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Tuesday, 22 February 2011

Lets wave to Gracie and tell her we like her blog

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I hope Grace doesn't mind I've nicked her lovely pic to show here - go and check out her blog!!!

http://graciejohns.blogspot.com/

Sunday, 20 February 2011

My new obsession



Ok, just been invited in, so im testing out how to contribute..
Here is a video of a toy I would like to get my hands on..
And this is marble thats being carved!

Next Meeting is March 13 @ The Barracks

Tim Winters is currently getting a second quote for the Fire Certificate.
Gayle and I came up with some ideas for the sponsorship package - now we need you guys to come up with some great reasons for Business to sponsor our Group. One each will do!!!!!

Tuesday, 19 October 2010

Mentor

Just to let you know Arts out West have awarded me a Mentorship. This means I get to go and hang out with someone who knows what they are doing in the world of arts development. And thereby learn something about what I am supposed to be doing-and hopefully develop some kind of networking opportunities

Is everyone sleeping?


Wonder where all the artists are? Might just have a nap while I'm waiting

Thursday, 23 September 2010

Its just about to happen

Hey everyone this is so close now - all we are waiting for is the occupation certificate from council - this is what i was looking at while I was away as well as lots more stuff -


 These guys are glass artists in Aalborg in Jutland, Denmark - a cosy way to keep warm in the frozen north!

Standby for a meeting - coming soon to the Barracks near you!

Monday, 16 August 2010

Want to rent a studio but can't afford it? Then read on....

Today, Aida and I have been contacted by the Australia Council for the Arts! They are coming to Colour City Creative Artspace to talk about funding and grants!

If you have graduated from TAFE or university within the last 3-4 years and you want to kick start your arts career, then this is the day out for you! Please come along on September 9 or 10, we'll let you know the details as they come to hand! Meet with the Australia Council to talk about how you can rent your space, fund your portfolio and a journey to Sydney galleries to introduce yourself and many other ways that you can start to become the artist you were meant to be!

Sigh! If only I was young again......but then it's also for the older artists, you just need to be just out of TAFE or Uni. This would be just what I would love to do! However, I'm not.....I'm the senior artist in the group so I'll be there to help you write those proposals and talk with you how you might go about this!

Aida will be back by then, so let's see if we can get together and get some of you funded and started!

Just email Aida and let her know you will be coming along on the day.....

See you there!

Monday, 2 August 2010

Sculptures in the Spring and other times.....

I watched with complete and profound interest yesterday, the ABC documentary on Gaudi's Sagrado Familia in Barcelona. The discussions on how the current architects and builders are uncovering the mathematical workings and natural instincts of Gaudi was extraordinary. So this morning as it was snowing outside, I took some time to Google Earth the Sagrado and look at many of the amazing photos there.What other way is there to spend a winter's day?

I'm quite inclined to get a couple of blocks and have a bit of a go myself. In my younger days, I wanted first to be a sculptor but the vagaries of one's life left me with 'flat' art instead. Not that I mind really as I enjoy flat art and have quite a lengthy practice now behind me. But the urge is still there......

With my interest in sculptures, last year I helped in setting up a sculpture event in town but this only brought home to me how much harder it is for a sculptor than a flat artist to get these large and heavy works around to venues and find sales. So this year, I am helping to set up a 3 month event out at Jayes Gallery in Molong in their purpose built sculpture garden. Entry Forms available from the gallery on 63669093.

This will allow sculptors a space to display there works for several weeks and as we sold most of the sculptures that we removed from the site and set in place at the gallery's garden space, we feel this year's event will give people a chance to exhibit and sell their works.

Taste Canowindra likewise has a permanent venue for sculptors and several of the galleries that I know are looking for sculptures as well. With all this in mind, don't be surprised if you see me in a cloud of marble dust, with hobnailed boots and dungarees on!

Oh, and we are expecting to have sculptures at the CCArtspace too! So pick up those tools and get into it!

J

Tuesday, 20 July 2010

We're on the move

Hey Everyone, Get in now while the going is good Studios are renting now - check your emails please you should have a plan - First in best dressed! $85 pcm you need to have $85 as a deposit and $85 upfront on top of that If you are on SS and long term UE you may be able to get help from your job network puzzle? provider or whatever they are called these days - ask - it can't hurt. There are lots of rules and regulations so make sure you read em before you go committing money to this - there are some variables that may come up such as power and water also internet access if it's needed so allow some extras for those type of things.. Wel I'm off to Paris so I'll see you guys when I get back in September!