eNews May 2012
Quicklinks: Workshops and Courses Grants & Funding Awards and Prizes Residency & AIR Programs
Jobs and Opportunities Online Studies Resources and Links Arts Law
In this edition...
Welcome to this edition of Flying Arts eNews.
Highlights in this edition include the FREE forum on Artist Insurance, the launch of Write about Art and a new movie promotion. All the Artist Career links have been updated and as part of our new relationship with the Arts Law Centre, each edition we will feature a legal case study.
If you’re an artist looking to extend your practice, a teacher looking for new skills to take to your students, or an artsworker looking become more business savvy, there is plenty on offer for you over the coming months.
Organisation News
Flying Arts AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Association took place on Thursday 19 April at the Balfour Hotel, New Farm. After many years of great service to the Association Jan Manton and Beverley Trivett stepped down and two new members were elected: Margo McOmish and John O'Toole. Glenda Sacre was elected as President and Chair.
The meeting voted unanimously to change the name of the Association to 'Flying Arts Alliance' to reflect the traditions and legacy of two great arts organisations and herald in a new organisation for the future. The new name will take effect once the paperwork is completed.
Workshops and Events
Brisbane PD4Artists Series
Wednesday 23 - May ArtForum: Understanding insurance for artists (Live and Online)
Insurance for artists. What is it? How does it work? Why should you have it? Greg Naulty of Local Community Insurance Services will explain the insurance cover available to accredited members of Flying Arts and answer questions you may have on this and other insurance matters. Register here now or call 3216 1322. This is presented live and by web cast*.
Cost: FREE – Limited Places*
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Location: Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, 420 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
*NOTE: If you can’t make this forum but want to participate in the webinar – register your interest at: admin2@flyingarts.org.au.
To see the full artist PD program for Brisbane click here
2012 Queensland Regional Art Awards
Entry for the 2012 QRAA is now open. All artists aged 15+ living and working regional and remote Queensland are eligible to enter. There are a number of prizes to be won including the grand prize, people's choice prize, young artist development award, digital art prize and the TAFTA textile prize. A specially curated exhibition will tour Queensland in 2013.
For entry form and more information about the 2012 QRAA click here
2012 Artiz - Young Artist Development Program
Applications are now open for the 2012 Young Artist Development Program to be held again in Townsville this year. This event is a great opportunity for aspiring young high school artists in years 10-12 to spend four full days immersed in arts practice, learn new skills and gain greater insight into further education and career opportunities.
For application form and more information about Artiz - Young Artist Development Program click here
Write about Art
'Write about Art’ is a critical writing development program for Queensland students from state and non-state schools in Years 11 and 12. This year 30 students will be selected to have their work published in a full colour anthology by Eyeline Magazine, a leading visual art journal. Students will work with established industry mentors to hone their writing skills and produce high quality work for publication. Mentoring will take place in a one day Brisbane-based workshop as well as online. Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered for regional students to ensure the workshop is accessible for everyone who is selected
For application form and more information click here
Member Services
Arts Law Case Study
What do you do when your artwork is used without credit and without your consent? Visual artist Giles Ryder creates art from industrial materials. When a photo of one of his works appeared in the paper, his initial delight turned to disappointment when he realized that he hadn’t even been named as the artist. He asked the Arts Law Centre of Australia for advice. They wrote to the newspaper publisher, who apologised and re-published the photo of the artwork with a proper caption, in a prominent part of the paper. Artists have moral rights, one of which is the right to be identified and named as the author of their work. If you have any legal questions or require advice, contact the Arts Law Centre of Australia at: www.artslaw.com.au. Ph: 1800 221 457.
For the full story click here.
Artist Insurance
Flying Arts offers practicing visual artists, craft workers and designers access to very cost effective insurance cover. This insurance (underwritten by QBE) is only available to Flying Arts Accredited Members and covers: general liability; professional indemnity; product liability property in care, custody and control; and teaching. The next round of insurance coverage beginning 1 June 2012 closes on Monday 21 May.
For more information about the policy and membership go to Flying Arts Artists' Insurance. Members of the former QAA who transferred their membership will receive a renewal notice next month.
Art Materials and Supplies
Art Shed Brisbane offers Flying Arts members (including former QAA members) generous rates and discounts on art materials and supplies. To be eligible you must produce your current member card at the time of purchase. 274 Montague Road (corner of Scott Street) West End. Phone: (07) 38461330. www.artshedbrisbane.com.au
Workshop Discounts
Flying Arts members are entitled to 2 x $25 discount vouchers for workshop fees per year. Information on how to redeem your vouchers is in your member packs.
Members' News & Information
Sculptors Queensland Workshop:
Expressions of interest are invited for the development of public artworks at the UDLA's Bushlark Grove development in Moranbah.
Residency Opportunity - Thailand
'made. in Sam Rit is an international Artist-in-Residency opportunity for Queensland-based artists. Spend 30 days in rural North East Thailand making work or building a body of research. More information...
Eyeline - contemporary visual arts
Issue #75 is now available. Ph 07 3138 5521 or Email info@eyelinepublishing.com
Have you got an exhibition or something interesting happening within your arts practice? Email enews@flyingarts.org.au to fill this space in the coming Flying Arts eNews. This service is available to members only.
National Cultural Policy postponed by artsHub
The highly anticipated National Cultural Policy has been delayed due to tightening of the purse strings leading up to the budget. Read more...
Emerging artist? Are you kidding yourself? By Paul Isbel artsHub
This is scary. Imagine. You’re anaesthetised on the operating table, on the cusp of unconsciousness, when in walks all scrubbed up an emerging surgeon. Your last thought before you slip into a deep, dark sleep is “but … but … wait …”
Read More ...
99.8%: The Attrition Rate of Artists in Australia By Paul IsbelartsHub | Tuesday, May 08, 2012
We’re all born artists but only 0.2% of all Australians will make it their life. Somewhere along the way the rest of us made a choice
Read More...
Member Promotions
Movie: SAFE
Five double passes to give away compliments of Icon Movies.
SAFE stars Jason Statham as a former elite agent, Luke Wright who encounters and rescues a twelve year-old Chinese girl, Mei, who is being pursued by the same gangsters that killed his wife. Mei is no ordinary girl, but an orphaned maths prodigy forced to work for the Triads as a “counter”. She holds in her memory a priceless numerical code that the Triads, the Russian mob and a corrupt faction of the NYPD would kill for.
Directed by Boaz Yakin (Remember the Titans) and starring Jason Statham (Transporter 3).
Only at the Movies May 10 www.iconmovies.com.au
Going to the first 5 members who email: info@flyingarts.org.au with the movie title in the subject line with name and address
If you have an item or suggestion for eNews please contact enews@flyingarts.org.au. For updates between eNews bulletins, check the website www.flyingarts.org.au. For general enquiries contact admin@flyingarts.org.au.
Best Wishes, Stephen & the FA Team
FLYING ARTS
Connecting Artists and Communities
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