New-Media

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

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SEPTEMBER 30TH

The Lock-up invites artists working across all disciplines to take up residency in Newcastle for three to four weeks starting January 2009. The vision of the program is to give artists the opportunity to explore new forms of expression relevant to the Newcastle Region and the unique qualities of the Lock-up. For further info and application guidelines, visit: http:// www.thelockup.info/html/2009Proposals.html

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.

"Dwelling" is the first exhibition in Australia by Alexis De Stoop, an internationally renowned Belgium video artist.

The work is a 2 channel video installation on landscape and place Constructed from animated photographs, the foreground and background are distinct separate parts working on both the pictorial and cinematic levels. The imagery consists of six different sequences that form an open narrative taking us from sparse open landscapes into fragile interiors.