Sculpere Newsletter: Opportunities and News

In this section:

A link to an article on the evils of free pitches,
A link to Arts Law on prizes rated for compliance to artists' moral rights,
Aesthetica International Art Prize,
Don't miss the CAS Brooch Show,
McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park and Southern Way
Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition

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Michael Meszaros has been tireless in his advocacy of fair conditions for running art competitions and the futility of soliciting free "pitches" for art projects. Here is an article from The Conversation that is a case in point:

http://theconversation.com/how-the-sydney-design-festival-poster-competition-went-horribly-wrong-14199

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Arts Law rates art prizes for their conditions’ compliance with artists’ moral rights practice. Much of the issue centres on images: it is interesting that Arts Law considers that images of the works being published is mainly to benefit the organisers of the show rather than the artists or the public.

http://www.artslaw.com.au/advocacy/entry/arts-law-checks-terms-of-competitions-closing-in-june-2013/

Comments are invited on the ASV practice of recording exhibitions.

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International Art Prize

The Aesthetica Art Prize 2013 is now open for entry, offering both budding and established artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a wider, international audience. Now in its sixth year the competition is a celebration of visual art, inviting all artists to submit imaginative and innovative work that pushes the boundaries of their chosen medium. Committed to nurturing new and existing talent, the Aesthetica Art Prize is a fantastic opportunity to develop your presence in the international art world. Prizes include up to £1000 in cash, a group exhibition and editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine, which has a readership of 140,000 worldwide.

Categories for entry are: Photographic & Digital Art, Three Dimensional Design & Sculpture, Painting & Drawing and Installation & Performance. Deadline for entries is 31 August. Please visit www.aestheticamagazine.com/artprize for more information.

You can also follow on Twitter: @aestheticamag

Rebecca Bowery Aesthetica Magazine PO Box 371 York YO23 1WL 01904 629 137

Rebecca@aestheticamagazine.com

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Don’t miss the CAS Brooch Show

FITZROY: 2 May - 29 June Fitzroy Library, 128 Moor Street, Fitzroy hours: Mon: 10am - 6pm. Tue & Wed: 1pm - 8pm Thur: 10am - 6pm. Fri: 1pm - 6pm. Sat: 10am - 4pm Sun: 2pm - 5pm.

SOUTH YARRA: 2 July - 30 August Toorak - South Yarra Library, 340 Toorak Road, South Yarra hours: Mon - Thur: 10am - 8pm. Fri: 10am - 6pm. Sat: 10am - 5pm. Sun: 2pm - 5pm.

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McClelland Gallery+Sculpture Park and Southern Way

is announcing the CALL FOR ENTRIES for the 2015 Biennial Sculpture Commission valued at $250,000. This unique commission forms part of an ongoing dedication to the presentation of public sculpture by McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery in association with Southern Way. Applications for the 2015 Southern Way McClelland Commission are open to all from 1 May 2013 to 31 July 2013.

The recipient of the Southern Way McClelland Commission will be announced in August 2013 and it is envisaged the work will be completed by the end of April 2015.

The Application form includes images of the site.