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
Monday, February 20, 2012
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
For more information on how to apply for exhibitions visit: http://seventhgallery.org/proposals/ or www.seventhgallery.org
Sunday, February 19, 2012
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://
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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.
Monday, February 13, 2012
BraveArt - a new gallery
A new gallery is opening in Longford called BraveArt Gallery. Check out the website.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Jackeys Marsh Forest Festival Art Trail 2012
I was lucky enough to experience the work of Tasmanian artists at the recent Art Trail at Jackeys Marsh Forest Festival. Check out my review at writeresponse
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Cricket Art Prize - $20 000
The Cricket Art Prize is an interesting art competition with $20 000 of prize money available. Artists are invited to submit works completed in the year prior to the closing date of 21st August 2012. It can be figurative, semi-abstract, still life, figure in landscape and in most medium.
This is a NSW administered prize, but is open to artists nationally. Email derekz@cricketprize.org or call 0411 572 100 for more information.
This is a NSW administered prize, but is open to artists nationally. Email derekz@cricketprize.org or call 0411 572 100 for more information.
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