KickstART market best stall winner!

Congratulations to Harriet Perryer for winning best stall at the 2017 KickstART Markets presented by Propel YouthArts! Her stall, sca.har. was judged the best from around 60 stalls on the day. Sca.har.’s range includes wrapping paper, jewellery, cards and paper goods using her artwork which is inspired by Australian native flora. Harriet even made the display items herself (with some help from her dad). The simple yet effective branding, combined with the cohesive display and range of products, impressed the judges. Well done Harriet and we look forward to seeing you at the next Made on the Left market!

2016 KickstART Market Stallholder Applications Now Open!

Apply for a free market stall at the biggest event on the KickstART Festival calendar! The KickstART Markets feature young people selling their hand-made or vintage wares and youth-focused organisations holding information booths, with plenty interactive activities on offer.

• Creative Stallholders must be aged 12 – 26
• Organisations must be youth-based or offer services to young people, and must include an interactive element to their stall

The KickstART Markets showcase the work of young people in our community and the Market Day will run on Saturday 16 April 2016 from 10am – 6pm, in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre.

Registrations close 5pm on Friday 26 February, so get onto it! Apply here: http://goo.gl/Ep0oko

Mosaic photography project and exhibition

Sign up for this year's MOSAIC Capture Day by midnight Friday 25 September, so you can be part of the collective experience and have your image displayed at an exhibition at 140 William! 

On Saturday 26 September, Propel Youth Arts WA once again invites you to join in documenting 24 hours of life in WA directly through your eyes!

For the past three years, hundreds of people in WA have simultaneously captured and submitted an image from their day to MOSAIC, a community-based photography project and exhibition.

Anyone and everyone in WA who can set aside a couple of minutes on Saturday 26 September to capture part of their day can take part. 

Once again in 2015, the person who takes the most popular photo as nominated by the public will win a prize pack worth over $150, which is another great reason to take part!

It's really easy (and free) to get involved in 2015. You can even submit photos as part of a group or an organisation. Register now! 

Sponthanaeity - KickstART best stall winner

Each year at the Propel KickstART Youth Markets, we choose one of the stallholders to have a free place at our winter market. This year, the judges chose Sponthanaeity by Hanaé Myer. Here is an interview with Hanaé and make sure you come along to our market on Sunday 26th July at the Perth Concert Hall to check out her work in person!

Can you tell us a little about yourself?
Hi there! My name's Hanaé Meyer, I'm 23, and I started the Sponthanaeity stall in early 2015. I have a background in fine art, a BA in Creative Writing (yes, not only is that a real degree, but it's also one I'm very passionate about), and presently I'm undertaking honours at Curtin. I grew up in a very arty household, and have helped out with my parents' market stall, mthreeidea, for the past five years. I've lived in most of the states at some point, but for the past thirteen years I've called Perth home, and I absolutely love it. 

Where did your business name come from?
Clearly I put my degree in creative writing to good use when I decided on my business name, combining my first name with the word "spontaneity."
I'm always having new ideas pop into my head at the most inconvenient of moments (you wouldn't believe the number of times I've left a room mid-sentence to find a scrap of paper to write some of them down), so that's where the spontaneity part comes from! There's a bit of irony in the name though, as most of my art actually takes a really long time to produce.

What sort of items do you make and sell?
I do a bit of everything really, but I love to work with paper and books. Most of my work will either be about books or made from books.



The collage pieces are a labour of love. I love old books, reading, and collecting novels to add to the ever-growing "to-read" pile, so when I see a beautiful antique or vintage book that has been battered about and damaged, I love giving it a new life as a work of art when it can no longer be enjoyed or appreciated for its intended purpose. I particularly enjoy working with paper from the 1800's and early 1900's. The paper is so thick and textured, and the golds and browns which evolve as the paper ages look beautiful against the white backgrounds. If I have some gold gilt-edged pages to play with, even better! The gilt will just glow when light hits it.

I use vintage atlases to create fun pinwheels (even if there's no breeze, they're an interesting abstract geography lesson).

I also create what I call Literary Prints. These are designs which look like the covers of popular book titles from a distance, but up close, you'll see they're composed of quotes and lines from that particular title.

At the moment I'm creating a series of watercolour drawings of vintage typewriters, cameras, and various objects that have captured my attention.

What do you find is the biggest challenge when starting to sell your art?
The biggest challenge has been trying to value my time and work! I'm so used to creating art just for myself, my parents, or giving things away to friends, so when it comes to markets I have complete strangers tell me to value my time and skills more! I've got my head around it now, but it's something I have to keep reminding myself because I really enjoy what I do and sometimes forget that it's also my only income!

What do you find is the best form of marketing for your business?
Meeting people face to face at markets is fantastic, and I enjoy being able to communicate my ideas on the spot and actually have a conversation with customers or get feedback.
As for marketing my business from home, even though I was late to the party, and only joined this year, I love Instagram! I really enjoy photographing close-up details of the antique and vintage paper pieces, so it's a great way for me to share the joy of these beautiful old books. I'm also on Facebook, which works really well for connecting with customers, taking orders from all over the place, and sharing market details with Perth locals.

What are your hopes for Sponthanaeity in the future?
I want to create large-scale works using the salvaged book paper and hopefully have a small exhibition, but until then, I hope to get out to lots of markets around Perth and continue meeting fellow book/art/typewriter lovers! A long-term goal is to take a working holiday adventure on the high seas with a sketch pad, water colours, and a camera, combining my art and writing to document my journey, turning it into a big creative project!

Where can we find you on the net?
You can follow me on Instagram, I'm @sponthanaeity
I can be contacted for orders, market details, or just to say hi on the Sponthanaeity Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sponthanaeity

Top five tips for young artists who are thinking of starting to sell their art:
1. Embrace your individuality! Trends will come and go, and you might feel really, really, REALLY tempted to join the bandwagon, but just remember that no one will draw, paint, sculpt, build, write, or create in the exact same way as you, so use that to your advantage. 
2. If you're going to join the market scene, be prepared for late nights, early mornings, and minimal sleep. And never run your market stall on an empty stomach... you will get cranky. 
3. Value your talent! Some days it will seem like no one you know appreciates the effort you put into your work, then a stranger will come along and say the most lovely things about your art, and you'll be on cloud nine all day.
4. Engage with your customers/audience. I find it so disappointing if I'm looking at a stall and the person there is more interested in their phone than telling me about their awesome artwork!
5. Keep track of your ideas, notes, and plans as you go (even if it's on little scraps of paper!). There's nothing worse than having a great idea get away from you!

Thanks, Hanaé, and congratulations on winning a place at the Made on the Left July market!

Sell Your Wares workshop

Come along to the "Sell Your Wares" workshop on Thursday to get some hot tips for starting out in markets.
This workshop is targeted at emerging creatives looking to sell their wares and develop their businesses. It will cover: pricing, marketing, displaying your wares, attracting visitors to your stall, generating further business, target markets and more! Past stallholders have found this workshop incredibly useful to their business and arts practice, so we highly recommend that you attend if you can make it.

WHERE The Blue Room Theatre (53 James Street, Northbridge)
WHEN 12 March 2015
TIME 6:00pm – 8:30pm 
WHO Presented by Made on the Left. Speakers include Little L, Delish Ice, Jacquie Hughes and other special guests!

SIGN UP TODAY! You must register here  to confirm your seat. 

Update: If you couldn't make it on the night, Katie from Delish Ice has shared her talk on her blog: http://delishice.com.au/my-own-experiences-for-your-own-journey/ 

Made on the Left KickstART Markets workshop

Join Made on the Left for a workshop and networking session as a part of the KickstART Festival! With the KickstART Markets fast approaching, the Made on the Left team will be discussing everything you need to know about selling at markets, with heaps of handy tips about developing your creative business, including;

- Pricing your products/services
- Stall aesthetics
- Tips and advice for selling at markets
- Approaching shops for wholesale

- Coming up with your business name

- Branding and packaging for handmade products;
- and much more.

You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and network with other independent artists and small business owners.

Past stallholders at the KickstART Markets have found this workshop incredibly beneficial and useful to their business and art practice. We strongly encourage everyone who is in the early stages of building their creative business or practice to come along. Entry is free.

When: Thursday, March 13 from 6.00pm - 8.30pm

Where: Venue in central Northbridge TBA
Register through the Propel website: http://www.propel.org.au/events/1356

Presented by Propel Youth Arts WA in celebration of National Youth Week, the KickstART Festival is a massive series of events designed to spark your creativity. The KickstART Festival will be serving up an assortment of arts workshops, performances, discussion forums, live music, special events and activities from 5 - 26th April, 2014. 

Mosaic photography project 2014

Each year, Propel Youth Arts WA invites people from across Western Australia to capture a single image of their day for MOSAIC, a unique community based photography project. On Saturday, 4th October 2014 you are invited to capture a single image of your day. 

Photos will then be printed and shown in a massive exhibition showcasing 24 hours of life in Western Australia. There is no age limit, so everyone can take part. If you would like to get involved, make sure you REGISTER to take part before 30th September to go into the running to win a $30 Pigeonhole voucher!

MOSAIC taps into the popularity of digital image sharing, encouraging everyone, from amateurs to experienced photographers, to submit images from their day. Participants are encouraged to use smart phones, compact digital cameras, DSLRs or any other tools at their disposal to take the photographs.

Every photograph reveals an individual story and every story forms part of our collective memory, providing an incredible snapshot of life from the perspective of hundreds of people around our state.

Any questions?  Email hello@propel.org.au or call Propel on (08) 9328 5855.

MOSAIC is presented by Propel Youth Arts WA and is proudly supported by the City of Perth, Department of Culture and the Arts, Perth Theatre Trust and State Theatre Centre of WA. 

Rent Free Shop Space Opportunity in Montage

Montage Collective Pop-up Shop together with Propel Youth Arts WA, are accepting applications from young Perth makers/sellers for a ‘Rent Free August’ guest spot in their current pop-up shop in William St, Northbridge.

The chosen young maker will also be able to work in store and learn from the group of experienced makers and sellers. Working in-store will be on a voluntary basis - not essential but a great opportunity to learn about selling their own creations.

If this sounds like just the thing for you, then go here to access the application form and get your samples in quick smart!

Important Info
Applicants must :-

• be under 25 years of age
• design and make your own products. The more ‘hands on’ you are the better!
• complete the application form and return it by 24th July
• bring samples of your work in-store to Montage 454 William St Northbridge by 24th July. (Physical samples of your work are needed to assess quality and originality and can be dropped in to the shop during opening hours. Tue - Fri: 11-6, Sat: 11-5, Sun: 11-4)

The rent-free spot begins on Saturday 2nd August, so applicants must have enough stock in hand to fill a space approx 1m x 35cm or equivalent, depending on product, by this date.

The successful applicant will be designated their own spot in the shop totally rent-free (usually $20/week) for the period 2nd – 31st August 2014.

The only cost to the maker will be a small percentage on any sales made during the month (10% for cash and 15% eftpos sales). This charge goes towards the shop and bank overheads. No sales = no costs.

24th July – applications due
28th July – lucky winner announced
2nd – 31st August – winner's work available for sale at Montage.

Links
Montage Collective Facebook 
Montage Collective Blog
email Montage

Sell at Montage
If you are not eligible to apply for the free space, you can still join in! Montage is looking for hand crafted products to sell as one of their guest artists for August.

If you would like to apply, please fill in the online application form here.

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.

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.

International Postcard Swap

Want to be a part of an international exhibition? If you are aged between 5 - 26 you can create a postcard to send to the UK for the Handmade Postcard Swap!

The Handmade Postcard Swap is in its second year and is being organised by Schoolswaps. This year’s exhibition theme is ‘Let me introduce myself’.

To participate all you have to do is create a postcard (should be 15cm x 13cm in size) using any materials you like (paints, fabrics, inks). Just make sure that it represents you!

To find out more about the project head to the School Swaps website.

If you are interested in participating you can send or drop your postcards into Propel by FRIDAY 15th JUNE. They will send them off to be exhibited amongst others from around the world at the International Youth Arts Festival in the UK! Check out the Propel website for more info.

KickstART Youth Markets report & a winner!

Made on the Left spent Saturday perusing the KickstART Youth Markets which were being held at the Cultural Centre in Perth. A yearly event devoted to showcasing the best artists and crafters aged 12-25 once again proved West Australian art is in good hands.

There were a variety of stalls devoted to art, jewellery, home wares, vintage clothing and more. It was definitely an eclectic display and a feast for the eyes, not to mention a temptation for the wallet as we stumbled on yet another stall overflowing with gorgeous products we couldn't resist.

We were also there in an official capacity as Made on the Left was judging the best stall display. The winner will receive a write up in an upcoming newsletter as well as a stall at the July Made on the Left market in a coveted front door space. We discovered to our delight that what the vendors lacked in experience they more than made up for in imagination. Stalls were dressed up with repurposed furniture, banners of every kind and all made fantastic use of the space they had.

Some of the stalls were an explosion of colour and organised chaos while others were a study in minimalism and carefully thought out design. It was clear stall holders had put a lot of thought into how best to display their products and emphasise their unique talents.

All of us judging knew we had a clear winner after looking at all the stalls. The winner, Lauren Mills of Little L, had clearly put in an enormous effort to display her products to their best. Her display utilised multiple heights, complementing props, consistent labelling and signage and was perfectly suited to her brand - it was difficult to find any fault in it. Even her outfit matched!

Congratulations Lauren, you deserve it.

Honourable mentions go to:

Marika Moriyama and Linda Chan for their beautiful Autumn themed minimalist display which worked so perfectly with their brand and was a delight to see.

Laura Byrnes for her wonderful eclectic vintage display which felt so homely and welcoming.

Krissie Grech of Silhouette Workshop for an amazing display of handmade cupcakes stands and tempting display of jams and candles. 

Congratulations to all stallholders, we were very impressed!

KickstART Youth Markets stall holders wanted!

The KickstART Youth Markets were a huge success last year and they will be back for National Youth Week 2012! The markets will take place in the Perth Cultural Centre on Saturday 21 April from 11am - 5pm.


If you have original or vintage wares to sell, such as clothing, jewelry, accessories, art, knick knacks, homewares or anything creative they would love to hear from you! To apply, head to the Propel Youth Arts website, download the information sheet and fill out the online registration form.


Registrations close 7th March 2012.

To have a stall at the KickstART Youth Markets:
• You must be aged between 12-25 years of age.

• If you are under 16, you must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

• The goods must either be your own, or other young people’s original products or vintage items.


All information regarding stall holders and National Youth Week can be found here. 

For further details contact Project officer, Ashlee Giblett: ashlee@propel.org.au or (08) 9328 9666.

The KickstART Youth Markets is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government, Youthbeyondblue and Propel Youth Arts WA.

Pricing your Product workshop

If you're 18 - 30 years old and want to know more about how to price your products, then you're in luck!

Propel Youth Arts WA are presenting a series of workshops for young creative people: Amplifier 2011 – Business Workshops for Creative People!

Pricing Your Product Workshop
Who: Amplifier is recommended for 18 – 30 year olds
When: Thursday 8th September
Time: 4.30pm – 7.30pm
Where: Northbridge Piazza Community Cultural Room, cnr James and Lake Street, Northbridge (entrance to the room is on the right of the big screen)
Cost: Free

To find out more email Emiko Kinoshita, Programs Coordinator at emiko@propel.org.au or call the Propel office on (08) 9328 5855 or register online.

KickstART Youth Markets

Propel Youth Arts are looking for young artists and designers to sell their hand-made products and wares at the KickstART Youth Markets. Expressions of interests are now open – apply online now . Applications close 21st March 2011. 


ABOUT KICKSTART YOUTH MARKETS
The KickstART Youth Markets is the flagship event for Own It! National Youth Week 2011 in Western Australia. Comprised of market stalls, sculptures, live performances, interactive activities and an art trail, the KickstART Youth Markets is a great opportunity for young people to exhibit their wares to their peers and the general public. The markets themselves will be made up of stalls with young people selling products, as well as information booths by specific youth-focused organisations.

The KickstART Youth Markets will be held on Saturday 2nd April from 10am to 4pm in the Perth Cultural Centre. Large crowds are expected. The KickstART Youth Markets is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government, Youthbeyondblue, Lotterywest, EPRA, C.D Dodd Scrap Metal Recyclers and Propel Youth Arts WA.

REQUIREMENTS
To have a stall at the KickstART Youth Markets:
• You must be aged between 12-25 years of age.
• If you are under 16, you must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
• The goods must either be hand-made (by you or a group of young people) or vintage.
• Successful stall holders must provide a deposit of $30 ($20 for Propel members) which will be returned to them on the day (for further information see Fees).
Please note: Stall holders will be selected to ensure the markets has a variety of products and isn’t inundated by any particular genre of goods.

Amplifier Arts Business Workshops and Forums

Amplifier – is a FREE arts business workshop and forum program designed to sharpen the arts business skills of emerging Perth metro artists and artsworkers aged 18-30 years. The program is aimed to provide professional skills development, networking opportunities and the chance to explore current arts issues with leading industry professionals. Places are limited! Visit Propel Arts WA to find out more and register.

twentyten Free Workshops - Propel Arts

Just got the ezine from Propel and got quite excited about the workshops on offer...

The pity is I am too old and my kids are too young! I hope some of you out there can participate. Check here for details.

Propel is excited to announce our new initiative twentyten. For years we have been fielding questions about where to find high quality, FREE and hands on arts workshops. Well…they are finally here. Propel has created an exciting series of workshops…Oh and did we mention they are FREE!