OUR mission statement

MADE ON THE LEFT was founded in 2008 by independent designers to support Western Australian creative talent. We hold bi-annual handmade craft markets to showcase local designers.

Being on the left hand side of Australia no longer

means you'll be at a disadvantage.

Our aim is to support all creative designers and events showcasing independent labels. MOTL is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organisation. You may wonder why we promote other markets besides MOTL; it’s because it’s not about us, its about you; the buyers and sellers of indie wares. Here at the blog, you’ll discover up to date information about our latest market, the low-down on some of Perth’s emerging talents, other opportunities for artists and designers and a little bit of fun stuff too. It’s all right here… welcome!

Thursday, May 13

Fremantle Bazaar - call out for applicants!

Fremantle Art Centre’s annual Bazaar takes place over the first weekend of December. We pride ourselves on presenting our audience with the highest calibre of West Australian designed wares, from crafts and homewares to fashion, textiles, jewellery and beyond.
In 2010 we introduce a new format for Bazaar, where the Friday night market is open to the public. This enables us to trade at full capacity from 5pm–9pm Friday night, alongside the 9am–5pm hours on Saturday and Sunday.
Please take note of some important points before proceeding with the registration of interest form.
Applications are collected until close of business, Friday 6 August.
Applications must be accompanied by examples of your work and some written material about your business, and what you create. Hard copies mailed or delivered to FAC are preferable, but high-quality colour photographs are also accepted via e-mail.
The quality of the examples you send will have a direct bearing on the outcome of your application. Any information you can provide about why you’re a great fit for Bazaar will help inform the judges’ decision.
A team of experienced judges from Fremantle Arts Centre will select the stallholders for Bazaar 10. The judges’ decision is final.
Only stallholders with exclusively WA designed material can be selected. Proof that your work bears a strong connection to WA will be required if requested. FAC reserves the right to reject applications on the basis of this criterion.
Fremantle Arts Centre takes a 25% + GST commission on all sales. There is strict protocol for making sales – all transactions occur at the sales tent, never at the stall.
Signage is supplied by Fremantle Arts Centre unless by special arrangement.
Bazaar is a cornerstone of Fremantle Arts Centre’s annual program. It is a highlight of the WA events calendar, and attracts eager shoppers from all corners of the state. Please join us in making this year’s Bazaar yet another fine showcase of the state’s best wares in our most exciting Christmas market yet.
For an application form head to Fremantle Arts Centre

Wednesday, May 12

Art n About Market - Stallholder Callout

Here's an email we received that we thought you might be interested in:
Dear talented artists and all masters of craft!!
Would you like to be a stallholder at our ART 'n' ABOUT markets? To warm up the winter months, our next market is scheduled for Sunday 4 July 2010 at the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre.
Please email us at events@wanneroo.wa.gov.au for our stallholder information sheet and application form. Fill out your details and send us back the application sheet to be included as a stallholder at our next markets!
Deadline for application and payment is Friday 11 June 2010.
Here's some more info from the application form:
COST
The cost for a stall space for both the July and December markets is $33.00 each including GST. You are also required to
be covered by Public Liability/Products Insurance and may need to pay an additional fee to be covered. (See below)
CRAFT WORKSHOPS *New
This year, Art ‘n’ About will incorporate craft workshops/seminars. Attendees can book into the workshops to learn about an
array of craft making techniques. If you feel you could contribute your knowledge or skills in a workshop scenario, please
call the events officer on 9405 5362 to discuss.
WLCC DISPLAY *New
A limited number of early bird applicants will have the opportunity to display some of their items at the Wanneroo Library
and Cultural Centre in the month lead up to the event. Items will be showcased in lockable display cases within the great
court venue foyer.

Friday, April 16

free range inc. - call for proposals

free range inc.
339 Wellington Street, Perth WA

CALL FOR PROPOSALS – deadline 30 April 2010
Free range invites proposals for its 2010/ 2011 program.
We welcome proposals from practicing artists and curators working in any medium for solo or group shows, performances, and projects.
We encourage applications from emerging and established artists working across a broad range of critical practices.
Free-range is a not-for-profit artist run initiative that provides affordable exhibition space within a supportive network. We seek to support art that is challenging, diverse and critically engaged.
To download an application form please visit http://www.freerange.org.au/proposals/

Streeeeeeeeetch

Hi Everyone,

As you may have noticed, we've changed around the website and taken a few things down. This happened mainly becasue we were over-extending ourselves in all areas, and we tried to grow too fast, like the baby who tries to run before he can stand and ends up with a mud-face. So for now, our next market is at The Saint in July. We look forward to seeing you all for the first time this year, its been too long!!!

p.s. In other news, stay tuned for an exciting new website, that will really reflect who we are as a community and our style. We'd love your feedback on what you want to see on the MOTL website, so either drop me a line, or comment here in the comments section.

xx Lauren & The Team.

Monday, March 29

Illustrator Publishing Opportunity - Yen Magazine




Hey Illustrators!

Just a quick note to let you know about this awesome opportunity to get published in the alternative womens mag YEN. They have guest illustrators do the doodles to accompany their articles, it'd look great in your folio!

Just email some examples of your work to swalters@yenmag.net (Sarah Walters).

Good Luck from Lauren & The Team

Artist Call Out - Sail and Anchor Fremantle


From March 20th until April 18th, the Sail & Anchor is hosting the exhibition of April Ward for the FotoFreo exhibition that is happening in Fremantle.
But after that they hope to exhibit more artists for 8 week exhibitions.
The exhibiting space is upstairs in the hallway leading into the upstairs lounge and also some in the upstairs lounge (The Green Room) itself. They are hoping to have exhibitions that changes every 8 weeks; to give the upstairs an artsy feel, give customers something extra to enjoy at our venue and helps promote WA artists.
The criterion is that they must:
Be WA artists
Exhibit for 8 weeks at a time
Use only the hooks that are available for use
Are responsible for transportation of their artwork to and from the venue, and for hanging of their own artworks.
Understand that the Sail & Anchor takes no responsibility for loss or damage of artwork. Although they haven’t had any problems so far, it is a pub, and there is unfortunately always a chance and therefore they will not be liable for damage.
Send photos of their artwork via email to the Venue Manager so that he can make a decision on whether it is appropriate for the venue. Send low resolution images to sail.and.anchor@alhgroup.com.au Attention Matthew Marinich
Provide 1xA3 or/& 1xA1 size synopsis’s so that customers can read about them, their background, experience etc.
No prices are to be put on the walls; instead they ask that the artist provides A4 sheets with info on the Artwork and prices/contact details of the artist for them to handout if someone is interested in purchasing.
There are approx 30 hooks in the upstairs hallway and lounge areas. 26 of which could hold smaller artworks (eg 54cmx54cms) and 4 hooks that could hold larger artworks.
There are also approx 1x large space and 2x small spaces for RED ARTWORK ONLY, for the Red Room Bar and Red Room Function Room, on the off chance there may be some red artworks suitable.
They would love artists to come down and look at the space available before making up their mind to exhibit here. So just call the venue 94311666 and ask to speak to Rosie or alternatively the manager on duty if she is not on the premises.

Tuesday, March 23

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.



Tuesday, March 9

CallOut - stallholders creating vintage inspired work...


Vintage Vixens and Vamps
‘A Day of Vintage & Retro Fashion Inspired Fun!’
Sunday 23 May 2010
Fremantle Town Hall
12 noon – 5 pm
· Over 30 Quality Vintage and Retro Fashion Stalls
· Sassy ‘Swishing’
· ‘Big Girls’ Dress UpsCa
· Purchase, Parade and Photo Shoot
· Gorgeous Cupcakes & Coffee Barista .... Plus ...
Stalls ...
* Vintage & Retro Fashions.
* Retro and vintage accessories, including shoes, bags, jewellery, hats.
* Redesigned, recreated, and reworked recycled clothing.
* New fashion products either crafted from recycled or vintage fabrics and/or vintage/fashion styles crafted from new fabrics in vintage/retro design.
* Retro/Vintage inspired new clothing.
* Older patterns, buttons, fabrics.
* Retro/Vintage inspired handmade homewares.
* Retro/Vintage fashion fabric inspired art.
facebook – vintage vixens and vamps
Further Enquiries: Georgina Mavor 0417 949 179 g-mavor@ausconnect.net

Friday, March 5

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!

Wednesday, March 3

Last Chance Studios has a window for hire!

We heard through the grapevine a great opportunity Last Chance Studios is providing.... -

We're running thin on ideas for our windows!
We are opening our hearts to the public and offering you to have your work displayed for the masses to see!
The Deal is -
$100 Per Month Per Window.
High traffic flow area!
You install a rad themed display with your own work. (do what ever you please)
You give us some photos and info. We hype you on the LC websites and hussle you to public!
We DONT TAKE ANY COMMISION ON ARTWORK SOLD.
Low brow is the key to our love so send us your samples!
INFO@LAST-CHANCE-STUDIO.COM
Please note not everyone fits the mold at LC so we are a little picky.

Visit the website - Last Chance Studio