The Tate Adams Memorial Residency at Baldessin Press

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State Library Victoria, in partnership with the Baldessin Press, is offering a new artist’s book residency as part of the annual fellowship program.

The Tate Adams Memorial Residency is offered to an artist to accomplish a limited edition or unique state artist’s book, using research from State Library Victoria and the studio facilities at Baldessin Press & Studio.

The Baldessin Press can supply studio access, accommodation and assistance to facilitate the book project in many ways, to the sum of $5000 over the 12-month period.

The recipient also has the opportunity to participate in an event to present their project to the Library, the public and other supporters.

Applications

Applications for the 2019–20 fellowship are now open. Fellowship applications must be received by midnight on Sunday 28 April 2019.

The creative content of applications is of primary importance. Along with clearly describing the book’s proposed content, design and appearance as a finished object, applications can include original text, typography, sketches or examples, proposed printmaking components and binding or presentation. Each application will be judged on individual merit, including the artist’s personal conception, expression and definition of book art.

Note: Applicants must include documented and dated images of their work, along with links to any websites where their work is displayed.

More information

If you have specific questions about the Tate Adams Memorial Residency requirements or selection process, contact Gail Schmidt at fellows@slv.vic.gov.au or on 03 8664 7335.

About Tate Adams & Baldessin Press

Tate Adams AM (1922–2018) established the artist print department at RMIT in 1960 and championed printmaking throughout Australia. His students included George Baldessin.

Situated in bushland 50 km from Melbourne in St Andrews, the Baldessin Press & Studio is named in memory of artist, printmaker and sculptor George Baldessin (1939–78), who built the bluestone studio in 1971.

Garland Magazine Article by Neilton Clarke: Itazu Litho Grafik.

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Chinese prints at AGNSW

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Ruth Burgess organised two outings for Sydney Printmakers to the Art Gallery of New South Wales Study Room to view prints she had collected for the art gallery during her many trips to China. It was a very interesting and rewarding opportunity. Ruth told many stories about her escapades in China and showed us some extraordinary prints.

Ruth would like to remind us that the Study Room is a free service by the Art Gallery. You can book time in the Study room and request specific prints and the work of specific artists to be made available to you.

More information and booking details here.

Printmaking in Malta, from Robyn Smith

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Printmaking in Malta is the focus of a new exhibition currently on at the Malta Society of Arts in Valletta.

This annual exhibition promotes local and international artists working in original printmaking.

This year’s edition is the first curated intaglio exhibition to feature established local and international artists, as well as exhibiting original artworks by world-renowned artists such as Marc Chagall, Marino Marini, Victor Pasmore and Julian Trevelyan.

This exhibition is also giving special attention to artworks of Italian master etcher Gianfranco Ferroni, with seven of his works on display.

“This year’s exhibition is a beautiful synthesis of refined versatile works and it breathes an inventive graphic dialogue between international and local artists,” said curator and artist Roderick Camilleri.

These include Pawl Carbonaro, Luciano Micallef, Eman Grima, Austin Camilleri, Robert Zahra, Richard Saliba, John Vassallo, Jesmond Vassallo, Justin Falzon, Raymond Pitrè, Lino Borg, Irene Zammit, Robyn Smith, Daniela Pili, Misaki Oguro, Tomiyuki Sakuta, Caronline Koenders, Youssef Elkahfaï, Olaugh Vethal and Tazi Saad.

“It is an exclusive event where the public can engage with original local and international artworks that have previously never featured together in Malta,” continued Camilleri.

This exhibition is being held at the newly-refurbished galleries at Palazzo de la Salle in Republic Street, Valletta, until Saturday, December 9. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 7pm, Saturdays from 8.30am-1.30pm. Entrance is free.

Ursula Hoff Essay for Imprint

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Dr Ursula Hoff was an influential print curator and historian, whose long and distinguished career at the National Gallery of Victoria spanned four decades. Dr Hoff was also one of the Print Council of Australia’s founding members and its first President.

In honour of Dr Hoff’s rich legacy of print scholarship, the PCA in partnership with the Ursula Hoff Institute are inviting submissions from emerging and established art historians, curators and writers, to write an original research essay that considers an aspect of Australian print culture over the past 50 years. This can include the work of individual artists, printmaking groups and collectives, studios and workshops, or particular trends within Australian printmaking, thus a broad interpretation of “Australian print culture” is encouraged. 

Submissions will be assessed by a selection panel, and one writer will be commissioned to produce an original 2000 word essay for publication in the Summer issue of Imprint (December 2017), and will receive $1100.00 for their work.

KEY DATES 

Deadline for Submissions – Friday 14th July, 2017 (5pm EST)

Successful Applicant Notified – Friday 21st July, 2017

Deadline for Finished Essay – 9th October, 2017

Further details and guidelines here.

This opportunity is generously funded by the Ursula Hoff Institute.

    

Complete Lithography Studio for Sale

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Zetacont B Lithographic Cylinder Offset Proofing Press:

Bed size 231/2”x32”. H:30”xW:39” L:1261/2”. Precision Czechoslovakian machine by Kovo,

circa 1955. This press can print from lithographic stones and aluminium plate and can print on

paper, cardboard, metal or glass

22 Lithographic stones: contained in purpose built heavy plywood cabinet. Stone sizes from

310x230x65, 460x305x70, 360x230x55, 360x315x80, 515x360x85, 480x330x75, 350x290x90,

360x280x50, 670x530x60, 510x350x60, 315x250x65, 460x310x55, 400x220x90, 570x340x75,

460x310x60, 490x320x80, 570x360x60, 560x360x60, 560x380x60, 610x350x70, 560x550x60,

790x510x80.

50 tier metal drying rack spring-lift shelves on castors 40” x 63 1/2”.

Printer’s imposing stone: 3” solid cast, machined top, 28” x 40”.

Stainless steel wash-up graining sink + grit trap system: 42” x 42”.

2 steel levigators, 10” & 12”.

3 large litho ink rollers: 1 solid rubber. 2 leather cap with stands.

Sundry equipment: including flammable waste bin, oil cans, inks etc.

COLLECTION AND REMOVAL AT BUYER’S COST

WOONONA, NR WOLLONGONG, NSW

Offered as a complete studio set-up at $9,500

Expressions of Interest for Individual Items Welcome

ENQUIRIES: rabrameau@gmail.com

 

Hazelhurst Art on Paper 2017

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With prizes totalling $26 000 the biennial Hazelhurst Art Award showcases outstanding art created with, on or about paper. Artists compete for the $15 000 major award, the $5000 Emerging Artist Award, the $5000 Friend’s of Hazelhurst Local Artist Award, and the $1000 People’s Choice Award. The exhibition will present a diverse range of paper media and industry techniques, including drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, paper cuts and video.
Entries close Friday 17 March 2017. A list of finalists whose work has been selected for the exhibition will appear on the Hazelhurst website on Monday 10 April. Finalists will be exhibited at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre from 20 May to 16 July 2017.
The entry fee is $45 per artwork. There are no size restrictions for works entered into Art on Paper.

For more information, go here.