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.

Speed dating for artists

Theatreworks is giving Melbourne artists a chance to meet other like minded folk for some project making at Speed Dating For Artists. It’s a great chance to network with other artists and theatre makers, and best of all – it’s free. But no actors!

You will need to book ahead, and you will recieve a free glass of wine and 2-for-1 Theatreworks season ticket. The next event is on Monday, 21 July at 6pm. The remaining dates for 2008 are also available, and bookings can be made via their website.

What’s your reason for workplace safety?

That’s the question that WorkCover Authority wants YOU to answer. But only if you’re aged between 15 and 25 and live in NSW. Create a poster that depicts your reasons for staying safe at work and you’ll be in the running to win up to $36,000 worth of prizes.

Entries can be submitted online, and are due by 25 July, 2008.

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.

HighFive!

So much goodness to bring you this week! You guys better have your shoelaces done up. With the amount of big projects happening,  you’ll be geared to get up and run straight out the door. But first, HighFive!

5. TOPSHOP’S DARKSIDE COLLECTION

Shuttup. As long as I’m a girl living in Australia and as long as Australian chain stores keep producing shit clothing, I will forever always be in love with Topshop. I was a bit scared by their Summer predictions (rah rah skirts? REALLY WHAT ARE YOU THINKING) but my faith has been restored with their Darkside range. FFS, there’s even a coat with tails. WITH TAILS! Dream come true!!

4. MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE A STAMPEDE OF HORSES

This is officially my new favourite blog. It’s all lolita rosewater kisses and fresh chrysanthemums and lace lined windows. Great artists, great writing, great design. What else could a blogger want?

3. MATT LEE MYSTERY PHOTO

A good friend and I found this random Christmas photo in an op shop in Newtown just after Australia’s So You Think You Can Dance had finished. And how much does the kid in it look like manchild judge Matt Lee??? Even the little photo on the wall in the background looks like him. Anyway, I lost it then found it again, and with it’s 2nd discovery came waves of giggles. Oh Matt Lee.

C’mon, how much do they look like the same person! They’re both grabbing girls as well! PROOOF!

2. LITTLE RED’S COCA COLA

So Little Red look to be the band of the moment. Hearing their interview on JJJ the other day reminded me of that episode of Real Life Stories, with the delinquent choir boys. Anyway, I don’t mind them but I am FANATICAL about their Coca Cola song at the moment. It’s on repeat on my itunes all the time. Did I tell you I’m a secret 50s barbershop junkie? Yeaaaaah. Go listen to it now on their myspace. 

1. SUPERBOMBA

Okay, so last week’s Star Wars Flickr was pretty impressive. But I think I have found the best Flickr stream of all time. Introducing… SUPERBOMBA! She  posts bizarrely beautiful vintage photos, but half of the hilarity comes from her captions and viewer comments. I probably spent about 3 hours yesterday clutching my sides at her stream.

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.

Design NSW travelling gypsy scholarship

The 2008 Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship gives one emerging NSW designer the chance to study their art in the UK with a bunch of mentors. It’s only open to designers who have less than 5 years experience in product and communication design (not built environment design). The lucky traveller will recieve $18,000 of financial support from the government, which is what we’d all like, really.

To enter you need to register with dhub, then complete your background profile and upload your entry and description of up to 3 designs. Applications close 14 July, 2008, so get cracking!