Design

An accessible, comprehensive and informative day of talks based around the four great pillars ( Silver, Jewellery, Porcelain & Furniture) of collecting within the decorative arts.

Michael Reid at Murrurundi, Boyd St, Murrurundi. $120pp, includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

Tobook visit michaelreid.com.au/education\

APPLICATIONS CLOSE OCTOBER 3RD

The foundation supports projects across the performing and visual arts, and will give preference to projects that are innovative and challenging. Funding is available to non-for-profi t organisations who have both DGR and TCC status. For funding guidelines or further information visit: www.besenfoundation.org.au

ENTRIES CLOSE OCTOBER 30TH

A unique competition celebrating the lives of hard working shearers is underway in the western NSW town of Hay. Artists, working in all mediums, are invited to create a portrait that refl ects the lives of the iconic shearer.

Free entry. For details visit: http://www.shearoutback.com.au or call Ian Auldist on: (02) 6993 1092.

ENTRIES CLOSE OCTOBER 9TH

The 2008 Mortimore Prize for Portraiture, Landscape, Waterscape, Still Life, Drawing & Sculpture is now open. There is $25,000 in cash and prizes to be won in a wide variety of categories. For details call Mike Coward on 0412 638 210.

ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 26TH

This is open to youth 12 to 25 yrs, and provides an opportunity to win $500 as well as showcase your creative talent.

For details visit ww.youthweek.nsw.gov.au/download/

ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 17TH

Open Prize $3000.00 (Acquisitive). This is open to all Australian residents.

For details and entry form contact the Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre on 6549 3880 or emailartscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au

ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 16TH

A total of 18 sections in the Photography section including novice, open and children’s. The judge is

Neville Foster. Entry Fee $1.00

A total of 7 classes in the Fine Arts including Drawing, Painting, and other medium. The judge is Margaret Sivyer. Entry fee $4.40

Full details of schedules visit www.singletonshow.com or contact 6572 2039.

Shopfront's can-format open exhibition is now on!

Shopfront Gallery is a contemporary artist run space located on Hunter Street
opposite the Newcastle Art School (TAFE).
It is visible 24 hours a day and hosts exhibitions of work which change monthly.
Exhibition submissions are welcomed throughout the year.
http://www.shopfrontgallerynewcastle.com

Come to the 6th Annual Art Bazaar Arts & Crafts Street Market on Saturday 6th of December, where you will experience the vibrant, exciting atmosphere of this increasingly popular event in beautiful tree-lined Laman Street.

There will be plenty to tempt visitors with over 45 stalls featuring locally-made arts and crafts, including ceramics, glasswork, jewellery, paintings, prints and drawings, textiles and fashion. Meet the artists and be delighted by buskers from Hunter School of Performing Arts, with great food and coffee just around the corner in Darby Street.