Megalo Artist in Residence Call for Applications

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Artist in Residence // 2024 applications now open!

Applications are now open for Megalo’s 2024 Artist in Residence program.  The annual residency program gives artists at all stages of their career access to our facilities and equipment, to make new work or experiment with ideas in the Megalo studios.
Megalo is now calling for applications for 2024 residencies to artists currently resident in Australia, including one residency for artists of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. One international residency will also be offered to an artist outside Australia.  

Applications close 31 August.   To learn more about the residency program and how to apply visit the Megalo website.
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Residential Fellowship for First Nations Australian Curator 2023-24 Academic Year

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Here’s an opportunity for a Curatorial Residency at the University of Virginia, but not much time left to submit an application.

We are excited to announce this new Curatorial Residency at Kluge-Ruhe. Please circulate widely! We will also be posting on social media tomorrow.

Residential Fellowship for First Nations Australian Curator 2023-24 Academic Year

In partnership with the Australia Council, the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia seeks applications for a new program intended to increase First Nations participation in the Museum’s exhibitions and program. Kluge-Ruhe is the only museum dedicated to First Nations Australian art in the USA.

ABOUT

  • This opportunity is a residential fellowship in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
  • It is divided into two residential periods (August – December 2023; February – March 2024) with a holiday break in December – January.
  • The primary responsibility is to curate an exhibition of 60-70 limited edition prints by First Nations Australian artists drawn from the Basil Hall Collection at Kluge-Ruhe.
  • The fellow will work collaboratively with Kluge-Ruhe’s staff on all aspects of the exhibition and associated programs.
  • A stipend of up to $60,000 AUD will be paid to the fellow. Travel, accommodation, vehicle rental, medical insurance and a research and travel budget of up to $5,000 AUD for professional development are also provided.

TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY

Read more about this opportunity and apply online by submitting 1) a current resume or CV and 2) a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications.

Applications are due March 28, 2023.

Messages from Artists, Messages from Akiruno: Neilton Clarke

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Neilton Clarke working at Art Studio Itsukaichi, Tokyo, Japan, during the inaugural residency, 1993.

‘Messages from Artists • Messages from Akiruno’ is the Art Studio Itsukaichi (ASI) Exhibition 2021, celebrating the longevity of the dedicated printmaking studio situated on the mountainous westside of the Tokyo metropolis, whose residency program has been running since 1993.

Curated by Jun Shirasu, in cooperation with the Art Studio Itsukaichi Operation Committee (ASIOC) and the Akiruno City Education Board (ACEB), the exhibition highlights artworks by over 80 artists, Japanese and foreign, made while undertaking residencies during the period from inception until 2019. The artworks are now a key part of the Akiruno City Collection.

Sydney Printmakers member Neilton Clarke undertook the inaugural 5-month residency in 1993 as an invitee of the Japan Foundation, subsequently living there, and where (pandemics aside) he still spends time.

Neilton Clarke, The Colloquial Gun (言葉遊び),
woodblock & copperplate relief print with embossing, 1993.

Produced during his residency, the editioned 5-part work entitled The Colloquial Gun (言葉遊び), also acquired by the National Gallery of Australia and Machida Museum of Graphic Arts (Tokyo), figures in the exhibition.

Including statements and related materials by the artists and curator, the exhibition runs 12th to 20th October across two venues, the Chuo Kominkan Gallery (Akigawa, Akiruno, Tokyo), and Itsukaichi Shimin Gallery (Itsukaichi, Akiruno, Tokyo).

More Information (in Japanese) HERE

Nathalie Hartog-Gautier

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Nathalie Hartog-Gautier
Trying to Mend the Landscape, gouache drawing on digital print.

Nathalie has been selected for the Fisher’s Ghost Art Award 2021 with this gouache drawing on a digital print.

Caroline Craig, Evan Pank and Laura Stark are also finalists in the show. The award exhibition will be shown at Campbelltown Arts Centre from Saturday 30 October – Friday 10 December 2021.

Nathalie has also been selected, with the series of drawings below, for the Lynn McCrae Memorial Drawing Award 2021. This award will be shown at the Noosa Regional Gallery from 5 November to 5 December 2021.

Natalie Hartog-Gautier - From Delft to Hill End
From Delft to Hill End, ink, collage, dimensions variable.

To top off a successful year, Nathalie has been awarded the 2022 Artist’s Residency at Bundanon.

Invitation from The Black Hand Gang: A Post Covid Opportunity?

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Black Hand Gang is based in Bali, Indonesia, and was established back in the ‘heady care-free’ pre-covid days of early 2020.  It is the leading printmaking facility in Indonesia and has 1.5 years worth of collaborations with artists creating a great portfolio of printed works.

Black Hand Gang have managed to be the flag-bearer for ‘fine art print’ in Indonesia and helped to elevate the medium and have captured the interest and imagination of the art community in Indonesia.

We’ve found liaising with printmaking studios/communities around the world is a great way to connect and see what opportunities may arise.

We are seeking printmakers to come and be a part of our studio.  We have local Indonesian printmakers but would love to explore the opportunity for International printmakers too.  We are open minded and rather than impose a formal structure for how this might happen, are just leaving it as a casual enquiry for people to get in touch, share their resume/ portfolio and then discuss what they are looking for and see if there is some way to make a match.  Could be short term guests or longer term involvement, just exploring to find middle to senior printmakers who see the value and potential of the opportunity here in Bali.  There are more details for candidates if they apply.

We thought you may know anyone or would pass the word about the opportunity – your support to share the word is appreciated with great thanks.

Press Release, Catalogue, & Printmakers Opportunity Post

More information on the Black Hand Gang website: www.blackhandgang.id

Remote Artist in Residency Calling for Artists

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Australia’s cultural life – and specifically on artists, many of whom are facing unexpected income loss.

In response to this, and the current environment, The City of Greater Dandenong is offering a remote artist in residency to artists affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Remote Artist in Residency (rAiR) program will offer a paid opportunity for artist/s to develop their artistic practice, from their home or designated studio space. Outcomes from the will contribute to a group exhibition within Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, alongside a digital exhibition.

Artists working in all mediums are invited to apply, including, but not limited to: visual artists, sculptors, painters, illustrators; writers, musicians or other performance artists, sound and or multimedia artists, video, installation or performance artists, craft or textile artists.

Three artists will be selected. Applications close on Sunday 19 April.

For more information, visit greaterdandenong.com/artsopportunities

Image: Artist Brooke Hyrons working in the Heritage Hill studio, 2019.

Residency Opportunity at Megalo Print Studio

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The Megalo Residency Program

Our Artist-in-Residence program is a supported residency opportunity open to Australian and international artists at all stages of their careers.  In 2020 there will be five places for Australian artists and one international place. The selected artists will receive a stipend, accommodation (international and interstate based artists) and studio access to Megalo’s comprehensive, professional printmaking facilities. The residency program aims to support the making of new work that meets the program objectives of excellence and innovation in printmaking.
Selected artists receive:
1 x INTERNATIONAL ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
• 6 weeks extended studio access
• Accommodation at Cargill’s Cottage for the duration of the residency
• Living allowance – AU$2,000
• Materials stipend – AU$300
• Eligible to apply for additional travel allowance – up to AU$1,000
5 x AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
• 4 weeks extended studio access
• Accommodation at Cargill’s Cottage for the duration of the residency
(interstate artists)
• Living allowance stipend – AU$2,000
• Materials stipend – AU$300Applications Close 30 September 2019
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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.

Residency Opportunity at Baldessin Press

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The State Library of Victoria / Amor Baldessin Press Residency is open for applications.

This is now a stand-alone Residency, funded by Rick Amor, for a printmaker who will benefit from access to the SLV’s extensive and marvellous collection, as part of their research / inspiration.

Please refer to the SLV website for more information: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about-us/fellowships/amor-residency-baldessin-press-studio

The Residency will cover accommodation, studio access, some materials, and the possibility of collaboration with a printer.  These will be negotiated according to the project, to the value of $5000.

So here’s a chance!  We really hope you will apply, wish you success and hope to see you as Resident one day!