stARTup Art Market @ Beaufort St Festival applications open

Applications for the Beaufort Street Festival's stARTup gallery are now open for visual artists!

The stARTup gallery offers an exciting exhibiting space for emerging and innovative local artists (illustrative, photography, sculptural, graphics) to display their art for public purchase.

Applications and T&Cs for stARTup can be found at http://bit.ly/bsfstartup2015 and applications must be submitted by 5pm, 9th October.

For visual artists only (no craft-based work). Must be able to provide your own shade & decorations and be prepared to be available until the close of the event (10pm). A live art/demonstration component is encouraged.

Further information can be found at http://www.facebook.com/stARTupartgallery or by emailing startup@beaufortstreetfestival.com.au.

Beaufort Street art market

Beaufort Street Art Market is held from 9am - 1pm on the first Sunday of each month in the Barlee Street Carpark (corner of Barlee and Beaufort Streets, Mount Lawley). All work for sale must be West Australian designed and made products only.

You can apply for 2 sections -

Artisan stall: a 3m x 3m space. Stall holders are to provide their own marquee (white or navy only), tables and chairs if required.

The suitcase gallery: for artists and designers to fill their suitcases to the brim with arty wares and display for sale in the mini scaled suitcase stall zone. Two suitcases per spot are allowed and you are permitted to hang up to 5 paintings on the fence.

Find the application form on the Beaufort St Network website. For further information or questions, email the Beaufort Street Network – artmarket@beaufortstreet.com.au

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 call out - A Dot on the Run

Form invites Western Australian artists to participate in A Dot on the Run, an exhibition of drawings on paper.

In March 2015, FORM will launch a survey exhibition of Western Australian drawings at the Port Hedland Courthouse Gallery. The Port Hedland Courthouse Gallery is an independent exhibition space in the Pilbara that has been managed and programed by FORM since 2007.  A Dot on the Run will present a curated selection of original, unframed drawings on paper by Western Australian artists. The exhibition will launch on Friday, 13th March, 2015.

The title A Dot on the Run is inspired by Paul Klee’s quote, ‘a line is a dot that went for a walk’. 
For more information about how to submit your work for consideration, click here. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 9th February, 2015.

Artist/Designer/Creatives call out for event artwork

Something different is coming to Leederville...

Organised by the Etsy WA Street Team leaders, with support and partial funding from Etsy Australia and held in conjunction with a series of country-wide events, a three day Etsy Australia Pop-Up Event will be held in Leederville in November and they need some punchy artwork to make their event FLY!

THE BRIEF
Artwork for a poster and flyer for the inaugural event, SOMETHING DIFFERENT – A POP UP RETAIL EVENT IN LEEDERVILLE
#somethingdifferentinleederville
Posters and postcards will be distributed around Perth. Any media and style will be accepted as long as a digital version high resolution can be obtained.

ESSENTIAL TEXT/ARTWORK INFORMATION
A4 (at least)
300dpi
CMYK
To include a choice of the phrases
* Surround yourself with SOMETHING DIFFERENT
* SOMETHING DIFFERENT is about to happen
* Feast your eyes on SOMETHING DIFFERENT
* Discover SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Also include the 'sub text': SOMETHING DIFFERENT - A pop up event in Leederville
7-9 November 2014 • Friday 5-9pm • Sat & Sun 10-4pm
The Leederville Arena (corner of Newcastle and Oxford Streets, Leederville)

Use the orange gingham sample – it can be used in any way or form. Be creative e.g. a collage or patterned background and the quote as a typographic design. Emphasise the use of white and shades of orange (the Etsy colours).

Leave space for the ETSY logo as well as sponsors' logos along the bottom.



RESOURCES
A Pinterest page has been started with some examples. Available to view HERE.
An idea of the Etsy branding and LOOK can be found HERE.

ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 19th September – late entries will not be considered.

To submit your artwork, Please email it to: wa street team.
Please include 
• your name
• business name
• your location
• medium resolution version of your artwork, 
• any additional information you would like

You do not need to be a member of ETSY to enter.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
You will not be financially remunerated for your awesome efforts.
Designs will be judged by WA Etsy street team leaders and captain, as well as ETSY Australia Admins.
You will be credited with the artwork on the reverse of the postcard.
WA Street Team reserve the right to ask for edits.
WA Street Team reserve the right to edit and use the artwork in any location including social media, and as we feel appropriate.
All graphics and images must be owned by the designer. If stock imagery has been used, the designer must have purchased or downloaded following strict copyright guidelines. WA Street Team will not be held responsible for any breach of copyright.
By submitting your artwork, you agree to these conditions.

Artist call-out

Are you an artist of any medium, designer, student of either, or in possession of an awesome sense of style?
The Victoria Park Centre for the Arts is seeking creative minds that would be interested in transforming Albany Highway spaces, both outdoor and indoor, into magical and memorable venues for the Ignite the Park Music and Arts Festival in August and September.
There will be venues to decorate, windows to adorn, spaces for installations, and pop-up galleries. There will also be a market space for handmade goods.
To express interest send your details and a brief message indicating what area of this project interests you by 20th July 2014 to Jennifer Sheps at vicparkarts@westnet.com.au or Rhyll Wilson at directorvicparkarts@westnet.com.au

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/

Light Locker Art Space

Left: Amber Cloudberry Harries. Drift.Sink.Settle, 2013. Right: Tiffany Moffat. Sky Crystals, 2013. Image courtesy of James Graham.

Light Locker Art Space, Roe St Carpark Arcade. Image courtesy of James Graham

Light Locker Art Space at night. Image courtesy of James Graham

The Light Locker Art Space is a public exhibition space showcasing 2D and 3D works from local artists aged 35 and under. Its sister space in Grand Lane, Perth, has showcased new works from more than 50 young artists since its inception in 2011.

Artists, groups of artists and curators aged 35 and under are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to develop an exhibition for the Roe Street Light Locker space.

Check out the Expression of Interest brief, view architectural drawings of the boxes, and submit an application online.

Please contact Katie Lenanton on 9481 3181 (Monday to Thursday) with enquiries.

Venue: Light Locker Art Space
Venue Address: Roe Street Car Park Arcade, entry off James Street, Northbridge
Apply to exhibit: http://foodchainperth.com/lightlockers/eoi/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Light-Locker-Art-Space/245364605542029

Call Out for 2014 Creative Challenge Artists

AWESOME Arts is calling out for contemporary artists who have experience working with children and young people in diverse and complex communities.

Skills in facilitating storytelling would be ideal for our 2014 theme Shaping Stories, which has been devised in partnership with the State Library of Western Australia.

Creative Challenge is AWESOME’s year round artist-in-residency program that celebrates the bright young things living in regional and remote Western Australia. Two artists take residence in each community for two weeks to share their knowledge and skills. The program is process-driven, involving participants in research, conceptual development, and creation of artwork that communicates the uniqueness of their community.

These residencies aim to spark creative play, independent thinking, and story telling, with our key aspiration being to give voice to young West Australian’s living in regional and remote communities. The program is renowned for offering high quality arts experiences, encouraging young people to consider their individual and collective community identity.

Are you up to the challenge? If you’re an artist and want to become involved please email ccd@awesomearts.com or call (08) 9328 9666 or visit the website and download an artist application kit today. Deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 31 Jan 2014.

Upcycle

Upcycle Perth are looking for stallholders for their Repurposing Exhibition and Sustainability Fair at Earthwise in Subiaco from 2pm to 9pm on 22nd - 23rd February 2013.

This event has two separate parts and you can choose to participate in either or both.
The Upcycle Exhibition: an Upcycling Exhibition where creators enter individual upcycled or repurposed pieces and judges will award prizes for the best entries.

Entries can be anything from useful household items to beautiful artworks and everyone is encouraged to have a go. Categories include:

• Art and decor 
• Clothing, jewellery and accessories
• Furniture + large household items
• Small items (eg: tabletop kitchen or office items)
• Unrubbish

The Sustainability Fair: a market-style event where stallholders will offer a range of delights. While preference will be given to those selling upcycled products, they will also welcome:

• other recycled and vintage items
• handmade items
• food and beverages
• organisations / information related to sustainability
• services and activities which will add to event atmosphere

Deadline for registrations is 10th February. If you'd like more information, see www.upcycleexhibition.org for event information or to express interest. You can also join their Facebook page and check out new upcycling examples daily.

25under25 Art Exhibition

Applications are now open for the City of Fremantle's annual 25under25 Art Exhibition! If you're a creative young thing between the age of 12 and 25 you're invited to submit an application to take part in the next 25under25 exhibition, happening in April 2014.

The 25 under 25 Art Exhibition is held during National Youth Week each year at the Moore’s Building Contemporary Art Gallery in Fremantle. Young West Australians are encouraged to submit artwork of any medium for the chance to be amongst 25 emerging artists selected to exhibit.

This event is an excellent opportunity for young artists to gain exposure and experience in exhibiting artwork. A series of workshops led by a variety of established artists and industry professionals will also be held in the lead up to the event, offering young artists the opportunity to learn about presenting work for exhibition, submitting exhibition proposals, grant applications and more.

Applications close on 21st February 2014. The exhibition opening night and award presentation will be held on Friday 4th April 2014, with the exhibition continuing until the 13th of April, 2014.

For more information and to apply, go to: http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/communityservices/Youth_projects/25under25_art_exhibition/

Or email queries to: ashleighw@fremantle.wa.gov.au

2014 Summerset Arts Festival opportunities

The City of Stirling is seeking performing and visual artists and organisations to perform, exhibit or be a part of the City’s biggest community arts celebration, the 2014 Summerset Arts Festival!

If you have an exciting event, idea or project, they’d love to hear about it!

The Summerset Arts Festival attracts over 30,000 people to a range of events held over two weeks in January/February throughout the City of Stirling, and features a mix of performing and visual arts, including live music, comedy, dance, theatre, art exhibitions, workshops and more.

This a fantastic opportunity to coordinate, perform or exhibit a creative project to a wider audience, and receive promotional and organisation support whilst developing and showcasing your creative talent!

Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/summerset to see the information and application form or email culture@stirling.wa.gov.au or call 9205 8555 for any other enquiries.

Expressions of Interest close 4pm, Friday 30 August 2013, so get your application in ASAP!

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. 

Last minute stallholder callout: Pink in the Park

HMS PopUp Productions are looking for talented artists, craftspeople and stall holders to contribute and be a part of the Pink in the Park community charity event to be held on Saturday 11th of May at Victoria Park Hockey Club, Weston Street, Carlisle. 

Stalls will be charged at a nominal fee of $40 for the full day, from 9.30am until 4pm, with stall fees being treated as a donation to the Pink in the Park day. Stalls will be under shady trees and a limited number of marquees can be provided (first in, first served). 

For more information or to register, contact HMS PopUp Productions at productions@hmspopup.com or 0419 679 579 but be quick!

Street Artist wanted

The City of Vincent is offering a great opportunity for a local artist to paint a huge wall on Angove Street, North Perth.

The exciting public art commission aims to create an artwork that is reflective of, and valued by the local community, businesses and visitors to the area.

Artists and creative teams are encouraged to put forward their innovative and creative submissions that will enhance and enliven the street, bringing more life and colour to the street.

 The deadline is 4pm 25 March 2013. Late applications will not be accepted

To download a pdf containing more information click here.

Submit your quotation via email to: yvette.coyne@vincent.wa.gov.au

 For further information or queries please contact Yvette Coyne, Coordinator Arts & Creativity by:
Telephone: (08) 9273 6000   Fax: (08) 9273 6099   Email: yvette.coyne@vincent.wa.gov.au

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.

Graffiti artist callout

Jamie Oliver's Jamie's Italian restaurant is opening in Perth in March, and he & his team are on the lookout for a budding street/graffiti artist to design two artworks to install as permanent fixtures in the restaurant. The unique graffiti in Jamie’s Italians across the UK have become much loved features of the restaurants. So get thinking, get inspired and get painting!

Brief: A piece of art that’s creative and unique, something that all of Jamie's Italian's diners will be able to admire for years to come.

Medium: Graffiti on two timber panels (2m wide x 2.6m high, and 6m apart).

Submission: Send three relevant examples of recent work and a vignette(s) of your proposal to design@jamieoliver-int.com. Make sure the email subject is: Jamie’s Artwork Perth – (Your Name).

Timeline: Submissions must be received by the 11th February. The winner will be announced on 15th February, 2013.

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.

Pop-up Gallery

A free exhibition space for all visual artists to display their work for the month of August. It's in the old Xile shop, right next to Saba at Shop 20, The Colonnade Subiaco, 388 Hay St, Subiaco.

Submissions started coming in on the weekend and the second bump in will be from 12pm - 4pm Sat 11th & Sun 12th August.

All types of work welcome - photography, graphic design, paintings, charcoal, anything you can hang, plus sculptures for the floor area. It must be suitable for public viewing. No size restrictions!

Work will be affixed using either blu tac on the walls or pins on the partitions. Please put your name and contact details with your work just in case someone wants to know more about you.

There will be a little area for people to sit and hang out and performances by a talented artist or group every day that it is open after the initial bump in.
See the Facebook event for more information.