The 2012 AGM and other Diary Dates

Dates for Your Diary

August Meeting - 15 August - AGM
Complete with discussion on pricing your work and running a business as an artist

September Meeting - 12 September
Tesselaar Sculpture Prize
- 13 September to 9 October

Working with Foundries and Fabricators Overseas

Todd Stuart is a new member with extensive experience working with foundries and fabricators in China and the Middle East. His approach is different to our accustomed way of working and this article should provide food for thought and discussion.

editor's note

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I am writing as I thought it would be interesting for some to share a little of my experiences in regards to trading with foundries that produce sculpture in the Far East (China). Why would you want to deal with an international foundry you ask? Perhaps you want to fit your client’s budget constraints, offer larger works for the same cost or simply produce more of your own work with less financial risk. But for most the risk of receiving inferior quality items is too great.

ASV Annual and Awards Exhibition

Yarra Sculpture Space 17 October to 4 November 2012

ABOUT OUR PRIZES

The two awards sections of the Annual Exhibition were instigated by significant sculptors in the ASV’s history. Read more about the development of the sections, the judging and the prizes in the history of the ASV on our website.

Odd Spot

I was attracted to this article in the ABC online about a sculpture installed for the London Olympics http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-23/london-bus-transformed-into-robotic-sculpture/4147322. Of course ABC copyright is such that I can’t use their image to illustrate the article - fortunately you can also see the work in the artist’s studio on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PG5_bscyE4

News and Opportunities

Free Networking Forum for Artists

Sunday 7th October 2pm-4pm
Monuments, memorials, and civic statues are one of the most commonly encountered forms of public art, created to commemorate a person, important event,  historic architecture or cultural heritage. Join 3 panelists, industrial leaders and experts in the area of public art in Australia and internationally.
 Ken Scarlett, OAM, Peter Corlett and Dean Bowen.  Not to be missed. Booking is essential and places are limited. For more information 9556 4440 or visit   www.kingstonarts.com.au

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Shortlisted artists announced for the Mt Buller Sculpture Award 10 Jun 2012