Art Gallery of South Australia Talk
When: 12.30pm Tues 6 Feb 2018
Julie Robinson (Senior Curator of Prints, Drawings & Photographs of the Art Gallery of South Australia) introduces the new print acquisition 'Appy 'Ampstead by Cyril Power.
Art Gallery of South Australia: North Tce, Adelaide CBD
Click to find out more.
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Welcome Wonderment
Timothy Casiero
Opens: 1.30pm-4pm Sat 3 Feb. Until Sat 3 Mar 2018.
Lino prints and paste ups.
A Sauerbier House Cultural Exchange project.
Sauerbier House, 21 Wearing St, Port Noarlunga SA
For more information click here.
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Yvonne Boag, Ed Douglas & Yuro Cuchor
Ed Douglas, Yvonne Boag & Yuro Cuchor
Opens: 6pm Fri 9 Feb. Until Sun 11 Mar 2018.
Three solo exhibitions. Photographs by Ed Douglas, paintings by Yvonne Boag and sculptural objects by Yuro Cuchor.
West Gallery Thebarton: 32 West Thebarton Road, Thebarton SA
Click to go to the WGT website.
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Papa Sky and Friends
Sally Heinrich
Opens: 4pm-7pm Sun 11 Feb. Until Wed 28 Mar 2018.
Drawings, water colours and hand-coloured lino prints, as well as Sally's new picture book 'Papa Sky'.
Fox Creek Cellar Door: 90 Malpas Rd, McLaren Vale SA
Click to go to Sally's website.
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2018 Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition
Various artists, including printmakers Kate Bohunnis & Steven Hill
Opens: 6pm Thurs 15 Feb. Until Sun 11 Mar 2018.
The Helpmann Academy's selection of the best of last year's SA visual arts graduates. Includes prints.
Torrens Parade Ground Drill Hall: Victoria Dr, Adelaide CBD
For more information click here.
PS, the VIP Vernissage is Wed 14 Feb. Tickets $90, click to book.
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Chi Town Chronicle
Andrea Pryzgonski
Opens: 6pm Wed 28 Feb. Until Fri 23 Mar 2018.
This solo exhibition features work from Andrea's Masters by Research studies, as well as unseen studio works from 2015 to 2017. Includes prints, textiles, sculpture and installation.
A Fringe Festival exhibition.
Praxis ARTSPACE: 68-72 Gibson St, Bowden SA
For more information go to the Praxis ARTSPACE website.
Click to go to Andrea's website.
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Sister City Prints: an intercontinental collaborative project
South Australian and international printmakers
Opens: 6pm Fri 16 Mar. Until Sun 15 Apr 2018.
The Sister City project exemplifies the essence of cooperation across the barriers of race, class and nation. 11 contemporary Australian printmakers each collaborate with an international artist.
Curated by Andrea Przygonski.
West Gallery Thebarton: 32 West Thebarton Road, Thebarton SA
Click to go to the WGT website.
Click to go to Andrea's website. |
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Under the Skin
John Blines, Jane Disher, Leo Greenfield, Michele Lane, Olga Sankey, Simone Tippett & Petra Troyn
Opening: 6pm Thurs 12 Apr. Until Fri 4 May 2018.
Printmaking, drawing, mixed media, painting and digital photography. A series of works regarding our physiological, anatomical, emotional and psychological bodies, and how these things mediate our experience of the world.
Curated by Simone Tippett of Union St Printmakers.
Praxis ARTSPACE: 68-72 Gibson St, Bowden SA
For more information go to the Praxis ARTSPACE website.
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Save the Date ...
Shimmer Photographic Biennale
Biennale dates: Fri 14 Sept - Sun 14 Oct 2018
The only SA arts festival dedicated to celebrating the art of photography and the culture of the camera.
Presented by The City of Onkaparinga, SA
Click to go to the Shimmer website. |
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Save the Date ...
the Australian Print Triennial
Triennial dates: Wed 31 Oct - Mon 5 Nov 2018
Features the inaugural Australian Print Triennial Prize, workshops, major international exhibitions, forums, community events, panels and debates. Speakers include Robyn Archer, Reg Mombassa, Judy Watson, ex de Medici and Arone Meeks.
Presented by The Art Vault, 43 Deacon Ave, Mildura VIC
Click to go to the APT's website and The Art Vault's website. |
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Galleries PDF
Click for a PDF of the galleries that appear in this newsletter.
There are so many printmaking, photographic and drawing exhibitions out there… Do get in touch if you know of a good exhibition to share.
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Detail from Kate Bohunnis' print Reflections of you and me for the Skin Deep folio for the International Print Run to San Francisco in September 2017.
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International Print Run
Taking - and giving - SA printmaking to the world.
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The International Print Run to San Francisco in September 2017 was amazing! Snippets of prints from the folios appear in this Newsletter...
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The Nature/Nurture Folio
Until: Wed 28 Feb 2018.
South Australian printmakers: A bespoke folio of prints.
Artlab Australia: 70 Kintore Ave, Adelaide CBD
For more information click here.
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The Message in a Bottle Folio
From Mon 5 Mar 2018. Until Thurs 31 May 2018.
South Australian printmakers: A bespoke folio of prints.
Artlab Australia: 70 Kintore Ave, Adelaide CBD
Email Simone Tippett for details.
(Please note there is no formal opening event for this exhibition.)
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The 2017 Folio Project
... is almost complete!
Simone is currently hosting working bees with participating artists to finish and deliver the last of 2017 folios. If you'd like to know more, please email her for details.
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The 2018 Folio Project
... is just starting!
Simone has begun planning the 2018 folio project. If you'd like to know more, please email her for details.
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Exhibitions About To Close
Time's up. These exhibitions are closing, and they might just be the ones you didn't want to miss...
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The Strand Gallery & Art2Go Print Wall
Prints refreshed seasonally
South Australian artists: Original hand-made prints and textiles. Also includes curated exhibitions of photographs, paintings, sculpture, jewellry and cards. All for immediate sale, off the wall.
The Strand Gallery: 41 The Strand, Pt Elliot SA
Click here for the February 2018 calendar or for more about the Strand Gallery.
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Gail Kellett 20
Until: Sun 4 Feb 2018.
Lino prints of the Fleurieu by Gail Kellett. Each landscape print is cut in situ, hand printed and then hand coloured.
Murray Bridge Regional Gallery: 27 Sixth St, Murray Bridge SA
For more information go to the gallery website or click here.
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A Thousand Journeys
Until: Sun 11 Feb 2018.
The Helen Read collection of indigenous works from northern Australia. Includes printmaking.
A Helen Read Collection travelling exhibition.
Curated by the Flinders University Art Museum.
Flinders University City Gallery: State Library of South Australia, North Tce, Adelaide CBD
For more information click here.
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Pretty in Print
Until: Fri 16 Feb 2018.
Prints by Ellie Weckert, Isabella Bianchini-Wood and Kaitlyn Havers.
Curated by Carclew's 2017 Curator-in-Residence Olivia Kubiak.
Carclew Foyer Gallery: 11 Jeffcott St, North Adelaide SA
For more information click here.
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Threads of Thought - the language of stitch
Until: Mon 12 Mar 2018
Works by various artists who use thread as a tool for expressing ideas about social, political and artistic issues.
Curated by Annabelle Collett.
Signal Point Gallery: The Wharf, Goolwa SA
For more information click here.
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Art Gallery of South Australia
Rethinking Australian Art: Paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture & furniture.
Dorrit Black: Linocuts. [The Dorrit Black book of lino prints has just been republished. Get yours now!]
Juan Davilla: Huge screenprints from his 2001 'Disappointment' suite.
Sir Samuel Way Print Trail: Prints.
New Acquisitions: Helen Frankenthaler's woodcut triptych is coming soon.
Art Gallery of South Australia: North Tce, Adelaide CBD
Click to find out more.
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Galleries PDF
Click for a PDF of the galleries that appear in this newsletter.
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Detail from Robyn Finlay's print Bloom for the Skin Deep folio for the International Print Run to San Francisco in September 2017.
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The Cuttywood Club
Host: Sue Michael of www.suemichael.art
An informal amatuer Mokuhanga (Japanese woodcut) group, gathering to drinks cups of tea and share knowledge. All welcome on the 3rd Monday morning of each month and the 3rd Sunday morning each quarter.
Next dates:
10am Mon 19 Feb
10am Mon 19 March
10.30am Sun 22 Apr
10am Mon 23 Apr
Venue: Old Prospect Croquet Clubrooms, adjacent to the Memorial Gardens & North Adelaide Croquet Club, Prospect SA
Download the workshop flyer.
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Casual Printmaking Classes
Teacher: Simone Tippett of Union St Printmakers
Drypoint/Intaglio Printing: 2pm-5pm, Monday afternoons
Lino/Relief Printing: 6pm-9pm, Monday evenings
Venue: UStP @ Stone & Quoin Studio, 6 Manton St, Hindmarsh SA
Download the workshop flyer.
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Children's Art Classes
Who: Ages 5-12 years
What: Children's art classes, including printing, drawing, painting & making
Studio times: 11am-5pm Wed, 2pm-5pm Thurs, 11am-5pm Sat (term time)
Venue: Nest Studio, 147 Magill Rd, Stepney SA
Click for more about NEST Studios. |
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Tintype Open Day on Location
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Drypoint & Monoprinting Workshop
Teacher: Simone Tippett of Union St Printmakers
Workshop 1: 10am-4pm, Sun 4 Feb 2018
Workshop 2: 10am-4pm, Sun 18 Feb 2018
Venue: UStP @ Stone & Quoin Studio, 6 Manton St, Hindmarsh SA
Download workshop flyers for Sun 4 Feb or Sun 18 Feb.
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Etching with Aluminium Workshop
Teacher: Simone Tippett of Union St Printmakers
When: 10am-4pm, Sun 11 Feb 2018
Venue: UStP @ Stone & Quoin Studio, 6 Manton St, Hindmarsh SA
Download the workshop flyer.
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7 Week Introduction to Printmaking
Teacher: Hanah Wiliams of Adelaide Central School of Art
When: 6.30-9.30pm, Thurs nights, starting Thurs 15 Feb 2018
Venue: Adelaide Central School of Art, 7 Mulberry Rd, Glenside SA
(via Carpark C, enter from 226 Fullarton Rd, Glenside SA)
Click for the course information.
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Printing Without A Press Workshop
Teacher: Simone Tippett of Union St Printmakers
When: 10am-4pm, Tues 20 Feb 2018
Venue: UStP @ Stone & Quoin Studio, 6 Manton St, Hindmarsh SA
Download the workshop flyer.
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Wood Engraving Workshop
Teacher: Sarah Thame
When: 10am-4pm, Sun 25 Feb 2018
Venue: UStP @ Stone & Quoin Studio, 6 Manton St, Hindmarsh SA
Download the workshop flyer.
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Adelaide Writers Week:
Kids Letterpress Sessions
NEST Studios brings you...
Who: Ages 5-12 years (bookings on the day)
When: Sat 3 & Sun 4 Mar 2018
Sessions: 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm
Teacher: Simone Tippett of Union St Printmakers
Venue: Adelaide Writers Week, near the Women's Pioneer Gardens, Adelaide CBD
Please visit the Kids Corner at Adelaide Writers Week to find out more.
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Introduction to Collagraphs Workshop
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Introduction to Etching Workshop
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Introduction to Linocut Printing Workshop
Teacher: Kimberley Horn of Honeyeater Studio
When: 10am-3pm, Sun 25 Mar 2018
Venue: BRICK+MORTAR CREATIVE, 49 George St, Norwood SA
Click here to for more information or to book.
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Introduction to Beginners Printmaking
Teacher: Simone Tippett of Union St Printmakers
When: 10am-4pm, Tues 3 April 2018
Venue: UStP @ Stone & Quoin Studio, 6 Manton St, Hindmarsh SA
Download the workshop flyer.
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Photopolymer Relief Workshop
Teacher: Julia Wakefield of www.juliawakefield.com.au
When: 10am-4pm, Sun 8 Apr 2018
Venue: Bittondi PrIntmakers Association Inc, Aberfoyle Park SA
Click to find out more.
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Viscosity Printing Workshop
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Photopolymer Intaglio Workshop
Teacher: Julia Wakefield of www.juliawakefield.com.au
When: 10am-4pm, Sun 22 Apr 2018
Venue: Bittondi PrIntmakers Association Inc, Aberfoyle Park SA
Click to find out more.
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Drypoint & Monoprint Workshop
Teacher: Bronwyn Rees , artist in residence at the Firestation Print Studio
2 day workshop: 10am-4pm, Mon 16 & Tues 17 Apr 2018
Venue: Bittondi PrIntmakers Association Inc, Aberfoyle Park SA
Email Bittondi for more information.
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True Grit: Drypoint & Monoprint Workshop
Teacher: Bronwyn Rees , artist in residence at the Firestation Print Studio
2 day workshop: 10am-4pm, Tues 24 & Wed 25 Apr 2018
Venue: UStP @ Stone & Quoin Studio, 6 Manton St, Hindmarsh SA
Download the workshop flyer.
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Introduction to Copper Plate Etching Workshop
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Detail from Nadia Caon's print Stratum for the Skin Deep folio for the International Print Run to San Francisco in September 2017.
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Newsworthy Things...
Interesting articles, achievements, news, links and stuff...
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Letterpress Loveliness
A short film about a one-of-a-kind collection of letterpress plates for printing film advertisements... see here.
And another sexy letterpress film, with a great soundtrack here. |
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Gorgeous Blue Stuff
A short film about traditional Japanese indigo dyeing... see here. |
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Detail from Joshua Searson's packaging for his print titled 28.88 for the Skin Deep folio for the International Print Run to San Francisco in September 2017.
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Opportunity Knocking...
Exhibition call outs, grants, residencies, internships, collaborations, etc.
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Call for Entries: Print/Paper
City of Onkagaringa
Shimmer Photographic Biennale
The only SA arts festival dedicated to celebrating the art of photography and the culture of the camera. Festival dates 14 Sept to 14 Oct 2018.
Applications close: Sun 4 Feb 2018
Click for more information.
Print Council of Australia
2018 Print Commission
Each year the Print Council of Australia commissions Australian & New Zealand artists to create new, original limited edition prints for the Print Commission. Now in its 52nd year, the Print Commission is an extraordinary opportunity to bring your work to the attention of influential interstate curators and educators. Prints from the selected artists will be exhibited nationally and collected by State institutions, galleries and private collectors.
Applications close: Fri 16 Feb 2018
Click for more information.
Murray Bridge Regional Gallery
Artist Residency: Artist Books & Zines
The Murray Bridge Regional Gallery is calling for proposals for a four week artist residency based around the concept of artist books and zines. The residency will complement the State Library of Victoria exhibition Self made: zines and artist books from which will show at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery at the same time as the residency exhibition.
Applications close: Fri 9 Mar 2018
Click for more information.
Artspace Mackay
2018 Libris Awards
Biennial acquisitive and non-acquisitive artists' book awards. Open to Australian citizens and permanent residents over 18 years of age.
Entries close: Mon 19 Mar 2018
Click for more information.
Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
2018 National Works on Paper Award
Biennial acquisitive contemporary works-on-paper award.
Entries close: Fri 6 Apr 2018
Click for more information.
Print Council of Australia
Biannual Print Exchange 2018
The Print Council of Australia's second print exchange, creating an archive of contemporary printmaking in 2018, raising funds for the PCA and returning a random 10 prints to each participating printmaker.
Print deadline: Sun 30 Sept 2018
For more information email Sharron at the PCA or return this form.
umbrella studio contemporary arts
Compact Prints 2018
Open to Australian and international artists.
Registrations close: close date yet to be advised
Click for more information.
The Overwintering Project, Mapping Sanctuary
The Overwintering Project is an ambitious, long-term project by printmaker Kate Gorringe-Smith. The project seeks to raise awareness of our migratory shorebirds and their fragile habitats by inviting artists to make them visible. Open to humans everywhere with an interest in birds and printmaking.
Registrations of interest: are ongoing
Email Kate for more information or click here for more information.
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Call for Entries: Visual Arts Prizes
Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize
Non-acquisitive South Australian 2D and 3D art prize open to Australian visual artists, including printmaking and works-on-paper.
Entries close: Fri 30 Mar 2018
Click for more information.
2018 Biennial Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize
Non-acquisitive art prize open to Australian visual artists of any age, working in any media or style, with the aim of making a statement about or capturing the essence of the Adelaide Park Lands.
Entries close: Tues 1 May 2018
Click for more information.
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Visual Artist Residencies
SOMA Summer 2018 Residency, Mexico
An eight-week program open to international artists, curators, critics and art historians. The program is in English and located in Mexico City. It is designed to promote intense creative work and open dialogue, for artists who wish to critically analyse their work whilst developing new ideas.
Applications close: Mon 5 Feb 2018 (Mexico time)
Click for more information.
And just in case you are thinking that international residencies are not for you... SA artist/printmakers Christobel Kelly, Mei Sheong Wong, Sue Garrard, Jake Holmes, Lauren Simeoni, Grace Myers and Geoff Gibbons - to name just a few - all participated in overseas residencies during 2017.
Huge congratulations to everyone!
And click here for Mei's report on her adventures during 2017.
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Detail from Leo Greenfield's print The Forcefield for the Skin Deep folio for the International Print Run to San Francisco in September 2017.
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Printy Things for Sale
Printmaking equipment (and services) for sale.
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Discounts for PCA Members
If you are a member of the Print Council of Australia, you are eligible for discounts on art materials and framing from the following South Australian PCA supporters over summer:
- Elite Picture Framing: 15% discount on framing. Open business hours, 24 Croydon Rd, Keswick SA.
- Art to Art: Save $20 when you spend over $100 on art materials, in person and online.
- The Strand Gallery: 20% discount on art/printmaking materials. Open gallery hours, 41 The Strand, Pt Elliot SA.
- Union St Printmakers: 20% discount on relief printing materials. Open during UStP class/workshop times only.
- South Australian Museum: 15 months of Museum membership for the price of 12. (Membership starts at a modest $50 and includes free entry to various other museums Australia-wide.)
- Click here for more about discounts for PCA members.
Please show your PCA coupon code (on page 43 of the latest Imprint magazine) or your PCA member receipt when you visit. (These discounts are for the summer edition of Imprint, applicable until 28 February 2018.)
For more information about the printmaking magazine Imprint and other PCA membership benefits, please click here.
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Tooth & Nail Workspace
Contact Jake Holmes to enquire about screenprinting supplies or to arrange for your screen frame to be stripped-coated-exposed. For more information, click here.
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Studio Equipment for Sale
Kay Walker's Wokka Studio sale:
- AGFA Printon CDL 20005 Exposure Unit, in excellent condition. Has been serviced with new globe and has revised manual. Length 1225cm width 1050cm height 1265cm. Best Offer.
- Aquatint box, box width 580mm, depth 740mm and height 1310mm. $500.
- Screen printing package, $500. 4 colour t-shirt carousel (includes 3 platens). Screen drying cabinet on castors with 7 adjustable shelves and 20 screens. It has a fan in one end and is in excellent working order. 2.25m long x 1.125m wide x 1.06m high.
- Large display rack (ex Print Bin), length 1200mm, width 300mm and height 1850mm. $150.
- All items pickup Flagstaff Hill.
- Download information flyer here.
- Email Kay or telephone 0417 088 636.
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Printmaking Gift Vouchers
Contact Simone Tippett of Union St Printmakers to enquire about Gift Vouchers for special occasions. Gift Vouchers can be used for casual printmaking classes, full-day workshops, choosing hand-made prints, paying for print services and buying printmaking materials.
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Life Drawing
Because drawing rocks.
And a drawing a day will change your life... Seriously!
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Fortnightly Drawing & Life Model Class
Teacher: Cynthia Schwertsik of www.cynthiaschwertsik.com
When: fortnightly, 6.30-9pm, 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month
Venue: Union St Studios, 2 Union St, Stepney SA
Email Cynthia to book or click here for more information. |
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Casual Weekly Life Drawing at Norton Summit
Teacher: Julia Wakefield of www.juliawakefield.com.au
Starts back: Thurs 1 Feb 2018
When: weekly, 10am-12.30pm, Thursdays
Venue: Norton Summit Community Centre, 1 Crescent Dr, Norton Summit SA
Click here for more information. |
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Casual Weekly Life / Portrait Drawing at Port Noarlunga
Teacher: Julia Wakefield of www.juliawakefield.com.au
Starts back: Mon 5 Feb 2018
When: weekly, 7pm-8.30pm, Monday evenings
Venue: Port Noarlunga Arts Centre, 22 Gawler St, Port Noarlunga SA
Click here for more information. |
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Drawing in Charcoal
Teacher: Julia Wakefield of www.juliawakefield.com.au
When: 1.30pm-4.30pm, Sun 25 Feb
Venue: Port Noarlunga Arts Centre, 22 Gawler St, Port Noarlunga SA
Click here for more information. |
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If you know of a life drawing class near you...
... please email Simone with the details.
We'd love to include more life drawing in this newsletter. |
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This month's sexy photo is a detail from the first specimen sheet to be printed at Stone & Quoin Studio, generating great excitement and print nerdery. Check out those ampersands!
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Enjoy... And please feel free to share this newsletter with other artists, printmakers, drawers and photographers!
Cheers,
Simone Tippett
Union St Printmakers
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