situate - an international sculpture competition for Perth’s premier civic space.
The Western Australian Government is undertaking an open competition for a major public art commission for Forrest Place, Perth.
The project has been designed to encourage innovative partnerships between artists and other design professionals. The competition process will identify a multidisciplinary team that brings originality and design excellence to the project.
This is the largest single commission undertaken in Western Australia. It is anticipated that the commission budget of AUD$1,000,000 will attract a high standard of entries.
Closing date for Stage 1 entries: 20th May 2009
For further information go to the competition website at: www.situate.dca.wa.gov.au
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Guildford Lane Gallery is seeking a sculptor to exhibit their work at very short notice, installing next week on Tuesday 31 March 2009.
GLG is a for hire space that opening on 31 July 2008 and with 3 floors (approx. 650m2) of exhibition space we still have some spaces available in our 2009 program. Some of these spaces are offered at discounted rates (depending upon the notice given) and in this instance the hire fees have been waived completely. Instead of the hire fees, work is exhibited on the agreement that a 30% Gallery commission will apply to all sales. There are no artist fees available however we hope that someone will relish the opportunity to display their work, it is a particularly good opportunity for sculptors that work in large scale.
The current space available is for 31 March - 20 April and is suitable to large scale sculptural work/s, with a 3.5m high ceiling and forklift access if necessary. An opening will occur at 6pm Thursday 2 April to coincide with the opening of 2 solo exhibitions by James Rowell and Margreet Dubbelaar. The exhibition will continue until Sunday 19 April, the Gallery will be closed over the Easter weekend.
Manager
GUILDFORD LANE GALLERY
20-24 Guildford Lane, Melbourne 3000 Australia
PO Box 12179 a’Beckett St., Melbourne 3008
Ph 61 3 9642 0042 Mobile 0422 442 363
www.guildfordlanegallery.org
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Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award
A Creative Deakin initiative
The Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award is an acquisitive award for small sculptures. One outstanding entry will be awarded $10,000. The award winning sculpture will become part of the Deakin University Art Collection.
Deakin University has considerable strengths in arts and entertainment management, heritage and museum studies, and creative arts.
This exhibition is aimed at supporting contemporary artists, promoting close links with industry and involving past and present students in the event.
Applications for the award will close on 15 July 2009 with the winner being announced at the opening of a six week exhibition of finalists on 21 October 2009. The exhibition will be held at the Deakin University Art Gallery.
Please email Jennifer Treloar to obtain an entry form on jennifer.treloar@deakin.edu.au
Don't miss out on your opportunity to participate in this exciting initiative.
Leanne Willis
Manager, Art Collection and Galleries
Deakin University
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Artists' run Gallery at Mordialloc is open for proposals. Rental fee is $150/week minimum 2 weeks duration. No commission taken but artists have to man it at the nominated times four days a week. Hanging devices, 3 movable walls, and 12 display boxes are part of the gallery. For more information Email Suzanne or ring on mobile 0419 591 046.
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Carving timber - Unseasoned oak logs
750 diameter 1 to 2 meters long,
500mm diameter 2meters long,
free pick up in Mooroolbark
Brian Jackson
9726 7842, 0408 368 697
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