Every day objects and other narratives
Maker to manufacturer to market
The objects we use on a daily basis, to achieve the many things we do, have a subtle and unobtrusive coexistence with our rhythm of being in the world. To focus on these humble items of the everyday is to shine a spotlight on a myriad of stories about who we are and how we travel through this world. At the most basic our choices are determined by need and survival such as shelter, food and clothing. In an affluent western culture our definition of 'need' has a great deal to do with how we perceive ourselves and how the objects we surround ourselves with reflect our personal narratives. In this situation, objects are more than just facilitators to achieve our basic needs; they are part of a complex coded language that both defines and constructs our position in the world.
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VACS Bulletin for Contemporary Craft + Design
Craft Organisations Australia (COA) agencies have long and strong track records for nurturing and supporting Australian contemporary craft practitioners and designers to develop their creativitiy, skills and professionalism. They also exhibit, promote and market Australian contemporary craft and design to national and international audiences.
Most COA agencies received VACS funding in 2004 for the period 2004-2007. The Visual Arts and Craft Strategy (VACS) is a joint government response to the Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Inquiry Report (the Myer Report).
The VACS Bulletins are occasional bulletins reporting significant outcomes in the contemporary craft and design sector made possible by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy (VACS). The July 2005 issue highlights some of the programs initiated by Craft Queensland, FORM Contemporary Craft and Design, and Craft Victoria.
In the media this month
- Make the common precious.
Kevin Murray. Craft Culture - Show of concern as art gets canvassed.
Louise Perry. The Australian - Outcomes of Cultural Council meet.
Artshub - I've got designs on you.
Jo Higgins. State of the Arts - Artists moved by new dreams.
Miriam Cosic. The Australian - Their world away from the office.
Lauren Martin. The Sydney Morning Herald
Craft Australia's events calendars
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Our new look news
This month Craft Australia launches 716 craft·design. The new look news. The restyled and renamed news reflects the feedback we have received from you over the past 12 months and offers the range of services you have come to expect from the Craft Australia, plus much more.
716 craft·design is packed with more information about Australian and international craft·design; more news, events and happenings in the sector and a new-look listings section with exhibitions, opportunities, conferences and projects from all over the world. Going out to over 1200 subscribers throughout Australia and the world, the growth of the newsletter has led Craft Australia to rethink the way we deliver quality craft·design information to a growing audience.
» Why we changed it
We welcome your comments and feedback on this new issue. craft@craftaustralia.com.au
HASS on the Hill
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences on the Hill (HOTH) is an innovative program initiated by the Council for Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts (CHASS) that brings together people from research, education and practice to Canberra annually to meet with members of Parliament. The aim of the meetings is to enable the HASS sector to influence the national policy-making process. Ten issues were presented to the parliamentarians and the HASS sector for discussion.
Craft Australia attended HOTH with a national delegation of over 170 people representing the humanities, arts and social sciences. Paramount on the Craft Australia agenda was presenting a case for the economic viability of the Australian craft/design sector as a dynamic, globally competitive player in the creative industries. Read about the adventure through the corridors of power.
The role of creativity in the innovation economy
The Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC) is the Australian Government's principal source of independent advice on issues in science, engineering and innovation. PMSEIC has chosen The Role of Creativity in the Innovation Economy as a major topic for presentation at its 14th meeting scheduled for late 2005.
In developing its report and presentation the PMSEIC Working Group consulted with key stakeholders inviting the Council for the Humanities Social Sciences and the Arts (CHASS) to submit a paper for consideration. This created an excellent oppotrunity to highlight to the government how the creative arts and social sciences sectors can intersect and enhance the science, engineering and technology sectors.
Craft Australia drew together material from across the contemporary craft and design sector in response to The Role of Creativity in the Innovation Economy for submission.
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CSIRO Discovery
Discovery is a popular meeting and conference place for business and industry and a wonderful venue for exhibitions that relate science and art. Next on the agenda is the Canberra Botanical 2005 - an exhibition of fine paintings from the ACT and NSW region.
Open Sept 24 to Oct 2, 2005.
- CSIRO Discovery
- Clunies Ross Street
- Black Mountain ACT
- Open Monday to Friday
- 9 am to 5 pm, including public holidays
- Admission fee applies
- Telephone 02 6246 4646
Qld artist wins Ranamok
The 2005 winner of the Ranamok Glass Prize, the "Oscar" of glass art in Australia and New Zealand, has gone to Queensland artist Joanna Bone for her vessell Ominous Fruit. The $10,000 prize, now in its 11th year, is an acquisitive award that encourages creativity, skill and innovation in contemporary glass. Mr Jon Stanhope - Minister for Arts, Heritage and Indigenous Affairs - opened the exhibition at Craft ACT in Canberra.
Artists' fees forum - Queensland
As part NAVA's research on the issue of the payment of artists' fees by publicly funded galleries NAVA is holding a public forum in Brisbaneas part of the ARC Biennale. There will be a panel of 3 speakers with Noel Frankham as the forum facilitator. Speakers' papers will be available prior to the forum.
- When: October 29 10.00 to 11.00am
- Where: Brisbane Town Hall
- Cost: Free
New Arts Minister for NSW
Following the retirement of Bob Carr as New South Wales Premier and Minister for the Arts, we welcome the new Minister for the Arts - The Hon. (Bob) Robert John Debus, MP. Bob Debus was a former assistant to the Minister for the Arts in 1999.
Artists resale royalty right
Pressure has been mounting again for the government to introduce Artists resale royalty right legislation after the recent sale by Sotheby's of a work by Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri for over $400,000. The painting was originally sold for less than $100 and the artist's family will receive nothing from this huge increase in value of the work. NAVA has written a response to the Federal Department for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA) discussion paper on royalty payments which is available from NAVA's website www.visualarts.net.au
The South Project
Wellington gathering
Between Earth and Sky is a two day event held at a range of locations throughout Wellington City. Over the two days participants will have the opportunity to hear from artists and makers from across the south as they explore and debate issues dealing with the creation of local identity in an increasingly global society.
Craft Australia is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
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