Expression of Interest - Public Art Project in Merriwa
Merriwa Main Street Letterbox project will be a public art project comprising of individually designed letterboxes made from recycled materials, to be erected in Merriwa’s main street. Upper Hunter Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from artist/s who have experience consulting with small communities and businesses and working with recycled materials such as wood & metal. This project will proceed in 2009 and is subject to grant funding.
For details, call Tess Hynes at Upper Hunter Shire Council, Merriwa Offi ce on (02) 6548 2109 or thynes@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.
undercurrent
forthcoming exhibition - maitland regional art gallery 2009
for more details regarding hanna kay
Literary Award Winners Announced
Local poets have taken out the major awards in the 2008 Lake Macquarie Literary Award (formerly Roland Robinson Literary Award), with Kylie Rose winning first prize for her poem Bluebottles.
Bluebottles focuses on the relationship between mother and child while something much darker simmers under the surface. In 2006, Kylie received second prize in the Roland Robinson Literary Award for her poem Shark Egg. She is currently collaborating with poets and composers on a project commissioned by the Hunter Writers Centre.
The inaugural Roland Robinson Local Poet’s prize went to Martinsville poet, Magdalena Ball, for her poem Grandpa’s Birds.
National Art Prize
The University of Newcastle creative arts student Hugh Doyle won the national tertiary art prize in the photography,m photomedia and electronic media catagory.
The winning photo titled Lonely Fridge was part of a series that portrayed a student's garage.
In its 16th year, the art prize is the number one art competition and is run by the Australasian Association of Campus Activities.
Interview with Mojo Juju.
Mojo Juju of Mojo Juju & the Snake Oil Merchants
“Cats - Love Them or Loathe Them” Entries Close
Entries must be delivered to the Lorn Gallery, 17 Belmore Rd, Lorn. Entries forms available from the gallery or by emailing dowling@bravo.net.au. For more details please call 4933 2533.
