December Opportunities

Here are some opportunities that you might have missed if we had waited for the January newsletter

ASV MEMBERS MEETING:  9 FEBRUARY 2011: TALK BY RUTH LYON
Ruth has worked in the State Education system as teacher instructor since 1973, and lecturer at RMIT University since 1995. She has been an exhibiting artist since from the late 70’s until 2006 and has accomplished many public sculpture commissions. Since the mid 80’s her attention was redirected to television and makeup artistry. In 1999 she was offered the role of Production Designer on the feature film Hostage to Fate and since has worked with private film companies on features, shorts and teasers as a Production Designer/Art Director.
 
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HELPERS WANTED FOR HERRING ISLAND EXHIBITION
The exhibitors have volunteered very well to staff this show, but we would still value members' help in running demonstrations and sitting on Australia Day 26th January. This is a great opportunity for any of you who haven't exhibited at Herring Island to take a look and appreciate the buzz.

The exhibition opening will be on Saturday 15th January at 12noon. Our speaker and opener will be Mr Nigel Caswell, former General Manager of Parks Victoria who, in conjunction with Maudie Palmer instigated the Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park.

Contact Jenny Rickards 0418 971 897 or jennyrickards@sculptorsvictoria.asn.au.
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ELLIOT ASV GALLERY

We ask that you consider now what works you may like to submit for inclusion to the
Elliot ASV Gallery at a partial refreshment of the exhibition at the end of February.

As reported in Sculpere for November,
The Elliot ASV Gallery, at 356-358 Punt Road, South Yarra, 3141,
was formally opened on Saturday afternoon 20 November.
Now about 6 weeks after opening, approximately one third of the exhibits are sold or under offer.
The exhibition is open Tuesday to Saturday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm each week.
Commissions are 10% + GST for gallery sponsor John Elliot and 10% for ASV.

The following exterior spaces are being utilized:
1. Two exterior, part-tree lined patio spaces, with some exhibits open to view from side road to Punt Rd;
2. Exterior, private, walled patio space, with small pool and small water cascade,
open to visitors to Elliot salon;
3. Cabinets with windows facing on to Punt Road, backed with fern walls, and flood lit at night.
Placement is the prerogative of John Elliot as owner of the gallery space,
acting with the advice of Michael Meszaros.

Items sold now are being replaced,
and we aim to replace some of those not sold by end February with different works.
A completely refreshed exhibition is planned for end of April.

We are happy to accept works from previous ASV exhibitions.
Would you please plan now for outdoor sculptures to be included in the end-February refreshment exercise,
 and send sketches and/or photos with dimensions and asking prices to
Monica Mauer by Friday February 4:  monmauer@gmail.com

Geoff Williams
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And don't forget your entry to the  

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2011

Entries close on February 25th. You can download the forms from
http://www.sculptorsvictoria.asn.au/mifgs_2011_entry.pdf and
http://www.sculptorsvictoria.asn.au/mifgs_2011_information.pdf
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2011 TOORAK VILLAGE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION - "CALLING FOR ENTRIES"
‘A DECADE OF SCULPTURE’
The Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition is the most innovative and important annual event to take place in the Toorak Village, where we link the arts with business to form a unique cultural experience. During the entire month of May we exhibit contemporary sculptural works in the shop windows and on the sidewalks of Toorak Rd. Each year it continues to grow with increased enthusiasm from traders, artists & the public that view & buy sculpture.
2011 will be the 10th year of the Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition and we invite all emerging and prominent sculptors to submit entries for both interior & exterior installation.


Interior: small to medium sized for exhibition in shop windows & must be displayed on an independent white base (supplied by artist). Remember our shop window sizes do vary &
the sculptures must share window space with shops merchandise.

Exterior: large sized, extremely robust & able to be fixed/bolted to footpath
for installation along Toorak Road. There will be 8 to 10 sites available.

Curator : Malcolm Thomson, presently curator of the Clement Meadmore Gallery
at the Australian Academy of Design will assist the exhibition committee
with the selection of sculpture for the 2011 exhibition. A prestigious opening in the Toorak Village, a full colour catalogue, signage, posters & an impressive media campaign. Once again it is proudly supported & sponsored by the City of Stonnington along with Toorak Village businesses. Prizes to be announced.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 2011
Entry forms & details can be downloaded from our website  www.tooraksculpture.com.au
All enquiries to Tracey Cammock, mobile: 0438 542 713 or email: tracey@toorakvillage.com.au
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MELBOURNE PRIZE FOR SCULPTURE 2011
It is that time again and we will be running the Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture 2011.
We have the option on our website available now,  www.melbourneprizetrust.org,
for people to register their interest to receive information on the prize when it becomes available next year.
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SOUTHERN OCEAN ART PRIZE
Members' attention is drawn to the Southern Ocean Sculpture Prize http://www.southernoceanartprize.com.au/RobeSOAP/Sculpture_Prize.html
The conditions of entry and the registration form are on this page www.southernoceanartprize.com.au/RobeSOAP/How_to_Enter.html 
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MONASH SCULPTURE COMPETITION
A sculpture for the Monash Gallery of Art Sculpture Park
Entries now open for the City of Monash Sculpture Competition.
One artist will be awarded $50,000 to fund the design and fabrication of a
landmark new public artwork for the MGA sculpture park.
Proposals to be submitted by Friday 7 February 2011
For a copy of the Project Brief and application documentation or for more information please contact:
Phone: 9518 3636
TTY: 9518 3655 hearing impaired
Email: events@monash.vic.gov.au
Web: www.mga.org.au
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Sculpere November 2010

President's Message for November

Geoff Williams President

This edition of Sculpere is edited by Katherine Harrington under the new arrangement of providing professionally edited Sculpere to the ASV approximately every second month over the next year.
The next publication will be a simple ASV news sheet in January, with another full Sculpere in February 2011. Katherine as editor will be making a number of changes to the publication, and will welcome feedback to her at the contact address on this page.
Members are asked to note the next ASV exhibition opening Saturday 15 January at Herring Island, where Jenny Rickards will lead off the Herring Island Summer Arts Festival Sequence of Exhibitions.
Members are reminded to plan for works for next year’s exhibitions, following the Herring Island Exhibition: The Elliot ASV Gallery second cycle (members only, early March), The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (from 23 March), and the first Castlemaine Exhibition (members only, from 1 April). The coincidence of events should keep everyone very busy.
The new Elliot ASV Gallery opened for the fi rst time on Saturday afternoon, 20 November 2010 at South Yarra, in superb weather and with a good crowd. Wine donated by Kooyonga Chapel Winery and Vineyard was much appreciated. See the report enclosed.
Our Christmas function at Tim and Diane Kervin’s was another very pleasant event, with great
hospitality provided and the customary delicious pavlova. Unfortunately I am short on pictures this year.
We trust members and their families have a good Christmas and a pleasant break, and we look forward to meeting at the Herring Island Exhibition next year.

ASV Committee 2010 – 2011
President
Geoff Williams bh 9670 0824
Vice President
Michael Meszaros bh 9853 9610
Treasurer
John Ride 9499 2928
Secretary & Public Offi cer
John Bishop 9885 2660
Committee Members
Marija Patterson 9489 4537
Monica Mauer 9723 9072
 
ASV Coordinators 2010 – 2011
Monthly Activities
Gillian Govan 9579 1221
Membership
Kay Salehi 9808 4056
Web Site:
Jenny Rickards 9836 2738
Exhibitions:
Beatrice Magalotti 9439 3592
And Monica Mauer 9489 4537
Elliot ASV Gallery: Monica Mauer 9723 9072
Herring Island: Jenny Rickards 9836 2738
MIFGS Mark Cowie 5348 6596
Castlemaine: Mark Cowie 5348 6596
Tesselaar Mark Cowie 5348 6596
Newsletter:Geoff Williams bh 9670 0824
Editors: Katherine & Zoe Harrington
Do you have any news worthy stories? If you do then please let me know about them and contact us at SCATE@netcall.com.au

ASV News & Forthcoming Exhibitions

Sculptures for submission to the Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition 
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
The Association of Sculptors of Victoria invites sculptors to enter work for the outdoor sculpture exhibition at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show Carlton Gardens – Royal Exhibition Building on Wednesday, 30 March to Sunday 3 April 2011.
There are $5,000 worth of prizes across three sections (carving, moulding & fabrication).
For more information and entry form see: www.sculptorsvictoria.asn.au
or email: markcowie@aussiebroadband.com.au
Entries close: Friday 25 February, 2011


Coming Events
Due to popular demand another visit to Fundere Foundry for 2011 will be organised for members. Also, Ruth Lyons who was unfortunately unable to speak to us in October due to illness is very eager to speak in the New Year.
So watch this page in coming issues to find out what your Association has planned.

ASV Executive Committee Meeting 3 November 2010: Summary Minutes.
Herring Island Exhibition: Conditions amended to say $50 for non-members.
The Committee resolved that in future all ASV exhibitions will be “Members only” unless otherwise specified.
Annual Exhibition: It was resolved that Monica and Beatrice be appointed joint co-ordinators for 2011 annual
It was resolved that the Light Factory Gallery is booked for next year 7th – 18th September 2011.
Marija reported 11 sales (6 figurative pieces sold) $8,055 for the recent 2010 exhibition.
Elliot ASV Exhibition: Monica reported that approximately 20 entries received; opening is 20th November.
Newsletter: It was resolved that Katherine Harrington be appointed to be editor for one year, producing a newsletter each 2 months, with Geoff producing a simple news sheet on alternate months.
It was resolved that Marija and Gillian be appointed to undertake public relations for the ASV for the coming year
Treasurer’s report: Cash disbursements listing tabled; Profit statement year to date reviewed.



Art Classes at Bulleen Art & Garden
6 Manningham Road West, Bulleen Ph 9850 5155
Limestone Sculpture with Jenny Whiteside
Saturday 29th Jan 10.00am to 4pm. OR Sunday 30th January
10.00am to 4pm.
Cost: $88 per day. Includes a 1/4 block of limestone. Tools supplied.
Mosaics with Sandra Bain
One and a half day workshops.
Saturday 22nd January 10am to 4.30pm and Sunday 23rd January 3.00pm to 5pm.
(The workshop on the 5/6 December is fully booked)
Cost $110, including glue & grout, but tiles & item to be mosaiced incurs extra cost.

Exhibition Opportunities, Workshops & Member’s Notices

Artists’ Professional Development Workshops: With funding from Arts NSW, NAVA will be presenting two professional development workshops in NSW during the December period.
1 December 2010: The Incredible Challenge of Being
Sydney College of the Arts
This free forum and workshop will explore diverse approaches and attitudes by artists to the creative industries.
Session 1: 11am 1pm
The Forum brings together four creative professionals from diverse backgrounds tracing their career genealogies and the application of their creative skills beyond the studio and traditional gallery pathways. Speakers include: David Handley,
Founding Director, Sculpture by the Sea, Michael Hill, Contemporary Artist and Founding Director of Lightwell, Fenella Kernebone, Presenter for ABC’s Artnation and Tamara Winikoff, Executive Director of NAVA.
Session 2: 2pm 3.30pm
The Forum will be followed by a workshop hosted by NAVA, concentrating on best business practices for artists. The workshop will address issues of grant writing, artist statement and curriculum vitae production as well as covering a range of basic business skills and knowledge including becoming a sole trader and copyright. Places are limited so please register by
emailing your name and contact email to registration@visualarts.net.au with SCA in the subject line.
13 December 2010: Building Relationships: Getting your practice out there, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
This professional development forum and workshop will be focused on how artists can develop relationships with public and commercial galleries.
Session 1: 11am 1pm Four industry professionals will be invited to speak about the processes of approaching and working with public and commercial galleries, how to build relationships and what to expect from dealers, curators and administrators.
Session 2: 2pm 3.30pm
This workshop session will focus on how to write an artist statement, CV and grant applications as well as art business basics.
Places are limited so please register by emailing your name and contact email to registration@visualarts.net.au with CPAC in the subject line.


2011 TOORAK VILLAGE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION - “CALLING FOR ENTRIES”
‘A DECADE OF SCULPTURE’
The Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition is the most innovative and important annual event to take place in the Toorak Village, where we link the arts with business to form a unique cultural experience. During the entire month of May we exhibit contemporary sculptural works in the shop windows and on the sidewalks of Toorak Rd. Each year it continues to grow with increased enthusiasm from traders, artists & the public that view & buy sculpture.
2011 will be the 10th year of the Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition and we invite all emerging and prominent sculptors to submit entries for both interior & exterior installation.
· Interior – small to medium sized for exhibition in shop windows & must be displayed on an independent white base (supplied by artist). Remember our shop window sizes do vary & the sculptures must share window space with shops merchandise.
· Exterior - large sized, extremely robust & able to be fixed/bolted to footpath for installation along Toorak Road. There will be 8 to 10 sites available.
Curator – Malcolm Thomson, presently curator of the Clement Meadmore Gallery at the Australian Academy of Design will assist the exhibition committee with the selection of sculpture for the 2011 exhibition. A prestigious opening in the Toorak Village, a full colour catalogue, signage, posters & an impressive media campaign. Once again it is proudly supported & sponsored by the City of Stonnington along with Toorak Village businesses. Prizes to be announced.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 2011
Entry forms & details can be downloaded from our website - www.tooraksculpture.com.au
All enquiries to Tracey Cammock – mobile: 0438 542 713 or email: tracey@toorakvillage.com.au

Members Notices
Darren McNicholas from Dalchem, one of our sponsors as well as one of our judges for our last ASV Annual Exhibition, has all your needs for casting and moulding; he is also happy to provide advice and assistance. Delivery can also be arranged.
For more information, visit his web site at www.dalchem.com.au or you can contact him on 9553 7040.

Pamela Irving is in need of cups, saucers, plates and any old crockery or China ornaments that can be smashed and added to a large mosaic/mixed media work she is creating for Lunar Park, Sydney.
Please contact her on 9557 2688 or by email at pamelairving@bigpond.com.au

Sir Anthony Caro’s sculpture, ‘erl King’ as seen at
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2009 (corten steel)
(c) SC+TE 2010

Next Issue due out in January 2011
Interviews with
Sir Anthony Caro &
Geoffrey Bartlett &
Jamie Boyd
Available from the NGV, McClelland Gallery, Borders, Magnation and other State galleries and book stores. Also available on-line at: www.sculptureandtheenemies.com.au.

ELLIOT with THE ASSOCIATION OF SCULPTORS OF VICTORIA

GALLERY OPENING
Saturday 20 November 2010
The Elliot ASV Gallery, at 356-358 Punt Road, South Yarra, 3141, was formally opened on Saturday afternoon with around 70 Elliot patrons and ASV artists present.
Twenty-eight exhibits were shown, both outside in a pleasant courtyard setting and indoors in the Elliot salon. Three pieces sold at the opening. The exhibition has been coordinated by Monica Mauer, and assisted by Michael Meszaros and Marija Patterson. It was convened
using some works from other exhibitions and some new works. Appreciation was expressed to John Elliot for providing the ASV its first ongoing display space.
The exhibition will run until 26 February 2011, and the intention is that a fresh wave of exhibits will be presented for around 3 months from early March.
The exhibition is open Tuesday to Saturday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm with viewing on Sunday
and Monday by appointment only.

John Elliot addresses the
audience in the Salon.

President, Geoff Williams
delivering his speech to a packed
room of members, patrons and
guests.

’Tail Wagging the Dog’ by
Mary van den Broek

‘And’ by Jim Howson

‘Carnival Pony’ by JC Gray

‘Heavy Thoughts’ by
Andrew Bryant

‘Silver Leaves’ by Rudi Jass

Photography by Janice McCarthy

Featured artist: Michael Meszaros

‘Heliconia’ fabricated copper, 145 cm h x 85 cm w

Michael Meszaros comes from a renowned artistic family. His father Andor Meszaros was a well known sculptor and medal maker, and between he and Michael, they have produced many of the sculptures that you see punctuating the Melbourne city landscape.
Examples of Michael’s major public works include, ‘Birds’ on St. Kilda Rd, ‘Fawkner’ portrait on Collins St, ‘Reredos panel’ at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Warragul and ‘Rainbow’ in Bourke St. Like his father, he is also a highly regarded medal maker and in 1969 he received the Churchill Fellowship to study at the Scuola dell’Arte Della Medaglia, Mint of Rome.
His work is diverse as he creates art in a style appropriate for the commission. “I have never been a believer in the notion of a signature style. I think that it is a limiting and crippling notion which cuts an artist off from most of the wide range of artistic possibilities.”
Michael completed a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Melbourne in 1968 and attributes his approach to sculptural commissions to his experience working as an architect. “I treat a sculptural commission more like an architect in this regard.”
He attributes his non-adherence to a particular style as being the reason for his longevity in the art world. He has been a full-time artist since 1970. “Regarding the notion of fashion in art- I have come to realise that the way to survive as a sculptor in the long term is to ignore artistic fashions and concentrate on work which has something to say at a deeper level than mere style.”

‘Willy Willy’ Bronze 53 cm h x 19 cm w

His father also worked in a range of styles, including the naturalism that he was most known for, which was against the style of the period which was Abstraction. Meszaros recognises his father’s infl uence on his own work, particularly his versatility, “I am very proud of my father and his work and I have no hesitation in acknowledging that my artistic origins are intimately rooted in his influence”. In 1972, when his father died, Michael took over his father’s business which was in part concerned with the art of medal making. “The Medallion part of my work was also a direct result of his example. My work is very different to his, but the idea of medallic art stems from him.”

‘Feminine Dilemma’ 2009 Bronze (450 mm long and about 350
mm high) (All photography courtesy of the artist)

Michael is always in high demand. He has recently completed a bronze bust, “I am working on two pieces for a client derived from a work I had in the last Annual Show, fabricated in copper. I have just won a commission to do a bronze relief for Mirboo North, in Gippsland to represent the famous photo from the recent bush fires of the man giving a Koala a drink.” He also still creates portrait medals and two exhibition medals are currently being created. “I always have lots of things running parallel, which I like”. His work can also be found in official collections around the world including, Australia, Stockholm, New Jersey, the British Museum, Chrischurch NZ, Warsaw and The Hague.

‘Coming Together’ 2005 4.1 metres high, fabricated in Stainless
steel and copper ( Nexus Housing Development at 105
Scarborough Street, Southport, Gold Coast).

Member’s News

Member, Rudi Jass has won a prize at the Sculpture in the Vineyards exhibition in the
Hunter Valley with his work, ‘Seed’.

Member, Rudi Jass received The Gate Gallery Acquistive Sculpture Prize this year at Sculpure in the Vineyards.
The sculpture pictured is one of eight editions and is similar to the sculpture exhibited at Sculpture in the Vineyards. Rudi said he changes the colours of each edition.





‘Seed’ by Rudi Jass, (with close up view)
stainless steel, corten steel and quartz
( h 1800mm x w 600mm, d 200mm)
Photograph: courtesy of the artist

News outside ASV

Art at Burnley Harbour 2010
The exhibition will be open to the public for 3 whole days from Friday 3rd December, 8am - 8pm; Saturday 4th, 8am - 8pm and Sunday 5th December, 8am - 6pm. This year, because major road works are being carried out on the M1 upgrade at the usual location of Art at Burnley Harbour, the exhibition will be held in large open-plan covered marquees in the McConchie Reserve, adjacent to Burnley Harbour (Richmond) - see map on www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au.

Louise Paramor
‘Top shelf’, 2010

The McClelland Sculpture Survey & Award is on until 17th July 2011.
This prestigious award has an aquisitive prize of $100,000 and is open to both established and emerging artists from abroad as well as from around Australia.

Winner of the McClelland Award 2010: Louise Paramor
‘Top shelf’, 2010
plastics, steel, pins, bolts
560.0 x 230.0 x 230.0 cm
Image courtesy of the artist and Nellie Castan Gallery,
Melbourne
Photograph: John Gollings

‘Crossroad’ by Stephen Marr NSW

Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi Exhibition- now over
This year the exhibition showcased 109 works by
national and international artists.
‘Crossroad’ by Stephen Marr NSW
(178 x 120 x 100 cm) solid timber, liquid amber,
one of the works exhibited this year.
Photograph: Katherine Harrington












Vandalism of work by Alan Aston beside Lake George
A life sized sculpture of a herd of Zebras situated on the fringe of Lake George by sculptor, Alan Aston was badly vandalised last July. The sculptor had to remove the sculpture for repairs. Ears, a tail and a head were removed from one of the Zebras; another Zebra was dragged metres from its original position. The sculptor has yet to decide whether to reinstall the work once it has been repaired.

Notices

ASV PROGRAM FOR YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2011

Welcome to Our New Member
Pamela Irving, who is currently working on a large mosaic/mixed media panel for Lunar Park, Sydney. She was also one of our judges for our Annual exhibition.
  
Overseas Travellers
Overseas Travellers Please submit Photographs and a short article on any Sculpture or other worthwhile Art that you see while travelling. (Digital images must be saved as JPEGs of 300 dpi, over 1 MB in size, and be able to be opened in PC format.)

Sculptor Organisations in Other States:
NSW: www.sculptorssociety.com
Queensland: www.sculptorsqld.org.au

Sponsors of this Society include
Dalchem, Ronald Pitcher, trustee of Margaret Gunnersen Thomas Estate, Bulleen Art & Garden, Daniel Meszaros Architects, Without Pier Gallery, Kooyonga Chapel Winery,Mary van den Broek and IMG (International Management Group of America Ltd).
Note: although all editorial material is checked thoroughly for accuracy, neither the editors, nor the Society can accept responsibility for information in this publication that may be ambiguous or incorrect.

MAANZ 2011 Victorian Exhibition

MAANZ 2011 Victorian Exhibition
Inc. 9877337
www.maanz.org

‘Creativity Unlocked’ - Entry Information

 

 

 

Exhibition Dates:
30th March to 1st May, 2011.
Opening Night: Thur 31st March, 2011 - 6.00 to 8.00 pm.
Awards Afternoon Tea: Sun 1st May, 2011 - 1.00 to 3.00pm. (People’s Choice Awards presented)
Location:
Town Hall Gallery, Rear Entry, Lower Level,
358 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn Vic 3122.
Gallery Hours: Wed to Sat - 12 noon to 5 pm and the 1st Sun (Market Day) of the month -12 noon to 5 pm.
Entry Closing Date:
Friday 25th February, 2011.
Awards:
People’s Choice - as voted on by gallery visitors.
Hanging work – 3 awards. Sculpture work – 3 awards.
How to Enter:
Return completed entry form (by post or email) with payment, at least 2 images of your work and artist statement/s to the address on the entry form.
Images and artist statements may be sent separately but MUST be received by the closing date of 25th Feb, 2011.
Entry Fees:
MAANZ members
• for 1 work $25, for 2 works $40, for 3 works $55.
Non MAANZ members
• for 1 work $40, for 2 works $55, for 3 works $70.
Payment can be made by: Cheque, Money Order or Direct Deposit. Details on entry form.
There is NO refund of entry fee for work not selected.
The fee is retained as a contribution to costs of receiving, processing & assessing work. Misinterpretations of the entry form do not constitute reasons for a refund.
Selection of Works for Exhibition:
NO pre-selection will take place.
MAANZ makes no guarantee that all works entered will be exhibited & reserves the right to reject any entry. Late delivered entries may not be considered.
No reasons will be given & no correspondence will be entered into about these decisions.
Format:
Each artist can enter up to 3 works.
Works are required to stay within a max size & weight.
Hanging work – up to 1 metre in any direction & 15 kgs
Sculptural work – up to 60 cm in any direction & 20 kgs
All hanging works must be prepared for exhibition with two d-rings & strong cord or wire.

Each work must be accompanied by an artist statement.
Write in 100 words or less, something about each of your works. Make it simple & in your words. To be emailed to fiona.tettman@bigpond.com by the entry closing date.
Digital images - must be saved as JPEGS & be able to be opened on PC format. 300 dpi & max pixel dimension of 800 – MAX SIZE 1.5 MB.
All images must be marked with the artists’ name, title of the work & size. (Smith_John_Sunset_Lake_30x20cm)
Each work must be marked clearly on the back or underside with the artist’s name, title of the work, medium/s used, size & price.
Delivery:
By Courier/Aust Post: On or before Fri 18th March, 2011
C/- Fiona Tettman, 12 Rowell Ave, Camberwell Vic 3124
Please mark – ‘to be left by front door if no one home’.
By Hand: Sun 27th March, 2011 - 11.00 am to 3.00 pm
Town Hall Gallery, Hawthorn.
Collection:
By Hand: Sun 1st May, 2011 – 3.00 to 5.00 pm (after the presentation of the People’s Choice Awards).
By Courier: Mon 2nd May, 2011 – 9.00 am to 12 noon from Town Hall Gallery. (Artist to make collection arrangements with courier company.)
By Aust Post: returned to artist by Aust Post COD.
If an artist fails to make arrangements to have their work/s removed from the exhibition on the above dates, after a period of thirty (30) days said work/s will become the property of MAANZ to be disposed of as they see fit.
MAANZ will be under no liability whatsoever to the artist in respect of any work/s so disposed.
Sale of Work:
All work must be for sale.
30% commission will apply on all sales.
Freight and Insurance:
Works will not be accepted unless delivered & returned free of all freight & other charges. Return freight must be included when sending work by courier. No payment will be made by MAANZ to return works not collected by the
specified date. While every care is taken with your work, MAANZ & its
agents takes no responsibility for theft, loss of works or any damage, howsoever or wherever caused.
Freight & insurance are the responsibility of the artist. (The laws of Victoria apply)
Enquiries:
MAANZ Victorian Exhibition Coordinator - Fiona Tettman
Email: fiona.tettman@bigpond.com
Phone: (03) 9813 0275 Mobile: 0409 213 034

                                                                                                    mosaic exhibitions
                                                                                                     mosaic education
                                                   mosaics making a difference in the community

ASV Annual Exhibition at the Light Factory October 2010

Margaret Gunnersen William Hoggan Thomas Award
First Prize:                                                                                                               Second Prize:

Valda Cuming: Forest II

Michael Meszaros: Nationalism

Andor Meszaros Prize and Medallion:
First Prize:                                                                                                                  Second Prize:

Andrew Bryant: Pyramid of Heavy Thoughts

Siouxsan Major: Winged

Photography: Janice McCarthy

President’s Message for October

All Committee positions are filled and we look forward to consolidating recent developments during the current year. Members are asked to note the annual Christmas
lunch at the Kervin family home on Saturday 13 November as the last chance to socialise and
exchange views on works and activities before Christmas.

The new Elliot ASV Gallery will be open from Tuesday 23 November, with a rotation of works scheduled for February 2011. Members, please plan works for the next display commencing early March 2011.

Sculpere will be edited by Kathleen Harrington, editor of “Sculpture + the enemies”, every second month from November 2010. Every other month, we will produce a short newsletter basically listing current events.

…..Geoff Williams

ASV Recent Activities ASV Annual Exhibition at the Light Factory 6 October to 31 October 2010

Margaret Gunnersen William Hoggan Thomas Award: for members with 10 years exhibition
experience: awards based on votes of exhibiting sculptors within this category:
First prize to Valda Cuming; second prize to Michael Meszaros; works as shown on the front page.
Andor Meszaros Prize and Medallion: for members and non-member sculptors with less than 10 years exhibition experience: awards based on decision of 3 judges being Pamela Irving, Michael Meszaros and Geoff Williams.
First prize to Andrew Bryant; second prize to Siouxsan Major; works as shown on the front page.

Highly Commended:

Dominique Pouzet: Stoned

Van Phu Le: Incarnation

Photography: Janice McCarthy

Dalchem Prize                                                                                                               People's Choice

Monica Mauer: the Embrace

Zoe Ellenberg: The Note

Some other entries:

Rudi Jass:
Silver Leaves

Betty Knight:
Lachlan

Cliff Evans:

Sunworshipper

Andrew Bryant with Andor Meszaros Prize and medallion

Annual Exhibition Team  from left: Beatrice Magalotti,
Monica Mauer, with Marija Patterson on right
receiving thanks of ASV members.

Pamela Irving (on right) giving her views.

Valda Cuming receiving Margaret Gunnersen William Hoggan Thomas Award

 Photography: Janice McCarthy

SUMMARY MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 13 October 2010

The President expressed the appreciation of the Association to the Sponsors for their continuing support of the Association – in particular, Dame Elizabeth Murdoch, Michael and Daniel Meszaros, Dalchem Australia, IMG and Mitre 10, Without Pier Gallery, and Bulleen Art and Gardens.
Committee members and Coordinators were thanked for their continued hard work during the year:
Patrick Culshaw (retiring as Treasurer, with acknowledgement also to his contributions in organising exhibitions and as Secretary); Gillian Govan; Kay Salehi; Marija Patterson; Jenny Rickards; Mark Cowie. Thanks were also due to Michael Meszaros and John Bishop for their continuing support.
The accounts for the year ended 30 June 2010 showed total income (excluding sales of sculpture) of $8,578 compared to $6,155 in the year ended 30 June 2009; a surplus of $1,557 (deficit of $292 in 2009); net assets of $21,551 ($19,994 at 30 June 2009). The net assets figure represents the highest reported since June 1994.
The number of members reported was 106.

Two new exhibitions were reported as being organised for the future: Castlemaine in April 2011, and the Elliot ASV ongoing exhibition from 23 November 2010.
The new ASV website was reported to be under review and not yet ready for implementation.
The following Committee members were elected unopposed:
President – Geoff Williams
Vice President – Michael Meszaros
Secretary – John Bishop
Treasurer – John Ride
Ordinary Member – Marija Patterson
Ordinary Member – Monica Mauer
Public Officer – John Bishop
Two motions to amend the Constitution were passed, in accordance with requirements from Consumer Affairs:
the first concerned lodging proxies with the Secretary 24 hours before a meeting; the second concerned the Secretary controlling all books and records for the Association.
Other Motions passed were:
1. Reports and papers to be presented at the AGM should be circulated to members prior to the meeting.
2. John Ride is appointed a signatory for the ASV Bank Account.

Summary Minutes of the Executive Committee 29 September 2010

Treasurer's Report.
A statement of donations and prizes on which the donations were spent was tabled and signed.
The financial report was presented with a cash disbursements journal.
Committee thanked Patrick for his eight years' service as Treasurer as well as his organising of MIFGS and his part in organising other ASV shows.

Tesselaar Exhibition
A vote of thanks to Mark Cowie was resolved.

Herring Island
An email from Jenny Rickards setting out her planned procedures was received and approved.

Newsletter
Committee discussed proposal to outsource editing of newsletter every second month. ASV will produce a basic news sheet with essential info every other month.

Website
Geoff's analysis to be sent to Alberto asap for his response.
Problems in transfers of data and security level access were discussed.

ASV Coming Activities

Saturday 13 November: Annual ASV Christmas function: Lunchtime onwards at home of Tim and Diane Kervin – terrific hosts, gorgeous country setting and lots of fun & chat last year. 3 Mary Place, Hurstbridge.
Melway 185 H12. Tel. 0410482256 or 9718 2256 children and grandchildren welcome. All welcome. Please bring some food to enjoy and/or share, and an appropriate bottle.

Tuesday 23 November: Elliot with ASV Gallery commences run until 26 February 2011: 356-358 Punt Road, South Yarra 3141; Gallery Hours Tue-Sat 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, and Sun & Mon by appointment only; telephone 9866 1048.

Saturday 15 January to Sunday 30 January 2011: ASV contribution to Herring Island Summer Arts Festival Sequence of Exhibitions: Open 15, 16, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30 January;  

Entries by 26 November 2010.

Opening 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm 15 January; hours open 12 noon to 4.30 pm Saturday & Sunday & Australia Day. Further enquiries 9836 2738 and 0418 971 897, and mail@sculptorsvictoria.asn.au. Melway Ref 2M C2. Punt from Como landing.
Sub-Committee of Helpers wanted: apply Jenny.

Other Activities Victoria

Tesselaar Sculpture Prize 2010:
First prize awarded by Dr Anton Hassell:

Don Barrett: Desert Dwellers

Highly Commended:

Luke Rogers: Collective Unconscious #2

 

Diane Thompson: Tula

Photographs provided by Exhibition Curator Mark Cowie.

ASV PROGRAM FOR YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2011

Notices

New Members Welcome to the following new members:
John Tulloch, Pamela Irving, John Ride.

Overseas Travellers
Please submit Photographs and a short article on any Sculpture or other worthwhile Art that you see while travelling.

KOOYONGA CHAPEL WINERY is next to a ribbon of bush that runs from the Great Australian Divide down to Benalla. It is a small winery owned and operated by the Saunders family. The winemaker is Barry Saunders. 20 acres are planted with equal areas of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. First plantings were in 2000. The mild climate extends the ripening period and adds to the complexity and intensity of
flavour in the grapes. See: www.kooyongachapel.com 03 9629 5853

Latest Edition of
“Sculpture + the enemies”.
See: www.sculptureandtheenemies.com.au
Read about how some artists use the latest technology to create their art
Interviews with the following artists in this coming Issue:
LOUIS PRATT
CEZARY STULGIS
PAULA DAWSON
Also:
An article about JOHN DAVIS whose work was recently on show at the National Galley in Victoria
The BLAKE PRIZE winners and the sculptures

ASV Committee 2010 – 2011
President Geoff Williams bh 9670 0824
Vice President Michael Meszaros bh 9853 9610
Treasurer John Ride 9499 2928
Secretary and Public Officer John Bishop 9885 2660
Committee Members Marija Patterson 9489 4537
Monica Mauer 9723 9072

ASV Coordinators 2010 – 2011
Monthly Activities
Gillian Govan 9579 1221
Membership
Kay Salehi 9808 4056
Web Site:
Jenny Rickards 9836 2738
Exhibitions:
Annual 2010/2011: Beatrice Magalotti 9499 3592
And Monica Mauer 9723 9072
Elliot ASV Gallery: Monica Mauer 9723 9072
Herring Island: Jenny Rickards 9836 2738
MIFGS 2010/2011: Mark Cowie 5348 6596
Tesselaar 2010/2011: Mark Cowie 5348 6596
Newsletter:
Geoff Williams bh 9670 0824

Sculptor Organisations in Other States:
NSW: www.sculptorssociety.com
Queensland: www.sculptorsqld.org.au