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Autumn Plinth Exhibition – Meet the Artists: Kay Watanabe
COMING UP THIS MONTH
may, 2018
Time
February 12 (Monday) 5:00 am - June 15 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Location
IMA Learning Space
Level 1, Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, 420 Brunswick Street
Event Details
Take part in a unique immersion experience in contemporary art practice across galleries in Brisbane, and work with established industry mentors to hone your art writing skills. Your essays will
Event Details
Take part in a unique immersion experience in contemporary art practice across galleries in Brisbane, and work with established industry mentors to hone your art writing skills. Your essays will be published in a high quality publication produced by the Institute of Modern Art.
Participants will take a tour of Brisbane galleries and cultural institutions, before engaging in the critical arts writing intensive, in which they will respond to works currently on exhibition at the Institute of Modern Art.
Essays produced by the participants will be professionally reviewed, edited and published in an online and printed publication.
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Applications close: 5pm, 15 June
Program Dates: 11 July – 13 July (Residential participants to arrive 10 July)
Program Venue: The Institute of Modern Art, Fortitude Valley
Participants: Year 11 – 12
Cost:
Residential: $250 for 3 days/3 nights fully inclusive*
Day Students: $150 for 3 days**
* Includes twin-share accommodation and meals, workshops and materials
** Includes lunch, workshops and materials
Travel Subsidies are available thanks to Brian Tucker Accounting. Students travelling more than 300km in each direction to attend the program may receive a subsidy of up to $250 to cover travel costs. Subsidies are limited in number and are provided on a needs basis. Please call Flying Arts Alliance on 07 3216 1322 or email the Scheduled Program Lead for more information.
Facilitator/s
To Be Advised
Event Partner/s
The IMA is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, and from the Visual Arts Board of the Australia Council for the Arts, and through the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian Federal, State and Territory Governments.
Time
February 13 (Tuesday) 5:00 am - August 24 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Location
University of Southern Queensland
West Street, Darling Heights, Queensland, 4350
Event Details
Make your mark on Toowoomba, the street art capital of Queensland! Extend your skills in street art mediums, put theory into practice to create a large street art mural at
Event Details
Make your mark on Toowoomba, the street art capital of Queensland! Extend your skills in street art mediums, put theory into practice to create a large street art mural at the University of Southern Queensland, and explore the potential of a career in art.
Participants will take a walking tour of First Coat Festival murals, before participating in a series of workshops and activities, including concept development, tape work, working with stencils and aerosol painting.
The intensive will culminate in participants creating a collaborative public mural measuring 30m wide by 3m high.
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Registrations close: 5pm, 24 August
Program Dates: 3 October – 5 October (Residential participants to arrive 2 October)
Program Venue: The Edge, State Library of Queensland
Participants: Year 9 – 12
Cost:
Residential: $350 for 3 days/3 nights fully inclusive*
Day Students: $250 for 3 days**
* Includes twin-share accommodation and meals, workshops and materials
** Includes lunch, workshops and materials
Travel Subsidies are available thanks to Brian Tucker Accounting. Students travelling more than 300km in each direction to attend the program may receive a subsidy of up to $250 to cover travel costs. Subsidies are limited in number and are provided on a needs basis. Please call Flying Arts Alliance on 07 3216 1322 or email the Scheduled Program Lead for more information.
Facilitator/s
To Be Advised
Event Partner/s
02mar(mar 2)9:00 am25may(may 25)5:00 pmFlying Arts’ Featured Artists at the Judy: AUTUMNExhibition
Time
March 2 (Friday) 9:00 am - May 25 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Location
Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts
420 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006
Event Details
Showcasing the talent of our artist membership from Brisbane and regional Queensland, this exhibition takes the form of small scale three dimensional works displayed on plinths in the foyer space and corridors
Event Details
Showcasing the talent of our artist membership from Brisbane and regional Queensland, this exhibition takes the form of small scale three dimensional works displayed on plinths in the foyer space and corridors of level 2 at the Judith Wright Centre.
The Autumn Exhibition features works from artist members Yuki Crawford, Kay Watanabe, and Sandra Pearce from Brisbane; and Proserpine artist Denise Vanderlugt.
Yuki Crawford
Yuki Crawford is a Japanese artist based in Brisbane who works in visual arts and crafts. read more
Kay Watanabe
Kay Watanabe is a Brisbane-based visual artist whose primary medium is printmaking. read more
Sandra Pearce
Sandra Pearce is a Brisbane based artist, with a background in painting, printmaking and papermaking. read more
Denise Vanderlugt
Denise Vanderlugt is a full time artist based in Proserpine. read more
01may3:30 pm4:45 pmConnecting Art with LiteratureCASC Webinar for Teachers & Educators
Time
(Tuesday) 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Location
Your computer
Event Details
This webinar will review aspects of visual literacy and guide participants in making creative responses based on a range of the Children’s Book Council’s short-listed and notable books for 2018,
Event Details
This webinar will review aspects of visual literacy and guide participants in making creative responses based on a range of the Children’s Book Council’s short-listed and notable books for 2018, as well as the theme “Find your Treasure”. You will be inspired with ideas and practical activities to engage young readers and even those not so keen on reading.
FREE
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Facilitator/s
Lee Fullarton is a practicing and teaching artist that has worked extensively with children of all ages within schools and alternative settings in Australia and in New Delhi, India. Lee has extensive experience in: visual art practices with children, artist in residence programs, arts project management, developing curriculum resources in the arts for education, galleries and museums. Whilst Lee maintains her arts practice she works as teaching artist across two primary schools in Queensland, is a Flying Arts Artist Facilitator and coordinator of Primary Arts Network Ipswich.
04mayallday27alldayICONIC QUEENSLAND - InghamExhibition
Time
may 4 (Friday) - 27 (Sunday)
Location
TYTO Regional Gallery
73/75 Mcilwraith St Ingham 4850
Event Details
Queensland is rich with iconic structures, people, locations, events and lifestyles that shape the State’s identity. Regional Queensland artists present the unique and iconic elements within their own regions in
Event Details
Queensland is rich with iconic structures, people, locations, events and lifestyles that shape the State’s identity. Regional Queensland artists present the unique and iconic elements within their own regions in works that reflect our diverse Queensland communities. This exhibition is an outcome of the 2017 Queensland Regional Art Awards.
06may10:00 am4:00 pmIndigenous Art and ProtocolsWorkshop for Teachers & Educators
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts
420 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006
Event Details
Learn about and engage in the rich diversity of Australia's Indigenous histories, languages and cultures. This workshop will give educators the tools they need to feel confident incorporating aspects of Aboriginal
Event Details
Learn about and engage in the rich diversity of Australia’s Indigenous histories, languages and cultures.
This workshop will give educators the tools they need to feel confident incorporating aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage without disrespecting protocols and procedures, and remaining sensitive to issues regarding cultural misappropriation.
Please bring pen and paper or laptop for note-taking, and lunch if required. There are a number of dining options available in close proximity to the venue if needed. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
Please note:
The current front entry to the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary is closed for construction. Please enter the building via side door located on Berwick Street through the IMA courtyard.
The workshop space is on Level 4 of the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts. Please follow the Flying Arts signage.
If you have any difficulties finding this location please feel free to call: 3216 1322 and we will assist you with directions.
$65 ($60 for Flying Arts Members)
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Facilitator/s
Jandamarra Cadd, a Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Warung descendent, is an inspirational man with many stories to tell. With his vibrant and expressive portraitures, Jandamarra’s artwork is emotive and insightful – and is a powerful medium to bridge the story telling divide between Aboriginal and mainstream Australia.
17may3:30 pm4:45 pmCANCELLED - Indigenous Art and ProtocolsWebinar for Teachers & Educators
Time
(Thursday) 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Location
Your computer
Event Details
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Join an Indigenous artist in this webinar discussing her life and work as an artist and educator. This webinar will provide an open discussion around Indigenous art
Event Details
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Join an Indigenous artist in this webinar discussing her life and work as an artist and educator. This webinar will provide an open discussion around Indigenous art and protocols surrounding respectful acknowledgement, working with Indigenous peoples, Indigenous Art centres and Art Fairs.
FREE
28may12:00 pm1:00 pmPreparing Your Work for ExhibitionsWebinar for Artists & Artsworkers
Time
(Monday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Your computer
Event Details
Handling your work properly can make all the difference in ensuring it arrives safely for exhibition. Join us in this webinar which will demonstrate the basic materials and techniques for
Event Details
Handling your work properly can make all the difference in ensuring it arrives safely for exhibition. Join us in this webinar which will demonstrate the basic materials and techniques for ensuring your work is ready. Display, packaging and freight materials will be covered for a range of artistic works.
FREE
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Facilitator/s
Kirralee Robinson is an artist and Gallery technician based in Brisbane. She has a bachelor degree from QUT in Visual Arts and currently owns and operates a woodworking studio. Kirralee has been working in galleries around the Brisbane area for 4 years across a broad range of disciplines including public art, craft and design, building projects and art handling.
Flying Arts is a not-for-profit organisation inspiring the appreciation, practice and professional development of the visual and media arts as a lifetime interest or career throughout regional and remote Queensland, supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation, the University of Southern Queensland and corporate partners and benefactors. Support the work of Flying Arts by donating to the Art for Life Giving Fund. Donations are tax deductible.