Wednesday, February 17, 2010

AND THE WINNER IS SYDNEY



Feel like attending an "international" conference on your own turf for a change?
Well the "gang" who had their conference in Venice last year are coming to Sydney University this year! Here is their website info.

Why not submit a paper? Info here - deadline March 11th 2010.

The 2010 Conference will be held in University of Sydney, Australia from 22-25 July 2010.

The 2010 Arts Conference will address a range of critically important issues and themes relating to the arts in society. Plenary speakers will include leading thinkers and practitioners in the arts, as well as paper, workshop and colloquium presentations by researchers and practitioners in all fields of artistic engagement.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

BOUT THAT WEEKEND IN MAY.....

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Photoshop master class weekend- Digiscapes II

Join art and design educators for an inspirational residential weekend
of teacher professional development at our award winning Education
Centre. Workshops will explore photoshop, photography and e-learning.
Expert tuition is provided by Photoshop gurus Di Goodman and Kerry
Short, with years of integrating digital techniques and e-learning in
the secondary art and design curriculum. Develop personal skills and
explore teaching and learning in the creative use of Photoshop in a
studio setting. Explore online collaborative learning spaces and
discover colour management tools and digital printing

Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 May

Boyd Education Centre, Riversdale
For further details contact Education Manager Mary Preece
mary@bundanon.com.au, 4422 2100


BIENNALE IS STARTING TO GET REALLY EXCITING

Wang Qingsong's installation will feature in the Biennale. From ABC news article

Interesting article on ABC news on the Biennale. I am impatient to see this installation!
Be sure to sign up for the updates from Facebook and the eNews from the Biennale site:) Program highlights announced today!!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Monday, February 8, 2010

FIRST WORKSHOP OF THE YEAR


EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE DESIGN OBJECT GALLERY SURRY HILLS
Monday 15th March 9:30 - 3:30 $80.00


See FLYER for more details.

The talks will be held at Object Gallery in conjunction with the exhibition State.Respond: Exploring Sustainable Design.

Creative directors of 5 design studios were asked to respond to a statement about design and sustainability. This resulted in transformation of Object Gallery into a laboratory of ideas exhibiting the words and designs of designers with very different practices.


Sunday, February 7, 2010

CONTEMPORARY ART EVENTS @ AGNSW


Looks like some great things coming up at the AGNSW.

Gilbert & George on Valentine's Day!!