Kirsten Sivyer @ Kirsten Sivyer Gallery

Event Title: Kirsten Sivyer : Gallery Collection & New Work.
Participating Artists: Kirsten Sivyer.

Venue: Kirsten Sivyer Gallery, 251 Mt Shadforth Rd, Denmark WA.

Description: Kirsten Sivyer's latest exhibition 'Gallery Collection and New
Work' showcases prints, collectables and new works in photography and
painting.

Kirsten's latest paintings are a development of her WA Wheatbelt fire and
smoke series from 2013, one of which won the Albany Art Prize People's
Choice Award that year. The new works are bold, atmospheric and ethereal;
inspired by the effects of fire and smoke on the WA landscape.

The 2013 series of fire and smoke images have been reproduced as a series of
framed prints which will be on display along with a selection of landscape
photography.

Dates: 27 September 2014 to 11 October 2014.
Opening Times: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 10-3pm.

For more information, contact: Kirsten Sivyer on 0432 839 779.

Desma McLeod and lots of canines @ Billy's Daycare for Dogs

Event Title: An Energetic Composition.
Participating Artists: Desma McLeod and lots of canines.

Venue: Billy's Daycare for Dogs, 6/106 Robinson avenue Belmont

Description: An abstract art exhibition showcasing the works of various dogs
and their handlers. Funds raised will be going to Western Australia Lyme
Association.

The dogs have created vibrant and unique pieces, celebrating their movement
and 'live in the moment' philosophy.

www.facebook.com/anenergeticcomposition

Dates: 01 November 2014
Opening Times: Saturday, 6pm-8pm.

For more information, contact: Desma McLeod .

David Rowe, Jon Kudelka, Mark Knight, David Pope, Dean Alston and Greg Smith. @ Wanneroo Gallery

Event Title: Behind the Lines 2013.
Participating Artists: David Rowe, Jon Kudelka, Mark Knight, David Pope,
Dean Alston and Greg Smith..

Venue: Wanneroo Gallery, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way,
Wanneroo.

Description: We look back at 2013. A year that will be remembered as a year
of challenges for Australia's political leaders, drama for their
constituents, and endless inspiration for the nation's cartoonists

In Behind the Lines 2013 the highs and lows of a tumultuous year in politics
are laid bare by the country's most talented political cartoonists including
David Rowe, Jon Kudelka, Mark Knight, David Pope, Dean Alston and Greg
Smith.

As the drama of the political year unfolded Australia's cartoonists
observed, dissected and drew us into the moments of tragedy and comedy which
marked 2013.

Behind the Lines tells the story of a year of political conflict and chaos,
culminating in the federal election, the toppling of a government and a
change of Labor party leadership. At the centre of this story sit three
political leaders who, more than any other figures, put their stamp on 2013.

Dates: Friday, 19th September 2014 to Sunday, 19th October 2014.
Opening Times: Tuesday to Friday - 10am till 4pm; Saturday and Sunday - 12pm
till 4pm, Monday - closed.

For more information, contact:
http://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/Lifestyle/Events.

Dave Gray of Dagtoons - over the top caricatures @ Wanneroo Gallery

Event Title: Behind the Lines 2013 Floortalk.
Participating Artists: Dave Gray of Dagtoons - over the top caricatures.

Venue: Wanneroo Gallery, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way,
Wanneroo.

Description: Dave Gray of Dagtoons - over the top caricatures will be
conducting a floor talk in the Gallery from 6.30pm, giving insight into the
world of political cartoonists.

Join us at 6pm for refreshments, with Dave leading us on a journey through
the world of political cartooning from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Dave will then draw
a couple of caricatures while you enjoy a closer look at the exhibition.

Dates: Friday, 19th September 2014 to Sunday, 19th October 2014.
Opening Times: Tuesday to Friday -10am till 4pm; Saturday and Sunday - 12pm
till 4pm; Monday - closed.

For more information, contact: Tori Watson 9405 5919.

Brian Carew-Hopkins @ Holy Rosary Church Parish Hall

Event Title: Art Exhibition - "Wheatbelt to Kimberly". 
Participating Artists: Brian Carew-Hopkins. 

Venue: 
Holy Rosary Church Parish Hall, 
45-47 Tyrell St (Cnr Elizabeth St) Nedlands. 

Description: You are invited to an exhibition of oil paintings by Brian Carew-Hopkins "Wheatbelt to Kimberley".

"Wheatbelt to Kimberly" draws on the inspiration of Western Australia's vast natural beauty, with scenes from the artists boyhood home in the Western Australian eastern wheat belt, and scenes from more recent travels to the Kimberly with his young family.

The official opening event will be on Friday 12th September at 6.30pm, at 45-47 Tyrell St (Cnr Elizabeth St) Nedlands. It will be opened by Deputy Premier Hon Dr. Kim Hames.

After the opening event, the exhibition will be open daily from 3pm to 5pm, until Saturday 20th September.

Perth artist, Brian Carew-Hopkins, spent much of his youth on a farm in rural Western Australia. He started painting in his middle teens and has painted irregularly since, occasionally exhibited, and won several prizes. After studying and completing his MBA at UWA, Brian had a successful career in International trade, and it is only in the last few years that Brian has turned his attention again to oil painting. Brian is married with three children and lives in Robinson Street, Nedlands. 

RSVP by 9th Sept for catering purposes rsvpme@carew-hopkins.com.au. 

Dates: Friday 12th September to Saturday 20th September. 
Opening Times: Official opening event, 6:30pm - 9pm Friday 12th September . 

For more information, contact: Brian Carew-Hopkins.

Various Artists @ The Barlee Street Carpark

Event Title: Beaufort Street Art Market. 
Participating Artists: varied. 

Venue: 
The Barlee Street Carpark, 
cnr. Barlee Street and Beaufort Street. 

Description: Beaufort Street Art Market presented by the Beaufort Street Network, celebrates Perth's creative brilliance in an incredible display of local artists, designers and artisans. All goods are art-based, locally made, varied and totally fabulous!

*The Fence Gallery - hanging on a hook or propped on easels, you may view and buy canvasses, photography, paintings, illustrations and sculptures in an informal exhibition on the fences bordering the perimeter of the car park.

*The Suitcase Art Park - meet the 'Suitcasers'. Artists and designers who have booked one of our limited Suitcase Spots in our Art Park area and filled their suitcases to the brim with arty wares displayed for sale. 

*The Stalls - meander round the 18 stalls chock a block with wares from artists, craft artisans and designers. 

Come and visit, we'd love to see you!

Dates: Sunday 7th September, 2014 to Sunday 7th September, 2014. 
Opening Times: 9.00am - 1.00pm. 

For more information, contact: www.beaufortstreet.com.au or telephone Beaufort Street Art Market Director Lesley Thomas on 0403 220 921.

Three questions not to ask about art ...

"Art raises a lot of questions. That's what it does. If an art work in a gallery or a news story has made you ask 'what the …?', it has already started to do its job.

But for many who are not familiar with art, some of the most often asked questions of art just lead to a dead end. So, is art just a global conspiracy of Emperor's Robe-makers? Or are there some questions that will finally yield some answers?"

A nice article about how to engage with work: https://theconversation.com/three-questions-not-to-ask-about-art-and-four-to-ask-instead-29830

Fashion[ing] the form: the craft of making @ Gallery Central

Event Title: Fashion[ing] the form: the craft of making . 

Venue: 
Gallery Central, 
12 Aberdeen St, Perth. 

Description: Telstra Perth Fashion Festival steps off the runway and into the gallery with an exhibition of WA fashion objects curated by Anne Farren, that is way "beyond garment". The exhibition profiles the work of 18 practitioners that exemplifies the resurgence in appreciation for the finely crafted object of adornment. It sets out to reposition the fashion object by challenging assumptions about the relationship between accessory‚ related forms and the body.

Dates: 10 September 2014 to 04 October 2014. 
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 10-4.45pm, Sat 12-4pm . 

For more information, contact: 94271318. 

Telstra Perth Fashion Festival

Event Title: Telstra Perth Fashion Festival. 

Description: Where Art and Fashion Connect.

Telstra Perth Fashion Festival (TPFF) is Western Australia's largest annual premier fashion event and will run over 6 days from September 17th - 22nd.

For tickets and the full calendar of events please visit www.telstraperthfashionfestival.com.au or http://premier.ticketek.com.au/ 

Fiona Gavino @ ART ON THE MOVE

Event Title: ART ON THE MOVE P.D. WORKSHOP: PACKING & HANDLING. 
Participating Artists: Fiona Gavino. 

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

Description: ART ON THE MOVE MODULE 2.2.2 ART HANDLING & 3.2.5 PACKING AND MOVING ARTWORKS

In this P.D. Workshop you will learn: 
-How to recognise vulnerable aspects of artworks and how to handle them correctly
-Understand the need for using appropriate materials when packing artworks for storage or transport
-Know different archival packing material types
-Understand the risks involved when packing and moving artworks
-Gain an understanding of working with preventative conservation methodologies

Date: Thursday 11 September 2014
Time: 9am - 12.30pm
Cost: $75 (members) $95 (non-members)
* Membership: Individuals $27.50 Organisations from $66

Morning tea is provided on the day, places are limited so be sure to book early. 

Dates: 11 September 2014 to 11 September 2014. 
Opening Times: 9am - 12.30pm. 

For more information, contact: Fiona Gavino - training@artonthemove.com.au or (08) 9249 3479. 

Art X West - Projects - ABC Arts

ABC Arts and ScreenWest have teamed up to showcase some of Western Australia's most exciting artistic talents. Art X West is a new project which brings five short films about five artists to audiences exclusively on abc.net.au/arts and ABC iview. As well as celebrating the State's wealth of creative talent, this initiative provides a fast-paced platform for young filmmakers to tell local stories about local people in new and interesting ways.

The filmmaker teams include: Amelia Phillips and Daniel Gallagher; Lauren McDonough and Chad Peacock; Alice Ross and Sam Field; Mat de Koning and Brooke Silcox; Melissa Hayward and Tenille Kennedy & Georgina Isles.

http://www.abc.net.au/arts/ArtXWest/default.htm

George Egerton-Warburton @ PICA

Event Title: George Egerton-Warburton: Oulipian Poetry. 
Participating Artists: George Egerton-Warburton. 

Venue: 
PICA, 
51 James Street Northbridge . 

Description: Administration is just Oulipian Poetry is a significant solo exhibition by Western Australian born, Melbourne-based artist, George Egerton-Warburton. Inspired by the rule generated poetry techniques of the Oulipo, a group of French and Italian writers and mathematicians in the 1960s, the artist draws on personal anecdotes to translate traumatic and banal everyday experiences into sympathetic structures. A large architectural intervention will see carved pieces of the gallery walls suspended from a sprawling 7 metre mobile, an exploration of the ways in which our creative energies and small artistic gestures have the power to affect the balance of power. Egerton-Warburton‚s interconnected installation will see the gallery filled with paintings, videos, sculptures and the scent of rain on dirt, as it collectively forms a sensorially charged, contemplative environment.

Dates: 13 September 2014 to 2 November 2014. 
Opening Times: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm. 

For more information, contact: PICA at info@pica.org.au or 08 9228 6300.

Erin Coates @ PICA

Event Title: Erin Coates: KINESPHERE. 
Participating Artists: Erin Coates. 

Venue: 
PICA, 
51 James Street Northbridge . 

Description: WA artist Erin Coates has been commissioned to dramatically re-shape the geography of the PICA galleries through a grand scale architectural intervention, inspired by the artist's background in rock climbing and her interest in urban public space. Coates is creating a towering mountain, a 7 meter high installation based on the points of contact made during the artist‚s own climbs. A 3D micro-cinema is housed inside its cavernous structure featuring Coates‚ new sci-fi climbing opera. An entire gallery will be turned into an interactive climbing room in which visitors will be rewarded for scaling great heights by being able to view hidden films. 

This project has been made possible through a Catalyst: Katherine Hannay Visual Arts Commission Grant and PICA's ART5000 Donor Program. 

Dates: 13 September 2014 to 2 November 2014. 
Opening Times: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm. 

For more information, contact: PICA at info@pica.org.au or 08 9228 6300.

Jeremy Eaton (VIC), Pauline Sookloll (WA) and Jessie Bullivant (VIC) @ PICA

Event Title: Studio Openings. 
Participating Artists: Jeremy Eaton (VIC), Pauline Sookloll (WA) and Jessie Bullivant (VIC). 

Venue: 
PICA, 
51 James Street Northbridge. 

Description: 19 August 2014 
6pm

Studio One, Two and Clock Tower Studio
FREE

Join PICA's current artists in residence Jeremy Eaton (VIC), Pauline Sookloll (WA) and Jessie Bullivant (VIC) as they discuss their studio experiences with curator Gemma Weston, freelance writer and Curator of the Cruthers Collection of Women's Art at the University of Western Australia.

Meet the artists in their studios at 6pm before heading downstairs to the Reading Room at 6.30pm for the talks.. 

Dates: 19 August 2014 to 19 August 2014. 
Opening Times: 6pm. 

For more information, contact: PICA at info@pica.org.au or 08 9228 6300.

Kynan Tan @ PICA

Event Title: perspectives [temporal]. 
Participating Artists: Kynan Tan. 

Venue: 
PICA, 
51 James Street Northbridge . 

Description: 15 August 2014 
Central Gallery

This new, live audio-visual work will be premiered by West Australian trailblazer Kynan Tan in a one-night only concert. Two years in the making, perspectives [temporal] is a unique occasion to see and hear how Kynan Tan masterfully intertwines sound and image. Hijacking PICA's vast main gallery, this double projection, multi-speaker synaesthetic composition deliberately confuses and resets the real and imaginary networks that surround our waking and sleeping lives. 

Using and testing the limits of a massive sound system in the acoustic environment of PICA's double height gallery, Tan will undertake a live exploration of the transference of light and sound energy into physical realms, immersing the audience in a powerful sensory experience.

BOOK TICKETS
http://www.pica.org.au/tickets/TAN/
08 9228 6300

DATE & TIME
Friday 15 August, 7pm

TICKETS 
General Admission $10

WARNING 
This performance contains strobe lights and loud sound effects. Some patrons may experience adverse physical reactions.

Dates: 15 August 2014 to 15 August 2014. 
Opening Times: 7pm. 

For more information, contact: PICA at info@pica.org.au or 08 9228 6300.