Artist Callout for Spectrum Project Space

Edith Cowan University Spectrum spaces are inviting all the Creative artists/designers to exhibit their artwork in June at the ECU Mount Lawley campus.

Spectrum Project Space is an exhibition and performance space situated on the Edith Cowan University (ECU) Mount Lawley campus.

Spectrum Project Space encourages proposals from artists that engage with the multi-disciplinary philosophy of the space. To find out more about the goals of Spectrum Project Space visit http://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/communications-and-arts/spectrum-project-space 

Details 

Install: 4th to the 6th of June 

Launch: 7th June 

Deinstall: 28th to the 29th of June.
Description: Corridor with displayed hanging work. Row of seating underneath space.
Dimensions: width 7000mm, height 2900mm.
Preferred artforms: 2-D works, 3-D works, installation.
Technical specifications: Work must be hung from tracking at top of space. Hangers and wire can be sourced from Spectrum Gallery.
Maintenance: The walls need to be kept very clean.

To download the proposal form, go here.

or for more information, contact: Suki Huang

Made on the Left Winter market announcement!

It may only be Autumn but to us at Made on the Left it feels like Christmas, having just received the gift of this market’s lifetime – a wonderfully supportive partnership with the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia! This incredibly beautiful building has become Made on the Left’s new home and we couldn’t be more chuffed.  First of all we'd like to say a massive thank you to the staff at the State Theatre Centre for offering up their stunning venue for you and all your customers to enjoy, and also for answering our endless queries.

Now for the next big announcement – July market applications are now open!  So if you live in Western Australia and design and manufacture your own products within WA, apply away!  Unfortunately we’re still unable to open applications up to food vendors, as well as vintage and second hand products.

This will be our first market at our new location, so it’ll all be a test to see how we can get the best out of the theatre.  With this in mind, we welcome constructive criticism, but please remember that we are all unpaid volunteers who do what we do out of love for WA and the unique designers who live here.  For some volunteers this will also be their first market, so please be patient with the process.

So go forth and apply!  Applications close 5pm, 14th of June.

Email Admin with any questions that haven’t been answered here or on the Application Form.

Please note: ensure your images are less than 1 mb each or the application will be rejected. Not sending in images and asking us to search through the internet for them will greatly reduce your chances of being accepted.

Art ‘n’ About Market Call For Stallholders

Art 'n' About is the City of Wanneroo's premium art and craft market event, hosting up 70 stallholders.

The City is calling for artists, clothing, leather or textile designers, toy makers, photographers, preserve chefs, art and craft enthusiasts or anyone with a bit of unique flair to be a part of their next Art ‘n’ About Market. The City of Wanneroo encourages vendors who sell locally made and/or hand made products to apply. Stallholders are expected to have had a substantial involvement in the design and/or production of the goods. NO imported goods or bric-a-brac will be permitted. A stallholder pack can be downloaded from their website.

WHEN: Sunday 19 Aug 10:00AM - 4:00PM
WHERE: Wanneroo Library & Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way Wanneroo
APPLY BY: Friday 15th June 2012

Contact the City of Wanneroo’s Events Officers on 9405 5011 or email events@wanneroo.wa.gov.au for more information.

Art Spark Music Festival Stallholder Callout

Art Spark Music Festival is a FREE all-ages festival showcasing youth arts, including live music performances, art markets and a variety of other youth art presentations.

There will be a few market stalls places available. Email Monica at artspark2012@gmail.com for more information.

WHEN: Sunday May 20th, 3pm – 7pm
WHERE: Kadidjiny Park, corner of Curtis and Kitchener Road, Melville
BRING: your own table & marquee (if required)

2012 Craft & Quilt Fair

The Craft & Quilt Fair is coming to Perth from Wed 23rd to Sun 27th open daily 9am – 4:30pm at the Perth Convention Centre. There will be displays of handmade crafts, workshops, presentations, live demonstrations and retail stands selling unique craft supplies. See the latest products for stamping, scrapbooking, knitting, crochet, cardmaking, embroidery, sewing, quilting, jewellery-making and more.
1, 2, 3, and 4 day passes are available or go with some friends for a group discount. See http://www.craftfair.com.au/Perth2012/ for more information and to buy tickets.

WAMi Festival Markets 2012 Final Callout for Stallhholders

The West Australian Music Industry Association Inc. (WAMi) exists to develop the contemporary music industry in Western Australia. Each year they put on a week long festival that showcases over 200 artists. As part of this, The Perth Cultural Centre will come alive with food & gift markets, with the added highlight being acoustic performances from some of Perth’s up and coming performances.

• Date: Sunday 27th May 2012
• Time: 12.00pm -­‐6.00pm (Bump in from 10am)
• Stall rent $150 plus GST per 3m x 3m stall
• Applications close on Friday the 11th May 2012

Gift stallholders will be provided with a marquee, but will need to supply their own tables, display equipment and signage. Compliance with all City of Perth Environmental Health Requirements & Events & Beyond Market Rules is essential. Permits to trade will be required if you do not currently hold one. Public Liability must be up to date.

Go to http://eventsandbeyond.com.au/becoming-a-stallholder/ to apply or for more details please contact: info@eventsandbeyond.com.au

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!

Melbourne Design Market applications open

Do you have a product, idea, or something savvy that should be in front of the people who matter? Do you feel like taking your products on an interstate trip (and hopefully not bringing them back)?

Well, applications for "THE Melbourne Design Market" are now open!

The market is on Sunday 29th July from 10am – 5pm at Federation Square undercover carpark for the eighth year.

The Melbourne Design Market's selection process for prospective stallholders is highly curated to ensure the quality and diversity of products on offer to shoppers maintains the highest standard.

If you have high quality design products or a design-led business, then go to www.melbournedesignmarket.com.au to apply by 30th April.


Please note that all traders are required to have credit card/eftpos facilities and stall costs start at $550. This is big time, people!

Screenprinting Workshops

Are you interested in screenprinting? Here are a few workshops you might like to try:


Screenprinting - T-Shirts and clothing
This 2 day course is an introduction to the photographic emulsion and hand cut techniques. You will learn how to tackle your design ideas and transfer them using the screenprinting process onto t-shirts or any suitable piece of clothing or fabric you like!

    Where: Central Institute of Technology (formerly Tafe), Northbridge
    Days: Saturday 24th & 31st March
    Times: 9.30am to 4.00pm
    Fee: $245
For further information, email enquiry.art@central.wa.edu.au or phone 94271127 or 94271905.




Printmaking Workshops with French printmaker Magali Dincher
Screen Printing for Adults
Learn how to create and cut stencils, use screen printing tools and ink and transfer your designs on tee shirts, tea towels, tablecloths etc. with French printmaker Magali Dincher. On completion of this course you will be able to continue to print at home. Beginners welcome.
    Date: Saturday March 17 2012
    Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm
    Cost: $20
    Venue: Henderson Environment Centre - Star Swamp Reserve Groat Street, North Beach

Places are limited and registration is essential. To register, please phone 9345 8555.

Mosman Park EcoFair call out for stallholders

If your products are eco conscious and suitable for sustainable living e.g. vintage clothing, fair trade goods, eco bodycare, organic food, organic vegetable seedlings, eco kids wear, electric bikes, etc then contact ecofairstlukes@gmail.com to find out about having a stall at this year's EcoFair at St Luke's in Mosman Park on Saturday 5th May, 2012.