 May 2011 to 31 May 2011.
Open: 10am - 4.45pm Monday - Friday; 2 - 4.45pm Saturday

For more information, contact: 94271318.

Various Artists @ The Oats Factory

Event Title: Drawn.
Participating Artists: Marie Burridge, Claire Canham, Jenna Dowling, Zoe Chong-Seng, Deborah Haslam, Connla Kerr, Cynthia Ellis, Donovan Fisher, Rebecca Orchard, Tanisha Percival, Melody Smith, Bill Wernham & Ian Williams.

Venue:
The Oats Factory,
69 Oats St, Carlisle WA 6101.

Description:
'Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating' - Salvador Dali.

The artists selected for 'Drawn'‚ share a common passion for materials and process; their practices encompass a variety of approaches to the subject of drawing. For many, drawing is considered the foundation of all artistic practice. Drawing can be many things; a meditation, a study, an exploration of ideas, but often artistic intervention becomes sidelined in preference for conceptual objectives. Drawing has the potential to capture a rare and unguarded moment of clarity during the artistic process.
'Drawn' showcases works from a diverse group of artists; whose work affirms the necessity and relevance of drawing in contemporary art.

Dates: 13 May 2011 to 29 May 2011.
Opening Times: Wed - Sun, 12-5pm.

For more information, contact: melody.smith@theoatsfactory.com.au

Joseph H. Dalton @ Genesis in the Hills

Event Title: Exhibition One.
Participating Artists: Joseph H. Dalton.

Venue:
Genesis in the Hills,
124 Croyden road, Roleystone WA 6111.

Description: Exhibition One is a breakthrough art display of one man's observation of the nature of refraction. Various mediums. www.jhd101.com Set in the beautiful hills landscape of Roleystone, not to be missed. Opening night, Saturday May 21. 6pm.

Dates: 21 May 2011 to 20 June 2011.
Opening Times: Thursday 10:30-5pm, Friday-Sunday 8:30am-5pm.

For more information, contact: Lavida Rose, leafitb@yahoo.com.au

Various Artists @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: 8: Contemporary Jewellery: Meet the artists.
Participating Artists: Helena Bogucki, Claire Brooks, Carolyn Gorman, Carrie McDowell, Claire Moody, Leah Tarlo, Fern Vallesi and Alister Yiap.

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

Description: Join artists Helena Bogucki, Claire Brooks, Carolyn Gorman, Carrie McDowell, Claire Moody, Leah Tarlo, Fern Vallesi and Alister Yiap for afternoon tea at this special behind the scenes glimpse of their work featured in the Eight exhibition now showing at Heathcote Museum and Gallery.

The artists will guide you through the contemporary jewellery works in the exhibition and provide an insight into the making process, inspirations and working together to produce the 'Ninth Jeweller' project.

Sunday, 15 May at 1pm - 3pm.

To RSVP please email claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au or call 9364 5666.
The exhibition runs until 22 May.

Dates: 15 May 2011 to 15 May 2011.
Opening Times: 1 - 3pm.

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

Katarina Vesterberg @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: A Temperate View.
Participating Artists: Katarina Vesterberg.

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

Description: Greenhill Galleries is pleased to present a new collection of landscapes and seascapes by Scandinavian-born artist, Katarina Vesterberg.

Taking inspiration from the transitions in the natural environment, Vesterberg's works reveal an interest in exploring the subtle meeting between earth and ocean, finding expression in deeply atmospheric paintings that possess a romantic sensibility. Her Nordic background is evoked in her utilisation of colour and light and the manner in which she responds to the landscape. Rather than overworking the panoramic views, Vesterberg engages with the essentials of nature, producing works that highlight both the vast enormity and serene beauty of natural, exterior spaces.

Dates: 04 May 2011 to 18 May 2011.
Opening Times: Tue-Fri, 10-5pm; Sat, 10-4pm.

For more information, contact: info@greenhillgalleries.com.

Anita Haywood @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: The Illusion of Control.
Participating Artists: Anita Haywood.

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

Description: Anita Haywood explores the Human Condition through photography, painting, film, installation and sculpture in this solo exhibition that questions the ways in which we attempt to take charge of our fate. Haywood says, 'We like to believe that we have control over our lives. But have we? We hone skills to cope with a contemporary society, but events develop out of our jurisdiction and we can only respond, particularly in an accident, battle or a natural disaster. Even when planning our own funeral, nothing is guaranteed. Control is inevitably out of our hands.'

Dates: 28 May 2011 to 3 July 2011.
Opening Times: Tuesday - Friday 10-3pm; Saturday - Sunday 11-3pm.

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

Charles Blackman @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: 'Through the Looking Glass': Charles Blackman's Wonderful World of Schoolgirls, Alice in Wonderland and Cheshire Cats.
Participating Artists: Charles Blackman.

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

Description: It is with immense pleasure that Greenhill Galleries announces this upcoming exhibition of recent Charles Blackman ink drawings.

This limited collection of original ink drawings revisits some of Blackman's favourite subjects - Alice in Wonderland, schoolgirls, women and cats. Blackman's works have afforded him high acclaim over a career spanning more than 60 years, and many of his most important works are included in the collections of major public galleries of Australia.

These sometimes sparse drawings, have a simplicity found only in the works of highly accomplished artists, illustrating the power of a single silhouetted image.

Dates: 15 April 2011 to 30 April 2011.
Opening Times: Tue-Fri, 10-5pm; Sat, 10-4pm.

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

Various Artists @ Westonia Old Miners Hall

Event Title: Westonia Metal Art exhibition.
Participating Artists: Various.

Venue:
Westonia Old Miners Hall,
Main Street of Westonia.

Description: The Shire of Westonia are running an Art exhibtion over two days for drought relief on the theme of Metalworks. Various Artists from around the State are exhibiting. A barbecue and full bar will be open on Saturday the 30th.

Dates: 30 July 2011 to 31 July 2011.
Opening Times: Sat 9am till late Sun 9am-5pm.

For more information, contact: Annemaree Jensen.

Call for Exhibition Proposals @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: Call for Exhibition Proposals 2012.

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

Description: Heathcote Museum & Gallery are now calling for exhibition proposals for the 2012 program.

Deadline for 2012 applications is 15 May 2011.

The Gallery invites proposals from emerging and established artists, curators, community groups and people wanting to exhibit material within a social history context. The Gallery develops exhibitions in-house, by invitation and through artist proposals.

Exhibitions are assessed using the following criteria:

- A pursuit of ideas and artistic excellence
- Exhibition content and rationale
- Technical engagement
- Clear communication of the exhibition\\\'s intent
- Adequate material to assess the proposal
- Consideration of the physical requirements of both the exhibition space and the artwork proposed

Applications for recurrent exhibitions are only considered if there is a break of at least 12 months from the last day of the one exhibition to the next.

Please find further information here:
http://www.melvillecity.com.au/facilities/museums/heathcote/applications

Deadline: 15 May 2011.
Opening Times: Tuesday - Friday 10-3pm; Saturday - Sunday 11-3pm.

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

Various Artists @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: 8 - an contemporary jewellery exhibition.
Participating Artists: Helena Bogucki, Claire Brooks, Carolyn Gorman, Carrie McDowell, Claire Moody, Leah Tarlo, Fern Vallesi & Alister Yiap.

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

Description: A showcase of works by 8 Western Australian contemporary jewellers brought together by a common interest in the process of making. The number 8 visually references infinity, the symbol of the never-ending link and the infinite bond between this group of artist jewellers.

To be opened by Fremantle Arts Centre, Curator, Dr Ric Spencer on
Friday, 15 April 2011 at 6.00pm. To attend opening night please RSVP to the below email or phone 9364 5666.

Exhibition runs from Saturday, 16 April ˆ Sunday, 22 May 2011.

Dates: 16 April 2011 to 22 May 2011.
Opening Times: Tues-Fri, 10-3pm; Sat-Sun, 11-3pm.

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

Waldemar Kolbusz @ Gunyulgup Galleries

Event Title: Recent Paintings by Waldemar Kolbusz.

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

Description: Kolbusz, well known for his abstract colourist paintings, presents his 9th solo exhibition at Gunyulgup Galleries. The artist's work has evolved from a structured approach to what is now a far more sophisticated palette and lyrical interpretation.

Dates: 23 April 2011 to 8 May 2011.
Opening Times: 7 days, 10am - 5pm.

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

Colosoul - Artist Call Out

COLOSOUL is looking for ARTISTS to be involved in it's ART EXHIBITION AND AUCTION.

The focus of the event is to raise awareness and funds for the Burns Unit at Princess Margaret Hospital and to provide a platform for emerging artists to showcase their work.

Artists will have the opportunity to have their work exhibited in an inner city gallery. With the endorsement of Dr. Fiona Wood, this event will give them exposure to both the public and corporate sector.

If you are interested in being a featured artist in this event, Colosoul can send you more information about the Art Exhibition.

Deadline: 9 May 2011.
For more information, contact: Sarah Eve: art@colosoul.com.au

Various Artists @ Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary

Event Title: Artists on the Walkpath.
Participating Artists: Melissa Carey, Peter Dallimore, Selga Esots, Linda Fardoe, Josephine Flynn, Simon Giraudo, John Greeuw, Amber Harries, Julie Jackman, Jed Lever, Gabby Mazalevskis, Chris Reimer, Rebecca Sheardown and Joanna Sulkowski, Giovanni Di Dio, Melissa Di Dio, Matt Moore, Cherish Marrington and Elizabeth Marpole.

Venue:
Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary,
Slade Street, Bayswater (public park).

Description: The fifth 'Artists on the Walkpath'‚ will take place on the westside path adjacent to the Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary at Riverside Gardens, Bayswater on Saturday 2 April and Sunday 3 April 2011. Artists living in the eastern region have created temporary art installations that respond to the local environment. Artists ensure artworks do not harm the surroundings. The project is setup for one weekend only as part of the Autumn River Festival happening on Sunday 3 April. The project aims to provide art for the enjoyment and interest of the community and to promote artists living in the area.

Dates: 02 April 2011 to 03 April 2011.
Opening Times: outdoor event, open 24/7.

For more information, contact: Rebecca Sheardown 0416 129 126.

Lia McKnight & Steve Armitstead with Erin Coates @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: the elusive light Artist Talk.
Participating Artists: Lia McKnight & Steve Armitstead with Erin Coates.

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

Description: An artist talk will be held on Saturday, 2 April 2011 at 1pm with Stephen Armitstead and Lia McKnight in conversation with Artist and Curator, Erin Coates.

RSVP appreciated to claire.bushby@melville.wa.gov.au or call 9364 5666.

Exhibition continues until 10 April 2011.

Dates: 02 April 2011.
Opening Times: Tuesday - Friday 10-3pm; Saturday - Sunday 11-3pm.

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

Various Artists @ Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery

Event Title: Reconnaissance.
Participating Artists: Bob Birch, Christopher Crouch, David McKenzie & Susan Norrie, and John Tarry.

Venue:
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery,
The University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Hwy (cnr Fairway) Crawley, Perth Western Australia 6009.

Description: We live in a rapidly changing world. War and global warming mean that thousands of people worldwide are constantly crossing state boundaries or becoming stateless. Some have been stateless for generations. Australians are used to seeing the victims of the latest war or environmental tragedy on their television screens. The works in this show explore what happens beyond official accounts. The exhibition presents the work of five Australian artists whose oeuvre has taken them beyond our domestic boundaries and local concerns. These works constitute a 'reconnaissance', a survey of other places and events.

Dates: 11 March 2011 to 24 April 2011.
Opening Times: Tues - Fri, 11 - 5pm; Sun, 12 - 5pm.

For more information, contact: Baige Smith.

Art for Kenya @ Gadfly Gallery

Event Title: ART FOR KENYA.

Venue:
GADFLY GALLERY,
WARATAH AVENUE, DALKEITH.

Description: Susan Saleeba writes, "Through an Art Auction held in 2010 I was able to purchase land in the slums of Kaptembwa, Nakuru, Kenya. This year June 6th I again wish to hold another Art Auction and seek artists who again wish to donate a piece of their art to make a difference to those in one of the worst slums of Kenya.

Your work will be hung professionally and each piece will be given the donors name and contact details. Your art can either be donated and if not sold returned, or can have a reserve price and the proceeds to the charity. This is I know a big ask, last year was a success for the artists who donated in knowing that a part of themselves saved others. Please assist this year.

http://www.kenya.net.au."

Dates: 26/6/2011 to 26/06/11.
Opening Times: 4.30pm until 9.30pm.

For more information, contact: Susan 0407 402 040.

Group Show @ Gallery Central

Event Title: SHINE.
Participating Artists: group show.

Venue:
Gallery Central,
12 Aberdeen St, Perth.

Description: S H I N E.
Central Institute of Technology.
Creative Industries Recent Graduates Show.
Every year we unleash another constellation of dazzling graduates - see some of our shiniest stars in this annual show of the best graduates in Visual Arts, Jewellery, Photography, Fashion, Graphic Design, Design for Industry, Interior Design, Interior Decoration + Screen.

View Monday 14 March to Friday 1 April.
Weekdays 10-4.45, Sat 2-4.45

Gallery Central
12 Aberdeen St, Perth T: 9427 1318
www.gallerycentral.com.au

Dates: 14 March 2011 to 01 April 2011.
Opening Times: Weekdays 10-4.45, Sat 2-4.45.

For more information, contact: 9427 1318.

Various Artists @ Various venues around Albany CBD

Event Title: Paperartzi'11.
Participating Artists: Selected artists for Paperartzi'11are Kerri Argent (Lake Grace), Sue Codee (Albany), Ann Copeman (Albany), Jenny Crisp (Albany), Peta Davies (Albany), Victoria Eyre (Albany), Indra Geidans (Torbay), Jillian Green (Kentdale), Beth Kirkland (Albany), Bo Laidler (Albany), Judith Lambert (Albany), Margaret Sanders (SA), Helen Seivers (Capel), Marina Troitsky (Busselton), Tania Spencer (Lake Grace), Holly Story (Perth), Kati Thamo (Albany) and Trish Ware (Albany).

Venue:
Various venues around Albany CBD, shop fronts, WA Museum Albany, Vancouver Arts Centre.

Description: Contemporary artists will explore drawing and mark-making and its infinite possibilities in Paperartzi'11 in Albany, Western Australia, from March 5-20 and everyone is invited.
Shopfronts, cafes and outdoor spaces in Albany's CBD will host imaginative artworks and performances. Exhibitions will also be shown in the Albany Town Hall and Vancouver Arts Centre.
See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/paperartzi.

Dates: March 5, 2011 to March 20, 2011.
Opening Times: 8.30am-4pm.

For more information, contact: Paperartzi'11 coordinator Annette Davis.

WA Visual Art Expo @ UWA

Event Title: WA Visual Art Expo.
Participating Artists: WA artists, photographers, glassware and ceramics, sculptors.

Venue:
UWA,
STIRLING HIGHWAY NEDLANDS.

Description:
We are inviting artists, photographers, glassware and ceramic artists and sculptors to participate in the inaugural WA Visual Art Expo. We are endeavouring to create an incredible atmosphere . There will be an exciting array of food and beverages, unique cuisine and picnic opportunities. We are securing sponsorship from prominent businesses and have secured advertising in The West, Scoop magazine, Insite, Sunday Times as well as our local shire newspapers and local radio prior to our expo.

WHAT?
WA VISUAL ART EXPO

WHEN?
9-10TH JULY 2011
18TH OCT 2011

Saturday 10am - 4pm Public & Trade
Sunday 10am - 4pm Public & Trade

WHERE?
THE BEAUTIFUL UWA WINTHROP AND HACKETT HALL AND SURROUNDING GARDENS.

For more information email us at fabart@fabartevents.com.au

To apply online visit our website www.fabartevents.com.au

Dates: July 9-10; October 18.
Opening Times: 10am-4pm.

For more information, contact: fabart@fabartevents.com.au.

Various Artists @ Pulseart Studio

Event Title: PULSE ART STUDIO COMMUNITY ART MARKET.
Participating Artists: Danica Wichtermann, Nis Wichtermann, Bernadette Aitken, Maxine Clarke, Patricia Fernandes and many more.

Venue:
Pulseart Studio,
52 Kent Street Spearwood WA 6163.

Description: Come and be inspired.

We would like to invite you to our COMMUNITY ART MARKET

THE Pulse Art Studio in Spearwood is opening its doors to the community for two days of crafts, creation and music.

The studio is run by local artist Nis Wichtermann, who is working on turning his family home into a community house and centre for workshops and sharing artwork.

This weekend's workshops, on Saturday and Sunday, will feature mini interactive demonstrations of wood sculpting, clay, painting, printing and dyeing, and music.

There will also be market stalls and artwork by emerging artists on display.

Entry is free and taking part in demonstrations costs a gold coin donation.

Nis's daughter Danica said they were hoping residents would come and join in with the 10 artists.

The market runs from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday 26-27 February 2011 at 52 Kent Street, Spearwood.

Please contact us or visit our website for more information:
www.pulseartstudio.com

Dates: 26th february 2011 to 27th february 2011.
Opening Times: Sat & Sun 10am-4pm.

For more information, contact: Danica 0422986129.

Carolyn Griffiths @ The UWA Club

Event Title: Visual Tempos.
Participating Artists: Carolyn Griffiths.

Venue:
The UWA Club,
The University Club of Western Australia- Hackett Drive Entrance #1, Carpark #3.

Description: 'Visual Tempo's, an exhibition by Carolyn Griffiths will be held at the University of UWA Club Gallery. The work explores a merging of rhythmic painterly surfaces with echoes and cadences of images momentarily glimpsed. Resonances, some melodic or discordant can be glimpsed by the viewers. The painted works interface with both personal and superficial human rhythms.

Carolyn's painting techniques explore the creative potential of the imagination and inner self. She employs abstract techniques and mixed media alongside acrylic enamel paint and objects evoking a sense of immediacy - of 'painting in the moment' - expressing depth of form and feeling. 'Her unique blend of materials and techniques manifest in powerful alchemical statements about the nature of nature'. (David Giles, artist)

Dates: Friday 1 April 6pm 2011 to Tuesday 10 May 2011.
Opening Times: Monday-Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 11-5pm.

For more information, contact: Carolyn Griffiths 0433 284 529/9471 7530.

Guy Grey Smith @ Mundaring Arts Centre

Event Title: Guy Grey Smith: A Collective View, Shire of Mundaring Art Acquisition Exhibition.
Participating Artists: Guy Grey Smith.

Venue:
Mundaring Arts Centre,
7190 Great Eastern Hwy, Mundaring WA 6073.

Description: This exhibition pays tribute to one of Western Australia's great artists and marks the 30th anniversary of his death in 1981. Featuring works inspired by Grey Smith's life in the Perth hills, rarely seen in public and covering the diverse scope of his talent, this exhibition has been curated for the Shire of Mundaring by Catherine Czerw.

Dates: 04 February 2011 to 13 March 2011.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun 11am-3pm, closed Public Holidays .

For more information, contact: Jenny Haynes.

Fred Flood @ Mundaring Arts Centre

Event Title: A Snapshot in Time, the Photography of Frederick Flood - 1920's-1950's WA.
Participating Artists: Fred Flood.

Venue:
Mundaring Arts Centre,
7190 Great Eastern Hwy Mundaring WA 6073.

Description: This exhibition presents a snapshot in time of the themes and styles of renowned photographer and artist, Frederick Flood (1881-1965). Recorded during his career as photographer for the West Australian Newspaper Group (1920's-1950's), this collection of work is selected from Flood's personal collection of photographs and watercolours, and documents the growth of a nation through the subtle and sensitive eye of a great Western Australian artist.

Dates: 04 February 2011 to 13 March 2011.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun 11am-3pm; closed Public Holidays.

For more information, contact: Jenny Haynes.

Invited High School Art graduates from the Eastern region @ Mundaring Arts Centre

Event Title: Beyond the Brick VII.
Participating Artists: Invited High School Art graduates from the Eastern region.

Venue:
Mundaring Arts Centre,
7190 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Nichol St) Mundaring WA 6073.

Description: This annual exhibition invites participation from graduating and former high school students from schools across the Eastern Region with artworks in a variety of media.

Dates: 18 March 2011 to 10 April 2011.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun 11am-3pm; closed Public Holidays.

For more information, contact: Jenny Haynes.

Russell Bell @ Mundaring Arts Centre Community Room

Event Title: Images of the Wheatbelt.
Participating Artists: Russell Bell.

Venue:
Mundaring Arts Centre Community Room,
7190 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Nichol St) Mundaring WA 6073.

Description: Russell has influenced many West Australian painters, teaching art in various institutions since 1966. His stunning acrylic works capture the light and movement of the ever changing landscape of the Wheatbelt.

Dates: 18 March 2011 to 10 April 2011.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun 11am-3pm; closed Public Holidays.

For more information, contact: Jenny Haynes.

Various Artists @ The Oats Factory

Event Title: Young Guns.
Participating Artists: Bill Wernham, Cherish Marrington, Cynthia Ellis, David Ledger, Johl Dwyer, Kate Jarman, Maria Hildrick, Meldijana Hozanovich, Rebecca Morgan & Richard Foulds.

Venue:
The Oats Factory,
69 Oats St Carlisle WA 6101.

Description: A group exhibition of contemporary artists featuring works by Bill Wernham, Cherish Marrington, Cynthia Ellis, David Ledger,Johl Dwyer, Kate Jarman, Maria Hildrick, Melanie Diss, Meldijana Hozanovic, Rebecca Morgan and Richard Foulds. Visit www.theoatsfactory.com.au

Dates: 19th Feb 2011 to 20th March 2011.
Opening Times: Wed- Sun 12-5pm.

For more information, contact: Melody Smith.

The Hollow City Chronicles @ Junction Gallery

Event Title: The Hollow City Chronicles.
Participating Artists: Patrizia Tonello, Graham Taylor, Stuart Elliott, Peter Dailey, Merrick Belyea, Amanda Williams, Richard Heath.

Venue:
Junction Gallery,
Polytechnic West campus, N Block, Lloyd Street, Midland.

Description: The Hollow City Chronicles is a newly-established internet-based viewing platform showcasing the work of WA visual artists in a series of short animated films that have been inspired by their individual art practice. The films utilise hand-produced graphics and imagery, computer generated animation and video. An exhibition of work used in the making of the films will accompany the launch of the website. www.hollowcitychronicles.com.

Dates: 10 February 2011 to 4 March 2011.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10 -4pm, Closed weekends.

For more information, contact: Patrizia Tonello.

Rona Chadwick, Shirley Winstanley, Mary Dudin and others @ DoC Gallery

Event Title: The Long March: an exhibition celebrating 100 years of the International Women's Day March.
Participating Artists: Rona Chadwick, Shirley Winstanley, Mary Dudin and others.

Venue:
DoC Gallery,
cnr Guildford Rd and 8th Avenue, Maylands (under the Maylands Library).

Description: An exhibition of works by women celebrating IWD.

Dates: March 4-6, 2011.
Opening Times: Fri 7pm, sat sun - 1 - 4pm.

For more information, contact: rona chadwick 0400 7999 21.

Nigel Hewitt @ Gunyulgup Galleries

Event Title: The Three Romances.
Participating Artists: Nigel Hewitt.

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

Description: Nigel Hewitt explores the theme 'The Three Romances', sailing, sunsets and the sea. The works on paper involve the artist's distinctive style of layering using many different mediums. The references to navigation and mapping from previous works inform these new paintings also, resulting in a resolved body of work from this well established artist.

Dates: 05 March 2011 to 20 March 2011.
Opening Times: 7 days, 10am - 5pm.

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

Stephen Schulyta @ KURB Gallery

Event Title: Steve's Manifesto.
Participating Artists: Stephen Schulyta.

Venue:
KURB Gallery,
312a William St, Northbridge. 6000.

Description: Steve's Manifesto is a great body of work filled with strange distortions and dislocations associated with the surreal. Riddles, Paradox and Metaphors are used to express social comment.
"...painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an instrument of war for attack and defence against the enemy." Pablo Picasso.
It pokes fun at urban society and tries to move beyond stereotypes.
Art is Schulyta's megaphone.

Dates: 5 March 2011 to 18 March 2011.
Opening Times: Sat -Thurs, 10 - 6pm: Fri, 10 - 7.30pm.

For more information, contact: +61417951271

Lia McKnight & Steve Armitstead @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: The Elusive Light.
Participating Artists: Lia McKnight & Steve Armitstead.

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

Description: the elusive light will feature works by Stephen Armitstead and Lia McKnight, including their first ever collaborative work. In direct response to the Heathcote Gallery, its particular spaces and architecture, the exhibition will feature new objects, installations, photography and video installations. All works relate to the word light‚ and its various meanings, that is: illumination; lack of weight (or mass), delicacy, and the absence of profundity. Intervening with and incorporating the interior spaces of the site, the exhibition is intended to be a spatial and sensorial experience for visitors.

Dates: 11 March 2011 to 10 April 2011.
Opening Times: Tuesday - Friday 10-3pm; Saturday - Sunday 11-3pm.

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

Jesper Just @ John Curtin Gallery

Event Title: Jesper Just in conversation with John Curtin Gallery Director Chris Malcolm.
Participating Artists: Jesper Just.

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

Description: The John Curtin Gallery will be presenting Danish-born film artist Jesper Just in conversation with Curator and Gallery Director Chris Malcolm at 2pm on Sunday 13 February. Just combines meticulous high-end film production with an artist's profound insight into the human condition. The Gallery is showing a suite of five works by Just in his first Australian solo exhibition. Free admission and parking.

Dates: Sunday 13 February 2011.
Opening Times: 2pm.

For more information, contact: Samantha Smith.

Various Artists @ Perth Galleries

Event Title: The Window and the Door.
Participating Artists: Jeremy Kirwan Ward, Lesley Munro, Giles Hohnen, Angela Mc Harrie, Penny Coss, Carol Wells, Robert Dorizzi, Judy Rogers and Eveline Kotai.

Venue:
Perth Galleries,
92 Stirling Highway, North Fremantle.

Description: Where a window 'frames', a door beckons you to enter, this exhibition offers new ways of experiencing the creative process - both for the viewer and for the artist.

Nine artists have been invited to produce work outside their normal practice. They're mostly painters or mixed media artists who work in 2 dimensions, and in this rare exhibition at Perth Galleries, they have leapt from the flat plane into the third dimension with surprising results.

They've created an exciting array of assemblages that echo and parallel their usual practice in a variety of unexpected approaches - from drawings in space, to harnessed brushstrokes, to construction pieces made from unorthodox materials, these pieces will no doubt stimulate the senses and awaken the mind's eye.

Dates: 11 Feb 2011 to 5 March 2011.
Opening Times: Open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm.

For more information, contact: Alison Barrett.

Nathan Stevens @ Gallery Central

Event Title: What is Displace?
Participating Artists: Nathan Stevens.

Venue:
Gallery Central,
12 Aberdeen Street Northbridge 6000.

Description: Transforming the gallery into his own deserted island, North American nomad Nathan Stevens leaves you stranded in this landscape of found and lost discoveries. Influenced by ideas of cartography and communication breakdown, surveying and self-surveillance, this moving series of installations unpacks processes of personal displacement and dislocation through interactive broadcasts from a shipwrecked radio station; endless conversations with an auto-poetic artificial intelligence; a model for multi-dimensional travel to the Bermuda Triangle; and a body of unidentifiable glass objects.

Closing Reception Thurs. 10 Feb 6-8pm. All welcome!.

Dates: 27 January 2011 to 12 February 2011.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri, 10-4.45pm; Sat 12 Feb. 10-4.45pm.

For more information, contact: http://displace.me

The BankWest Art Prize 2011

The deadline - February 14 - for the 2011 Bankwest Art Prize is fast approaching. If you are interested in applying, simply download the Application Form from http://bankwest.com.au/About_Us/Community_Sponsorships/index.aspx