May 21st, 2013
Jacqueline McCaffrey, 'Untitled', toothpicks, Smiths Lake UNSW Research Station
The majority of works in Ephemera were created at Smiths Lake, a remote UNSW Research Station located in the Myall Lakes region.
Walks through swampy marshland, morning swims in a cold clear lake, explorations of derelict houses and hikes through paperbark forests inform the mood of much of the work.
Artists made use of natural and fabricated material, either found on site or brought from the city, to create works across sculpture, photography, video, installation and performance.
When: May 21-24, 2012
Where: COFAspace
COFA, E Block, Ground floor
Hours: Mon to Fri, 10am – 5pm
Tel: (02) 9385 0797
May 21st, 2013
A market stall that sells fried rice, handmade dumplings and grilled corn are seeking a graphic designer.
You will produce design for a banner and the marquee’s side walls. It could include logo design, artwork and plain text.
The position is paid. If you are interested, contact Shijia or Adam, Tel: 0401 139 875.
May 21st, 2013
MAP Office (Gutierrez + Portefaix), still from Runscape, 2010, HD video transferred to Blu-ray, colour with sound, 25 minutes.
COFA is seeking volunteers to participate in a flash mob which will take place in the CBD on Mon, Jun 10.
The event will be part of a collaborative artwork by MAP Office (Hong Kong), and the Running the City exhibition.
The first 250 people to register will receive a flash run t-shirt designed by the artists.
For more information or to register, email Christiane Keys-Statham.
May 20th, 2013
BEAMS Arts Festival 2012
BEAMS Arts Festival 2013 will focus on the themes of revitalisation and new world cities.
It will be held on Sat, Sept 21, 2013 and they are currently seeking artists who are interested in developing a project.
To apply, read the brief here and write a 200 word concept proposal to submit, along with some samples of your work.
Submissions close Fri, Jun 14.
May 20th, 2013
Mervyn Bishop, 'Gough Whitlam pouring soil into the hands of traditional owner Vincent Lingiari',(detail), 1975
May 27 marks the anniversary of the 1967 referendum that finally recognised Aboriginal Australians in the constitution and the 2000 march across Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of reconciliation. It is therefore a date to consider as a possible future Australian National holiday.
In this COFA talk, three speakers discuss the nature and possibilities of reconciliation between Aboriginal people and those who came to their country.
Speakers include:
Dianne Jones, artist
Jo Holder, Director, Cross Arts Projects
Mervyn Bishop, photographer
When: Tues, May 28
Where: COFA lecture theatre: EGO2
Cnr Oxford Street and Greens Road
Paddington, NSW
Hours: 6-8pm
May 17th, 2013
Team MESS, BINGO Unit. Photo by Lucy Parakhina.
Performance Space and Team MESS are looking for a volunteer film crew for BINGO Unit, which will run at at Carriageworks from July 2- 13.
BINGO Unit is an interactive, multimedia police drama experience inviting you to explore your inner good or bad cop.
They are seeking volunteers for the Pre-Production Location Shoots (July 2 – 6, 5 x 6 hour shoots) and Public Performances (July 9 – 13, 6 x 4 hour performance calls).
More information.
Register your interest with Alice Hatton, Tel: (02) 8571 9111.
May 17th, 2013
Mark Visione, detail
This exhibition of works by Mark Visione supports an investigation into the clear gender based preferences found in the drawings of children, which may indicate fundamental differences between females and males in their vision of the world, their art making and beyond.
Even though the questioning nature of art makes the use and manipulation of a ‘gender toolbox’ subjective and vague, recognition and use of these differences may allow the mature artist of either gender to suggest an emphasis towards masculinity or femininity in their own work.
Starting with etchings and collagraphs based on childhood drawings, Visione applies the understanding gained to his preoccupations with human relationships seen in the context of culture.
Opening: Tues, May 28, 5-7pm
When: May 28-Jun 1
Where: Kudos Gallery
6 Napier St, Paddington, NSW
Hours: Wed to Fri, 11am – 6pm, Sat, 11am – 4pm
Tel: (02) 9326 0034
May 16th, 2013
Hayden Youlley, 'The Paper Series', porcelain. Photo: Amanda Prior
Ten COFA graduates have received the Australia Council for the Arts ArtStart grant.
ArtStart is open to recent creative arts graduates. The chosen artists will receive $10,000 each to support a career or business development strategy for their arts practice.
COFA graduates represent 19% of all artists selected in the Visual Arts category.
Congratulations to:
Lauren Austin
Ben Elbourne
Thea Fortman
Victoria Garcia
Ashley-Fiona McHutchison
Lisa Sammut
Naomi Taplin
Katherine Turnbull
Harriet Watts
Hayden Youlley
May 16th, 2013
Tega Brain, 'Coin Operated Wetland', 2011
Congratulations to Tega Brain, COFA graduate and staff in the School of Design Studies. Tega has been announced as a successful applicant of the Creative Australia Early Career Artist Fellowship.
The new Creative Australia Fellowships aim to support the professional development of outstanding artists working across the sector and Australia.
Tega will receive $60,000 over two years, allowing her to develop her artist profile and to pursue new exhibition and project opportunities in Australia and overseas.
May 15th, 2013
The KOFFIA Short Film Competition is seeking entries from filmmakers of any cultural background.
You can submit a film that incorporates Korea in any of these ways:
- Theme, story or topic of the film is based around Korea
- A member of the main production staff is Korean
- The film incorporates Korean Language and/or Culture
There are various cash prizes and awards on offer, including:
First prize: $2,000 cash
Second prize: $1,000 cash
Third prize: $500 cash
More information.
Entries close 6pm, June 14.