After the success of Net Work in December last year, I am again bringing a diverse group of artists together to showcase a big exhibition. This time the exhibition will be hosted in Maryborough in Regional Queensland and has a rather unique aspect to it.
Taking the 'artist swap' concept one step further, Exchange features art works by 55 contemporary artists - each artist is contributing one piece to swap with another artist in the exhibition and another piece that will be available for purchase, both works will be included in the exhibition during November 2011.
I chose Maryborough in regional Queensland as opportunities to view contemporary art in the region are limited to a very small number of venues, so the opportunity to showcase so many talented artists from around the country in this one show was one I thought would truyly benefit the community.
The artists in Exchange are drawn from my contacts and reside in diverse metropolitan and regional areas around Australia: 12 from Queensland; 11 from NSW; 28 from Victoria; 1 each from Tasmania, WA and SA; and one Brisbane expat who is sending her works from Montpellier in France.
Many hours have been put into bringing this exhibition together and the artists have contributed to cover basic costs. But I am so excited by the calibre of this exhibition I would love to develop a small catalogue as a momento of this quite unique show. I'd also love to be able to pay for some advertising to help elevate the profiles of these enormously talented artists.
So, I am offering a few incentives, including a number of my own art works, to raise funds towards this exhibition.
My minimum goal is $1500 to fund printing of a simple 6 page catalogue.
For another $2500 I could also pay for some design work, display coverage in the Art Almanac and full page advert in one art glossy publication, so the 'dream goal' is $4000. By going for the dream goal I can really promote this project, the wonderful artists and a fantastic event in regional Queensland.
Here are just a few examples of the work that will be part of Exchange.
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Receive a copy of fold out catalogue(minimum size will be 21 x 21cm 6 page fold out), a copy of our A4 sized poster and our appreciation.
Receive a copy of our catalogue (minimum size will be 21 x 21cm 6 page fold out), a copy of our A4 sized poster and our thanks expressed on our Facebook page and Twitter.
Aside from our thanks expressed on our Facebook page and Twitter you will also receive a selection of 8 postcards from some of the exhibiting artists, a copy of our catalogue (minimum size will be 21 x 21cm 6 page fold out) and a copy of our A4 sized poster.
Receive a copy of our fold out catalogue(minimum size will be 21 x 21cm 6 page fold out), a copy of our A4 sized poster and our appreciation. PLUS a copy of the Net Work: The TLF Exhibition catalogue. The catalogue is 25cm x 22cm (A4 size) 48 full colour pages. The cover is printed on 300gsm silk art and pages are printed on 130gsm silk art. Includes many colour reproductions, information about the artists (many of whom are also in Exchange), an eloquent essay by Robert Hollingworth, introduction by the curator and acknowledgements.
Receive a selection of 10 postcards of works by various artists in the exhibition, along with a copy of our fold out catalogue(minimum size will be 21 x 21cm 6 page fold out), a copy of our A4 sized poster and our thanks on Twiter and Facebook. PLUS a copy of the Net Work: The TLF Exhibition catalogue. The catalogue is 25cm x 22cm (A4 size) 48 full colour pages. The cover is printed on 300gsm silk art and pages are printed on 130gsm silk art. Includes many colour reproductions, information about the artists (many of whom are also in Exchange), an eloquent essay by Robert Hollingworth, introduction by the curator and acknowledgements.
One original work on paper by Brisbane artist Sue Beyer. 'Gate', acrylic and posca pen on canvas paper, 15 x 21cm (unframed)
'Wolf Mother' mounted print by Queensland artist Meaghan Shelton. The image is printed on Hahnemuhle photographic paper with an off white mount then mounted on foam core, all acid free archival quality inks and papers. Limited to 1000 prints. Size including mount is 61 x 48cm. The original painting is Synthetic Polymer on canvas. Normal price $180. Special fundraising price $150
One original digital Print on BFK Rives rag paper by Amanda van Gils. From the 'Homesickness' series, these prints are limited to editions of 5. 2 of each are available through Pozible Your choice of either: 'This could be anyplace 5', pigment print on rag paper 2011. OR 'This could be anyplace 3', pigment print on rag paper 2011. Shown left to right Both are unframed. The image size is 39 x 50cm printed on paper sized 58x79cm, which can be trimmed for framing. Normal gallery price $395 for each. Special one-off fundraising price $180 each.
One original framed drawing by Vito Manfredi (http://www.vitomanfredi.com ) Your choice of either: 'Clear Spot' watercolour pencil on paper, 30x21cm (left), OR 'Snout',watercolour pencil on paper, 30x21cm (right). Both mounted and framed in light timber frame. Framed size 37 x 48cm. Normal gallery price $690. Special one-off fundraising price $280 each.
One original oil painting by Amanda van Gils. Your choice of either: 'Bruce Hwy #3' oil on canvas, 30.5x41cm OR 'Bruce Hwy #6' oil on canvas, 30.5x41cm OR 'Bruce Hwy #9' oil on canvas, 30.5x41cm (shown here left to right) Normal gallery price $1200 for each. Special one-off fundraising price $500 each. One of each is available, if you see the nunber 2 or 1 listed under the 'available' please message me to check that the one you want is still available.
One original oil painting by Amanda van Gils. Your choice of either: 'View from a speeding train 5 (Barcelona to Nice)' oil on linen 51 x 61cm OR 'View from a speeding train 17 (Barcelona to Montpellier)' oil on linen 51 x 61cm Shown here left to right Normal gallery price $1900 each. Special one-off fundraising price $950 each. One of each is available, if you see the nunber 1 listed under the 'available' please message me to check that the one you want is still available.
One large original oil painting by Amanda van Gils. 'Blink' oil on canvas, 91x122cm Normal gallery price $3900. Special one-off fundraising price $2500 each.