Slopes
A$18,790
of $18,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 27th Nov 2013 at 12:00PM.
We've made our target! But don't stop now, if we go over $18k this means that we can pay artist fees to all of the artists who have contributed rewards to our campaign, so please keep pledging!
SLOPES is a non-profit, curator-run contemporary art space in Melbourne, Australia. SLOPES presents the work of Australian artists and curators alongside the work of international artists. In this way, SLOPES is international in its scope, staging cross-cultural conversations through contemporary art.
SLOPES will be curated and directed by artist, curator and writer Brooke Babington, aided by the support of board members Melissa Loughnan (Utopian Slumps) and Helen Hughes (Discipline). The program will consist of curated group exhibitions, complemented by experimental music and dance events, film screenings, lectures, round table discussions and publication launches. Exhibition participation will be free for the artists and curators involved and the gallery will not take any commissions from sales.
The gallery will operate for a twelve month period pending its redevelopment. This short time span will ensure that our programming and operations will be of the highest possible calibre, while encouraging experimentation and artistic development.
We have managed to secure the SLOPES space rent free, kindly enabled by Neometro, who have also covered our fit out costs, however we still need funds to operate.
We are hoping that a little bit of grant support will come through in 2014, but in order for the gallery to open to the public on its scheduled date of Thursday 28 November 2013 we need your help!
Here's some information on our first show:
Slopes' inaugural exhibition, 'The Knock-off Show' investigates the various ways in which artists knock-off, rip-off, draw from or are otherwise inspired by the work of other artists – offering a counterpoint to ideas of innovation within the arts. The artists have been given an open invitation to rip-off another artist or style; to reinvent, imitate, appropriate, homage or simply copy other people’s work.
Curated by Brooke Babington and Liang Luscombe, the exhibition features artists Mitch Cairns, Jon Campbell, Lou Hubbard, Diena Georgetti, Kez Hughes, John Meade, Geoff Newton, Ella Sutherland, Gabriele de Santis and Masato Takasaka. 'The Knock-off Show' will run from Friday 29 November to Saturday 21 December 2013.
Jon Campbell, Pure Bewdy, (after John Baldessari, Pure Beauty, 1966-1968). Courtesy the artist and KalimanRawlins, Melbourne.
John Meade, 'Screw Babs', 2010, hydrostone, polyethylene and steel, limited edition of 50. Courtesy the artist and Sutton Gallery, Melbourne.
Lou Hubbard, 'Screw Babs 11', 2011, plastic, wood, metal screws. Courtesy the artist and Sarah Scout, Melbourne.
SLOPES is a non-profit, curator-run contemporary art space in Melbourne, Australia. SLOPES presents the work of Australian artists and curators alongside the work of international artists. In this way, SLOPES is international in its scope, staging cross-cultural conversations through contemporary art.
SLOPES will be curated and directed by artist, curator and writer Brooke Babington, aided by the support of board members Melissa Loughnan (Utopian Slumps) and Helen Hughes (Discipline). The program will consist of curated group exhibitions, complemented by experimental music and dance events, film screenings, lectures, round table discussions and publication launches. Exhibition participation will be free for the artists and curators involved and the gallery will not take any commissions from sales.
The gallery will operate for a twelve month period pending its redevelopment. This short time span will ensure that our programming and operations will be of the highest possible calibre, while encouraging experimentation and artistic development.
We have managed to secure the SLOPES space rent free, kindly enabled by Neometro, who have also covered our fit out costs, however we still need funds to operate.
We are hoping that a little bit of grant support will come through in 2014, but in order for the gallery to open to the public on its scheduled date of Thursday 28 November 2013 we need your help!
Here's some information on our first show:
Slopes' inaugural exhibition, 'The Knock-off Show' investigates the various ways in which artists knock-off, rip-off, draw from or are otherwise inspired by the work of other artists – offering a counterpoint to ideas of innovation within the arts. The artists have been given an open invitation to rip-off another artist or style; to reinvent, imitate, appropriate, homage or simply copy other people’s work.
Curated by Brooke Babington and Liang Luscombe, the exhibition features artists Mitch Cairns, Jon Campbell, Lou Hubbard, Diena Georgetti, Kez Hughes, John Meade, Geoff Newton, Ella Sutherland, Gabriele de Santis and Masato Takasaka. 'The Knock-off Show' will run from Friday 29 November to Saturday 21 December 2013.
Jon Campbell, Pure Bewdy, (after John Baldessari, Pure Beauty, 1966-1968). Courtesy the artist and KalimanRawlins, Melbourne.
John Meade, 'Screw Babs', 2010, hydrostone, polyethylene and steel, limited edition of 50. Courtesy the artist and Sutton Gallery, Melbourne.
Lou Hubbard, 'Screw Babs 11', 2011, plastic, wood, metal screws. Courtesy the artist and Sarah Scout, Melbourne.
The Challenges
The major foreseeable problem for SLOPES will be dealing with funding issues. We plan to initiate our own complementary revenue streams through bar sales at openings and events, a small publication store and merchandise.
As we are operating for a limited time of twelve months our dynamism and experience in operating from small budgets will ensure that we can survive the period.
As we are operating for a limited time of twelve months our dynamism and experience in operating from small budgets will ensure that we can survive the period.
You'll get a 1.25 inch SLOPES badge to proudly pin on your bag or lapel, as well as a SLOPES sticker. Everyone who contributes $10 or more will also have their name listed on the SLOPES thank you page of its soon-to-be launched website, www.slopesprojects.org. All contributors will also receive an invitation to the inaugural opening.
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Est. delivery is Dec 13
You'll get a tote bag, badge and sticker to proudly tote your support of SLOPES. Every contributor of $25 or more will also have their name published on the thank you page of the SLOPES website and will receive an invitation to the inaugural opening.
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Est. delivery is Dec 13
You'll get a Hamish Munro limited edition SLOPES squid. You can use it as a keyring, to hang off your bag or mobile phone, or to hang off a necklace. Munro's SLOPES squids are made of white rubber with a glitter surface and are 25cm long. Everyone who contributes to this category will also have their name listed on the thank you page of the SLOPES website and will receive an invitation to the inaugural opening.
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Est. delivery is Dec 13
You'll get a limited edition SLOPES Pack-a-pop multi coloured bangle from Hamish Munro. Each bangle will be unique, using the same colours. Every person who contributes to this category will also have their name listed on the thank you page of the SLOPES website and will receive an invitation to the inaugural opening.
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Est. delivery is Jan 14
You'll get a limited edition Christopher LG Hill print, 'Utter Slight Sentence Reform', 2013, measuring 42 x 30cm in an edition of 50. Every contributor of $75 or more will also have their name published on the thank you page of the SLOPES website and will receive an invitation to the inaugural opening.
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Est. delivery is Dec 13
You'll get the whole package! A SLOPES badge, sticker, tote bag, Hamish Munro SLOPES squid, a Christopher LG Hill print *plus* a 'Utopian Slumps: The Collingwood Years' book. Every contributor of $150 or more will also have their name published on the thank you page of the SLOPES website and will receive an invitation to the inaugural opening.
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Est. delivery is Dec 13
You'll get a copy of Kieren Seymour's video piece produced for the SLOPES Pozible campaign. Entitled 'SLOPES' and dated 2013 the HD video will come in DVD format, signed and dated by the artist in an edition of 5, duration 0:02:29. Every contributor of $250 or more will also have their name published on the thank you page of the SLOPES website and will receive an invitation to the inaugural opening.
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Est. delivery is Dec 13
You'll get a beautiful Mina Perhonen book valued at $375. A true collector's item, this book is about cult Japanese design phenomenon Mina Perhonen. It's a sumptuous, large-scale, leather-cased special edition, one of only a small handful in Australia. You'll get it for $300, as well as good karma for supporting SLOPES! The lucky person claiming this reward will be thanked on the SLOPES website, receive an invitation to the inaugural opening, AND a $150 SLOPES package! www.ganimstore.com.au.
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Est. delivery is Jan 14
You'll get a limited edition Matthew Benjamin resin croissant. Extending from his recent bodies of work 'Prada Idea' (2011) and 'Bagatelle' (2012) Matthew's practice investigates the human desire to commodify, and the sense of belonging or assertion of status that an object may confer upon its owner. The lucky three claiming this reward will be thanked on the SLOPES website, receive an invitation to the inaugural opening, AND a $150 SLOPES package!
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Est. delivery is Jan 14
You'll get a Sanné Mestrom limited edition bronze sculpture. Entitled 'Self Portrait (Working Woman)' the piece is a lost wax cast bronze "bottle opener" measuring 16 x 6 x 3.5cm. Contributors who pledge $1,000 or more also gain preview access to each SLOPES exhibition, acknowledgement on the thank you page of the SLOPES website and an invitation to the inaugural SLOPES opening. The SLOPES team, Brooke Babington, Helen Hughes and Melissa Loughnan, will also invite you to a celebratory lunch!
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Est. delivery is Dec 13
You'll get a $20 voucher to spend at Gelato Messina's newest store at 237 Smith St Fitzroy on your gelato of choice, plus the good feeling of knowing that your contribution is helping SLOPES! As one of only three lucky people able to claim this reward, you will have your name listed on the thank you page of the SLOPES website, will receive an invitation to the inaugural opening, and a SLOPES badge and sticker! www.gelatomessina.com.
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Est. delivery is Jan 14
You'll get a 48 pack of Who Gives A Crap's Limited Edition Christmas product. A soft, recycled toilet paper that builds toilets in the developing world - the perfect Christmas gift! Valued at $35. Pick up from SLOPES. As only five lucky people are able to claim this reward, those who contribute to this category will also have their name listed on the thank you page of the SLOPES website, will receive an invitation to the inaugural opening, and a SLOPES badge and sticker! www.whogivesacrap.org
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Est. delivery is Jan 14
'Utopian Slumps: The Collingwood Years' is a retrospective publication documenting the exhibitions and events that took place during the gallery's non-profit years from 2007 to 2009. Designed by Chase & Galley, the publication includes illustrations from artists and texts from curators and arts writers. Regular RRP: $45. Every contributor of $35 or more will also have their name published on the thank you page of the SLOPES website and will receive an invitation to the inaugural opening.
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Est. delivery is Jan 14
You'll get a Discipline package consisting of the first three issues of Discipline magazine, as well as a Discipline calico tote bag. Everyone who contributes to this category will also have their name listed on the thank you page of the SLOPES website and will receive an invitation to the inaugural opening.
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Est. delivery is Dec 13
You'll get a Third Drawer Down x David Shrigley package with an Everything Is Good tea towel ($40) and a Herion and Cocaine set of ceramic salt and pepper shakers ($130) measuring 12 x 5 x 2cm each, made from fine bone China. The total value is $170, you'll get it for $140, and good karma for supporting SLOPES! This lucky person will be thanked on the SLOPES website, will be invited to the inaugural opening AND will get a SLOPES tote bag to store their goods in! www.thirddrawerdown.com.
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Est. delivery is Jan 14
You'll get a dinner for two at Moon Under Water consisting of a set four course menu with matched wines. Named after a George Orwell essay, Moon Under Water is the dining room in the heart of Builders Arms Hotel presenting the acclaimed food of Andrew McConnell and Josh Murphy. This lucky person will be thanked on the SLOPES website and invited to the inaugural opening. They will also receive a copy of 'Utopian Slumps: The Collingwood Years'. www.buildersarmshotel.com.au/moon-under-water
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Est. delivery is Jan 14
You'll get a Dagmar Rousset package consisting of an Anntian wool knit collar/circle scarf ($420), an ALL Knitwear + Baggu duck bag ($69), a Georgie Cummings porcelain necklace ($80) and a Red Brick for Dagmar Rousset silk scarf ($70). The total value is $639, you'll get it for $500 and good karma for supporting SLOPES! This lucky person will be thanked on the SLOPES website, will receive an invitation to the inaugural opening, AND a bonus $150 SLOPES package! www.dagmarrousset.com.
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Est. delivery is Jan 14
You'll get a Thomas Jeppe sculpture entitled 'Light as a log', dated 2011. Made from cast fibreglass resin, fluorescent tubing, acrylic, architrave switch, steel, concrete, wood, cable and fez, it measures 50 x 50 x 25cm and is an edition of 8, each piece unique. The lucky person to get this work also gains preview access to each SLOPES exhibition, a thank you on the SLOPES website and an invitation to the inaugural SLOPES opening. The SLOPES team will also invite you to a celebratory lunch!
1 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Dec 13