ASV News and Survey

 ASV News

From the Social Media team

In 2020 Chris Anderson and I formed a social media team, as we saw a possibility for a more active presence on social media.
Since then we have been actively promoting exhibitions in real life and online.
We have been able to increase the reach of our social media (Facebook and instagram) massively, which is great because of course, with covid, it was hard to reach people in real life.

We also started a Facebook group for members of the ASV only, which functions as an easy way to communicate, ask questions, find help, share: ‘call for artists, support each other, etc. (ASV members group on Facebook)

The large advantage of social media platforms is that people ‘follow’ what they think is interesting- so that makes it easy to target an audience, and reach the people that like sculpture, or art in general.
In this way it is a very focussed effort to advertise what we do- and our exhibitions. Compared to flyers in a cafe, where a lot of people come, but are not necessarily interested, this is a lot more effective.

And- it's free!!!

THE BUT:

As social media grows organically - people need to find us, by searching for ‘interested’, or by ‘following’ hashtags (on instagram mainly) .
People who are not actively looking at a time we are advertising- don’t get reached.
This is where we all (ALL our members) can play a role.

Every time we have a show I make an ‘event’ on Facebook. If all members on Facebook share these events a LOT (often)- they spread to your friends, their friends, and further (ask your friends to share as well)
You can also create your own posts, copy the link of the event, and add a photo of your work in the show.

The more the event gets shared, the more free advertising we get!

Studio Visits

 

Studio Visits

DON’T FORGET! : Dean Bowen Wednesday 5th May 21 Hamlet Street (off Bay Road), Cheltenham.

When reading about Dean Bowen's artistic journey and enjoying the art images I was present to the positive energy radiating from his work....'it's palpable'. The words that sprung to mind are 'prolific'; whimsical, fun, childlike, joyous, humour, quirky characters and zeal.

'Melbourne artist Dean Bowen has been making art for over 40 years. His multidisciplinary practice spans painting, sculpture and printmaking, with a prolific creative output consistently evolving through ‘a prism of humour and optimism’.

He creates work that tells life affirming stories of urban and rural places populated by whimsical and cheerful characters, living harmoniously within their constructed environments.

By Gunnel Watkins

Current exhibition can be viewed at the Shrine of Remembrance 

• ‘IMAGINING CENTAUR EXHIBITION, on until APRIL 2022’
• Link : http://deanbowen.com/news/

Report on the studio visit to Alex Goad

What an amazing evening when 18 plus members and interested partners attended the factory/ studio of Alex Goad. He spoke very clearly and succinctly about his work and his wonderfully innovative projects. He loves sculpture and expresses his love of creating with clay, and the difficult time he had during his degree trying to marry art with computer technology and digital 3D printing.

Exhibitions and Interesting Art

Exhibitions 

Keep an eye on the ASV website for up to date information on activities.

Yarra Valley Arts invites you to explore our Open Studios 2022.  

23 artists, ranging from potters, painters, sculptors and photographers will open their studios on one of the weekends below in March.    Studios are open 10-5 both days

Weekend 1   -  Yarra Valley 19 - 20 March,     Weekend 2  -  Upper Yarra  26 - 27 March    www.yava.org.au/openstudios

                                  Art at Acheron entries close 5th April  Sculpture at Acheron’ exhibition from 15th - 19th April

                                                      Sculpture at Acheron - Home | Facebook

Environmental Art Prize with Global Impact: Calling all artists and designers: this national art prize is looking for innovative ideas for the future. 

                                             Environmental art prize with global impact | ArtsHub Australia

AND…

• Works required for installation now for ARTPark Australia’s signature exhibits 
• ● ‘Woolloomooloo Sculpture Walk’, at Woolloomooloo Wharf - NSW
• ● ‘Walsh Bay Sculpture Walk’, at the Sydney Newest Arts Hub, Walsh Bay - NSW
• ● ‘The Hunter Valley Sculpture Walk’, at Pokolbin - NSW
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• ARTPark Aust. has now been exhibiting for about 11 years with a significant and powerful public art & sculpture online presence.  We are wishing to expand the repertoire of artists represented in the exhibitions and also those that can offer other works in terms of public artworks that are for sale though the exhibitions and online.
• Please consider the site www.ARTPark.com.au and the exhibition photo galleries from our social media pages.
• Interesting Art
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• Do you know about the art of De Wain Valentine?  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeWain_Valentine
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• PROGRAMS + EVENTS | McClelland Gallery
• A thousand different angles
• 21 February – 5 June 2022 
• A thousand different angles foregrounds the legacy of Inge King and Norma Redpath, two central figures of Australian modernist sculpture with significant works in McClelland’s outdoor collection. In conjunction, eleven contemporary artists will be showcased who extend conceptual and aesthetic concerns in King and Redpath’s practice, and who expand the legacies of modernism in a contemporary spatial context:
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• What’s On at Abbotsford Convent? Click here for some better information and plenty of ideas.  What's on at Abbotsford Convent - performances, festivals, classes, more!
• Abbotsford Farmers Market goes weekly!
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• Visit the Gas Works for some wonderful events. What's On | Gasworks Arts Park
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• Here is a twitter site with some interesting arty information  
• https://twitter.com/KnightLAT/status/1497227002335485952?s=20&t=3VnDLIscNEuVUjLBK9i26A

• Have you been to Bulleen’s Art and Garden? The gallery exhibits wonderful art. Now showing: “Alice in Wonderland” – A story told using ceramic sculpture and painting. By Meredith Plain, Lynne Foard, Lisa Hopper.  19th March to 25th April, 2022 at Bolin Bolin Gallery https://gallery.baag.com.au/event/alice-in-wonderland
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• an interesting book about sculpture   "Sculptures of Melbourne” by Mark S. Holsworth  Published by Melbourne Books  

Artists' News and Requests

News

Membership Renewals

We have been unable to send out reminders about membership renewals since well back into last year. There was a glitch with our website which prevented the payment system working. We have recently changed where our website is hosted and now things are working again. We have recently sent reminders to those who owed for this year or last year and have had a very good result. Thank you to those who have paid up.

A warning to any who have not been paid for more than 2 years we will be reviewing our membership data and changing your status to ex-member. This means you will not automatically receive newsletters and other association information.

John Ride - Treasurer

Special Request from Michael Meszaros

I have a booking to showcase my 50 years as a sculptor as a show again. It was cancelled last year. Unfortunately, I need to beg, borrow or steal some pedestals as the venue has none of its own.

Could anybody with pedestals which they don't need for the two months of May and June and are willing to lend to me to let me know. I can discuss what sizes they have with respondents or I can list the sizes I need.
My email is meszaros.sculptor@gmail.com and phone is: 0407837538

Thanks,

Michael Meszaros 

Artists' News

Congratulations to Marynes.

“I'm currently a finalist at the 2022 Yarra Valley Arts/Yering Station Sculpture Award & Exhibition and I am one of the eight artists selected for the Lorne Sculpture Biennale 2022 SculptureScape Award. I will also hold a solo exhibition titled 'Oasis' during the month of April as the first outcome of a two-year artist residency at BHCAC.”

Marynes Avila

AND.. from Mim Kocher.

“I hope you will find this interesting for the next newsletter. The Yering Station sculpture exhibition & Awards is on now, with the official opening day being Sunday, 27th February 2022 at 1pm. It will be held in the historic barn there and being the 20th exhibition will be a wonderful celebration. Sculptor Savaad Felich started this exhibition and for 15 years was the Exhibition Coordinator and Curator. Dr Ewen Jarvis is now in that position and has been since Savaad retired.

This year there are 59 finalists, including ASV members Mim Kocher, Graeme Hardidge and Jenny Reddin and perhaps others whom I don’t know.

The indoor exhibition ends on 3rd April and the outdoor one on 25th April. It’s a stunning exhibition. Thanks, Cheers” Mim Kocher 

From Bruce Webb

“Congratulations to Andre Sardone, who has an exhibition at the VAS. I saw the show on Sunday.I thought the sculptures were quirky and imaginative, but thoughtful, I was made to look twice and contemplate why. Andre also had an open studio all weekend in Bendigo. What a busy fellow.”

 

Presidents' Talk

 Association of Sculptors of Victoria (ASV)

 Sculpere Newsletter 

February 2022

Dear Members, The Association’s exhibition at the Herring Island Summer Festival was successfully concluded. Jenny Rickards did a great job of coordinating under these trying times.  Thank you to all who participated….sculptors, volunteers and visitors! MIFGS is fast approaching, so don’t forget to put in your entries. Also, we are in need of members to demonstrate their talents at the show. Please contact Paul Cacioli if you are willing to spare an hour on one or more of the days during the show to run a demonstration or workshop. The Committee is working on updating our vision statement to make it more relevant to our current environment and streamline the list of existing and planned services we provide to members. We are actively working on modernising our website and the functions it can perform, particularly the members’ area. The social media group have and continue to do a great job promoting our Association and the events we are involved with. We have some exciting visits to artist’s studios coming up and we would welcome suggestions for other visits or activities that we could then offer to our members. Looking forward to working with you in improving the Associations image and activities. Best wishes Paul Cacioli Team Leader, Presidents Team.

Entry Forms

1. Entry forms and Exhibitions:

• ● Please remember to check the exhibitions page on the website for further information regarding The Melbourne International and Garden Show known as ‘MIFGS’
• ……..But Read this as it is important!
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• Dear Sculptors,
• MIFGS is rapidly approaching and so is the closing date for entries (March 7th). Please try and get your entries in sooner rather than later as this helps with the organisation of the exhibition.
• We are using our social media to promote the exhibition as well as working with the advertising team of IMG who run MIFGS. IMG is expecting over 100,000 visitors to the show which is great exposure for us.
• Could you please send me one or two images of work you will be submitting as well as a short paragraph either about yourself or the work or both, that we could use for social media.It will be a great opportunity to not only promote the exhibition but you and your work.
• Can I have this information as soon as possible.
• We are also organising demonstrations during the show. The time slots are 11.00 to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 3.00pm each day. Please let me know if you would like to participate, as it is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your skills and engage the public. Also let me know what you would require (table, chairs, water, etc) to do your demonstration.
• Again I need the information urgently so we can start to promote the activities.
• Best wishes,Paul Cacioli, 
• ASV coordinator, MIFGS
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• Reply with your information on this email: asv_mifgs@sculptorsvictoria.asn.au
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• Don’t forget that entries close 7th March!

Studio Visit

  Special visits to Studios 

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• Studio of Alex Goad
• The opportunity to visit the studio of Alex Goad was included in January’s edition of the Sculpere newsletter.
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• When reading about Alex Goad and Reef Design lab I was inspired by their clarity of intention and purpose. I think as sculptors our 'niche' is sometimes obscure and the 'demographic' our work appeals to unclear. Their main goal is clear, it is environmental and their niche unique...and they make a difference. I think the conversation around ‘niche’ and ‘demographic’ is an interesting one and food for further thought.  Gunnel Watkins
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• Reef Design Lab enter into partnerships around the world  to support marine research and to find solutions that will  benefit the marine environment. They 'develop techniques for enhancing the ecological performance of marine structures and to create more effective habitat solutions'. 
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• Don’t miss this great opportunity Alex has agreed to talk to us about how he came to start this project, how he has used clay and 3D printing to achieve an aid for restoring our marine life. It will be interesting to visit a studio where the use of 3D printing is extensive and is used  to minimise cost while increasing design complexity.  
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• Studio Visit: Wednesday 23rd Feb    
• We will meet at his studio at 7.30pm  
• 61 Southern Rd Mentone
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• Alex Goad - Art,Design and Architecture