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24 High Street, Northcote

A COVID SAFE YEAR

March 2021

In January, Arts Project Australia welcomed staff and artists back to its Northcote building. To ensure social distancing and a COVID-safe studio, the downstairs gallery space became a second studio. Satellite Arts, the online studio program, is relaunching to sit alongside the in-house studio program from April 2021.

The APA gallery has moved to a new contemporary art space within Collingwood Yards at 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood and will relaunch its exhibition program from Saturday 20 March with Where the Art Is.

As always, we are looking toward the latest news and health advice and will make adjustments as needed. We look forward to engaging with both artists and supporters over 2021 – whether that is online or in person.

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SUE ROFF / Executive Director

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"When the world puts its 'serious face' on, life c

"When the world puts its 'serious face' on, life can get heavy," writes Dr Marion Piper. "But when I see the world through Cathy Staughton's eyes, I don't feel like I have to get so wound up."

Spend time with the 'Where the Art Is' catalogue, now published on APA's Digital Bookshelf. The catalogue documents the first exhibition presented at APA's gallery at Collingwood Yards and the first showing of art following the COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020. Reflecting on the joy of exhibiting after the challenges, the 'Where the Art Is' catalogue showcases the exhibition's collection of work by ten artists as well as an essay by Dr Marion Piper' Words make worlds.'

Image | Mark Smith, 'Increase,' material, stuffing and thread, 50 x 300cm, 2021.

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Have plans to visit APA's new gallery space? Note

Have plans to visit APA's new gallery space? Note that the gallery will be closed Thursday 8, Saturday 10 and Friday 16 April as Arts Project Australia staff undertake annual training and planning. The good news - 'Where the Art Is' is now online! The exhibition ruminates on the year that was 2020 and can be browsed on APA's virtual exhibition page from wherever you are. Link in bio.

John Bates and Julian Martin are pleased to presen

John Bates and Julian Martin are pleased to present work in 'Weaving Futures' at the Australian Tapestry Workshop.

In 2020, the ‘Weaving Futures’ project provided these artists with an opportunity to expand their practices through the lens of tapestry design. Nurturing creativity during a challenging time – the project disseminated skills and knowledge through different mediums and across generations.

Spanning both the gallery and ATW weaving studio this exhibition explores the exciting possibilities of contemporary tapestry design by Australian artists.

The exhibition runs until 21 May with ATW open Tuesday through Friday and offering 2 viewing sessions each day, with a limit of 10 visitors at anytime: 10 am – 12.30 pm and 2– 5pm.

Image | John Bates, 'Not titled,' 2017, acrylic on paper, 38 x 56 cm.

The gallery will close over the Easter long weeken

The gallery will close over the Easter long weekend, with hopes that all APA supporters, staff and artists enjoy a break of free movement and exploration with loved ones after a year of lockdown challenges and dissapointing holidays. The APA gallery will open from next Wednesday 7 April during usual weekday hours 11am-6pm.

Image | Wendy Dawson, Not titled (orange and blue), 2010.

Michael Camakaris has been selected as a finalist

Michael Camakaris has been selected as a finalist in the Burnie Print Prize.

Established in 2007 by the Burnie Regional Art Gallery (BRAG), the prize is open to artists from Australia and Oceania to develop the gallery’s print collection, present the best of contemporary printmaking, support artists who work with the print medium, foster innovation in the print medium, promote an appreciation of the fine art of printmaking, recognise and celebrate craftsmanship, and explore possibilities of the medium in contemporary practice

The Burnie Print Prize 2021 prize winner will be announced at the opening of the exhibition on Friday 26 March 2021. The exhibition closes Saturday 1 May and is open during gallery hours Monday to Friday 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday 11am to 4pm. Closed Sunday & Public Holidays.

Image | Michael Camakaris, 'Apocalyptic Still (and Mostly Dead) Life,' 2020, drypoint on paper, 29 x 45 cm, MICAP20-0001 1/3.

We have been loving seeing you at the APA gallery,

We have been loving seeing you at the APA gallery, but we are still settling into our new space at Collingwood Yards. Be advised that the gallery will be closed tomorrow, Friday 26 March, during usual opening hours as the team finalises a back of house installation. Come back to check out current exhibition 'Where the Art Is' this weekend 12-4 pm Sat & Sun or from next week 11 am-6 pm Wed-Fri.

Photography | Natalie Jurrjens

Thanks to all who joined APA over the last two wee

Thanks to all who joined APA over the last two weekends: firstly to launch the vibrant Collingwood Yards and champion APA's place within the community, and then for a celebratory opening of 'Where the Art Is,' APA's first exhibition in the new gallery space.

'Where the Art Is' ruminates on the year that was, while firmly looking forward to a new future and runs until Saturday 1 May during gallery hours 11 am-6 pm Tues-Fri and 12-4 pm Sat & Sun.

Photography | Natalie Jurrjens

@collingwood_yards @nataliejurrjens

Georgia Szmerling exhibits in 'Flora,' a series of

Georgia Szmerling exhibits in 'Flora,' a series of exhibitions, programs and events across the City of Greater Dandenong, offering new perspectives and renewing our wonder for the plant world.

See Georgia Szmerling's work at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre alongside artists from around Australia in an exhibition exploring our intrinsic and unique connection to native flora from the desert to the forest.

The exhibition runs 25 March – 1 May 2021 with the Walker Street Gallery open 12-4pm Tuesday through Friday.

Image | Georgia Szmerling, ‘National Park Wildflower Manitoba Canada Bay Coast,’ 2017, acrylic on paper, 50 x 70 cm.

Julian Martin has been selected as a finalist in t

Julian Martin has been selected as a finalist in the Dobell Drawing Prize. Since 2019, the National Art School has partnered with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation to produce the Dobell Drawing Prize, a new iteration of the Dobell Prize which ran between 1993 and 2012. The biennial prize is the leading drawing exhibition in Australia and celebrates technical skill, innovation and expanded definitions of drawing. The $30,000 acquisitive prize will be awarded at the opening of the finalists’ exhibition at NAS Gallery on 25 March 2021. The exhibition then runs until 22 May 2021.

Image| Julian Martin, Not titled, 2019

'Where the Art Is' opens this Saturday 20 March at

'Where the Art Is' opens this Saturday 20 March at APA's new gallery space at Collingwood Yards. As today marks 365 days since closing the gallery, APA is greatly antipicating sharing art with you once again. The inaugural exhibition 'Where the Art Is' ruminates on the year that was, while firmly looking forward to a new future. Register for your 20 minute viewing session for the opening event, or reconnect with us during usual gallery hours 11am-4pm Tues-Fri and 12-4pm Sat & Sun from Sunday 21 March.

Join the Arts Project Australia team and make a di

Join the Arts Project Australia team and make a difference in the Australian contemporary art world by advocating for artists living with a disability. Applications for the two current vacancies both close this week; see more details on APA's Career page.

Arts Project's new gallery space is having a speci

Arts Project's new gallery space is having a special preview by joining Collingwood Yards' open day this Saturday 13 March. From midday until 6pm, be the first to reconnect with the APA gallery since last March's closure ahead of the official opening on Saturday 20 March. Following your visit, discover all Collingwood Yards has to offer by exploring other gallery and creative organisations while also enjoying live music, an all-day art and design market and a series of talks and workshops.

Image credit: Peter Clarke, Collingwood Yards.

Another exciting career opportunity is opening up

Another exciting career opportunity is opening up at Arts Project Australia.

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced art registrars and administrators, proficient in managing database systems and documenting 2D artwork.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic gallery team that supports over 150 artists through its gallery and stockroom processes including coordinating the safe storage and documentation of artwork, as well as maintenance of the image library for selected artworks from our studio program.

The role encompasses 22.5 hours each week.

Applications close on Sunday 21 March at 5pm EST.

Find more application details on the Careers page on APA’s website.

Have you ever thought of joining the Arts Project

Have you ever thought of joining the Arts Project team? We are on the hunt for a new staff artist digital specialist.

Arts Project Australia offers an ongoing studio-based art program staffed by practising artists, providing support and assistance to people living with intellectual disabilities wishing to develop their artistic skills and creative output in an engaged and sustained way.

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced practitioners, proficient in digital media across a multitude of areas. The successful candidate will join a team that facilitates studio sessions with the artists in all areas of digitally based art including photography and video, and more broadly when required, a proficiency with traditional art materials.

The role encompasses 15 hours per week on Thursdays and Fridays.

Find more application details on the Careers page on APA's website.

After a year-long hiatus, the Arts Project gallery

After a year-long hiatus, the Arts Project gallery is reopening its doors – in a new location.

The APA gallery is moving from its Northcote building, which continues as a studio, to a contemporary art space within Collingwood Yards, a new arts precinct in Melbourne's inner north. APA finds itself in good company, exhibiting art alongside Bus Projects and Westspace.

APA launches its Collingwood space with ‘Where the Art Is’ from Saturday 20 March until Saturday 1 May. The exhibition ruminates on the year that was, while firmly looking forward to a new future and features artists Alan Constable, Chris Mason, Cathy Staughton, amongst others.

Visit the APA website for more information.

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Arts Project Australia changed the way we connecte

Arts Project Australia changed the way we connected with you in 2020. This year, we plan on continuing to ride the tide of transformation and innovation. Stay tuned for a big announcement — coming soon.

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"I hope people change their perspectives around disability and expectations are raised and we see more people telling their stories because they’ve read this book."

'Growing Up Disabled in Australia' is a new anthology speaking on the experience of living with a disability and features artwork by Art Project Australia’s Wendy Dawson on the front cover.

Arts Project caught up with 'Growing Up Disabled' editor Carly Findlay to explore the books’ different stories and prominent themes while also discussing the growing power and influence of disability-centred writing in Australian literature.

Read or listen via 'Love from the Studio' link in bio.

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Four days until V day, love is thick in these work

Four days until V day, love is thick in these works from Arts Project Australia.
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Influenced by Tim Burton's 2010 Alice in Wonderland, Daniel Pace's fluid application of hot pink brings forth a fantastical romantic layer to the classic tale. Chris O'Brien's artist zine 'The Kris and Chelsea Collection' is typical of the artist's ability to place himself and his friends in domestic narratives imbued with humour. Mark Smith's work, with its waxy pastel aesthetic and 'It's Love' enclosed in a heart, glows with passion.
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Each week, we showcase pieces from our stockroom for you to discover the work of Arts Project Australia artists. Visit the Arts Project Australia online stockroom to learn more about these artists or to purchase their work. 
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 Artworks:
Daniel Pace, Not titled, 2018
Chris O'Brien, The Kris and Chelsea Collection, 2019
Mark Smith, It's Love, 2019
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As part of the Outsider Art Fair, Salon 94 Freeman

As part of the Outsider Art Fair, Salon 94 Freemans presents of 'Semiotic Terrain: Art from Australia and New Zealand' featuring both Julian Martin, represented by Fleisher/Ollman, and Alan Constable, represented by DUTTON.

Founded in New York in 1993, the Outsider Art Fair is the original art fair concentrating specifically on self- taught art. The 29th edition of OAF includes a hybrid of online and in-person components, featuring 7 curated exhibitions across 5 locations around Manhattan, in addition to a robust lineup of online viewing rooms powered by Artlogic, showcasing 45 exhibitors from 29 cities representing 9 countries.

Courtesy the Outsider Art Fair. Photo by Olya Vysotskaya.

@duttongallery @salon94 @fleisherollman @outsiderartfair @olya.vysotskaya

Three artworks holding a pensive nature feature in

Three artworks holding a pensive nature feature in this week’s Enter the Stockroom selection.
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Fiona Longhurt’s abstract work presents contrasting colours with a sphere-like centre of patterned vivid circles orbiting over a blanket black and blue background. Jordan Dymke’s gouache still life is sombre with a gun laying placid on a grey box in an empty, colourless space. The third image by Wendy Dawson shows repetitive paint pen marks made across the paper, the spacious white marks sit spaciously over dense black and dark blue patterns.
- Each week, we showcase pieces from our stockroom for you to discover the work of Arts Project Australia artists. Visit the Arts Project Australia online stockroom to learn more about these artists or to purchase their work. - Artworks:
Fiona Longhurst, Not titled, 2018
Jordan Dymke, Not titled, 2019
Wendy Dawson, Not titled, 2017
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