ART VICTORIA: The latest round of grants released through Arts Vic’s International Program will provide artists with the opportunity to share their talent with the world.

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Joe Pascoe: CEO & Artistic Director, Craft Victoria, wanted to become a child carpenter and newspaper boy, when he was growing up.

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AUSTRALIAN POETRY CENTRE: Australian Poetry is the merger of the Poets Union (based in NSW) and the Australian Poetry Centre (based in VIC). Commencing formally in 2011, it is has been recently granted Key Emerging Organisation status by the Australia Council.

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Celebrating National Reconciliation Week, this exhibition explores Victorian Aboriginal women’s identity and connection to culture, community and family. Artists include Vicki Couzens, Maree Clarke, Patricia Harrison, Bindi Cole, Megan Cadd, Paola Balla and Lee Darroch. Curated by Megan Cadd.

Every day from Wednesday, May 19 until Wednesday, June 16, 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Venue
Manningham Gallery
699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, VIC, 3108
T: (03) 9840 9367

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Closes on 14 May 2010
Choose a book from our selection, and convert it into an inspired art piece!
A selection of books will be made available for this event. You need to visit us to
select your book from those we have put aside for this event. If it is not convenient
or possible for you to visit us in the time frame, then please check out our website at
www.blarneybooks.com.au. All of the books are for sale, and the purchase of the
book is the entry fee to this event. The books will be priced at $10 each. You may
choose one book, or as many as you please. Books can be reserved in store, by
email, or phone, and can be posted if required. As you make the purchase, the title
of your book will be marked on a list, and your artwork must be inspired by your
choice. When it comes to exhibition and display, we will be requesting a few
explanatory lines about your piece, and if the book is not used directly in the
artwork, then we will ask that the book (or book image) be displayed alongside your
work.

The Blarney Books Literary Art Prize is a non acquisitive prize, and is open to all
types of medium.

Prizes

• Barney Biblio-Art Award (non-acquisitive) – $1500
• Storyteller’s Award – $250
• People’s Choice – $250

Judging 2010
The winner is announced on Saturday 12th June 2010.

Fees:
Commission on sales is 20% and a 10%GST. Entry is the price of the book.

Contact:
For more information email jo@blarneybooks.com.au or call 03 5568 2174.

Venue:
Blarney Books and Art, 37 James Street Port Fairy VIC 3284

Closes on 16 Oct 2009

Prizes

• Major Prize: The Winner receives prizes totalling $5,500, which include $2,500 worth of photographic printing from New North Fine Art Photographic Printing; $1,000 worth of framing from Fitzroy Stretches; and an exhibition package valued at $2,000 for a solo exhibition at the New North Gallery in 2010, which includes gallery rental, full curatorial support, exhibition marketing, publicity, and opening night expenses.
• Student Prize: The Winner receives prizes totalling $2,000, which include photographic printing, framing, and an exhibition at the Gallery 2, New North Gallery, including gallery rental, full curatorial support, exhibition marketing, publicity, and opening night expenses.
• Portraiture Prize: The Winner receives prizes totalling $500, which include a $250 Encouragement Award for Portraiture from BvR Arts Management, and $250 dollars worth of photographic printing services from New North Fine Art Photographic Printing.
• People’s Choice Award: The winner receives $750 worth of printing services.

Venue:New North Gallery and Fine Art Printing 15a Railway Place Fairfield Vic 3078.

Contact: For more information call 03 9018 3081 or email david@newnorth.com.au