Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award applications open

Australia’s richest and most prestigious print award returns in 2015 with a national judging panel and $22,000 in prize money. The Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award is Australia’s premier showcase of prints and artists’ books. Now in its 40th anniversary year, the Award and exhibition continue to present the best works from established, emerging and cross-disciplinary artists.

Awards
First Prize $16,000. Work acquired for the City of Fremantle Art Collection, WA’s largest municipal collection. 
Second Prize $6,000.

Enter now
Applications now open – click here to begin your application.
Entries close 5pm, 22 May, 2015.
Call 9432 9555 for more information. 

Exhibition opening Fri 25 Sept, 6:30pm | Exhibition runs Sat 26 Sept – Sun 15 Nov

Enid Twiglet's Embroidery Academy

Would you like to learn embroidery from one of our stallholders? 
Learn the art of hand embroidered illustration with Enid Twiglet at the upcoming Thread Illustration Workshop. A perfect workshop for those with no previous experience with embroidery. You will learn a number of different illustration techniques using thread to create a unique piece of illustrative hoop art. Each person will receive their own embroidery kit including an embroidery hoop, fabric, needles and thread.

When: Sat 18 April 12pm - 4pm, 
Where: at BiBi, 70 High Street Fremantle
Price: $85
Bookings essential: hello@enidtwiglet.com

Printmaking workshops

Printmaker Magali Dincher of Beau Est Mien has some workshops for adults coming up in her Fremantle studio.

Draw and Print a map of your city!

1st of March, 10am to 3 pm

$200 per person.

Be inspired by Magali's quirky way of drawing cities to create a map of your own neighborhood. Come along with some images of your house and the surroundings to use to draw your map. In the afternoon, use your drawing to create a printing plate and learn how to ink your plate up to create a limited edition of collagraph prints to bring home. Price includes all printing materials and inks.   

Crafternoon Decor Workshop
15 March, 10am to 3pm
$200 per person.

Create and print beautiful prints to decorate your home! Indulge in a crafternoon workshop to create your own hand printed tea towels, table runners, place mats, and cushion covers. You will learn a simple but super effective method of stencil and screen printing that creates bold patterns. Price includes 4 X cotton Tea Towels for printing. You are welcome to bring your own cotton fabric to create other homewares too. More tea towels available to purchase on the day. No experience necessary, price includes all printing materials and inks. 

To book or for more information, call on 0450 920 466 or email info@beauestmien.com.au You can also book your workshops online here! 

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

studiOH! Spring Workshops

studiOH! have just announced their Spring Workshops series taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2013 in their pop-up space at the Kidogo Art Institute in Fremantle. 

The workshops are:
SCREEN PRINTING: make your own silk screen and use it to print pillowcases & tea towels
FISHBOWL TERRARIUMS: make a beautiful miniature green world to take home
ROPE COIL BASKETS: learn a modern take on the ancient art of rope coil basketry
POLYMER CLAY JEWELLERY: make your own polymer clay beads and turn them into beautiful jeweller

To win a free spot in the rope coil basket workshop, just visit their blog and leave a comment by 5pm this Friday, 6th September.

MYRE

Have you heard of the Spacemarket MYRE project?
It's a very exciting project where the empty old Myer building in Fremantle is being taken over and turned into a place of unique retail and public activity, a destination unto itself. 

They are seeking applications from individuals, groups or businesses with skills and experience in areas such as product design, fabrication, workshops, the visual arts and culture. There will be areas for workshops and retail spaces which will all make up the MYRE community.

Andy of A Good Looking Man has a lease on a whole floor of the building and is looking to fill it with makers with a retail slant. This video shows some of the space but if you want to see it in person, there is a guided walk through the space at 2pm on Saturday 10th August. Meet at the Kings Square entrance. Don't miss this exciting opportunity!

For more information on the project and an application form, download the Expressions of Interest document. All additional queries can be sent to: production@myrefreo.com.au during the EOI period (closes 26th August). Please also check in on: www.facebook.com/spcmrkt and http://www.facebook.com/agoodlookingman.com.au regularly.

Beau Est Mien Winter 2013 product launch

Magali Dincher, artist and owner of creative business Beau Est Mien, will launch an exciting new range of products at Willow and the Bowerbird in Fremantle on Thursday 28 June.

Previously, Magali’s work centred around creating artworks with linograph, collagraph and screen printing techniques on paper, fabric or stone. The new Winter 2013 range includes: 

• A 2014 desk calendar containing images of twelve cities Magali selected for their architecture, atmosphere, colour and joy 
• A brand new series of hand-painted cards – to announce a new baby, say ‘I love you’, 

and more 

• Illustrated cards, printed from original Beau Est Mien artworks 
• Funky notepads, so even your lists will be beautiful 
• Art posters, printed with care to look as good as the original artwork. Limited to 200 copies, each one has been numbered and signed 
• Hand-painted invitation cards 
• Fun rubber stamp sets 

All of Magali’s designs have been locally printed on quality paper stock, and use 100% recycled paper where possible.

Beau Est Mien Winter 2013 product launch: 

When: 5.30pm – 7.30pm, Thursday 27 June 2013 

Where: Willow and the Bowerbird, 78 George Street, East Fremantle
Entry is free 

A special gift bag will be provided to the first 20 people who arrive

studiOH! Summer Workshops

Taking place from 31st January - 7th February 2013 in a pop-up location in East Fremantle, the studiOH! workshops will include Make Your Own Crocheted Floor Rug (over two sessions), Make Your Own Terrarium, Make Your Own Ceramic Mini House Votive & Planter Box, Print, Dye, Personalise & Package Your Own Teatowels, and Terrariums for Kids (in two age groups).

All the details can be found on their website, and bookings can be made through their online store. There are discounts for multiple bookings of 3 or more, so get together with some friends or book yourself into multiple classes (make sure you choose the multiple booking option in the online store). These workshops will all be in small groups and are expected to fill up fast!

Mini market at North Fremantle Bowls Club stallholder callout

On Sunday 28 October, North Fremantle Bowls Club will be having an open day in conjunction with the Fremantle Festival. As well as family activities, bands and bare foot bowls, they are planning a mini market and are looking for stallholders.

This one-day art and craft market is to be held in the main hall of the Club House. There will be a fee of $20 per art/craft market participant. Stallholders are to provide their own tables & tablecloths. For an application form and more information email Sherri at cactus61@iinet.net.au

PCP Photography Workshop Series applications open

Table Talks is a new Perth Centre for Photography initiative containing a series of 4 artist talks and fortnightly interactive workshops set to inspire young photographers to develop their art practice and make invaluable connections within the Perth art scene.

Running from 4th July through to 31st October, 2012, Perth Centre for Photography will be hosting fortnightly workshops to a group of 15 local photomedia based artists who will be invited to show and discuss their work. On a Monthly basis where workshops and artist talks coincide, the guest artists will attend the workshop prompting discussion and allowing Table Talks members to gain invaluable feedback from industry professionals.

Guest lecturers will include: 

• Dr Juha Tolonen (incredible urban landscape photographer)
• Claire Martin (Photojournalist - had a show 'Slab City' in foto freo 2 years ago which put her firmly on the map. She's now being published all around the world and working for some amazing agencies)
• Daniel King (Melbourne based portrait photographer. He's coming over to talk about indigenous culture and the arts)
• Bo Wong (kick ass perth photographer, just had a show in foto freo)

The workshops have been designed for artists to create the strongest body of work they can throughout the four month long series utilising feedback gained from peers and professional artists. The program will culminate in participating artists exhibiting selected images for a month long group exhibition in November at PCP.

The criteria for selection will focus on people who possess a sound understanding, enthusiasm and a commitment to the art form of photography; people who are willing to have a say to assist other artists develop their practice and reach their artistic goals; established, burgeoning and emerging photographers are also welcome to apply. We are strictly limited to 15 places.

To be considered for this exciting new program please submit an entry form by Monday 25th June 2012, 12 pm (WST). Submission is free.

Cost of series including exhibiton, for successful applicants, is $200 or $190 for existing PCP members.

Click here for to register your application.

For more info, email tabletalks@pcp.org.au or 'like' the facebook page 

Favourite Things

Now that you have destashed at the MOTL market last Sunday, heads up for a wonderful Fremantle event: "These are a few of my favourite things" where local businesses and designers including Love in Tokyo, Ashe Kartique, Shedwallah and others will be selling old stock and interesting bits and pieces....There will be something for everyone! The event begins Friday 14th of January from 6-9pm and continues on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 5pm. Situated in the old "Japon" store in North Fremantle...See the flyer attatched here for more details...

Just for Fun : Supporting local WA film-makers

Hello Lovelies!!!

The talented Perth film maker, Ella Wright, is in pre-production on her latest project, a short film called George Jones and the Giant Squid.

The Writers and Directors are the guys that brought us "This is Perth" which they made in their spare time, now its time to bring their satire to the big screen!

It's not long until filming is underway. You are invited to be part of the action!!! 100 extras are sorely needed to acheive an important scene in the film to be shot in our beloved Fremantle.

The main thing is to find out who of you/friends/family can make it. Can you??? If you can please email Ella (ella_wright@hotmail.com)for deets.

Your appearance will be kindly rewarded with beer and sausages, and the wam fuzzy feeling of knowing you chipped in.

See you there!

Sunset Laneway Market - Applications Open

That famous Tum Tum Tree is in bloom and ready for us to gather under its boughs for another laneway event! This time, the Laneway Market has transformed into a bigger, better and more boutique market! ..........................................................................................................

WHAT?
Tum Tum Tree Lane presents...

The Sunset Market...

Gourmet Food, West Australian Designers,
Artisan Wares, Boutique Vintage,
Unique Children's Gifts, World Music DJs...

WHEN?
Friday 10th December 4pm-10pm
Tum Tum Tree lane (laneway and courtyard)
130 High St Fremantle

STALL COST?
$50 per stall. Please note this fee includes a 1.8m space on the day for each of you (one standard trestle table length)
high quality advertising, online advertising as well as online publication and printed media publications.
We are covering this event as best as we possibly can to advertise for all of you and ensure a high volume of shoppers attend the event. We want it to be as successful as possible and get your names out as much as we can!

APPLICATION?

What do you sell:

Is it handmade by you or someone you know:

What are your price ranges (lowest to highest):

Please attach 2 photos to support this:



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We are giving everyone an equal opportunity to have stall at this event but unfortunately can not ensure that you will be accepted due to limited spaces. These spaces will go fast so please let us know if you'd like to have a space by Monday the 15th of November! We are only selecting three-five of each category (three vintage stalls, three children's stall etc...) to ensure variety and diversity of stall holders at the event.

This is going to be a visually beautiful and family friendly event in which your senses will be treated to the best quality food, music and designer wares West Australia has to offer.

Book your place in the Sunset Market now!! :)

Cynthia - e) cynthiaaellis@hotmail.com

Sophie - e) fiye-fille@hotmail.com

Zoë - e) zoerbrand_2006@hotmail.com

Markets at Mojos this Sunday

"A day of fashion, art and music with Felicity Groom, Sugarpuss, Helen Shanahan, Echoes of Django, Lucy Peach and Agent 85. Sunday October 3 10am - 3.30pm @ Mojos in North Fremantle"

That's all I know :)

Kulcha Exhibition Space 2011

Exhibitions @ Foto Freo Fringe 2010 - Amy Vinicombe

Thanks to Amy for letting us know she's exhibiting in 2 Foto Freo Fringe events this year.

The FotoFreo 2010 Fringe Festival is a festival of independant photographic exhibitions taking place during FotoFreo, the City of Fremantle Festival of Photography. Celebrating innovation and diversity in photography, the Fringe Festival showcases exhibitions by emerging and established photographers from Australia and around the world.

The FotoFreo 2010 Fringe Festival is the biggest yet, with more than 90 exhibitions in Fremantle, Perth and the metropolitan area.

Amy sold her photography at one of our MOTL events last year, and we wish her the best of luck with all her upcoming events.

GiftWrapt by The George St Artists Group

Marlene joined us at the last Made on the Left market selling her hand dyed silks and just emailed this invite to view and buy her work and that of many others next week. Just in time for that special Christmas gift!

Dec 5-13

11am - 6pm

Memorial Hall Exhibition Centre

Hamilton Hill

Contact Marlene on 0409 835 506

Market Opportunity - 29th November 09

Hello All, Just giving all the west-aussie designers a place to be on Sunday the 29th November... and buyers of handmade and vintage too!

1ST LANEWAY MARKET FOR FREO ON SUNDAY THE 29TH OF NOVEMBER 12-4PM
Products must be either:
VINTAGE
HAND-MADE
LOCALLY DESIGNED
RE-CYCLED
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
We welcome:
HAND-MADE LOCALLY PRODUCED OR IMPORTED PRODUCTS
ART
DESIGN
PLANTS
HAND-MADE JEWELLERY
VINTAGE OR RE-CYCLED CLOTHING BRIC-A-BRAC OR WARES
CRAFT
GIFTS
TOYS
ACCESSORIES
HOME MADE FOOD/PRODUCTS OR LOCAL PRODUCE
Stall fees are $15-20 each depending on their size.
A Map of the lane has been attatched if you have a preference as to where you would like to be situated for the day.
The market will run between 12-4pm with a 10am set up time.
There is a loading zone on high streeet opposite Retro Vinnies 130-134 High St Femantle Opposite Tropicana cafe and the Old Victoria Hall.

You are asked to provide: ONE 1.8m TRESTLE TABLE AND CHAIR SHOULD YOU WANT TO SIT. ONE UMBRELLA AND STAND IF YOU HAVE AN OPEN-AIR SPOT AND WOULD LIKE A LITTLE SHADE YOUR OWN MONEY WHICH IS YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY. YOUR OWN DISPLAY MATERIALS RACKS FOR CLOTHING ITEMS ETC...

If all of this suits you and applies to you then please let Sophie know if you'd like to be part of the First Laneway Market for Femantle!!

You can send Sophie Dunham a short e-mail stating whether or not you would have preference on a stall number and what product you intend to sell on the day at marabou_clothing@hotmail.com


Have fun everyone!

Fremantle Village Art Market - Stallholders Required

Call out for Artists and Stall Holders for the

Fremantle Village Art Market 2009/10

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications from artists and stall holders to hold a stall at the City of Fremantle Village Art Market over the 2009-10 season. The market occurs every Thursday from 1 October to the end of April 2009 from 10am to 4pm and is located in Kings Square in the heart of Fremantle.

We are anticipating a bumper season brimming with vibrant entertainment and quality artisan stalls to create a lively atmosphere which attracts visitors from far and wide. It is a popular tourist destination and a meeting place for the local community.

Please submit your application for a stall at the first market day (1 October) by close of business on Tuesday, 8 September 2009.

Applications will be accepted throughout the season, so feel free to apply any time.

Please contact the organizers for the Stall Holder Application Pack for full details on how to apply and Terms and Conditions of stall holders. The pack includes the following:

• Terms and Conditions
• Application Form
• Cashier Payment Form for Stall Holders
• Temporary Food Premises Permit Application Form
• Map of Kings Square

We look forward to receiving your submission. Please forward to your networks as you see fit. Apologies in advance for cross postings.

Criteria

In accordance with the criteria set out in the City of Fremantle Village Art Market Business Plan We are seeking the following:

• Western Australian-made, designed or grown products.
• Products designed in Western Australia but with some element created elsewhere, in accordance with fair trade practices.
• A limited number of stalls will be available for the following types of stall, with decision and approval given by the VAM steering committee
  • Suitable retro products including home wares and clothing.
  • Suitable Natural Therapy practitioners.
  • Sale of Collectables, with restrictions placed on repeat access.
• Food stalls that encourage healthy eating and maintain public health laws/guidelines.

It is important to note that your application will be subject to City of Fremantle approval and you will be notified in advance if your application has been accepted.

You will receive email notification by 18 September advising if your application has been successful.

Please refer to the Stall Holder Application Pack for the complete list of terms and conditions of holding a stall and check out our website at www.villageartmarket.com for further info.

Stall Fees

· Standard stall $36 (inc GST)

· Food vendors (includes access to power) $46 (inc GST)

· Children under 15 yrs (50% discount) $23 (inc GST)

· Community Groups (ie Charity Stalls and Not-for-

Profit groups up to 5 maximum per market FREE

at discretion of VAM Coordinator).

Kind regards

Gina Knight
Village Art Market Coordinator
Tues, Thurs & Friday at the Town Hall Centrewww.villageartmarket.com
T (08) 9432 9826
M 0405 307 129

Fleur Schell Porcelain Workshops

2009 PORCELAIN WORKSHOP SERIES

by FLEUR SCHELL

Fleur Schell will present two porcelain workshops in 2009. SODA Studio’s will be hosting the workshops at 1/98 Stirling Hwy North Fremantle WA.

· On Sat the 27th and Sun the 28th of June 2009 Fleur will be running a weekend workshop showing participants how to make their own porcelain teapot.

· On Sat 26th of September 2009 Fleur will be running a one day workshop showing participants how to make their own porcelain sugar bowl or salt pot n’ spoon.

For details and to register see the following images, or check out the website http://www.sodaresidency.com