Summerset Festival 2013 - Expressions of Interest

Summerset is calling all creative types!

“Our vision is to showcase the unique lifestyle and diversity of the City of Stirling through a range of free and low cost events and activities that celebrate our heritage, art, music and culture.” 

Are you an artist, a venue or part of a community organisation? Do you have an idea, or an existing project that you would love to showcase to a wider audience, with the possibility of FREE publicity?

The City of Stirling is currently calling for visual and/or performing artists and organisations to showcase, exhibit or perform in the City’s biggest community arts celebration, the 2013 Summerset Arts Festival! The festival attracts over 30,000 people across a range of events and activities all jam packed into 3 weeks in February!

They are seeking expressions of interest from groups and individuals skilled in the areas of dance, music, theatre, visual and performing arts, projects, workshops and/or installations that are unique, inclusive and professional and best support the Festival's vision. Preference will be given to local groups based within the City of Stirling. 

In exchange, The City of Stirling will provide marketing and promotion, assist with event management (where necessary) and in some circumstances, may also provide infrastructure or additional funding for the event or activity.  

Download the ‘Call for Expressions of Interest’  information and application pack, and get involved!. Check out the last two festival programs here.  Submit applications no later than 4.00pm Friday, 31 August, 2012.

Contact Cultural Services on 9205 8555 or email culture@stirling.wa.gov.au for more information or to discuss your ideas!

Artist Talks

Deadline is holding the first in a series of artists talks (catered to artists of all mediums) on Tuesday the 24th at the Blue Room Theatre.

Come along, be inspired and pick the brains of some creative industry greats! 

Entry is pay what you feel. Arrive at 6:45 for a 7pm start.

Deadline is about giving artists with a lack of deadlines - deadlines. It exists as a way to get emerging artists (or artists that can only do art in their spare time) to make art that they've been putting off making and to evolve as artists through skill development and new challenges. 

About the speakers:

THE MOST IMPORTANT TALK. EVER.
Guy Hamilton Howlett (Senior Creative) 
Guy Hamilton Howlett did a lot of things in his 20s: short filmmaker, musician, screenwriter and more. But not very well. Then, the day before he turned 27, he began a career in advertising. He's now recognized as WA's most consistently awarded creative. He will be giving the most important talk. Ever. 

SIX THINGS I DO THAT HELP ME WITH CREATIVITY. 
Mike Sequeira (Creative Director) 
Michael Sequeira, Creative Director at Trilogy, is an award-winning Creative with over 25 years experience in Perth and in London. He has created campaigns for clients as diverse Master Card, Coke, L’Oréal, IKEA, Kleenheat and Peet. In Mike’s opinion everyone has the ability to be more creative.

TIME MANAGEMENT AND GETTING SHIT DONE.
Bonnie Davies (Comedian)
Bonnie Davies has performed and worked across events, festivals, arts organisations, music and comedy in both Perth and the UK. She's also a big fan of lists and getting things done – so if you want to get better at managing your time and getting shit done - she's the one for the job. 

Deadline Tuesday Talks are proudly sponsored by Healthway, to promote the Drug Aware Message, and Propel Youth Arts WA.

Paper Mountain exhibitions, projects and performances proposals

'It feels as though we've always been here' by Simone Johnston, May 2014 Photo: Shannon Calcott

The Paper Mountain gallery/project space in the heart of Northbridge, is seeking proposals for solo and group exhibitions, projects and performances, for March – November 2015.

Selection is based on the strength of the application, suitability of the project for the space and the resolution of the ideas underpinning the artist's practice. The program is open to practicing artists and curators of any medium.

Paper Mountain aims to provide a stimulating space that is professional and accessible to a range of creative practices and projects. Key objectives are to nurture experimental and interdisciplinary approaches to artistic practice, to support artists at any stages in their career.

The deadline for receiving proposals is midnight 31 August 2014. 
Download the application pack here: http://bit.ly/1n2fVdq
Please complete the application online at: http://papermountain.org.au/proposal-2015-application/

Mind Your Arts Summer workshops

Get the creative juices flowing this summer with the new season of Mind Your Arts workshops in the City of Stirling.

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Mark Making with Gouache presented by Pauline White

Explore this versatile medium and use it alone or with watercolour or inks or acrylic. Whether you prefer abstract or figurative painting this delightful medium will seduce you.  Learn how to use the properties of any medium to your advantage and how to make the brush do most of the work.  Find a more effective use of colour. Practice how to paint glass in a convincing way. All materials supplied. Only high quality paint is used.

Date: Sunday 19 January 2014
Time: 10am - 3.00pm
Venue: Henderson Environment Centre, Groat Street, North Beach

Cost: $25

All materials and light refreshments will be provided – if you would like something more substantial please bring your own lunch.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. To reserve your place visit: http://gouache.eventbrite.com.au

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Dr Sketchy's Anti Art Class (Life drawing with a twist)

Dr Sketchy’s is the Art Class your mum doesn’t want you going to!  Life modelling by stunning Burlesque queens and circus performers. The most beautiful and bizarre come out for the purpose of furthering your art work.  Bring along your sketchpad and whatever medium you fancy. Easels are welcome up the back and bring a drop sheet if you intend on doing some flamboyant paint work.

Games, prizes, drinking and saucy performances. Life drawing just got a whole lot more interesting!

Date: Monday 3 February 2014
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Sunset Veranda Pop Up Space, Scarborough Beach Reserve, The Esplanade, Scarborough

Cost: $19

Places are limited and bookings are essential. To reserve your place visit: https://drsketchyantiartclass.eventbrite.com.au

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Introduction to Origami presented by Sanny Ang

Join origami master Sanny Ang as he guides you through the basics of origami.

Using a series of folds and origami techniques, participants will learn how to transform a simple square of paper into beautiful origami figures and decorations.

An interactive lesson for adults.

Date: Saturday, 8 March 2014
Time: 10am - 2pm

Venue: Mount Flora Regional Museum, Elvire Street, Watermans Bay

Cost: $25

All materials and light refreshments will be provided – if you would like something more substantial please bring your own lunch.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. To reserve your place visit: http://introtoorigami.eventbrite.com.au

ArtsCAMP staff wanted

ArtsCAMP is an exciting weeklong creative experience for young people (15 –  17) to explore the arts and apply their talents in a real world setting happening from 6 – 10 October, 2013 at the Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp. 

ArtsCAMP 2013 is about developing the skills necessary to create marketable art. Campers will participate in large group activities as well as small group workshops, with the ultimate goal to create an album and music video from the ground up. 

Propel Youth Arts WA has coordinated the camp and they are looking for creative, collaborative, encouraging artists to teach students of varying skill levels in music performance, song writing, producing, sound mixing, photography, graphic design, and film. 

It’s important that you have experience working with young people in training settings, that you’re open-minded and flexible, and able to support young people in personal and creative growth.

To find out more about staff roles and responsibilities please visit www.propel.org.au/about/jobs/25

Applications for staff members close 13th September, 2013.

If you are 15 – 17 and would like to find out more about attending the camp, visit http://www.propel.org.au/projects/artscamp.

City of Stirling Art Award and Exhibition Entries Open

Entries are now open for the City of Stirling's biennial Art Award & Exhibition.  With a prize pool of over $11,000, entrants will have the chance to win the Acquisitive First Prize, Local Artist Award, Emerging Artist Award and People's Choice Award. 

Prizes will also be awarded in the categories of: Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Watercolour, Drawing/Works on Paper, 3D Sculpture, Print Media (non digital), Mixed Media.

The exhibition will boast over 200 entries from Western Australian artists and will be open to the public daily.

Exhibition Dates:  Thursday 26 September - Sunday 6 October 2013
Venue:  City of Stirling Reception Hall, 25 Cedric Street, Stirling
Exhibition open daily:  10am - 4pm

Entries close 4pm, 30th August 2013.  You can enter online now. 

CALL FOR ARTISTS

The City of Stirling is seeking expressions of interest from artists interested in hosting workshops, installations or activities for the upcoming local event titled ‘Illuminate’ to occur on Saturday 30 March 2013 from 5pm – 9pm. The City will provide up to $5,000 for one large scale project, or smaller amounts for workshops or small installations.

The 'Illuminate' community event will include a range of activities for the whole family including lantern making, craft activities for the kids, games, fire shows, plus a glow ride will take place around the lake.

The theme is celebration of light and community interaction - all things glowing, luminary, bright or colourful should be incorporated into any ideas. As a sub theme, ideas that incorporate Easter are also welcomed, as the event falls on the Easter long weekend.

Date: Saturday 30 March 2013
Time: 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Lake Gwelup, Gwelup
Contact: 9205 8555Download the artist brief here or email culture@stirling.wa.gov.au for more information.

Ideas are required by Monday 4 March 2013 for inclusion in the program of activities.

KickstART Markets Stallholder Callout

Photo: Naomi Craigs

Are you a young person aged 12 - 25, keen on selling your original or handmade wares?

As part of the KickstART Festival for National Youth Week 2013, Propel Youth Arts WA is organising the KickstART Markets on Saturday 6th April with stalls open from 12pm - 8pm in the Perth Cultural Centre and Urban Orchard.

This is a great opportunity for young people to exhibit their wares to their peers and the general public. 

If you’re keen to have a stall at the KickstART Markets, go to the website for more the information and application forms.

Registrations close 19th February, 2013.

Creative Callouts

If you are a creative with big ideas here are two opportunities for you:

The tú store in Northbridge is looking for local artists and designers to exhibit in the Stairway Gallery, a unique gallery space tucked down the back of the shop. This hidden creative hub is an intimate yet casual environment. The stairwell showcases local artists and designers monthly. If you are interested in having an exhibition please apply at info@tu.com

Paper Mountain in Northbridge is currently accepting proposals for exhibitions, performances and projects to take place April - November 2013. Selection is based on the strength of the application, suitability of the project for the space and the resolution of the ideas underpinning the artist’s practice. The program is open to practicing artists and curators of any medium. Find more info and proposal forms on the website. For any proposal related enquiries please email proposals@papermountain.org.au Proposals due midnight Jan 15, 2013.

Canning Bridge Arts Markets

Canning Bridge Arts Markets are held on the first Sunday of every month 9 am to 2 pm at Kishorn Road between Moreau Mews and First Avenue in Applecross. The next market is on Sunday 5th August and will feature musical performances, singers, actors, strolling minstrels, bush poets, as well as Australian-made art-and-craft stalls selling locally designed jewelry, sculpture, furniture, housewares, pet supplies and decoration.

For more information and stallholder applications, see the website http://www.canningbridgemarkets.org.au/

Call for artists

All WA artists are invited to participate in this year's WA Visual Art Expo on 21st October at Winthrop & Hackett Halls and surrounding gardens, UWA.  It is a great opportunity for artists to get direct feedback from the public on your work; network with art industry professionals i.e. gallery representatives, framers, art supply outlets as well as other artists; be exposed to different techniques, framing methods and workshops.


If you are willing to demonstrate your art on the day, let the organisers know so they can place you in a visible location. You will also be mentioned in all future promotions for the Expo - a great boost and marketing tool for the exhibiting artist!


Places are limited so submit your applications ASAP. Go to http://www.fabartevents.com.au/application-form.html for the application form. Stall costs start at $180.  

Paper Mountain: Proposal Call Out!

Paper Mountain is an Artist Run Initiative with studios & a gallery/project space, located in William St, Northbridge. 

They are seeking proposals for solo and group exhibitions, projects and performances, for July – Dec 2012. Selection is based on the strength of the application, suitability of the project for the space and the resolution of the ideas underpinning the artist’s practice. The program is open to practicing artists and curators of any medium.

The next deadline for receiving proposals is June 30, 2012.

To download an Applicant Info Pack (includes gallery dimensions and hire info) and a Proposal Form, head to their website: http://www.papermountain.org.au/proposals/

For all proposal enquiries and submissions please email proposals@papermountain.org.au

Community Artist Listing Opportunity - Kalannie

Community Artist Listing OpportunitySee below for a callout for an Artist in Residency. Contact Penny Flude for further details.

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Hi there,
We are currently advertising for an artist in residence to come to Kalannie (3 hours North East of Perth in the Wheatbelt).

Length of Time: 3 to 5 days to run workshops with the local community & school.
Project outline - Create Mail Boxes/Initial ideas for Sculptures - using found/recycled materials from around the area.
Funding: Provided by Local Shire - $2500 to run project.
Accommodation – Staying with Local Family in separate accommodation – All meals provided.

If you are interested – please contact me on email or numbers below

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You know of someone who could be interested please forward this on.This is a fantastic opportunity for artist to support local community arts project & visit an area they may never have had the opportunity to go to before.

If you have any ideas please get in touch.
Tel: (08) 9666 2194
Email: kalannie@crc.net.au
See our updated web at http://www.kalannie.crc.net.au/

Live, work or play in City of Melville? Add YOUR input!

Are you a young professional or creative (around 25 to 35 years of age) living, working or playing in the City of Melville?

Then we’d love you to join in a café conversation about how to support and grow cultural vitality in the City of Melville.

Whether you live, work or play in the City, we’re keen to talk to you!

The City of Melville is developing a Cultural Vitality Plan that looks at how best to use local cultural resources to promote social and economic development and consequently enhance quality of life. These cultural resources could include visual, performing and literary arts, heritage buildings, festivals and events, community values and traditions, recreational facilities, café strips, creative industries and much more.

We want to know how well the arts and cultural needs of young professionals and creatives are being catered for in the City of Melville. Your opinion is important and will help the City plan for a culturally vibrant future.

Join me for a café conversation about cultural vitality:

Date: Saturday, 30 October 2010

Time: 2pm to 3pm
Cafe: Coffea Fine Espresso, 31a Ardross Street, Applecross
Light refreshments provided.

Please register your attendance by Wednesday 27 October by contacting me at anne [!at] annegoodall.com.au or on 0407 441 822. If you’re interested in contributing your ideas and are unable to attend the café conversation, please contact me to arrange an alternative means for input.

It would be great if you could pass on this invitation to any other young professionals and creatives you know who live in the City of Melville.

For information about all the ways that City of Melville residents, workers and visitors can provide input to the development of the Cultural Vitality Plan, check out .

DCA Arts Edge E-News #3

E-News#3 contains a collection of stories to inspire and inform arts educators and teaching artists.

In the Feature Article find information on the AIR Grants Program. Briefing sessions have been held however details are all available online.

In the Spotlight on Success story you will find a review of the 2010 Performing Arts Perspectives and advance news of next years dates for this popular performance.

There are a range of exhibitions, performances and events highlighted in this edition which will be of interest to teachers across a variety of art forms. In E-News#3 find information of competitions, education resources, professional development, performances and, incursions which are available in the coming months.

Click on the link to download the latest edition of the ArtsEdge E-News http://www.artsedge.dca.wa.gov.au/e-news3_000.htm

Open Studio - Tagny Duff