The Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc. takes pleasure in inviting you to enter our eleventh Art at Burnley Harbour exhibition, a showcase of artworks by both established and emerging artists. We invite you to enter your contemporary-style artwork/s in a variety of media - painting, drawing, photography, mixed media & sculpture, etc.
Our last Art at Burnley Harbour (ABH) was a great success, with over 450 artworks on display, and with over 2000 visitors to our exhibition, and, as a result, we had many artwork sales! The festival has grown every year, and is promoted widely.
For more info about ABH visit our website HERE or check out the FAQ.
(Or just go to www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au and click the 'Art @ Burnley Harbour' link on our homepage.)
EXHIBITION DATES
The exhibition will be open to the public for 4 whole days!
• Thursday 3 December (8am to 8pm)
• Friday 4 December (8am to 8pm)
• Saturday 5 December (8am to 6pm).
• Sunday 6 December (8am to 6pm).
LOCATION OF THE EXHIBITION
Burnley Harbour is located on the banks of the Yarra River, in Richmond, Melbourne - see map on our website, or Melway maps 58 Ref: F1, & 2M Ref: B2.
HOW TO ENTER...
You may ENTER ONLINE (our preferred method of entry).
Have a look at the FAQ if you want to learn more about this great exhibition opportunity, and be sure to read the ENTRY CONDITIONS before you enter.
ENTRY FEES & DEADLINE
• Entry fees: Only $7 per work. Maximum 6 works per artist.
• Entry form/payment deadline: Friday 20 NOVEMBER 2015.
• Current Members of the Contemporary Art Society of Victoria may enter their artworks FREE* of charge (*conditions apply).
Your entry fees may be paid online (via PayPal), or by cheque, money order, credit card or direct deposit (eftpos). See our payment methods page for more details.
ARTWORK DELIVERY
Artwork delivery: Wednesday 2nd December 3pm - 6pm
Unsold Artwork collection: Sunday 6th December 6pm - 8pm
SCULPTURE GARDEN...
As for the last ABH, in addition to the main exhibition, we are pleased to feature our Sculpture Garden. There will be the opportunity to display sculpture that is suitable for placement either indoor and outdoors.
PROMOTION FOR OUR EXHIBITION
We are having several Real Estate Signboards promoting the festival installed in prominent locations around Melbourne's suburbs promoting the event, and well as placing advertisments in publications such as Art Almanac, sending out invitiations to our own extensive mailing list and targetted letterboxing. During the ABH show, our exhibition will also be seen by all the cyclists and pedestrians using the Yarra Trail (shared path) on the north bank of the Yarra River.
Feel free to pass on this information to your fellow artists.
Best regards ....
Robert Lee, President
Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
P. O. Box 283, Richmond, Victoria, 3121
Phone: (03) 9428 0568, mob. 0407 059 194
web: http://www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
email: mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
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Art at Linden Gate
Exhibition opportunity - Art at Linden Gate
Dear artist
Have you never exhibited with us, or never exhibited at all, or have been experimenting with something different from your usual artistic practice? Then Emerging, Experimental, Enigmatic! is your opportunity!
Art at Linden Gate is giving emerging artists, artists new to the gallery or artists experimenting with new ideas an exhibition from 16 October to 23 November - this year!
To keep costs to a minimum promotion will be via Facebook, email & websites (yours and mine) and colourful DL cards for tourism businesses.
Any type of artwork including: paintings, drawings, printmaking, photography, textiles, ceramics, glass, jewellery, sculpture (inside or out)
Details are:
$25 per artist - 2/3 works - total space not larger than 1.2m x 1.2m
email with your details, photo of proposed work including media and dimensions.
Commission is 20% so factor that into your sale price
Art at Linden Gate reserves the right to refuse any artwork deemed unsuitable or sub-standard.
I need to know you are interested before 31 August
Tell your friends especially the shy, creative types.
Limit is 18-20 artists (depending on size & medium) so get back to me before end of August.
Call me on 0418851819 or 9730 1861 if you have any questions.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
warm regards
Reggie
Reggie Clark
Gallery Director
Art at Linden Gate
899 Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd
Yarra Glen Vic 3775
03 9730 1861
www.artatlindengategallery.com.au
Dear artist
Have you never exhibited with us, or never exhibited at all, or have been experimenting with something different from your usual artistic practice? Then Emerging, Experimental, Enigmatic! is your opportunity!
Art at Linden Gate is giving emerging artists, artists new to the gallery or artists experimenting with new ideas an exhibition from 16 October to 23 November - this year!
To keep costs to a minimum promotion will be via Facebook, email & websites (yours and mine) and colourful DL cards for tourism businesses.
Any type of artwork including: paintings, drawings, printmaking, photography, textiles, ceramics, glass, jewellery, sculpture (inside or out)
Details are:
$25 per artist - 2/3 works - total space not larger than 1.2m x 1.2m
email with your details, photo of proposed work including media and dimensions.
Commission is 20% so factor that into your sale price
Art at Linden Gate reserves the right to refuse any artwork deemed unsuitable or sub-standard.
I need to know you are interested before 31 August
Tell your friends especially the shy, creative types.
Limit is 18-20 artists (depending on size & medium) so get back to me before end of August.
Call me on 0418851819 or 9730 1861 if you have any questions.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
warm regards
Reggie
Reggie Clark
Gallery Director
Art at Linden Gate
899 Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd
Yarra Glen Vic 3775
03 9730 1861
www.artatlindengategallery.com.au
Brian Williams
Brian Williams is exhibiting from Wednesday 15th April until Wednesday 13th May at
Sandy Beach HQ
www.brianwilliams.com.au
Sandy Beach HQ a thriving kiosk right on the beach at Sandringham.
www.sandybeachhq.com.au
36 Jetty Road, Sandringham. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 4pm. Phone 9598 2912. (Melways ref: 76E-8)
SAILS by Brian Williams (102cm x 102cm)
Please feel free to pass this email onto anyone you think may be interested.
Thank you
Brian Williams
Sandy Beach HQ was the first professional School to teach both Windsurfing & Stand up Paddling in Victoria, having started up in 1979.
It’s owner, Mike Meyers, also established both Windsurfing Victoria & Kiteboarding Victoria, the peak bodies for these sports in this state. Not only is SBHQ Victoria’s premier Kiteboarding, Windsurfing & SUP School, but it’s also a thriving kiosk right on the beach at Sandringham.
Regards,
Brian
Brian Williams
Patterson Lakes
9 Governor Arthur Drive
Vic. 3197 Aust.
Ph (03) 9776 2650
0437 909 129 - Email bwill@internode.on.net
www.brianwilliams.com.au
The Australian National Brooch Show 2015
The Contemporary Art Society of Victoria presents....
The Australian National Brooch Show 2015
call for entries...
After the success of last year's show, we are now calling for entries for The Australian National Brooch Show 2015.
Contemporary artists are invited to submit up to 4 brooches (small wearable artworks) for exhibition.
See below more information on how you can enter our upcoming Australian National Brooch Show 2015. Both 2D & 3D works may be submitted. All the info is on our website where you may enter quickly and easily ONLINE.
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More info....
The Australian National Brooch Show 2015
The Australian National Brooch Show is an initiative of the Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc. (CAS). The Society is a non-profit organization, run on a voluntary basis by artists for the benefit of artists and those interested in the arts. It is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and was founded in 1938.
This is the Eighth time we have held our Australian National Brooch Show - an exhibition small wearable artworks made by both established and emerging contemporary artists, and this exhibition offers all participating artists the opportunity gain exposure for their art at low entry cost. By having a theme of small wearable artworks, artist's have an opportunity to submit works via Australia Post.
Our last Brooch Show (2014) exhibition featured 278 art brooches on public display, representing 84 individual artists! We had extensive publicity, many favorable comments and great sales! (We sold over 25% of the works on display).
This year is the fifth year the exhibition has “gone on tour” to two venues in inner Melbourne, Victoria (see entry form for more details on venues):
South Yarra: showing 2 June - 30 July 2015
Fitzroy: showing 6 August - 25 September 2015
Entry is a low $5 (AU) per work.
Entry deadline: Return completed entry forms, correct payment and your works, by 22nd of May 2015.
All entries to be sent by Australia Post. Entry fees can be paid by PayPal (on our website) / cheque / money order / credit card / EFT.
Each artist can enter up to 4 Brooches (small wearable artworks) - see the ENTRY CONDITIONS for the show.
Any further questions? See website for the Brooch Show FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Kind regards,
Robert Lee, President
Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
PO Box 283 Richmond Vic 3121
Phone: (03) 9428 0568
email: mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
web: www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
A4 Art Australia
A4 Art Australia
An initiative of the Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
A National Exhibition of A4-sized contemporary art in an incredible range of styles and subjects - a delight to the eye and the imagination!
If you have not yet been to see our exhibiton A4 Art Australia, it continues this weekend (28, 29 March) and the Easter Holiday long-weekend (4, 5 & 6 April).
There are many beautiful and imaginative artworks in our show of over 370 A4 sized artworks still awaiting a red sticker, so come along and snap up your favourite ones! Prices are quite affordable. All 2-dimensional artworks come complete with a stylish black frame (under glass). You don't need much wall space to hang one or two!
Access to Herring Island (located in the Yarra River, Melbourne, between Richmond and South Yarra) is by Parks Victoria Punt Service 11am-5pm (on the dates mentioned above) leaving from Como Landing South Yarra, and the Gallery is open from 11.30am to 4.30pm.
See the Mini Review of the official opening last Saturday (21 March) on our website with a photo gallery to give you an idea of what to expect.
Check out our website for more info.
Kind regards,
Robert Lee, President
Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
PO Box 283 Richmond Vic 3121
enquiries: phone: (03) 9428 0568
email: mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
web: www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
A4 Art Australia 2015
CALL FOR ENTRIES...
A4 Art Australia 2015
What is A4 Art Australia?
A4 Art Australia is an exhibition of A4-sized artworks, hence the title. This exhibition showcases A4-sized artworks by both established and emerging contemporary artists and offers all participating artists the opportunity gain exposure for their art at low entry cost. By having a theme of A4 sized artworks, artists from all over Australia have an opportunity to submit works via Australia Post. All 2D artworks will be framed for the exhibition (see conditions) and entry is only $10 per artwork. All exhibited artworks will be photographed and exhibited on the CAS website.
Contemporary artists are invited to submit up to 4 A4-sized artworks for the exhibition.
Note: Both 2D & 3D works may be submitted.
See our website for ALL DETAILS conditions of entry & online entry form .
www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
Deadline for receipt of entries: Friday 27 February 2015.
If you would be so kind to pass on to any other artists you know who might be interested.
Kind regards,
Robert Lee
President, Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
Phone: (03) 9428 0568
email: mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
web: www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
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More info:
A4 Art Australia is run by the Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc. The Society is a non-profit organization, run on a voluntary basis by artists for the benefit of artists and those interested in the arts. It is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and was founded in 1938.
A4 Art Australia will be held in the Gallery on Herring Island, (Richmond) as part of the Herring Island Summer Arts Festival (HISAF) 2015 Melbourne. Herring Island is a unique island in the middle of the Yarra River, between Richmond and South Yarra, only 3km from the Melbourne CBD. The HISAF website is HERE .
The exhibition (and gallery) will be open to the public 11.30am - 4.30pm on the following dates: 21, 22, 28, 29 MARCH and 4, 5, 6 April 2015.
Entry cost: Entry is $10 (AU) per work...
Plus a fixed $5 postage charge for return of your unsold works (refundable if you sell all your work).
Additional size/weight-related postage charges may apply for 3D works.
Note: Entry fees can be paid by PayPal / cheque / money order / credit card / EFT.
Entry deadline: enter online via our website (preferred method). Or download a PDF entry form from our website, print out, complete and postal-mail us with correct payment with your art works, by 27th of February 2015.
Any further questions?
See the CAS website www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au for the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), or email us at mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
A4 Art Australia 2015
What is A4 Art Australia?
A4 Art Australia is an exhibition of A4-sized artworks, hence the title. This exhibition showcases A4-sized artworks by both established and emerging contemporary artists and offers all participating artists the opportunity gain exposure for their art at low entry cost. By having a theme of A4 sized artworks, artists from all over Australia have an opportunity to submit works via Australia Post. All 2D artworks will be framed for the exhibition (see conditions) and entry is only $10 per artwork. All exhibited artworks will be photographed and exhibited on the CAS website.
Contemporary artists are invited to submit up to 4 A4-sized artworks for the exhibition.
Note: Both 2D & 3D works may be submitted.
See our website for ALL DETAILS conditions of entry & online entry form .
www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
Deadline for receipt of entries: Friday 27 February 2015.
If you would be so kind to pass on to any other artists you know who might be interested.
Kind regards,
Robert Lee
President, Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
Phone: (03) 9428 0568
email: mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
web: www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
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More info:
A4 Art Australia is run by the Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc. The Society is a non-profit organization, run on a voluntary basis by artists for the benefit of artists and those interested in the arts. It is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and was founded in 1938.
A4 Art Australia will be held in the Gallery on Herring Island, (Richmond) as part of the Herring Island Summer Arts Festival (HISAF) 2015 Melbourne. Herring Island is a unique island in the middle of the Yarra River, between Richmond and South Yarra, only 3km from the Melbourne CBD. The HISAF website is HERE .
The exhibition (and gallery) will be open to the public 11.30am - 4.30pm on the following dates: 21, 22, 28, 29 MARCH and 4, 5, 6 April 2015.
Entry cost: Entry is $10 (AU) per work...
Plus a fixed $5 postage charge for return of your unsold works (refundable if you sell all your work).
Additional size/weight-related postage charges may apply for 3D works.
Note: Entry fees can be paid by PayPal / cheque / money order / credit card / EFT.
Entry deadline: enter online via our website (preferred method). Or download a PDF entry form from our website, print out, complete and postal-mail us with correct payment with your art works, by 27th of February 2015.
Any further questions?
See the CAS website www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au for the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), or email us at mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
Exhibition Opportunity
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY!
Contemporary Art Society of Victoria
Art at Burnley Harbour 2014
The Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc. takes pleasure in inviting you to enter our tenth Art at Burnley Harbour exhibition, a showcase of artworks by both established and emerging artists. We invite you to enter your contemporary-style artwork/s in a variety of media - painting, drawing, photography, mixed media & sculpture, etc.
Our last Art at Burnley Harbour (ABH) was a great success, with over 400 artworks on display, and with over 2000 visitors to our exhibition, and, as a result, we had many artwork sales! The festival has grown every year, and is promoted widely.
For more info about ABH visit our website HERE or check out the FAQ.
(Or just go to www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au and click the 'Art @ Burnley Harbour' link on our homepage.)
EXHIBITION DATES
The exhibition will be open to the public for 3 whole days:
Friday 5 December (8am to 8pm)
Saturday 6 December (8am to 8pm)
Sunday 7 December (8am to 6pm).
LOCATION OF THE EXHIBITION
Burnley Harbour is located on the banks of the Yarra River, in Richmond, Melbourne - see map on our website, or Melway maps 58 Ref: F1, & 2M Ref: B2.
HOW TO ENTER...
You may enter online (our preferred method of entry).
Have a look at the ABH FAQ if you want to learn more about this great exhibition opportunity, and be sure to read the ENTRY CONDITIONS before you enter.
ENTRY FEES & DEADLINE
Entry fees: Only $7 per work. Maximum 6 works per artist.
Entry form/payment deadline: Friday 21 NOVEMBER 2014.
Current Members of the Contemporary Art Society of Victoria may enter their artworks FREE* of charge (*conditions apply).
Your entry fees may be paid online (via PayPal), or by cheque, money order, credit card or direct deposit (eftpos). See our payment methods page for more details.
ARTWORK DELIVERY
Artwork delivery: Thursday 4th December 3pm - 6pm
Unsold Artwork collection: Sunday 7th December 6pm - 8pm
SCULPTURE GARDEN...
As for the last ABH, in addition to the main exhibition, we are pleased to feature our Sculpture Garden. There will be the opportunity to display sculpture that is suitable for placement either indoor and outdoors.
PROMOTION FOR OUR EXHIBITION
We are having several Real Estate Signboards promoting the festival installed in prominent locations around Melbourne's suburbs promoting the event, and well as placing advertisments in publications such as Art Almanac, sending out invitiations to our own extensive mailing list and targetted letterboxing. During the ABH show, our exhibition will also be seen by all the cyclists and pedestrians using the Yarra Trail (shared path) on the north bank of the Yarra River.
Feel free to pass on this information to your fellow artists.
Best regards ....
Robert Lee, President
Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
P. O. Box 283, Richmond, Victoria, 3121
Phone: (03) 9428 0568, mob. 0407 059 194
web: http://www.contemporaryartsociety.orgau
email: mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
Contemporary Art Society of Victoria
Art at Burnley Harbour 2014
The Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc. takes pleasure in inviting you to enter our tenth Art at Burnley Harbour exhibition, a showcase of artworks by both established and emerging artists. We invite you to enter your contemporary-style artwork/s in a variety of media - painting, drawing, photography, mixed media & sculpture, etc.
Our last Art at Burnley Harbour (ABH) was a great success, with over 400 artworks on display, and with over 2000 visitors to our exhibition, and, as a result, we had many artwork sales! The festival has grown every year, and is promoted widely.
For more info about ABH visit our website HERE or check out the FAQ.
(Or just go to www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au and click the 'Art @ Burnley Harbour' link on our homepage.)
EXHIBITION DATES
The exhibition will be open to the public for 3 whole days:
Friday 5 December (8am to 8pm)
Saturday 6 December (8am to 8pm)
Sunday 7 December (8am to 6pm).
LOCATION OF THE EXHIBITION
Burnley Harbour is located on the banks of the Yarra River, in Richmond, Melbourne - see map on our website, or Melway maps 58 Ref: F1, & 2M Ref: B2.
HOW TO ENTER...
You may enter online (our preferred method of entry).
Have a look at the ABH FAQ if you want to learn more about this great exhibition opportunity, and be sure to read the ENTRY CONDITIONS before you enter.
ENTRY FEES & DEADLINE
Entry fees: Only $7 per work. Maximum 6 works per artist.
Entry form/payment deadline: Friday 21 NOVEMBER 2014.
Current Members of the Contemporary Art Society of Victoria may enter their artworks FREE* of charge (*conditions apply).
Your entry fees may be paid online (via PayPal), or by cheque, money order, credit card or direct deposit (eftpos). See our payment methods page for more details.
ARTWORK DELIVERY
Artwork delivery: Thursday 4th December 3pm - 6pm
Unsold Artwork collection: Sunday 7th December 6pm - 8pm
SCULPTURE GARDEN...
As for the last ABH, in addition to the main exhibition, we are pleased to feature our Sculpture Garden. There will be the opportunity to display sculpture that is suitable for placement either indoor and outdoors.
PROMOTION FOR OUR EXHIBITION
We are having several Real Estate Signboards promoting the festival installed in prominent locations around Melbourne's suburbs promoting the event, and well as placing advertisments in publications such as Art Almanac, sending out invitiations to our own extensive mailing list and targetted letterboxing. During the ABH show, our exhibition will also be seen by all the cyclists and pedestrians using the Yarra Trail (shared path) on the north bank of the Yarra River.
Feel free to pass on this information to your fellow artists.
Best regards ....
Robert Lee, President
Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
P. O. Box 283, Richmond, Victoria, 3121
Phone: (03) 9428 0568, mob. 0407 059 194
web: http://www.contemporaryartsociety.orgau
email: mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
CAS Annual Exhibition 2014
THE CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY OF VICTORIA Inc.
presents its.....
ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2014
Artworks fresh from the artists' studios
OPENING:
Sunday, 7 September, 3-6pm
ARTIST FLOORTALK: Sunday, 14 September, 4pm
GALLERY: Gallery 314, RICHMOND
LOCATION: 314 Church Street, Richmond VIC 3121
(Melways Map 44 F10)
EXHIBITION DATES: 8 - 21 September 2014
GALLERY HOURS: 11am - 6pm daily (7 days)
JUDGE: Ivan Durrant
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On behalf of our Committee, we invite you to the CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY OF VICTORIA INC. ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2014 - a selection of Australian contemporary art by Members of our Society from artists at all stages of their careers from across Melbourne, Regional Victoria, and interstate.
Do come along and enjoy a wide range of artworks in various distinctive and contemporary styles and media - including painting, drawing, mixed media, and sculpture. Also on display at the exhibition will be a good selection of affordable unframed works-on-paper. Remember, if you purchase an original artwork, you are supporting Victoria's art community as well as having something nice to look at! Much nicer than staring at a blank wall!
Continuing our long tradition of having prominent artists as judges of our Annual Exhibitions, we are delighted to have Ivan Durrant as the judge of this year's show. He'll be awarding prizes worth over $4,600 including one for the most innovative use of materials at the opening on SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER, 3-6PM at GALLERY 314 in RICHMOND (see location above) - so come along and join us for drinks, share in all the excitement and mingle with fellow art-lovers.
If you miss the opening, why not come along to our ARTIST FLOORTALK on the following Sunday 14 September, at 4pm at the gallery. Prize-winners from the exhibition will be invited to give a talk to the public about their winning works, and answer questions about their art practice. Not to be missed!
The exhibition is open DAILY from 11am - 6pm, 8th to 21st of September. If you can't make it to see our show, all the artworks will be online on our website after the exhibition closes.
For more information about our Annual Exhibition, see HERE
Please download our emailable/printable Annual Exhibition invitation and we'd love it if you'd spread the word about our exhibition to your friends, family and fellow art-lovers. If you know anyone who appreciates original artwork, why not bring them along with you!
Kind regards,
Robert Lee, President
Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
PO Box 283, Richmond, Vic, 3121
Phone: 03 9428 0568
email: mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
http://www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
Mandy K Designs
Everyone is welcome to the Opening Night on Friday 5 September 2014 from 6.30 to 8pm
The Australian National Brooch Show... 2014
The Australian National Brooch Show... 2014
An exhibition of unique wearable pieces of contemporary art, a delight to the eye!
An initiative of the Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
You are cordially invited to the OPENING & LAUNCH of the seventh annual Australian National Brooch Show on Saturday 12 April, 12 Noon at the Fitzroy Library, 128 Moor Street, Fitzroy (Melbourne)
The 2nd largest exhibition of contemporary Brooches anywhere in the world!
See 278 pieces of contemporary wearable art - created by artists from regional, rual and metropolitan Australia, demonstrating the talents of artists from across our nation!
Many of these exquisite works are created, carved or formed from materials such as wood, felted wool, porcelain, resin, bone, acrylic, ebony, glass, copper, silver, agate, enamel, steel, textiles, leather, silk, watercolours, clay, paper, laminates, pearls, plastic, feathers and gold, including 2 dimensional works created in textiles, acrylic, oil, etching, linocut, inkjet print, pencil and mixed media!
This beautiful showcase of pieces of wearable art only comes together in this special show, once a year! (Thanks to a team of generous artist volunteers) so don't miss out on this chance to buy a unique small wearable artwork, and at very affordable prices (median price around $40). Stand out from the crowd by choosing to wear one of our distinctive brooches. They also make great gifts!
Exhibition dates & venue details (2 venues):
FITZROY
3 April - 30 May
Fitzroy Library, 128 Moor Street, Fitzroy
Fitzroy Library hours: Mon: 10am - 6pm. Tue & Wed: 1pm - 8pm Thur: 10am - 6pm. Fri: 1pm - 6pm. Sat: 10am - 4pm Sun: 2pm - 5pm.
then tours to:
SOUTH YARRA
3 June - 30 July
Toorak - South Yarra Library, 340 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Toorak - South Yarra Library hours: Mon - Thur: 10am - 8pm. Fri: 10am - 6pm. Sat: 10am - 5pm. Sun: 2pm - 5pm.
CAS would like to acknowledge the support of the Yarra City Council, and the support of the City of Stonnington Council (through the Toorak - South Yarra Library and staff.)
The Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc. is a non-profit organization run by volunteers supporting contemporary Australian artists. Donations of $5 or more are tax-deductible (see website for more info).
We'd be delighted if you'd forward this email to your friends and family! Help us support Australian artists. For any enquiries, on this or other CAS events, feel free to contact us. Details below.
More information HERE and a printable exhibition invitation HERE.
Kind regards,
Robert Lee, President
Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
PO Box 283 Richmond Vic 3121
enquiries: phone: (03) 9428 0568
email: mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
web: www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
Contemporary by Nature
We would like to extend an invitation to you, and all art lovers, and lovers of nature, to visit our eighth Contemporary by Nature: An interpretation of the natural world, an art exhibition by members of Melbourne's own Contemporary Art Society of Victoria. It's part of the 2014 Herring Island Summer Arts Festival and opens Next Saturday!
Do join us for refreshments at the opening of our art show THIS Saturday 22 February, 12 noon to 2pm, in the Herring Island Gallery. If you can't make it to the opening, our show is open each weekend till Labour Day, Monday 10 March - we'd love to see you, and we're sure you'll love this year's show! Gallery open: 11.30am - 4.30pm.
Contemporary by Nature 2014 will include sculptures in forged steel and found objects, sculptures in precious metals and stones, oil and acrylic paintings on various surfaces, drawings and prints in numerous media, photographic and mixed media works, all interpreting aspects of nature in very different ways. Be it animal, vegetable or mineral, land or sea, storm or calm, night or day, light or shadow, there will be something to delight the eye, the senses, the imagination. Come and enjoy ....
More info....
Herring Island is in the middle of the Yarra River, just 3km from the city. The Herring Island Park is a haven for nature and art lovers alike. The exhibition will be held in the gallery on the island. There are several permanent sculptures made from natural materials that reflect the island's tranquil setting.
Access to Herring Island is by the Parks Victoria punt service from Como Landing (Melways ref Map 58, G2) and the service operates between 11am and 5pm. Punt charges: $2 per person or $5 per family, with pensioners, unemployed and children under 12 free. Car parking is available in Alexandra Ave.
In this exhibition, both established and emerging contemporary artists have explored aspects of nature, in a wide range of artistic media! Each day of the exhibition a different exhibiting artist will be "on duty" at the gallery. A great opportunity for you to ask questions about their artwork, and inspiration behind the work.
All images from the exhibition will be on the CAS website at the conclusion of the exhibition. And get updates about all shows on the Island from the Herring Island Summer Arts Festival website.
Feel free to pass on this information to your friends and family!
Regards,
Robert Lee, President
Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
PO Box 283 Richmond Vic 3121
Phone: (03) 9428 0568
email: mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
web: www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
A4 Art Australia 2014
CALL FOR ENTRIES...
A4 Art Australia 2014
We would like to invite you to participate in our new exhibition initiative, A4 Art Australia 2014.
What is A4 Art Australia?
A4 Art Australia is an exhibition of A4-sized artworks, hence the title. This exhibition showcases A4-sized artworks by both established and emerging contemporary artists and offers all participating artists the opportunity gain exposure for their art at low entry cost. By having a theme of A4 sized artworks, artists from all over Australia have an opportunity to submit works via Australia Post. All 2D artworks will be framed for the exhibition (see conditions) and entry is only $10 per artwork.
Contemporary artists are invited to submit up to 4 A4-sized artworks for the exhibition.
Note: Both 2D & 3D works can be submitted.
See our website for all details, conditions of entry & online entry form.
www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
Deadline for receipt of entries: 14 March 2014.
Kind regards,
Robert Lee
President, Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
Phone: (03) 9428 0568
email: mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
web: www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
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More info:
A4 Art Australia is run by the Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc. The Society is a non-profit organization, run on a voluntary basis by artists for the benefit of artists and those interested in the arts. It is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and was founded in 1938.
This year the inaugural A4 Art Australia will be held in the Gallery on Herring Island, (Richmond) as part of the Herring Island Summer Arts Festival 2014. Melbourne. Herring Island is a unique island in the middle of the Yarra River, between Richmond and South Yarra, only 3km from the Melbourne CBD.
The exhibition (and gallery) will be open to the public 11.30am - 4.30pm on the following dates: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 April 2014.
Entry cost: Entry is $10 (AU) per work.
Note: Entry fees can be paid by PayPal / cheque / money order / credit card / EFT.
Entry deadline: Return completed entry forms (download from your website) with correct payment and your works, by 14th of March 2014. You can also enter online via our website.
Any further questions?
See the CAS website www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au for the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), or email us at mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
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Laima's Exhibition
KAN member, Laima, is displaying her art at Mr Burch Cafe, 129 McKinnon Road, McKinnon for the month of February. You are invited to come along, view these stunning works and have a coffee or a bite to eat.
The Australian National Brooch Show 2014
The Contemporary Art Society of Victoria presents....
The Australian National Brooch Show 2014
call for entries...
After the success of last year's show, we are now calling for entries for The Australian National Brooch Show 2014.
Contemporary artists are invited to submit up to 4 brooches (small wearable artworks) for exhibition.
See below more information on how you can enter our upcoming Australian National Brooch Show 2014. Both 2D & 3D works may be submitted.
The Australian National Brooch Show is an initiative of the Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc. (CAS). The Society is a non-profit organization, run on a voluntary basis by artists for the benefit of artists and those interested in the arts. It is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and was founded in 1938.
This is the Seventh time we have held our Brooch Show - an exhibition small wearable artworks made by both established and emerging contemporary artists, and this exhibition offers all participating artists the opportunity gain exposure for their art at low entry cost. By having a theme of small wearable artworks, artist's have an opportunity to submit works via Australia Post.
Each time this exhibition has grown - the 2013 exhibition was the largest exhibition of contemporary brooches ever in Australia, and internationally with 316 “brooches” on public display, representing 97 individual artists! We had extensive publicity, many favorable comments and great sales! (We sold over 25% of the works on display).
This year is the fourth year the exhibition has “gone on tour” to two venues in inner Melbourne, Victoria (see entry form for more details on venues):
Fitzroy: showing 3 April - 30 May 2014
South Yarra: showing 3 June - 30 July 2014
Entry is a low $5 (AU) per work.
Entry deadline: Return completed entry forms, correct payment and your works, by 14th of March 2014.
All entries to be sent by Australia Post. Entry fees can be paid by PayPal (on our website) / cheque / money order / credit card / EFT.
Each artist can enter up to 4 Brooches (small wearable artworks) - see entry conditions with links to online & downloadable entry forms.
Any further questions? See website for FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Kind regards,
Robert Lee, President
Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc.
PO Box 283 Richmond Vic 3121
Phone: (03) 9428 0568
email: mail@contemporaryartsociety.org.au
web: www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au
Exhibition Opportunities in 2014
If you are interested in exhibiting in 2014 at the Red Earth Gallery, Mooroolbark Community Centre, The Studio at The Arts Centre Warburton or the Memo Gallery at The Memo Healesville, please contact Jade at exhibitions@yarraranges.vic.gov.au before Thursday 12 December - don't miss this great opportunity!
40 x 40 PRIZE & EXHIBITION
40 x 40 PRIZE & EXHIBITION
We have extended the deadline and added an unbelievable prize
You now have to midnight Wednesday 18 December 2013 to enter up to 10 works in our biggest show of the year and to be eligible to win a 3-month* Artist In Residency in Koh Phangan, Thailand. We pay for your return airfare, all food and accommodation. You get to practice your art every day with an exhibition at the gallery within 6 months of returning. This is in addition to the $2000 first prize and Exhibition at the gallery as second prize.
To enter go to http://brunswickstreetgallery.squarespace.com/40x40terms-and-conditions/ <http://khn.r.mailjet.com/redirect/xq49h78870vzyf6c9mynqo/brunswickstreetgallery.squarespace.com/40x40terms-and-conditions/>
*If 3 months is too long we can negotiate a shorter stay
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STUDIOS FOR RENT
We currently have availabilities in our gorgeous and light-filled studio spaces! Privately partitioned-off spaces in a communal environment, the studios have a developed atmosphere of professionalism and creativity. Please contact miriam@bsgart.com.au if interested.
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OPEN CALL FOR 2014 APPLICATIONS
Brunswick Street Gallery is now accepting applications for 2014! (Deadline extended to September 30 2013). With multiple gallery spaces, we have a variety of approaches for our curatorial platform. Offering space for emerging art practice, BSG engages with contemporary theoretical approach. Exhibitions happen on a 2 week schedule, with all scheduled exhibitions opening simultaneously on Friday nights.
ARTISTS
Please send your C.V, up to 10 images, artist statement (pertaining to both practice and specific work intending to exhibit - no more than 1000 words) to miriam@bsgart.com.au. Specify medium from the following suggested options: painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture, installation, film/video works, mixed/new media (if other please specify)
CURATORS
For the first time BSG is extending a platform for emerging curatorial practice. Please send your exhibition or project outline explaining the purpose and concept (600 -1000 words maximum, List of artists and a succinct description of their practice (100 words maximum) to miriam@bsgart.com.au. Images of approximately 40% of the artworks proposed for the exhibition - or if the work isn't made yet, links to the artist(s) portfolio/website, or images of current work. Specify medium from the following suggested options: painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture, installation, film/video works, mixed/new media (if other please specify)
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