Opportunities and News

Activities Officer
In the absence of other volunteers I have agreed to temporarily continue organising activities for our monthly meetings. This has always been an enjoyable task for me though at times I have been disappointed by the lack of attendance especially when I have organised special speakers and set
up power point presentations etc. It would be great to see more members especially as the warmer months approach. For members who are unable to drive perhaps others could help out. I am certainly happy to pick up members if they are in my area. Our last meeting was rather long and official though of course necessary being the AGM so in September I would like to see as many members as possible especially new members at a light relaxed social evening. NO BUSINESS! Just bring folios, example of work, photos etc. and have a nice evening chatting about sculpture. During the evening Jenny Rickards will give a short talk about Herring Island and Patrick Culshaw will be available to talk about MIF&GS. I will endeavour to have a visiting speaker in October. If anyone has any ideas or contacts they think would be interesting I would be delighted to hear from you . Any other suggestions for activities would be most welcome.

Gillian Govan

My quotation for the month: Grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish --MICHELANGELO

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Visit to Qdos
Saturday the 19th is the day that begins the 6th Annual Sogetsu Ikebana Workshop and Exhibition at Qdos.
Ceramic works by Graeme Wilkie and Sogetsu by Christopher James and his students.
(Christopher recently assisted in the creation of a major works in the sculpture garden at the NGV and
appeared on the ABC Arts Show talking about Sogetsu and that particular piece)

The Exhibition:
Sunday 20th Sept - 4th Oct 2009 9:00am -5:00pm daily

The Saturday workshop is only for practitioners of Sogetsu, the gallery is open to the public as the works are assembled around the ceramics. This annual exhibition concludes of the annual making/firing cycle of the ceramic studio, all the works in the show are fresh from the recent anagama wood firing.
www.woodfiredceramics.com.au
Visiting sculptors can enjoy the new works in the gallery and grounds and Graeme is happy to show all his studio and kilns.
After, perhaps have a bit to eat at the Qdos cafe.

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Yarra Valley Open Studios
Announcing the forthcoming, inaugural OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND, which will be held over the days of 18th, 19th and 20th September ’09. Lindy Burns is going to launch the event at the opening of an exhibition to be held at Sticks Winery in Yarra Glen on Saturday 5th September at 7.30pm. We’ve all been asked to submit one work each to this event, so it’ll be a snapshot of what one can expect to see at our studios.
It will be wonderful to see you, if you are able to come across during those three days, and it’ll be greatly appreciated if you could spread the word.
I also recommend the just-opened BEN QUILTY exhibition that opened yesterday at TarraWarra Museum of Art, on the Healesville-Yarra Glen Road (open Tues-Sun 11am- 5pm)

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Public Art Commission - Expressions of Interest Open
City of Hobsons Bay - Public Art Commission
Expressions of Interest are invited from national artists/ artist teams for a major artwork to be located within a new entry forecourt to be built in early 2010 at Laverton Train Station, Melbourne.
Budget: $85,000
Download the Project Brief
http://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/files/LavertonStationProjectBriefEOI.pdf which details the requirements for making an Expression of Interest.
More information and a copy of the brief can also be obtained by calling Tania Blackwell on tel: 03 9932 1000 or via email:
arts@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Submissions are due by 5.00pm, Friday, 18th September, 2009.

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Don't miss CAS Annual Exhibition 7 - 19 Sept. Eckersley’s, 97 Franklin St, Melbourne
OPENING: Tuesday, 8 September, 6pm to 8pm
VENUE: 97 Franklin St, Melbourne
EXHIBITION DATES: 7 - 19 SEPTEMBER
HOURS: Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm, Sat 11am - 5pm, Sun 12 noon - 4pm
Judge: Graham Fransella

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Entries are Now Open for the 2009 Robe Southern Ocean Art Prize.
Robe plays host to its second Southern Ocean Art Prize to be held over the Melbourne Cup long weekend from 30 October – 3 November 2009.
The Robe Southern Ocean Art Prize is an open, non-acquisitive art prize attracting artists and audiences of all ages from around Australia. All participating artists have the chance to compete for significant cash prizes in their chosen fields and also present new works for sale and exhibition.
This year the Robe Southern Ocean Art Prize offers five award categories:
2-Dimensional - $1000 cash
3-Dimensional – $1000 cash
Creative Photography - $1000 cash
People’s Choice – $500 cash
Children’s Art
Entries close on 30 September 2009.
Entry forms can be obtained by visiting the website:
www.robesouthernoceanartprize.com.au or by contacting
Art Prize Coordinator - Alex Graham
alex@smalltownproductons.com.au / 0421 388 080

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Bulleen Art and Garden
BAAG is offering a full program of workshops and exhibitions - to keep up with them you need to check their web site:
http://www.gallery.baag.com.au/
Some of the workshops are:
• Mosaics - with Sandra Bain
• The Art of Bonsai With Bill Tainsh
• Limestone Sculpture with Jenny Whiteside
• Ceramic Sculpture with Meredith Plain

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EXHIBITIONS WORTH SEEING!-Augustine Dall’ava until 11th August 2009 McLelland Gallery and Sculpture Park 390 Mclelland Drive Langwarrin

Toyota Community Spirit Gallery Presents Indoor Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Commencing 7th October to March 2010 Port Melbourne