NEWSLETTER
Wed, 5 Oct 2022
Happy Wednesday Craft lovers,
This week we wave goodbye to the excellent Roni and Bron as they move on from their positions as Admin Officer and Director. We wish them luck in their futures and hope to see them around the studio as much as possible. With their departure, Lucy Stewart will be stepping into Bron's role as Director and I will be stepping up from my role as Office Assistant into the Admin position. Please come in and introduce yourselves, just don't mind the chaos as we find our feet!
I look forward to working with you all, Isla Hooper
Introducing our new director and admin officer.
Left Isla and Lisa.
EXHIBITIONS
Doing, Being, Becoming and Belonging Heather Jensen Opening 6.00pm, Thursday 6 October Exhibition 6 - 30 October 2022
WORKSHOPS
Making a Mark in Print with Jordan Taylor Two-day workshop Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 October 10.00am - 1.00pm This class will teach participants how to explore creative and immediate ways of mark-making to develop an image. The class seeks to bring an open-minded approach to printmaking as the students will be given non-traditional, low cost and easily accessible materials and tools to form their work. Participants will experiment with ripping, carving, and wiping back paper plates to form texture, density of colour and depth. Participants will then be shown how to professionally register and print an image either by hand or using an etching press. $160 Book here
Painting with Watercolours Four Sunday sessions: 30th October, 6th September, 13th September, 20th September 10.00am - 2.00pm This workshop aims to cover basic principles and techniques of watercolour painting. The landscape around Alice Springs will be the subject matter. There will be a talk and walkthrough as well as one-on-one help throughout the session. This class will benefit beginners and those with some experience. Materials you will need; watercolour paints, brushes, paper, a palette, pencil, rubber, and masking tape. $420 Book here Got an idea for a workshop you think would suit our program?
Find applications via this link
OPPORTUNITIES
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June Marriott Gallery Exhibition Program 2023
WE PROVIDE
· Digital promotion of exhibition through our website, social media platforms, e-newsletter and other online resources
· Supply of all necessary invitation logos and assistance with design
· Coordination of artwork sales on opening night and duration of the exhibition during gallery and shop hours (Mon-Fri 10am to 2pm)
· Plinths, hanging system and catalogue list
COST
Gallery Hire Member $80 per week
Gallery Hire Non-Member $160 per week
Insurance $15 per week
Cost of printing invitations
35% commission fee on sales
EXHIBITION PERIOD
Three weeks (excluding bump-in and out).
Length of the exhibition and preferred dates – please note available calendar dates will be subject to change and confirmation comes with the signing of our Terms and Conditions.
TO APPLY
Central Craft welcomes proposals from Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists, groups, curators and community organisations. If you require assistance in your application please email directors@centralcraft.org.au or call us on 08 8952 4417.
The June Marriott Gallery floor plan
Applications close 31 December 2022 Sell your work in our shop - Did you know that members are eligible to sell work in our shop on commission? Email admin@centralcraft.org.au for more information on how to become a craft seller with us. Image courtesy of Pauline Clack We are promoting NT Design and Craft - elevate your work with us.
We're working on a new website page dedicated to promoting Central Australian craft and design - have a look at it by clicking here. If you'd like traffic directed to your website then send us high-quality JPEGs of your work, links to your website or social media, and an artist bio here's a link to a google doc you can fill in. This is open to all Central Australian designers and craftspeople. This is in line with our organisational aims.
Need some help? Let us know and we can arrange assistance with getting your work photographed, and setting you up with an Instagram or other social media - contact admin@centralcraft.org.au
As a member-based organisation, Central Craft aims to:
build the visibility of contemporary craft and design from the Northern Territory.
exhibit high-quality craft and design to local, regional, and international audiences.
engage and educate individuals and groups in craft and design practice.
improve the viability of emerging and professional craft and design practitioners.
build strong cross-cultural partnerships to create opportunities for innovation in craft and design practice.
enhance the reputation of the Northern Territory as a significant centre for contemporary craft and design.
Send all information to admin@centralcraft.org.au
COMMUNITY
Have fun with papier-mâché for Bush Foods Festival School Holiday program. Central Craft are hosting 2 workshops with artist Alison Hittman this Tues and Thurs. All ages, kid-friendly, all welcome. These workshops are kid and family-friendly and anyone can join in. You'll be making bush foods-themed paper garlands and sculptures, think giant honey ants, quandong fruits and paper sculptures of other wonderful bush foods found in the Central Desert. Come along to one or both sessions. No previous experience is needed. All materials provided. DAY 1: Tuesday Oct 4, 11am - 2pm Alison will take you through the basics of making paper mache shapes. You'll be making honey-ant bottoms, quandongs and bush flowers for garlands. DAY 2: Thursday Oct 6, 10am - 2pm You'll be painting the bush foods garlands and paper mache sculptures and creating leaves. Cost: $10 recommended fee per session OR FREE for unwaged families and their kids. Book your tickets at www.bushfoodsfest.com.au For all enquiries get in touch with Red Hot Arts PH: (08) 8952 2392 or email bushfoods @ redhotarts.com.au Share your story here
Do you have a great story or picture to share with everyone about what you've been doing in the studio? This is the space for you! Send your stories and pictures to admin@centralcraft.org.au
Thanks for supporting craft, Isla Hooper
Why don't skeletons play church songs?
Because they don't have organs.
Central Craft Araluen Cultural Precinct, 61 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs NT 0870 PO Box 85, Alice Springs NT 0871 Ph: 89524417 Email:directors@centralcraft.org.au Web:www.centralcraft.org.au Central Craft would like to acknowledge the generous support of the Northern Territory Government through Arts NT, Department of Arts and Museums