Thursday, 2 August 2012

Pop-up Gallery @ The Colonnade

Event Title: Pop-up gallery.

Venue:
The Colonnade,
388 Hay Street, Subiaco.

Description: In August, Pro Subi are bringing locals and art together in another creative pop-up space.

Inspired by previous community paste-up exhibitions around the metro area, artists are encouraged to make the most of the pop-up gallery in Subiaco which will be a free exhibition space for visual artists of any medium to exhibit their work every Saturday and Sunday during August between noon and 4pm.

Located at the Colonnade, 388 Hay St in Subiaco (in the old Xile, shop number 20) will be over 30 metres of partitioning for the artists to hang their work for public display.

During the exhibition there will also be special performances from either the Beehives GoGo dance troupe, vocalist Karin Page, accordionist Nikki Dagostino or harpist Michelle Smith.

Dates: 4 August 2012 to 26 August 2012.
Opening Times: Every Saturday and Sunday throughout August from 12pm to 4pm.

For more information, contact: naomi.fuller@prosubi.com.au.

Jessica McCallum & Kim Evans @ Smart Space

Event Title: Anthropomoflora.
Participating Artists: Jessica McCallum & Kim Evans.

Venue:
Smart Space,
464 William Street, Northbridge WA.

Description: An exhibition exploring our reflections in the world of flowers by mixed media artist, Jessica McCallum and photographer, Kim Evans officially opens Friday 14th September 2012 at Smart space Gallery, 464 William Street Northbridge Western Australia.
Finding the familiar in flowers.
Jessica McCallum is a local emerging artist, specialising in mixed media, large-scale portraiture. Anthropomoflora is her fourth exhibition, and she is excited to be collaborating this year with upcoming Perth photographer Kim Evans in his first show. Featuring exotic flowers and carnivorous plants depicted in original watercolours & inks with a dark twist, large mixed media pieces and ready to hang stunning macro photography, Anthropromoflora will be showing for one week only. This Spring, venture out to the aptly named, vivid green Smart space on Northbridge's cultural strip, and take home something pretty.

Visit www.jessicamccallum.com or find us on Facebook.

Dates: 15 September 2012 to 23 September 2012.
Opening Times: Mon - Sun, 10am - 2pm.

For more information, contact: jessica.mccallum@yahoo.com.au

Monday, 23 July 2012

Mandorla Art Award 2012 @ Perth Town Hall

Event Title: Mandorla Art Award 2012.

Venue:
Perth Town Hall,
Cnr Hay and Barrack Sts, Perth, WA 6000.

Description: The winners and finalists of the Mandorla Art Award 2012 will be on show at Perth Town Hall from 11 to 19 August. With a total prize pool of $42,000, the award is now the nation's most valuable Christian art prize.

Judging the 65 finalists and selecting the winners whose works best reflect the theme 'born of a woman', from Galatians 4:4, are Dr Rod Pattenden, Dr Rachael Kohn and Dr Annette Pedersen.

Contenders include past winners Michael Iwanoff (1987) and John Paul (1990) and past highly commended winners Bob Booth (2010) and Janis Nedela (2010).

Dates: 11 August 2012 to 19 August 2012.
Opening Times: Mon-Sun, 10am-4pm.

For more information, contact: Angela McCarthy.

Sunday, 22 July 2012

Genevieve Burke @ Earlywork Gallery

Event Title: I am. You are. Who is Australian?
Participating Artists: Genevieve Burke.

Venue:
Earlywork Gallery,
3330 South Terrace South Fremantle WA.

Description: The question of our shared identity, of what it is to be Australian, is a national
pursuit. Prime Ministers, social commentators and the local butcher are all asking
the question; what is it - to be Australian?

Genevieve Burke, born of an Indian mother and an Irish-Italian Australian father is a
young West Australian who is fascinated by our diverse perceptions of identity. The
conflict and cohesion, the community and composition of the Australian psyche is
challenged and explored in her Art and Media Exhibition titled; I am. You are.
Who is Australian?

Upon entering the exhibition you are invited to interact in a social engagement of
colour, race and ethnicity as you contribute to A pool of skin colour. Enter the
portal through free-standing doors and experience a televisual biography of the
streets of Perth 'through the veil' as Genevieve takes you on The burqa walk.
Have you ever imagined an indigenous family or an Indian grandmother in an iconic
Australian advertisement? In Imagine the future‚ you are taken beyond the
boundaries of conventionality in popular culture to ask why not?‚ as the
possibilities of the future in advertising is explored.

I am. You are. Who is Australian? Is a bold debut for a young and emerging artist.
Genevieve Burke successfully explores an intriguing selection of artistic mediums to
challenge how we see ourselves. This exhibition also delivers an ethical and diverse
vision of being Australian and opens a portal to reveal our true potential.

Dates: 3rd August 2012 to 5th August 2012.
Opening Times: 10am-4pm.

For more information, contact: Genevieve Burke.

Friday, 20 July 2012

Merrick Belyea, Miik Green, Thomas Heidt, Bevan Honey and Alex Spremberg @ melody smith gallery

Event Title: Form, Process & Materiality.
Participating Artists: Merrick Belyea, Miik Green, Thomas Heidt, Bevan Honey and Alex Spremberg.

Venue:
melody smith gallery,
69 Oats Street, Carlisle, 6101.

Description: This exhibition showcases the works of five influential West Australian artists who share a common respect for materials and authenticity. Using various methods of layering and duplication, these artists demonstrate a consistency in making and a willingness to experiment with the conventions of painting and sculpture. Featuring works by Merrick Belyea, Miik Green, Thomas Heidt, Bevan Honey and Alex Spremberg.

Dates: 07.7.2012 to 05.8.2012.
Opening Times: Tues-Sat, 12-5pm.

For more information, contact: http://melodysmith.com.au/

Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Jill Yelland, Brian Simmons @ Aspects Gallery

Event Title: Kings Park Festival.
Participating Artists: Jill Yelland, Brian Simmons.

Venue:
Aspects Gallery,
Fraser Avenue Kings Park.

Description: The 2012 Kings Park festival celebrates Spring with a showcase of Western Australian wildflowers and a host of free entertainment including live bands and children's theatre, workshops, exhibitions, guided walks and fun filled activities for the whole family.

Aspects of Kings Park Gallery Shop showcases the best of Australian craft and design. Meet some of the artists and see their work on Saturdays during September.

Dates: 1 September 2012 to 1 October 2012.
Opening Times: 11 am - 3pm.

For more information, contact: Rebecca Maddern.

Monday, 16 July 2012

Art on the Move - P.D. Workshop.

Event Title: ART ON THE MOVE P.D. Workshop.

Venue:
ART ON THE MOVE,
71 Boulder Road, Malaga.

Description: Cost: $125 (members) $165 (non-members)
*Membership: Individuals: $27.50, Organisations from $66

Modules:

1.2 Works of Art Curating & Conservation
This module briefly outlines what conservation, handling and curating involves. A variety of basic media categories are discussed and basic damage are discussed.

3.2.5 Basic Packing & Freighting of Artworks
This module aims to introduce the participants to the basic principles transportation. Participants will learn of the risks involved in freighting materials for packing.

2.3.5 Basic Installation of 3D Works
This module is designed to provide participants with a working knowledge successfully install 3D artworks. Participants will learn the different artworks and gain an understanding of safe work practices and safety artworks..

Dates: 15 November 2012 to 15 November 2012.
Opening Times: 9am - 4pm.

For more information, contact: Fiona Gavino, Training Officer, ART ON Ph: (08) 9249 3479 or email: training@artonthemove.com.au.

70+ Australian and International Artists @ Cottesloe Beach, Perth

Event Title: Call for Artist Submissions: Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2013.
Participating Artists: 70+ Australian and International Artists.

Venue:
Cottesloe Beach, Perth,
Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA.

Description: We invite you to submit an application for the 9th annual Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe which is being held from 8 – 25 March 2013. Last year over 250,000 people attended the exhibition during the 3 week exhibition period and we sold over 30% of the outdoor works.

Submission forms can be downloaded from our website: www.sculpturebythesea.com

Please note that the deadline for all submissions is 6pm, Friday 27 July 2012.

Dates: Now to 27 July 2012.

For more information, contact: Julian Pereira, Exhibition Coordinator.

Thursday, 28 June 2012

Call for artist @sima1920art

Event Title: Call for artist @sima1920art.

Venue:
Sima1920Art,
11 Avion Way, Claremont.

Description: We are a new gallery opening in Claremont. We are looking for immediate submissions for the gallery.

Please contact sima1920art@hotmail.com www.sima1920art.com.au.

Opening Times: Mon-Sat 10-5pm.

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Sue Codee, Christine Gregory, Patricia Hines & Monique Tippett @ Gunyulgup Galleries

Event Title: July Focus - Group Exhibition.
Participating Artists: Sue Codee, Christine Gregory, Patricia Hines & Monique Tippett.

Venue:
Gunyulgup Galleries,
Gunyulgup Valley Drive, Yallingup.

Description: A diverse and exciting show of four female artists working in different disciplines. Sue Codee - paper cut works, Christine Gregory - photographic prints on fabric, Patricia Hines - paintings with printing techniques and Monique Tippett - painting on timber wall sculptures. All the artists live in rural areas and are influenced by their surroundings.
Opening is at 11.00am, Sunday 8th July. Please see our website for more info and images: www.gunyulgupgalleries.com.au

Dates: 08 July 2012 to 22 July 2012.
Opening Times: 7 days, 10am - 5pm.

For more information, contact: Christine.

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Denise Brown @ Heathcote Museum & Gallery

Event Title: Tilting at Windmills.
Participating Artists: Denise Brown.

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

Description: Denise Brown presents a sculpture exhibition looking at the effects felt by people marginalised by the written word or spoken language whether it be through migration or learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

Dates: 7 July 2012 to 12 August 2012.
Opening Times: Tues - Fri, 10-3pm; Sat-Sun, 12-4pm.

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

Thursday, 14 June 2012

Madeleine Clear @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: Fragments. 
Participating Artists: Madeleine Clear. 

Venue: 
Greenhill Galleries, 
6 Gugeri Street Claremont WA 6010

Description: This year, West Australian artist Madeleine Clear marks 31 years of exhibitions at Greenhill Galleries, on top of many more as part of the Australian arts community. 

With a strong local client base, several prestigious art awards under her belt and representation in numerous influential private and corporate collections, Madeleine continues her love affair with the Australian environment, using the minutiae she finds in her environment as a metaphor for her continuing exploration of the notion of fragility - emotional, psychological and physical, as well as environmental.

Dates: 14 June 2012 to 30 June 2012
Opening Times: Tue-Fri10-5pmSat, 10-4pm

For more information, contact: Emily Lynch. 

Tuesday, 5 June 2012

Working with Copyright Seminars @ State Library of WA

Event Title: Working with Copyright Seminars - Perth.

Venue:
State Library of WA,
Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge, Perth.

Description: Are you unsure of how copyright applies in an online environment?

The Australian Copyright Council will be holding seminars in Perth 25 - 28 June. These seminars assist creators and users of copyright material in helping to breakdown the complexities of copyright law by using current practical examples, so that you can apply them to your own situation.

Dates: 25 June 2012 to 28 June 2012.

For more information, contact: Visit www.copyright.org.au or email us at info@copyright.org.au.

Thursday, 24 May 2012

Waldemar Kolbusz @ Greenhill Galleries

Event Title: Waldemar Kolbusz at Greenhill Galleries.
Participating Artists: Waldemar Kolbusz.

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

Description: Waldemar Kolbusz‚ paintings have similarities in structure to works produced by some mid 20th century abstract expressionists, and are somewhat reminiscent of early multi-form works by Mark Rothko. There is an automatism about them as they are clearly de-formed and accidental, yet there is also a careful construction to them. They are a type of intellectual de-construction of formlessness.

Waldemar Kolbusz is a much-loved and highly sought-after artist, with a huge local following and representation by several respected Australian galleries and exhibitions in Australia, Hong Kong, New York and Singapore, and is included in some important collections nationally and internationally.

Dates: 25th May 2012 to 9th June 2012.
Opening Times: Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat, 10am-4pm.

For more information, contact: 08 9383 4433.

Thursday, 17 May 2012

Caroline Newman @ Margaret River Gallery

Event Title: The White Collection.
Participating Artists: Caroline Newman.

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

Description: The first solo exhibition for ceramicist Caroline Newman will be held at the Margaret River Gallery from Saturday 2 June to Sunday 17th of June.

A relative newcomer to ceramics, Caroline Newman's exhibition
'The White Collection' is an exquisite collection of ornate, porcelain, bud vessels and bowls.
The chalky porcelain pieces placed on slim wood or acrylic bases are minimalist and Japanese inspired.
Her second limited edition series of Dust and Lace‚ bowls from the Solace and Struggle‚ landscape series draw from the early settlers days in Australia, will also form part of the exhibition.

A beautiful addition to any collection Caroline is receiving strong reviews.

Dates: Saturday 02 June 2012 to Sunday 17th June 2012.
Opening Times: daily 10am-5pm.

For more information, contact: art@margaretrivergallery.com.au.