sQuareOne art auction

sQuareOne is a Vibewire-funded not-for-profit youth organisation, who sometimes need a little money to get by. Because of this, they’ll be running their second annual art auction on Saturday, September 13th 2008 at Mori Gallery, Sydney, selling works by local artists.

All works will be exhibited and auctioned on the night, with entertainment, drinks and nibblies. There will also be an exhibition by Matthew Rochford running at the same time.

They’re currently looking for works to be submitted for auction, with 80% of profits will go to support sQuareOne, and artists retaining 20% of sales. If you’d like to donate some work, please email Natalie by August 20, 2008 with a description of your work (and a photo if possible), including title, dimensions and media.

Windows on William artist call out

On William is a delightful little collective of shops situated on William St, in the Perth suburb of Northbridge. This November both the Artrage Festival and Northbridge Festival will be running in the area, prompting a Windows on William event.

Artists are invited to create window installations to feature in shops, galleries and other miscellaneous along William St. Free limited edition prints of installations will also be distributed.

To apply to be one of the 14 featured artists, download and submit an application form by the 21 August, 2008.

It’s Out of Controller!!

Out of Controller is a cool upcoming exhibit showing a range of work based around Nintendo characters. NERD YAY! Artists are encouraged to use a variety of mediums and to show what our pixelated friends get up to when the Nintendo’s turned off. Plus, there is over $4000 in cash and prizes to be won. DUBBLE NERD YAY!!

Work will be displayed in Melbourne’s FAD Gallery from 10 – 27 September, 2008. More information and entry details can be viewed on the website.

Brisbane’s ICON Creative Summit

ICON Creative Summit is having its 3rd annual multi-arts festival at Brisbane Powerhouse from 27 – 29 November, 2008. They’re desperately seeking Brisbane word poets, rappers, slammers and visual artists for their performances.

Deadline for applications is 31 July, 2008. To apply, fill out the online registration form.

Hit the pavement with Chalk Urban Art Festival

The Chalk Urban Art Festival is back and bigger than ever, now running for four days from 4 -  7 September, 2008. They are currently on the search for 40 artists to transform the streets around Tumbalong Park, with the Champion Pavement Artist recieving $5,000 in prize money. A People’s Choice Award will also be available.

Artist applications close on 17 July, 2008 and the form can be downloaded from the website.

Enter the land of Experimentopia!

Experimenta is a contemporary arts organisation who run the International Biennial of Media Art, entitled Experimentopia. They’re calling for international and Australian proposals for next year’s works, and are commissioning up to $6,000 each for new pieces, with preference towards interactive media. The aim is to create works that allow audiences to engage with, act out, inhabit and experience utopic/dystopic scenarios and environments.

Applying is free, and entries must be in by 25th July, 2008. Application forms and guidelines can be downloaded from the website.

Arte Laguna international art prize

Painters, sculptors, and photographers are invited to enter the International Arte Laguna contest. Artists can enter up to 2 entries in each section, and winners of each section will recieve a 4,500,000 euro prize. Finalists will also be exhibited in Venice, Treviso and Mogliano Veneto.

There is an entry fee, and works must be posted by 28th August, 2008. Application forms and terms and conditions can be read on the website.

Flake Film Festival call for entries

The Flake Film Festival is the highest short film festival in Australia, showing in the snowy mountains of Jindabyne, NSW. It showcases a huge range of hobby to professional films from across Australia and the world.

The call is out for entries, with this year’s theme being “light”. There’s $15,000 in cash and prizes to be won across several categories, and films will be screened throughout the NSW Snowy Mountains in early September, 2008.

Films must be less than 8 minutes, and can be in any genre or style, as long as they incorporate light. Entries close August 12, 2008. Find out more at the filmmaker site.

Keith + Lottie gallery call out

Keith + Lottie is a little gallery/shop space found on the West Coast of Australia. In the past they’ve exhibited a bunch of cool artists including YOK, Beci Orpin, Pat Doherty and Deathbot.

They’re currently accepting applications for art shows, product launches, fundraisers and other fun events for the remainder of the year. Deadline for applications is 30 June, 2008. To find out more, download the gallery application pack. 

Stencil Festival goes vinyl

The Melbourne Stencil Festival has been running since 2004, and is a huge exhibition of street and “alternative” art. Each year they have a special exhibition, and this year they’re collecting limited edition vinyl toys made by artists from around the world.

It’s open to everyone, and all you have to do is send up to 3 original vinyl toys to the Stencil Festival team by 21 July, 2008. Works will also be for sale.

To find out more, check out the site or email adi@stencilfestival.com