Graphic Novels

I remember reading or viewing my first graphic novel (outside of Archie & Veronica) almost 20 years ago. It was a dark and brooding affair, which has stayed with me. In a few black and white pages the author managed to terrify, elate and infuriate me-it was great. Unfortunately I lent it to a friend and it was never to be seen again.
Josh Santospirito is doing some great work that can be viewed on his website. He is also planning towards an exhibition at Inflight later in 2012. Check it out http://www.joshuasantospiritoart.com/

Watermark Design

This is an exciting collaboration between designer Fiona Tabart and ceramicist Peter Battaglene. One of their many pieces is on display as part of the LACE exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney.

A literary man

I was lucky enough to have tea this morning with a very well read gentleman, Mr Thomas Connelly. The green tea from Tricycle Cafe provided the perfect accompaniment to the conversation which revolved around poetry, James Joyce, Shakespeare and a bunch of Tasmanian writers who have frequented his second hand bookshop Shambles.
They come, they read from their books while punters sip wine and nibble on Tassie cheese. It all sounds very civilised, but definitely unpretentious. Thomas has so much knowledge about authors, poetry and literature and is an advocate for writers, artists and performers. Along with monthly readings, the shop also hosts exhibitions and other events.
It is definitely worth dropping into this little bookshop, especially to spend some time chatting with Thomas, but in the meantime check out his blog at http://bogong-moth.blogspot.com

Shambles Bookshop
Shop 4, 5/5 Fitzroy Street, Sorell Ph: 6269 2496

SEVENTH ACCEPTING PROPOSALS

SEVENTH ACCEPTING PROPOSALS; for Gallery 1, Gallery 2, Project Space and Night Screen for the July to December 2012 Calendar. Application close: Friday 30th March 2012

For more information on how to apply for exhibitions visit: http://seventhgallery.org/proposals/  or www.seventhgallery.org

Setouchi Triennale

Organisers are calling for art proposals for the second version of the Setouchi Triennale held in 2013 (Application Period is from 17 to 31 May, 2012), a contemporary art festival that takes place on several islands of the Seto Inland Sea. Seven Australian artists participated in the inaugural festival which attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors. Please visit http://setouchi.australia.or.jp/en/ for information on the Australian participation in the 2013 festival. Link for entering is http://setouchi-artfest.jp/en/news/post/933/Setouchi+Triennale+2013+Call+for+Art+Proposals%3A+Guidelines+for+Applicants/

Call for entries

Nectar Magazine is a fine art publication that is currently looking for submissions for the theme “Most of Us Die.” Any type of art and writing is accepted.

Current Theme: Most of Us Die   Deadline: June 1, 2012

Medium: ANYTHING. Writing, photos, illustration, design, photos of sculptures or performance, paintings, etc. If it fits the theme, they want to see it.

Images: They would like up to 10 .jpg files with a minimum of 1000 pixels on the long side, 72 dpi.

Writing: If you have writing, send up to 4 pieces or up to 30 pages total in .doc/.docx/.rtf/.pdf format. If your image is chosen, they will ask for a higher resolution image for publication.

Info: Your name as you would like it to be published, Title, Year, and Medium for each piece. Please include a short explanation of the work, unless you feel that it explains itself. Name of gallery that the piece is represented by, if applicable.

SUBMISSION IS FREE   Email entries to NectarMagazine@gmail.com. Feel free to ask questions too. They will notify you after the deadline if your work is chosen to be published in this issue.

BraveArt - a new gallery

A new gallery is opening in Longford called BraveArt Gallery. Check out the website.