Individual Artists Network
Gallery in the Garage reopens
Tony Moffit has reopened the Gallery in the Garage with a collection including local landscapes and his new Vermeer paintings. The gallery is at 52 Edward St, Merewether, open Wednesday to Sunday, 2pm-6pm. More info phone Tony on 4963 7162
Country Arts Support Program (CASP)
Small grants of up to $3,000 for arts and cultural projects in NSW happening between 1 April and 31 March 2010. For an application form and guidelines please visit www.regionalartsnsw.com.au and select grants or call Arts Upper Hunter and we can post you a copy.
Applications close 13th February 2009.
Contemorary Creations Centre
Newcastle's newest art space, Art Systems Wickham will open its doors this friday, December 5 with the aim to promote the Hunter's most interesting and contemporary art forms.
The new art space at Wickham is in a warehouse-like structure and will be made available to local artists, curators and community groups to rent out.
Located close to the Honeysuckle precinct and Newcastle Harbour, the gallery was established by Colin Lawson, also an artist, who would like to see Newcastle become more of a cultural centre.
One of the first artists to showcase his work at the gallery's opening exhibition is sculptor Bradden Snape.
His lastest sculptures - the tableau series - symbolise themes of turmoil.
Bombshell Burlesque
Newcastle's classiest event, the Bombshell Burlesque is prepping for another grand night of music, theatre, performance, comedy and dance at the Gallipoli Legion Club, Beaumont ST Hamilton.
Bat Boy the musical
Hunter TAFE presents: BAT BOY the musical
performed by: Certificate III Theatre & Screen Performance Certificate IV Music Theatre Students
A musical Comedy about a half bat/ half boy & his journey from the cave to the living room.
The Playhouse
Hunter ST Newcastle
Dec 18, 19, 20 @ 7.30pm
Dec 20 @ 2pm and Dec 21 @ 5pm
Circus Skills - the Loft Youth Venue
Join Circus Avalon for a fun introduction to the world of circus. Balance, Juggling, unicycling just for starters.
Tues 28th January
The Foreshore Tramsheds
11-1pm
Cost - free
Electronic Music Production - the Loft Youth Venue
Explore Ableton live with International Trance & Tech artist TOm Cosm(NZ) in this intensive 6 hour session.
Some experience with audio sequencing is required by participants.
Mon 19th January
Cost $25 per person [max 8 ppl]
@ the Loft Youth Venue
Aerosol Art Class - The Loft Youth Venue
Learn the techniques of aerosol art on our legal graffiti wall with experienced tutors and full supervision in the inspiring surrounds of Newcastle Beach.
Monday 19th January
Newcastle skate park 3.30pm - 6pm
Cost - free
Aunt J Studio - Closing Down Sale
This store stocks quality brand art supplies and accessories. Best be quick as first in best dressed. Sale runs from 2nd - 24th December 2008.
98 Bridge St, Muswellbrook. Open Tuesday to Friday 9:30 am to 4pm, Saturday 9am to Midday. For more details please call 6542 5915.
She who Discovers
This is an annual competition for female artists to exhibit contemporay art works in celebration of International Women’s Day. Work can be two or three dimensional and can be created in any medium. Winners will receive exhibitions at sponsored galleries.
Application fee $10, if accepted, exhibition fee $45.
Opening of “Working with Wood”
This exhibition by Peter Blanchard is a combination of contemporary fi ne furniture and evocative sculpture, with the wood for many of the pieces coming from the Gloucester region.
Opening at 2pm, 3rd January. Gloucester Art Gallery, Denison Street.
Open Friday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. Free entry. For more details call 6558 3157.
The exhibition runs until the 1st of February.
Assistant, Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre
Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking to appoint a Casual Assistant with the Muswellbrook Reginal Arts Centre. The person in mind will be energetic and motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and be keen to take on a variety of customer service, administration and manual duties.
Information session for Certificate 2 Visual Arts and Contemporary Crafts
Singelton Campus TAFE is offering this course in 2009 and is inviting anyone interested in the course to go to an information session, 4th December 2008. Enrollments can be made on this day or 5th February 2009.
10am, Block A, Singleton TAFE Campus, York St, Singleton. For more details call Dorothy Wishney on 6578 7133 or 6578 7100.
2009 Sydney Royal Easter Show Art Competition
The Sydney Royal Arts Show brings together a broad range of arts including: painting, pottery, sculpture, silverwork, felting, photography, mosaic etc.
For details on entering visit https://www.rasnsw.com.au/OnlineShowEntries/ArtDefault.aspx , entries online closes 2nd February 2009.
Artist Opportunity
Calling all artists. If you are unrepresented in Melbourne or Brisbane and would like the opportunity to have your work selected by a panel of experts to feature in “Off The Wall”, apply now by logging onto www.artoffthewall.com.au
Nations Youth Self-Portrait Prize
The National Portrait Gallery invites all young Australians between 18 and 25 to enter the National Youth Self-Portrait Prize 2009.
A selection of entries, including the prize-winning work, will be displayed at the National Portrait Gallery and as an online exhibition from 23 July–13 September 2009.
Drawing & Painting w/ Newcastle Community Arts Centre
Learn how to draw and paint or develop your existing concepts and medium of your choice. Class suitable for beginners to advanced. Media covered : pencil, charcoal, pastels, acrylic and oil paint or water colour.
Tutor : Peter Lankas
Life Drawing @ Newcastle Community Arts Centre
A total drawing experience with a life model. Suitable for beginners to advanced. Learn how to draw using the human figure or develop your drawing skills and concepts. Tuition given in all media; or just come and have a draw as a part of your existing practice.
Tutor: Peter Lankas
Buskers Wanted for Markets
Wallsend Markets are looking for busking performers.
Market Dates are: 20th December 2008
January 10th, 17th, 24th 2009
Then every 3rd Saturday.
For details or bookings ring Karen or Garry
49656081
or email: superkarenpaula@hotmail.com
The Olive Tree Market
