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Upcoming Open Studio Day

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Roomies Open Studio Day as part of M.O.S.T and Art Month Sydney

Sat 12 March 2011

between 10-4pm

Hut 43, 142 Addison Rd Marrickville

·         Art work for sale

·         Roomies Program and Volunteer information

For more info contact Natalie on P: 95164755 or E : bhp2@newtowncentre.org

 

Marrickville Open Studio Trail (MOST) 2011

 

What:

Open Studios

When:

Saturday 12 March, 10am - 4pm

Where:

Across Marrickville local government area

Opening:

Warm up party Thursday 10 March, At The Vanishing Point, 565 King St Newtown

 

Over 150 artists in 40 studios, galleries and artist run initiatives (ARIs) across Marrickville will throw open their doors to the public for this one day showcase of artists’ work.  Bike tours and walking tours will be led by local artists and activists on the day. Join in on the MOST warm up party to talk all things art and plan your route for MOST.

 

Find full details, maps and booking forms for tours are at: www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au/community/arts/most.html

Call 9335 2222 to request a map.

 

 

 

Roomies Artspace wins Mental Health Matters Award 2010 for Consumer participation and Involvement

Leigh Connell and Roomie Artist Clarrice attended the award ceremony at NSW Parliament in October to accept the award on behalf of Roomies. go to link to see pic of them accepting the award plaque from Jessica Rowe who was MC for the event http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=299046&id=10415080849#!/photo.php?fbid=495613115849&set=a.495610375849.299046.10415080849 or
http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/wellbeing/mental-health-matters-award-winners....

Other Academies-a new Website About Supported Studios including Roomies

§  Other Academies is an online research project and resource that surveys and collates information on specialised creative arts studios.

In particular it is focused on how these studios function and how they interact with the broader contemporary art industry.

Created By Hugh Nicols 

http://otheracademies.com

 

 

 

 

Invitation to the opening of Unseen Ways

Click here to download:
Unseen Ways Invitation.pdf (257 KB)
(download)

 

 

Roomies artists Mark Hood and Clarrice Collien in upcoming Exhibition

 

 

 

UNSEEN WAYS

Eight Sydney Artists

 

Macquarie University Art Gallery

9 December 2010 - 14 January 2011

 

To be opened by Professor Colin Rhodes, Dean, Sydney College of the Arts

Tuesday 14 December, 6pm

 

For images and more information please see: http://www.artgallery.mq.edu.au

 

Regards


Hugh Nichols

 

http://otheracademies.com


 

Roomies Artspace does Nana Craft at the Newtown Festival this Sunday Nov 8 10-2pm, Camperdown Park Newtown

Roomies Artspace does Nana Craft at the Newtown Festival this Sunday Nov 8 10-2pm, Camperdown Park Newtown
Once again Roomies Artspace tent returns to the Newtown Festival this Sunday Nov 8 2009 
We are situated in Vocal Local village between 
10am -2pm
Celebrate the return of Nana Craft to the community of Newtown and j
oin in with the Roomies Artspace team and Wrapped with Love Group as they knit up a colourful, textural frenzy in you most wildest Nana styling 
Activities include 
Clarrice and Dave making window wire tapestry brooches
Guerilla Knitting, Giant Knitting and knitted blanket making 
Brooches using found objects
Fastenaters and Corsages from found material

Roomies Artspace Open Studio Day and Exhibition 09

Click here to download:
ROOMIES ARTSPACE OSD O9 (682 KB)

When:Sunday 11 Oct 10-3pm
Address:Hut 43 Addison Rd Centre

142 Addison Rd Marrickville

Featured Roomies artist Clarrice Collien will be selling her wares
Roomie artworks will be available for sale inc paintings, ceramics, prints and drawings

Talk to the art workers and find out how to get involved, volunteer or donate.
All sale proceeds go towards Roomie Artists and Roomies Project

For more info contact Leigh or Natalie on 95164755 or E:info@roomiesartspace.org, www.roomiesartspace.org

Part of Spirit of Soul Festival Family Day
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness in Mental Health Week

AART.BOXX exhibition for artists with disability escalates to next level

 
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Image by Denis Bosnjak
AART.BOXX is an exhibition of works by emerging artists and creative thinkers with disability. In 2009, AART.BOXX has expanded to include works by artists of all ages from around the country. 24 artists have been chosen from over 85 applications to feature in the exhibition in the Mori Gallery.

When: 30 October – 7 November

Opening Night: 6-8pm Thursday 29 October

Where: Mori Gallery, 168 Day Street, Sydney

More Information: www.aarts.net.au

AART.BOXX will be opened on Thursday 29 October 6-8pm by Christine Morrow, Coordinator of Verge Gallery, University of Sydney Union.

Now in its fourth year, Accessible Arts’ AART.BOXX project has grown into an exhibition of national significance that provides a creative platform for artists with disability.

Selected artists include:
Accessible Ceramics Group • Adrian Robertson • Alan Constable • Ana Nguyen • Arts Day South Project • Bowman Yu • Brooke Redenius • Carla Wherby • Christopher Dobbin • Clarrice Collien • Danny Moore • David Gillham • David Hanson • Graham Henkle • Greg Sindel • Linda Wilken • Luke Bayshco • Lynda Strong • Mark Hood • MHAD • Peter Hughes • Pierre Comarmond • Scott Trevelyan • Stephen Colwell