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Illustrators Australia – A3 Print show

Jun 8, ’11 12:31 PM

June 17th – June 19th
Opening night Friday June 17th 6pm-10pm
Gallery open on Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm

Northcote Town Hall, Rm 2, Ground Floor
High St, Northcote Vic

After the roaring success of the A3 Print show last year in Melbourne and Sydney, Illustrators Australia present this exciting exhibition once again
in 2011.

IA members comprise of some of the top illustrative talent in Australia today, and they have produced an amazing array of artwork for this group show. Last year’s exhibition showcased over 120 images, and this year’s show will prove to be just as diverse. Coming from a range of industries – including fashion, book publishing, advertising and editorial – there is truly something for everyone.

All prints are professionally produced on 300gsm archival watercolour paper, open editioned, and available for $125 each with all proceeds going to the artists.

Illustrators Australia is proud to present the A3 Show as part of the Northern Exposure Festival. The show will be traveling to Sydney again in August 2011, and will also be available

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DESIGN:MADE:TRADE 2011

Jun 8, ’11 12:30 PM

Australia’s premier design exhibition DESIGN:MADE:TRADE returns for its fourth consecutive year in 2011.

Applications are now open for Australia’s leading furniture, fashion and industrial design brands to take part in this year’s exhibition held at the Royal Exhibition Building from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 July 2011.

Launching the State of Design Festival (20 – 31 July 2011), DESIGN:MADE:TRADE will feature a program of workshops, talks, exhibitions and displays with a focus on driving strong industry attendance to foster business networks and sales opportunities.

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△ SUGAR MOUNTAIN △

Apr 28, ’11 3:37 PM

Saturday 30 April 2011
The Forum Theatre, The Atrium and Federation Square
Melbourne, Australia

Taking place over multiple locations in Melbourne’s city center, including
The Forum Theatre, No Vacancy Gallery at Federation Square, and
The Atrium, Sugar Mountain will celebrate the diverse creative forms of music and visual art, with a focus on the natural meeting points between.

Sugar Mountain’s visual arts program is curated by Creative Director Pete Keen, with support from No Vacancy Gallery. We are pleased to have the following selection of Australia’s finest young creatives, alongside some very special international guests, exhibiting at Sugar Mountain.

Musicians VIRGO FOUR (USA), Aa (USA), NO KIDS (Canada), YELLOW FEVER (USA), COOLIES (NZ), CANYONS, QUA with the Ritmo Giallo Ensemble, YOUNG MAGIC, COLLARBONES, RAT VS POSSUM, OSCAR + MARTIN, GALAPAGOOSE, OTOUTO with the No Lights, No Lycra Dancers, TWERPS, BROUS and NO ZU.

Visual artists AINSLIE FLETCHER, ALEX KOPPS (USA), BECI ORPIN, BEN BARRETTO, BRETT CHAN, CHARLIE CALLAHAN (USA), CLARK GOOLSBY (USA), CODY HUDSON (USA), CORNELIUS BROWN, DAVID POTES (USA), FERRIS PLOCK (USA), GEORG, JAY HOWELL (USA), JULIAN HOCKING, KATRINE HILDEBRANDT, KELSEY BROOKES (USA), KILL PIXIE, KYLE FIELD (USA), LEIF PODHAJSKY, MARK DREW, MARK TRZOPEK, MARK WARREN JACQUES (USA), MEL KADEL (USA), MIKE PERRY (USA), MONICA CANILAO (USA), NAILS, NAT RUSSELL (USA), NEIL KRUG (USA), OLIVER HUNTER, OSCAR VINCENT SLORACK THORNE, RHYS MITCHELL, RAPHAEL RIZZO, RYAN HEYWOOD, RYAN JACOB SMITH (USA), RYAN TATAR (USA), STEFAN MARX (DE), STEVEN HARRINGTON (USA), TWO ONE, EIGHTY FOUR FILMS (USA), THE AMIGO UNIT (USA), THE CREATIVE LIVES (USA) and SERPS.

Kelsey Brookes

Two One – Hiroyatsu Tsuri

Brett Chan

Plus a live painting performance by THOMAS CAMPBELL (USA), live visual and light show by KIT WEBSTER & JAMES WRIGHT, ‘Every Shape Has A Secret’ starring JANE BADLER, curated by ANITA SPOONER & DANIELLE GEPPERT, Screening of ‘Gaudy Romp’, scored by FOOTY and curated by ANITA SPOONER & DANIELLE GEPPERT; and social experimentation via TAPE PROJECTS COLLECTIVE in conjunction with guest curator LOUISE KLERKS.

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IA – Red Cross Australia’s Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal 2011

Mar 28, ’11 9:27 AM

IA – Illustrators Australia is having an Auction of illustrations and artwork from their members with 100% of proceeds for the Red Cross Australia’s Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal 2011.

The Auction starts today at 12pm today and continues for 6 days.

Here‘s where to bid.

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LMFF National Graduate Showcase

Mar 17, ’11 10:16 AM

Collections from 12 of Australia’s most impressive fashion graduates, from University of Technology QLD, University of Technology NSW, Curtin University WA and RMIT VIC, were put on show as part of the L’oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

So much excitement comes from seeing work from such new and refreshing designers. The evening was filled with an atmosphere not alike any of the other events. Each collection was spectacular, and the audience was completely taken by the evident passion of each designer expressed wholly in their work.

Graduates featured: Ana Diaz, Celene Bridge, Genevieve Kulesza, Jason Hewitt, Jennifer Chua, Jennifer Nebel, Jessica O’Connor, Kate Sala, Kate Watson, Laura Anderson, Sangeeta Singh & Sarah Mok.

We look forward to seeing what these young designers will produce in the future, which should be great things, judging by these stunning collections.

For more information on where to study Fashion Design in Australia see the
Art & Design Education Resource Guide
More on LMFF here

All Photos – Lucas Dawson www.lucasdawson.com.au

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PHM 2011

Mar 7, ’11 2:27 PM

Dawn Tan, Photography – She Is Frank

Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^thMarch
Opening 10 – 7pm daily
Free Entry & Entertainment

Shed 4 North Wharf Road Victoria Harbour, Docklands

PHM will be open to the public on March 12-13 for you to enjoy art installations from the likes of Kirsty Hulm, Dawn Tan, Kristin McIver and many more.

New collections from local designers such as Limedrop, Trimapee and many more will also be on show for the public to purchase.

Grab a coffee from Cafe Lavazza or quench your thirst with a Coopers62 beer while you marvel at the large scale works at Shed 4.

Kristin McIver, Photography – She Is Frank

Visit www.penthousemouse.com for more information on events at PHM 2011.

Log on to register for an invite to the launch party:
Friday March 11th at Shed 4

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Marcela Restrepo’s Sydney Festival 2011 Illustrations

Jan 19, ’11 1:59 PM

For anyone who picks up a Sydney Festival brochure, browses the website, Facebook and blog, or catches a glimpse of a Festival banner on George Street – it’s all about Marcela Restrepo! Restrepo is responsible for all the beautiful illustrations of Sydney houses, parks, buildings, icons, and of course, those sulphur-crested cockatoos. A left-handed illustrator, Restrepo finds inspiration in the blend of nature and city that the Sydney landscape offers. But the main ingredient in her work is everyday life where ideas come from a trip to the shops, and seeing an antenna covered in a flock of native birds.

Restrepo started out in web and graphic design before a short course in illustration with Christopher Nielson opened up a new creative path. Introduced to the Festival by Saatchi Design (who have done the overall design and branding for the 2010 and 2011 Festivals), Colombian-born Restrepo is now based in Sydney’s inner west, and clearly loves a lot about Sydney. Restrepo’s work features many things that are intrinsic to Sydney, and is characterised by warmth, naiveté and freedom.

See more of Marcela’s work here
Sydney Festival 2011 runs January 8 – 30, more info on what’s on here

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Underground Cinema 2010

Nov 30, ’10 1:53 PM

After a fantastic year of cinema events, the Underground Cinema have left a memorable impression on Melbourne – since their first premiere preview screening of Bunny & The Bull with special guest Richard Fulcher in April, to a backstage pass to DIG and Kingswood rocking the Meat Market in June, through to a WW2 Good German tribute to film noir in August. Plus, The Wackness in March and The Crow for Halloween.

Sign-up to receive Underground Cinema’s newsletter for news of events happening in the new year.

Images from Underground Cinema’s Speakeasy Prohibition Party
Photos by Dan Murphy

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Craft Hatch Market 11.12.2010

Nov 26, ’10 4:10 PM

Saturday 11 December
11am-4pm. City Library (253 Flinders Lane, Level 1 gallery)

Image: Cat Rabbit, Christmas Card, $5 at December Craft Hatch.

The Craft Hatch market is the perfect place to pick up a unique Christmas card, gift or stocking filler, like one of these screen printed Christmas cards by local label CatRabbit.

A market veteran with a practice encompassing soft toys and jewellery, CatRabbit has developed a dedicated following over the last five years. Every

Christmas the label produces a limited edition set of cards printed with the Japanese Gocco Screen Printing machine.

The Happy Christmas Bear card sells for $5 and is printed on recycled paper using the Gocco screen printing inks. The cards are sold in a limited edition of 100, so you can rest assured they are as rare as that special someone in your life.

The Craft Hatch market is a one stop shop for locally designed homewares, jewellery, clothing and accessories. Every market presents a newly curated selection of the best emerging craft and design.

Also exhibiting at Craft Hatch in December are: Ellka Design, Erica Bramham, FUNKYWOMBAT textiles & The Curious Girl, Genna Campton, Goldenink, Gwendoline Page, Handmade Life, Jaylene Falkner, Rose Megirian, Rebecca Martin & Aldis Kossdottir and Urthly Organics.

Craft Hatch markets are presented by Craft Victoria in collaboration with the City Library on the second Saturday of every month, 11am-4pm. Please note there will be no Craft Hatch market in January.

See more at Craft Victoria

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Melbourne Design Market 05.12.2010

Nov 26, ’10 4:08 PM

Images R-L: Karim Rashid designs at the RG Madden stand, Modula fir treet at the Büro North stand, Glow in the dark Zip Zips at the Zip Zips stand.

Melbourne’s original pop up design market continues to be the place for style hunters to gather, be inspired and shop.

Since 2005 the Melbourne Design Market has been popping up twice a year for ONE DAY ONLY and transforming Fed Square’s underground car park into designland.

On Sunday December 5, 2010 there’ll again be a diverse collection of over 50 exhibitors from small design brands just launching to well-known and much-loved brands all showcasing their latest and greatest. Plus the cool sounds of DJ Madee River, fine fair-trade barista coffee from Bean Ground and Drunk and fantastic paella from the Beer de Luxe on-site kitchen all add to the party atmosphere.

So come along, experience Melbourne’s best design market and you can even knock over your Christmas gift buying in just one day.

MELBOURNE DESIGN MARKET 10am-5pm, Sunday December 5 at Federation Square undercover car park.

Enter via Russell Street extension or Riverside Walk.
Disabled parking and facilities nearby.
Entry is free.

More info here

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MONA FOMA 2011

Nov 17, ’10 11:02 AM

SEX. ART. ROCK & ROLL.
MOFO AND THE LAUNCH OF MUSEUM OF OLD AND NEW ART
JANUARY 2011
HOBART, AUSTRALIA

MONA FOMA (MOFO), is Hobart’s cutting edge Festival of Music and Art. Currently in it’s third year, the festival is once again presenting another ground-breaking and frontier-pushing program for 2011.
From January 14-20, curator Brian Ritchie of Violent Femmes and now The Break fame will present an incredible array of massive and amazing music, dance, theatre, visual art, performance, new media – and some art. It’s a mix of first-time appearances, festival favourites and exclusive one-off performances and it’s mostly free.

The MONA FOMA 2011 Festival line up includes:

Philip Glass and Wendy Sutter [USA]
Grinderman [Australia/UK/USA]
Botborg [Australia/Germany]
Speak Percussion [Melbourne]
Chiharu Shiota [Japan/Berlin]
Brook Andrew [Sydney]
Amanda Palmer [USA]
Neil Gaiman, FourPlay Sting Quarter &Eddie Campbell [USA/Australia/UK]
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion [USA]
BalletLab [Melbourne]
Wire [UK]
Groupe F [France]
Roman Signer [Switzerland]
Gelitin [Austria]
Ana Prvacki [Serbia/Singapore]
Health [USA]
Monanism – the Exhibition

Philip Glass and Wendy Sutter [USA]

Philip Glass [legendary composer/pianist]. Considered one of the most influential composers of late 20th Century. Widely acknowledged as the composer who brought art music to the public. Wendy Sutter [cello virtuoso]. Internationally acclaimed soloist, muse and partner of Philip.

MOFO 2011: The duo will present an intimate evening of Glass compositions. Solo piano, a cello suite ‘Songs and Poems’ and duets each include discussions by the composer. A unique relationship: Glass and his muse Sutter.

Grinderman [Australia/UK/USA]

Australian rock and roll royalty. Formed 2006 as a follow-on from post-punk group Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Nick Cave [vocals. electric guitar. keyboards]. Warren Ellis [electric bouzouki. mandocastor. violin]. Martyn P. Casey [bass]. Jim Sclavunos [drums].

MOFO 2011: These stalwarts guarantee to make Prince’s Wharf 1 throb with noise and poetry.

Amanda Palmer [USA]

Amanda Palmer: [composer/pianist/performer/ukulele basher]. Came to prominence with the American cabaret/rockband Dresden Dolls. Has moved on to a highly successful and diverse solo career ranging from music>film>theatre>dance. Her confrontational and unorthodox relationship with the audience breaks down the usual performer/crowd barriers and leads to all kinds of interactions.

MOFO 2011: Will appear solo and in collaboration with several other artists.

BalletLab [Melbourne]

Formed 1999. Confrontational dance troupe present a trilogy of MONA commissioned new work. Regular MOFO performers, their piece in the inaugural MOFO was SO intense it had to be moved indoors after witnesses to the sound check/rehearsal got anxious and started to cry. One of the most inventive choreographic visionary companies working in Australia. Strikingly contemporary in nature and physically idiosyncratic.

BalletLab’s work pushes performance boundaries and invents movement vocabularies that reference contemporary culture: a transforming often provocative and polarising experience for the audience, the art form and the performer.
Blending, juxtaposing and twisting classical, romantic, baroque and contemporary dance forms, the visual impact of the movement and the provocative conceptual based imagery and design play equal parts within BalletLab’s unique choreography.

Find out more about MONA FOMA

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Illustrators Australia Awards

Nov 15, ’10 10:21 AM

EXTENDED DEADLINE UNTIL 17TH NOVEMBER

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Craft Victoria: Launch of COOKBOOK north/south

Nov 12, ’10 2:19 PM

29 November, 6-8pm
Craft Victoria, 31 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Images (L-R): Printing of COOKBOOK north/south, photography: Dave Carswell

Chefs, artists and writers interpret their favourite Melbourne suburb in hand printed cookbook.

Craft Victoria is hosting the launch of not-for-profit COOKBOOK north/south. This unique, unbound publication has been letterpress printed by hand in a limited edition of 500. It features an inquisitive exploration of ten Melbourne suburbs via recipes, original artwork and short stories. Facilitated by the designers at Wolfgang, Shlomo & Max, this collaborative project is a platform for Melbourne’s chefs, artists and writers to personally and creatively interpret their city.

COOKBOOK north/south’s eclectic array of contributors give life to this humble publication. From Andrew McConnell’s tales of stealing fresh figs in the back alleys of Fitzroy, to Robert Castellani‘s description of his mother’s famed Ragu, their voices fill the pages with charm and localised eloquence. Contributors were asked to find inspiration in their suburb and creatively interpret their surroundings.

Whether internationally renowned or local gems, chefs were chosen via suburb research, word of mouth and SecondBite recommendations. The result is a colourful group of chefs whose delicious recipes sit alongside artwork and short stories by established and emerging local talent.

Each of COOKBOOK north/south’s ten suburb-inspired chapters feature a lino-cut artwork, short story and three recipes. A unique collection of letterpress forms, typography and colour create the visual identity for each suburb chapter. An unbound publication, COOKBOOK north/south comprises of hand printed individual cards, first offset and then letterpress printed at the Melbourne Museum of Printing.

COOKBOOK north/south retails for $100 with all proceeds going to SecondBite, a not for profit organisation committed to the redistribution of surplus food to those experiencing hardship within the community.

More at Craft Victoria here

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Craft Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria present Places and Pieces

Nov 10, ’10 2:04 PM

6 December 2010 – 9 January 2011, enCOUNTER 24/7 window
Launching Saturday 11 December, 2-4pm
Craft Victoria, 31 Flinders Lane Melbourne

Images (L-R): Meagan Parry, Bendigo Senior Secondary School (2010), Simone Hope, Bendigo Senior Secondary School (2010)

Young people work with Craft Victoria professional members to define their sense of place.

Places and Pieces is a joint Craft Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria initiative developed to engage a wide range of students and emerging community members in the craft of jewellery making. Participants included students from Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Castlemaine Secondary Collage and young members of the Karen Community, refugees from areas in and around Burma who have settled in Bendigo.

Led by Craft Victoria professional members Anna Davern, Tamara Marwood and Sarah Fowler, participants were encouraged to explore and develop their creative skills via the production of jewellery pieces constructed from nonprecious materials found within their own localities. The idea of ‘Place’ can be interpreted in many ways; as an abstract concept, a physical location, a point of view or a designated social level or situation. All interpretations are informed by the individual’s perception of their position in the world around them.

Artists and participants in Places and Pieces have been guided by this commonality, the resulting artworks providing invaluable insights into the similarities and differences between the groups. A selection of the artworks developed throughout the project will be exhibited in Craft Victoria’s window gallery enCOUNTER from December 6.

A Craft Victoria mentorship will be offered to one Places and Pieces participant to further develop their jewellery practice in 2011.

More at Craft Victoria

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Underground Cinema – Halloween

Nov 8, ’10 9:52 AM

2010, Australia, Halloween, Melbourne, UGC, Photography – Dan Murphy

“It can’t rain all the time…”

During a weekend where Melbourne experienced a significant amount of rain, it seemed somewhat appropriate to attend the spooky Underground Cinema event for Halloween. Especially as the mystery film was revealed to be the 90s goth/crime cult classic: The Crow.

2010, Australia, Halloween, Melbourne, UGC, Photography – Dan Murphy

Approaching the secret location characters from the film came to life to interact with you. Whilst waiting in line, small excerpts from the film were re-enacted by the characters standing by: skatebaording past or clutching to a faux grave stone. With so much happening around you, it cannot be helped but to become swept up in the energy and excitement. The Underground Cinema creates an environment where guests are encouraged to be invloved in the scene they create: rather than just a viewer.

2010, Australia, Halloween, Melbourne, UGC, Photography – Dan Murphy

Be quick to get tickets to the Underground Cinema’s final event for 2010 – tickets can be purchased here

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