Taronga Wild! Rhinos project Opportunity

The call out to artists for submissions is now open – please find the artists info pack and submission form attached. Submissions close 23rd August 2013.
 
We welcome designs in any art form – from fine art to graffiti, new media to mosaic, embroidery to metalwork. Whatever the art form we’re keen to add drama, fun and a creative flourish to the Taronga Wild! Rhinos sculpture trail. The commissioned artists will be paid an honorarium of $1,000 upon completion of the artwork.
 
So why get involved?
 
  • By participating artists will help support our rhino breeding and in-situ conservation programs.
 
  • This is an exceptional opportunity to showcase the artist’s creative talents to a mass audience – Taronga Wild! Rhinos is set to generate massive community awareness, attracting thousands of visitors to the sculpture trail.
 
  • Connect with other artists, businesses and the community. Participants will be part of one of the most talked about public art exhibitions in Australia.
 
  • Artists will be invited to attend the auction event to see firsthand how their sculpture can raise funds to support this important conservation effort.
 
The Taronga Wild! Rhinos sculpture trail will transform the streets, parks and public spaces of Sydney and greater NSW into a fun, free art gallery taking people on a journey of discovery. With your involvement, we look forward to presenting a creative showcase this summer which will educate and inspire the public about art and the plight of rhinos.
 
 
The Rhinos are coming.  Join the charge and help make a difference.
 
 
  

RSPCA Charity Art Ebay Auction

 

Some of Australias best street artists and fine artists have come together to donate their artwork to the RSPCA Charity Art Ebay Auction.
 
The following artist have kindly donated work: Alies, Brik, Janine Wallace, Lister, Lucy James, Miso, Pippa Makgill, Regrets, Sekr, Twoone and Zhen.
 
These artworks are some of the most collectible artworks around, some artworks are starting as little as $50. 
Please help this worthy cause and BUY SOME ART!  
 
Organised by Education For Animal Rights (EFAR) the ebay auction will start at 1pm on the 28th of May through to 1pm on the 4th of June.
 
To make a bid you can go to this address: http://myworld.ebay.com.au/efar2013
 
EFAR is a group of CAE students who have come together to organise this amazing event for the RSPCA. We aim to spread awareness for animal rights.
 
All profits made will be donated to the RSPCA. 
 
To view the art in person; 
44 Degraves St, Melbourne 3000.
(Corner of Degraves St & Flinders Lane, CAE Information Centre)
 
For any more information you can either email us on: educationforanimalrights@gmail.com
Visit our Facebook page on: https://www.facebook.com/RSPCAVCAL
 
           

Opening- Kent Wilson: ‘Would’

Come check out the opening of Would by Kent Wilson at Anna Pappas Gallery tongiht Wednesday 3 October from 6pm.


'Kent Wilson’s new solo exhibition at Anna Pappas Gallery explores our connection to nature through the materiality of wood and its origin in plant growth. Wilson’s series of wooden skulls and intricate abstract drawings are extrapolations and interpretations of natural patterns, processes and behaviours. The skulls implicate human life in the materiality of the plywood, the contour lines reflecting the growth rings of seasonal time. His considered use of this manufactured natural product blurs the fragile distinction between the natural and the cultural.'
 
 
Info and image via Anna pappa gallery facebook

 

Exhibitions not to miss

Hi guys long time no blog, So I must explain… I've been sick(on and off for 4 months now) but fingers crossed I'm kicked that nasty flu. 

I have here 'Exhibitions not to miss' and I know you really only have 2 days to see some of these. So get out there and do the Gallery Walk. 
 
1. The Housing Project – Tue 11 to Sat 22 Sept 2012
An initiative by Greyspace in fortyfivedownstairs.  This interactive work where your pick houses and trees and place it on the table to control the sounds in the room. Create your own towna and soundscape. So fun!

fortyfivedownstairs

45 Flinders LaneMelbourne 3000
 
Dates: Tue 11 to Sat 22 Sept 2012
Hours:Tue – Thurs 11am to 5pm
Fri 11am – 7pm
Sat 12pm to 4pm
 
 
 
2. Platform– 31 Aug 2012 – 28th Sept 2012
 So awesome so simple but so cool.  This was created by Acab Collective, Shannon Stanwell and Vivien Hollingworth
 
 
PLATFORM
Degraves Street Subway
,
Melbourne Victoria Australia
(Under Flinders Street)
 
3. Edmund Pearce Gallery– 5th September – – 22nd Sept 2012
 
Beutiful photograhy at a good price. 
 
 

Edmund Pearce Gallery
Level 2, Nicholas Building
37 Swanston Street (corner Flinders Lane)
Melbourne Victoria 3000

Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 11-5

 

4. Super Friends– 3 September – 6 October 2012
 
Ghostpatrol and Cat-Rabbit have done it again. At Craft Victoria  in there window that have a very cool installation. It must be seen in person. 
 
CRAFT VICTORIA


31 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000
 
Gallery and Shop:
Monday to Saturday10am-5pm
Closed public holidays
 
 

 

SOYA365


SOYA365 is a great grants program / competition for artist and designers, not only do you have a chance to win money, mentorship and a trip, it’s a great way to publicize yourself. What's more, entry is FREE! Here are the details below.

Australian creatives and artists aged 18 – 30 are invited to enter original creative work in the 2012 Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA365) for a chance to win an overseas trip including 8 nights accommodation, airfare, $5,000 in cash and flights and skill up with experts.

This year SOYA has changed for the better, we're open 365 days of the year and each month a different category closes. Be sure to check your individual category pages for the countdown of days left to submit your entry for a specific category. Please not as it is tward the end of the year only 2 categrories are left, Architecture & Interior Design (Entries close: 7th September 2012) and Animation  (Entries close: 5th October 2012)

Animation
Architecture & Interior Design
Craft & Object Design
Fashion
Film & Video
Interactive Content & Gaming
Music
Photography
Visual Arts
Visual Design & Communications
Written Word

Also they have just announced the winner of The Craft & Object Design category.  Henry Wilson is travelling to London to exhibit his work at the London Design Fair. He also receives $5,000 cash and a mentorship with design mastermind Marc Newson.
Here is some of the work he entered…

    
I really encourage you to check out the SOYA365 to see all the all the awesome work artist and other creative people have put up.

Info & photos via SOYA365