To the Edges: 60 years of Sydney Printmakers, Artists in Conversation

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Artists in Conversation                         Sunday, 4 July 2021 – 2.00pm to 4.00pm

By considering the use of the printmaking media in innovative and unconventional ways, as well as co-opting new media in the development of their works, the artists of Sydney Printmakers have worked ‘to the edges’ physically and metaphorically pushing their materials, ideas and themselves to their limits.

Sydney Printmakers is the longest-running independent printmaking membership organisation in Australia. It continues to demonstrate its currency in the quality and diversity of the work its artists create, and in the collegiate way its members work to share ideas and resources, and to support each other. As a group, it is thriving – and celebrates its sixty-year milestone with this especially curated exhibition.

Here is an opportunity to hear some members of Sydney Printmakers talk about their work in conversation with Katherine Roberts, Senior Curator, Manly Art Gallery and Museum. 

Participating artists:

Karen Ball
Tina Barahanos
Susan Baran
Anthea Boesenberg
Danielle Creenaune
Angela Hayson
Roz Kean
Carmen Ky
Gary Shinfield
Wendy Stokes

Covid-19 restrictions apply

Limited numbers, RSVP online now

To the Edges: 60 years of Sydney Printmakers

25 June – 1 August 2021

Manly Art Gallery & Museum

West Esplanade Reserve, Manly

Tues – Sun 10am – 5pm

Image: Angela Hayson, The Shelter of Ourselves, 2021 , relief, monoprint, drawing, carborundum on Japanese kozo paper, unique state, 170 x 248cm

Sydney Printmakers Exhibition at Manly Art Gallery and Museum: To the Edges.

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 Join Sasha Grishin AM, FAHA, Emeritus Professor ANU as he opens our new exhibition.

By considering the use of the printmaking media in innovative and unconventional ways, as well as co-opting new media in the development of their works, the artists of Sydney Printmakers have worked ‘to the edges’ physically and metaphorically pushing their materials, ideas and themselves to their limits.

Sydney Printmakers is the longest-running independent printmaking membership organisation in Australia. It continues to demonstrate its currency in the quality and diversity of the work its artists create, and in the collegiate way its members work to share ideas and resources, and to support each other. As a group, it is thriving – and celebrates its sixty-year milestone with this especially curated exhibition.

Covid Restrictions apply.      
 
Exhibition Opening  Friday 25 June 2021, 6-8pm 
 
The exhibition runs from 25 June to 1 August 2021
 
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
West Esplanade Reserve, Manly
9976 1421  artgallery@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
10am – 5pm, Tue – Sun        Free Entry
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Image detail: Barbara Davidson, Time flies to the edges and disappears, 2021   lithography and collage, 41 x 104cm

 

Megalo Intaglio Online Exhibition Call for Entries

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INTAGLIO ONLINE EXHIBITION 2021: SUBMISSIONS CLOSE MONDAY 28 JUNE

Megalo is now taking submissions for our fourth online exhibition for 2021 celebrating the art of intaglio.  To be eligible works must incorporate intaglio processes, such as drypoint, etching or aquatint. 

This exhibition is free to enter and now open to national and international artists.  Artists may submit one work with a high-res image through the Megalo Print Studio website portal before 5pm Monday 28 June.

For terms and conditions and to submit your work, head to the Megalo website.

Call for Members

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Sydney Printmakers has some vacancies for new members.

Sydney Printmakers has a cap of 60 members. Our stated aims are professional development for members and the promotion of and education about print. Our main tasks are finding exhibition opportunities and organizing the exhibition of members’ work. Sydney Printmakers is a self-funded and self-directed association, the organizational strength and relevance of which depends on the engagement and contribution of time and energy by its members.

Covid19 intervened in the call for new members last year. But now that we can gather again, we are calling for applications from professional artists to fill the five membership vacancies currently available. You will need to submit a statement of up to 200 words about your work and the reasons you would like to join our association, together with a CV of up to two pages and 6 – 8 low resolution images, no larger than 1MB each. Please also indicate in your statement how you would be able to contribute to the running and growth of Sydney Printmakers.

Make your online application HERE. Applications close 5pm on 1 August.

Short-listed artists will be invited to present their work to the association’s general meeting in mid-September 2021.

Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design Prize

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The Environmental Art & Design Prize is currently inviting submissions from artists and designers across the country who are engaged with the natural world, sustainable living or responding to climate change in their contemporary practice.

 

Artists and designers are asked to submit original works that contribute to these ongoing conversations. Entries are now open and close 21 June, 5pm.

 

  • The Prize will be presented across three Northern Beaches’ arts venues from 6 – 22 August 2021– Manly Art Gallery & Museum (MAG&M); Creative Space, North Curl Curl and the Mona Vale Creative Pop Up Gallery.

 

This year the Prize judges are internationally renowned artist Euan Macleod; artist, designer, curator and creative advisor Liane Rossler; and CEO and Artistic Director of the Australian Design Centre, Lisa Cahill.

 

A $40,000 prize pool across categories from textiles and digital media to painting and sculpture and Young Artist and Designers.

 

https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/northern-beaches-environmental-art-and-design-prize

Blue Mountains Print Prize

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There’s still time to enter the Blue Mountains Print Prize.

Important dates:

Entries Open: April 1st

Entries Close: June 18th

Delivery: Sunday the 20th June 10am – 2pm – No exceptions.

Pick Up: Not before Sunday 27th June from 5pm – 7pm.

Opening Night: Friday 25th June, 6:30pm

Exhibition Open: Saturday & Sunday – 26 & 27th June, 9:00 till 5:00.

Sizes below are the MAXIMUM whether the works are framed or unframed. (Unframed must be foam core backed)

  • 2D: 45cm x 33cm
  • 3D: 45cm x 35cm x 35cm

Works will be displayed at the discretion of the BMCAC Committee.

Works will be accepted by mail. Works must be flat packed and include a stamped self addressed envelope or label for return mail. Works must arrive before the closing date.

Mailing address:

BMCAC Print Prize

c/- I. Russell

16 Olivet St

Glenbrook

NSW 2773

Go here for the Entry Form.