Origin at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery

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Ann Bewah Wu, Looking Inward and Back, relief linocut with chine colle,2022

HAWKESBURY REGIONAL GALLERY and SYDNEY PRINTMAKERS invite you to the Opening of

ORIGIN: THE PLACE WHERE SOMETHING BEGINS

Opening 6-8pm Friday 28 June, continuing till Sunday 18 August 2024

Official opening: 6.45PM, with Clr Barry Calvert, Deputy Mayor, Hawkesbury City Council

and Michelle Perry, Director, Michelle Perry Fine Arts

ORIGIN PROGRAMS:

The Printshop Maker Space – drop in making space with activities for all ages, during gallery hours. Artists in Conversation, Sunday 28th July, 1 – 3pm. Workshop Exploring Printmaking I Making a Lino Print, Saturday 3 August, 11am – 2pm. For more information, and to make a booking: hawkesburygallery.eventbrite.com

HAWKESBURY REGIONAL GALLERY

300 George Street, WINDSOR 2756

(02) 4560 4441 gallery@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

Weekdays: 10am-4pm & Weekends: 10am-3pm

Closed Tuesdays & public holidays

Hornsby Art Prize 2024

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Established in 2009, the Hornsby Art Prize is organised and sponsored by Hornsby Shire Council and delivered in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society. This year, the art prize has an overall prize pool value of $23,000, with the major prize $10,000. Categories include Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Digital Art Stills/Digital Photography and Sculpture. The non-acquisitive prize celebrates Australian Contemporary Art and is open to all Australian residents aged 18 years and over. It also celebrates Hornsby Shire residents with the Hornsby Shire Local Artist Award with a prize of $5,000. The Hornsby Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition will be held at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby, 25 October – 10 November 2024, Tuesday – Sunday, 10am-4pm. Free entry.

KEY DATES

Call for entries open 3 June 2024

 Entries close 8 August 2024 

Artworks drop off Tuesday 15 October and Wednesday 16 October, 10am – 4pm

Award ceremony 25 October 2024 

Exhibition 25 October – 10 November 2024

Required for your online entry:

  • A digital image of your artwork
  • An artist statement – maximum 150 words
  • Entry fee: $40 per entry
  • Limit two (2) entries per person

Please note that there are size and weight limits for artworks.
Weight limit: 15kg
Size limit: The maximum size for 2D artworks is limited to 120cm in any one direction (painting, drawing, printmaking, and digital art stills/digital photography). The maximum size of 3D artworks is limited to 85cm in any one direction (sculpture).

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Join Sydney Printmakers: Enhance Your Professional Journey – Members callout

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Sydney Printmakers, a prestigious association capped at 60 members, is dedicated to the professional development of its members and the promotion and education of printmaking. Our primary focus is securing exhibition opportunities and organizing member exhibitions.

Expectations and Application Requirements:

  • Active Engagement: Attend quarterly meetings and contribute to organizational tasks.
  • Deadline: August 1, 2024.
  • Submission Materials:
  • 200 words on your interest in joining.
  • 200 words describing your work and professional practice.
  • 200 words on your potential contributions.
  • CV (up to two pages).
  • Five low-resolution images (max 1 MB each).
  • Website and Instagram details.

How to Apply:

Submit your application via the Sydney Printmakers Membership Application.

By joining Sydney Printmakers, you will be part of a dynamic, self-funded, and self-directed association where your engagement and contributions are vital to our collective success. We look forward to your application and the unique skills you will bring to our vibrant community.

Print Council of Australia Print Sale @ UpSpace Gallery

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The Big Print – An Auction at UpSpace Gallery as a Fundraiser for the Print Council of Australia

Big 24 Addison Road Community Centre, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville.

Saturday 22nd June, 2024, between 3 and 5pm

Meet other print fans and print experts. Talk prints with Art Dealer Damien Minton and Curator/ avid print collector Akky van Ogtrop.

Bid for prints from the Print Council of Australia collection – and take one home!

Demonstrations by Master Printers Roz Kean and Andrew Totman.

RSVP (for catering) HERE

PCA Print Bash!

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For our Interstate subscribers – but soon, there will be more print fun coming for Sydney!

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of art and advocacy

at the PCA PRINT BASH 2024!

Show your support for the Print Council of Australia at this exciting fundraising event, hosted by The Art Room, Footscray. Immerse yourself in a celebration of print culture with live performances by The Press Gang and John Ryrie, while enjoying a drink and some nibbles. Engage in the thrill of our silent print auction, featuring treasures from the PCA archives and other exquisite works generously donated by local artists. Don’t miss your chance to scoop up some exclusive merch and win a prize at the raffle, including vouchers and products generously donated by the Firestation Print Studio, Melbourne Etching Supplies and Baldessin Press.

Let’s come together to ensure PCA can continue it’s vital mission of supporting 
Australian Printmaking!

The Kedumba Drawing Award

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How to Enter

Before entering the Award please ensure you carefully read the following list of criteria.

How many drawings can I submit?

You may submit two (2) drawings. Each drawing must not exceed 1.2 x 1.2 when framed.

What criteria must I meet for each entry?

Your work must be original and must have been completed in the past 12 months. It may have been exhibited but not entered into any other prizes or awards. The Kedumba Award is acquisitive and the winning drawing becomes a part of the Kedumba Collection.

How much does it cost to enter?

Entry is $50 for the first entry and $45 for the second. The total for two is $95.

When do submissions close?

Friday 16th August Midnight.

How are the drawings judged?

The judges are asked to select 50 finalists. These will be curated and exhibited in the Kedumba Gallery. The judges will visit the gallery to make his/her decision after viewing all fifty finalists.

When will I know if I’ve been selected?

You will be notified by email Friday 20th September.

What happens to my drawing if I am chosen as a Finalist?

If you are a finalist you will be expected to frame your work to museum standard with D hooks. Also you will arrange for your work to be delivered on Monday 4th 5th or 6th November between 10 and 4. Preferred courier is IAS who have depots in all states and are reliable. Deliveries via Australia Post are acceptable to Kedumba Gallery, Locked Bag 3006 Wentworth Falls NSW 2782.

Will there be an exhibition of the Winner and Finalists?

Yes in the Kedumba Gallery. 3 Matcham Ave Wentworth Falls NSW from November 17 to December 8 Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 3pm.

Who can enter the Kedumba Drawing Award?

Any permanent resident of Australia over the age of 18.

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Jacaranda Drawing Award, Grafton Regional Gallery, Call for Entries

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Grafton Regional Gallery is pleased to announce that entries are open for the 2024 Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA), artists from across Australia aged over 18 are invited to submit entries until midnight  30 June 2024.

The JADA is Australia’s richest regional drawing award. This award seeks to encourage and promote innovation and excellence in drawing, and plays a vital role in fostering Australian drawing practice. The JADA provides an opportunity for artists to further their arts career. 

Over the years the JADA has documented the development of contemporary drawing practice in Australia, and has captured how drawing has changed and evolved.  

At the official opening of the exhibition to be held on 27 September 2024, two prizes will be awarded. The acquisitive prize of $35,000 proudly sponsored by the Friends of Grafton Gallery (FoGG), and a non acquisitive prize of $5,000 for an Early Career Artist.

The exhibition of works by selected finalist’s will be on show at Grafton Regional Gallery from 28 September – 24 November 2024.

JADA Drawing Definition – A drawing is primarily driven by mark-making using various mediums. Submissions that include both traditional and/or contemporary approaches to achieve this are eligible for entry.

Please read the Terms and Conditions prior to entry.

Enter the 2024 JADA HERE.