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.

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