The Association of Sculptors of Victoria is an inclusive, not-for-profit collective of contemporary artists whose purpose is to inspire,stimulate and advance the appreciation, creation, and exploration of three-dimensional art in society.

Inter-State Activities

NSW:
To 11 April 2010: Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney: Olafur Eliasson, Danish-Icelandic artist. Works entitled Take Your Time. www.mca.com.au
16 April: Closing date for applications to Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, 2010: www.sculpturebythesea.com
A media statement issued 4 March 2010 stated applications opened on 24 February 2010 and close on 16 April, with the exhibition running from 28 October to 14 November. Another web page stated Submissions close 30 April 2010.
The trustee, Perpetual, of the Helen Lempriere Bequest is offering three Scholarships of $30,000 each to Australian sculptors to enable them to travel, study and undertake opportunities to further their artistic development. The media release dated 4 March states “It is envisaged that the scholarships will be awarded to emerging, mid-year and senior Australian sculptors who, once short listed, will be asked to provide information on how they propose to use the scholarship funds to advance their careers.” There is a curatorial panel consisting of
two from Sydney, one from Geelong and one from Perth. For application forms contact
julian@sculpturebythesea.com or call 02 8399 0233.

3 May to 21 May 2010: Towers Exhibition by Sculptors Society: www.sculptorssociety.com

20 May to 29 Aug 2010: Art Gallery of NSW: Dadang Christanto: larger than life sculptures of human suffering. Telephone (02) 9225 1744 See www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions

2 August to 4 September 2010: Darling Park Exhibition: Over 200 works by over 80 sculptors expected. Sculptors Society: www.sculptorssociety.com

11 October to 5 November 2010: Australia Square & MLC Exhibition by Sculptors Society:
www.sculptorssociety.com

28 October to 14 November 2010: Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, 2010: www.sculpturebythesea.com The word’s largest free outdoor sculpture exhibition.

4 Dec 2010 to 13 Mar 2011: Art Gallery of NSW: China’s Terracotta Army. Life size warriors and horses. Telephone (02) 9225 1744 See www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions

QUEENSLAND:
To End-March 2010: North Tambourine: Antone Bruinsma exhibition: sculptures for landscapes. Songbirds Rainforest Retreat. www.stonesculpture.com.au

To 5 April 2010: Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art: The 6th Asia Pacific triennial of Contemporary Art (APT6) includes the work of more than 100 artists from 25 countries, including collaborations and collectives. It includes new participants from Tibet, North Korea, Turkey, Iran, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Kids APT includes interactive art works and activities. Telephone (0)7 3840 7303 See (no www): http://qag.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/current/apt6

Early May to 4 July 2010: Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art: Contemporary New Zealand Art called “Unnerved”; painting, photography, sculpture and film; strains on unease and malevolence, gothic, arcane, parody and the uncontrollable. Telephone (0)7 3840 7303 See: http://qag.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/coming_soon/unnerved

8 May to 8 August 2010: Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art: 8 May A group of major works by Australian born, London based sculptor Ron Mueck: one of the most comprehensive collections of his works ever presented. Telephone (0)7 3840 7303 See (no www): http://qag.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/coming_soon/ron_mueck

4 to 9 September 2010: Southern Downs Sculpture Symposium. Two weeks, three weekends. Theme of Sculpture in Spring. 5 guest artists work on permanent works to be donated to small communities, and 20 participating sculptors retain ownership in works. Work on Warwick Tanamerah Sandstone. Workshops, Exhibition and Sculptor’s Auction. Interest registered by 2 April 2010. www.sculpturess.com

10 to 19 September 2010: Swell Sculpture Festival, Corrumbin Beach. 55 sculptures of Australian and overseas artists. Entries close 15 March 2010. Telf 07 5525 6392 www.swellsculpture.com.au

SA:

27 February to 9 May 2010: Art Gallery of South Australia: Before and After Science: About 20 Australian contemporary artists present their vision of our world. www.artgallery.sa.gov.au

WA:
Art Gallery of Western Australia: collection entitled Built forms from the State Art Collection. Architectural representation of order and disorder, containment and collapse, history and everyday reality. Telf 08 9492 6622 (24 hours info), 08 9492 6600 (Reception) www.artgallery.wa.gov.au

1 May to 22 Aug 2010: Art Gallery of Western Australia: Patricia Piccinini Exhibition: connectivity of ecology and biology. Telf 08 9492 6622 (24 hours info), 08 9492 6600 (Reception) www.artgallery.wa.gov.au

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